"Peer-to-peer" switching means that the stations participation in a call are connected directly to each other through the IP network. The signals travel through the IP network but do not "go through" the switch as they do in traditional telephony.
The fact that Aspire can function in and support a "hybrid" network with traditional digital/analog switching, IP/TDM/IP switching and pure peer-to-peer IP switching means that users can continue to utilize their existing equipment while they begin to phase in IP Telephony and lay the foundation for current and future networks.
Reduced Costs of Peer-to-Peer IP Connectivity
Maintain one network rather than two
Bypass the long distance carrier by sending voice calls over the data network
Single cable termination to the desktop
Reduced brick and mortar expenses by deploying main office features to remote personnel
