Dear Reader,

Here is your October 2011 edition of Patton CONNECT with news u can use for the telecom and networking technology markets. Sign up for upcoming webinars on Ethernet Extension and SIP trunking. Check out the new barrier-breaking Ethernet extender series. Plus, get cash back for your unwanted VoIP gateways when you trade up to Patton SmartNode™. Finally, take the survey to finish the sentence... "I wish Patton would..." in your own words. Thanks for reading!


Webinar: All About Patton Ethernet Extension Solutions
Join us for a free interactive webinar, co-sponsored by ABP Technology.. 

Learn how Patton's CopperLink™ Ethernet Extender solutions extend long-range Ethernet over existing voice-grade copper wiring—up to 5 miles over a single twisted pair!

Achieve fiber-optic speeds without the expense and hassle of installing new fiber cables or line-of-site wireless circuits. These simple, plug-and-play solutions support multiple line rates and transparent LAN bridging. Join members of Patton's leadership team and ABP's IP Voice & Video Product Manager, Justin Ramirez.

Wed 2 Nov 2011 |  2:00 PM CDT

SIP Trunking Webinar

CopperLink™  Model 2174

News: Ultra-High-Speed Ethernet Extender Breaks Another Barrier
Building on a long history of barrier-busting innovations, Patton breaks its own record (once again) by designing and manufacturing—in the USA—a device that achieves downstream line rates up to 168 Mbps.>> full story

Extending Ethernet up to 10,000 feet (3 kilometers) while operating over copper twisted-pair, coaxial or Cat 5 cabling, the CopperLink™ 2174 eliminates... >>read more...

Other News. . . Aveek Roy to Lead South Asia Operations

Patton Pays for Unwanted VoIP Gear!
Trade up to award-winning SmartNode™ PRI VoIP equipment, and Patton will buy your out-of-service, obsolete or unwanted VoIP gateways! >>FAQs

Get cash rebates up to $1,295 for each T1/E1 PRI VoIP Gateway or Integrated Access Device that you replace with a SmartNode™ under the terms of Patton's VoIP IAD Port-Replacement Program!

>>Show trade-in values... >>I have a question... Call me!

Webinar: SIP Trunking - Get the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
The benefits of implementing a SIP trunking solution for today’s enterprises include lower operating costs and improved worker productivity among others. Yet the optimum strategy can vary significantly depending on organization size, existing communications infrastructure, and other variables. This webinar de-mystifies the problem by delineating the details of three key strategies for building SIP-based, business-class converged communications.

Wed 7 Dec |  1:00 PM EST

Ethernet Extension Webinar

SmartNode™  DTA

New SmartNode™ PRI, BRI VoIP Solutions
Why pay for a Swiss Army knife when you only need a screwdriver? Earlier this year, Patton expanded the SmartNode™ T1/E1/PRI product series, then soon after, launched two new BRI product lines. The expanded selection offers ideal, best-priced Patton solutions for your specific network infrastructure, business processes, and go-forward communications strategy. full story....


Meet Patton at Upcoming Events Near You...

What?	When?	Where?
SmartNode VoIP Training	25-27 October	Hamburg, Germany (German)
SmartNode VoIP Training	1-3 November	Johannesburg, South Africa (English)
SmartNode VoIP Training	1-3 November	Oslo, Norway (English)
elastixWorld 2011	3-4 November	Mexico City, Mexico
SmartNode VoIP Training	9-11 November	Hochiminh City, Vietnam (English)
Over IP Tradeshow	10 November	Rome, Italy
Snom Tradeshow 2011	11 November	Milan, Italy

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•	SmartNode™ video tutorials — have you seen all of these? How to Configure a Patton 4960 with 3CX, by Kerry Garrison, VoIPStore | Getting Debug Information from a Smartnode, by Matt Landis, Landis Computer | Configuring VoiceOne with SmartNode, by Allessandro, VoiceOne  >>more vidoes...
•	Burt Patton on UC, Clouds & the future of VoIP On the cover of April's InfoTECH Spotlight is a photo of Burt Patton, his brother Bobby, and the rest of the Patton rock band. Inside the magazine, Burt talks about recent VoIP changes, the enabling role VoIP gateways play in UC, clouds, and the >>next big wave
•	Video: Doug Hill on Session Border Controller Technology Alexis Argent (VoIPon) interviewed Patton's Doug Hill at CeBIT 2011. >>Watch the video to hear Mr. Hill explain how ESBR technology solves common SIP-trunking challenges, including disaster recovery, bandwidth bottlenecks, voice transcoding and more. >>Doug Hill SBC video  >>MORE SmartNode videos
•	Free download — SmartNode™ PSTN gateway configuration tool Save hours of "fiddling" with this free configuration tool. >>Learn more... Patton's downloadable configurator supports snom ONE, pbxnsip and 3CX phone systems. >>Get the tool...
•	Washingtonian Magazine: The Pattons - The Family Behind the Company Bob Patton helped three of his sons start a family business in 1984: Patton Electronics Company. A few of his grandchildren now work there. At age 82, Bob still goes  >>read more...