Splicecom was formed in 2001 with the specific intention to design a networkable and scalable telephone system for the 21st Century. The maximiser IP PBX system was designed around an IP architecture given the direction of the market in 2001. This strategy was re-enforced by BT's subsequent decision to convert its entire network to IP by 2010. The benefits of a true IP system are now becoming clear, often being highlighted by the limitations of traditional and hybrid technologies.
The Company was founded on private investment and has no bank borrowing or venture capital. This robust financial platform has enabled SpliceCom to make sound strategic decisions on the growth and direction of the business. For the past three years the business has grown in size whilst continuing to invest heavily in development of both hardware and software. Examples of Splicecom's recent developments include:
- World's slimmest range of IP handsets with colour screens and Gigabit variant.
- Focus on power consumption with IP handset screens dimming when idle and blanking completely out of hours.
- Enhanced Operator Console Software including touchscreen version.
- Unified Communications solutions for Microsoft through integration with Office Communication Server 2007 Release 2 and Apple via iChat, Mail and Address Book.
- Native SIP trunk connectivity – no external gateways required.
- Vision. A unique modular, web based application suite offering a business wide view of performance. Includes, real-time and historicalreporting, call recording, mobility control and Call Centre modules.
- maximiser XS. Combines the field proven maximiser Call Server core application set with Apple's robust Unix based Xserve platform. Supporting up to 100,000 users this product targets large Enterprise PBX replacement requirements and through its Virtual Call Server capabilities, provides a unique solution for Hosted IP services.
The success of Splicecom to date has been primarily built on UK sales, where the installed base is now in excess of 4,000 maximiser systems and 225,000 users. During the period 2005-2009 SpliceCom has enjoyed a 13% share of the UK IP PBX market according to figures from leading telecoms analysts MZA.
