Purdue IT Telephony Service Catalog

Algo Intercoms 

These devices allow for Public Announcements in both indoor and outdoor environments:  

  • Algo 1186 – Outdoor loud speaker paging device 
  • Algo 8180 – Indoor loud speaker paging device 
  • Algo 8031 – Analog PA system adapter 

These devices facilitate access control into buildings. An entrant will ring a doorbell, speak with a receptionist, and be granted access to the building remotely. 

  • Algo 8028 – Door controller and Intercom 
  • Algo 8039 – Video feed door controller and intercom 

These devices have a charge for purchasing. 

 

Analog Lines 

These are copper-fed analog telephone lines that are used to support public safety infrastructure across campus: 

  • Security Alarms 
  • Fire Alarms 
  • Elevator Phones 
  • Emergency Telephone Service (Blue Lights) 
  • Panic Buttons
 

Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) 

ATA’s are a device that enables the connection of traditional analog phones to our digital network. This device will service other devices such as a cordless handset or a fax lines, providing them with phone service. Our demarc will end at the ATA; not be responsible for customer devices. 

  

Call Centers  

A call center is ideal for departments with many agents handling a high call volume, requiring a centralized phone number for customer contact.  

Key features include:  

  • Intelligent Call Routing: Efficiently distributes calls to agents based on availability, skill level, and prior call history. 
  • Reporting – Allows call center supervisors to track metrics on agent call times, call volume, and agent availability, available in daily, weekly, or monthly reports. 
  • Call queuing – Splits agents into groups based on specific criteria and customer needs, ensuring that caller requests are handled appropriately. 

 

Contact Center Lite 

Provide significant contact center capabilities such as queue management, screen pop, analytics, reports, recording with 30 day retention, and SMS messaging.   

  • Agents Real Time queue information in app 
  • Supervisors – In App Capabilities 
  • Agent Availability Status management 
  • Agent Monitoring 
  • Real Time agent and queue view 
  • Historical agent and queue view 

 

Call Handler (Auto Attendant)  

This service is a automated answering system that directs calls based on caller input. Also known as a "Call Tree" or "Phone Tree," this service allows a customer greeting to be recorded, guiding callers through their available options. For example, a greeting might say, “Press 1 to speak with John Doe. Press 2 to speak with Jane Smith.” Pressing 1 will forward the call to the number associated with John Doe. 

This service also provides the ability to route calls based on the time of day. For instance, if your office closes after 5 PM EST, the call handler can switch to an alternate greeting informing callers that your office is not accepting calls at that time. 

  

Conference Phones 

The 8832 Model conference phone is designed for group calls in large rooms. External wired and wireless microphones are also available for additional room coverage. 

The 7832 is available for smaller spaces.  This unit does not support external mics. 

These devices have a charge for purchasing. 

  

Desk Phones 

A range of models is available for physical desk phones, catering to various needs: 

  • 7841 – The default option for new desk phone installations, capable of supporting 4 lines, which can be speed dials, intercoms, Busy Lamp Fields, or phone numbers. 
  • 8841, 8851, 8861, – Upgraded versions of the 7841, supporting 10 lines and featuring new capabilities, such as: 
  • CapTel Audio Transcription Service 
  • Visual Voicemail 
  • KEM Module additions 
  • Video calls 
  • Bluetooth headsets 
  • 3905 – This model supports only 1 line and is commonly placed in public areas, such as labs and hallways. 

 

Hunt Group 

This service routes customer calls to a unified number based on agent availability and search criteria. It functions similarly to a call center but does not provide reporting or skill-based call routing.  There are several distribution methods and queueing methods available. 

 

Softphones 

This service enables Purdue telephone services on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android devices. The specific software needed depends on the campus. A 911 application is required if you use softphone service.  

  

Voicemail 

This service allows for callers to leave a message when a call is not answered. This service can be applied to anyone with a Purdue account and Purdue phone number 

  

Webex Cloud Calling  

  • Desk phones-PCI Compliance  
  • These devices are Cisco Model 8841 desk phones with a different software version that ensures compliance with Payment Card Industry standards. This allows credit card information to be processed over the phone without the risk of incurring fines. 
  • Cloud Calling from computer or mobile app available features 
  • Queue calling 
  • Hunt Group 
  • Auto Attendant 
  • Voicemail 
  • SMS messaging 
  • Call Recording (30-day retention)