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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AThe Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) is a session border controller, which provides session control, security, interworking, and demarcation. CUBE is a software product available for licensing on the Cisco IOS® and Cisco IOS XE Software which runs on Cisco enterprise routers, but is also available for licensing as a software load for a virtual container.N/A

    eVoice

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AFor business owners, eVoice is presented as an affordable, reliable and flexible phone system, by J2 Global / Ziff Davis. eVoice now includes services from the former Onebox, which was also a J2 Global brand.N/A
    Pricing
    Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)eVoice
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)eVoice
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)eVoice
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) and eVoice
    Feature
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    Ratings
    eVoice
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Answering rules00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Call recording00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Call park00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Call screening00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Message alerts00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) and eVoice
    Feature
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    Ratings
    eVoice
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Video conferencing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Audio conferencing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Video screen sharing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Instant messaging00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) and eVoice
    Feature
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    Ratings
    eVoice
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)eVoice
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)eVoice
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    If you are in an environment that is primarily Cisco and switching from PRI circuits or other non-SIP circuits and are generally considered to be on an enterprise-grade platform, CUBE is likely a solid choice for you. From my experience, I cannot speak to the video handling that CUBE offers as we do not employ that, so hopefully other reviews will provide insight on that.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    If you are looking for a strong product that is highly customizable, Onebox is a great choice. It can be difficult to navigate, but almost every feature you would need is included somewhere.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Call accounting (Integration with 3rd party applications for ease of use and comprehensive CDR's)
    • Address hiding (Keeping your internal network secure with PSTN calls)
    • Internetworking between multiple protocols
    • SIP profiles (message/header customization)
    • Billing, cost counting
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    • Low Pricing.
    • Ease of use.
    • Professional voicemail.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • The way to configure is not so intuitive.
    • It cannot show SIP ladder diagram directly.
    • The learning curve is a bit steep.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    • The scheduling is very granular, but the interface for setting up the schedule isn't the easiest to navigate.
    • I would like the ability to copy or clone schedules. We have 3 different schedules on three different hunt groups and when there are changes to be made, I would like to be able to make the change on one schedule and copy that for another hunt group.
    • The interface for the users to change some of their settings (password, phone, email, etc) isn't very user friendly. I usually have to walk users through changes, and at that point, it is easier for me to just make the changes myself.
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    Usability
    Cisco
    I rated Cisco Unified Border Element’s (CUBE) usability an 9 out of 10. It offers excellent flexibility, reliability, and integration with Microsoft Teams Direct Routing. However, its configuration can be complex for non-experts. Once properly implemented, it provides powerful SIP control, security, and scalability in both virtual and hybrid voice environments that we require.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    It is very powerful and secure. However, for most people, it is a bit difficult to learn how to configure and debug.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    We previously used other SBC's but weren't satisfied with the performance. The support wasn't there and constant RMA's for defective hardware. Although the CUBE is expensive, it saves time and resources on support. Robust features and no downtime in 3 years. I don't believe many vendors offer products to compete in this space. You will regret to decision to go with cheaper SBC's.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    I was not an employee when Onebox was selected, but I have used Avaya and Nortel PBXs in the past and while it is not as powerful, it has a lot of great features and a much lower cost of entry.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Positive impact, saving on monthly phone bills due to sip trunk migration.
    • Positive, using a couple of CUBEs to concentrate several SIP trunk.
    • Positive, using a couple of CUBEs to route several branch outbound and inbound calls.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    • Value for money.
    • Great option regarding ROI.
    • It creates a better way to connect.
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