Cisco Compatibility
As a certified Cisco Select Developer, Algo IP endpoints are compatible and interoperable with Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Broadworks, and Cisco WebEx.
Algo is a certified Cisco Select Developer and offers SIP-compliant endpoints for voice paging, alerting, and secure door entry that integrate seamlessly into Cisco ecosystems. Tested on Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM), Cisco Broadworks, and Cisco WebEx, for compatibility and optimal integration, Algo’s suite of Cisco-certified IP speakers, intercoms, and visual alerters integrate effectively into a Cisco environment.
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| Platform | Cisco Call Manager | Cisco Broadworks | WebEx by Cisco |
| Latest Firmware Tested | v.3.3.3 | v.3.3.3 | v.3.3.4 |
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| Documentation Available | | | |
Deploying Algo Solutions in a Cisco Environment
Algo products are feature rich, supporting secure SIP using TLS and SRTP, central provisioning and network supervision. Multicast is also supported to permit solutions to be scaled over any size building, campus or enterprise in education, healthcare, government, commercial office, manufacturing, utility / plant, transportation, distribution / warehouse retail and hospitality sectors, to name a few.
Any Cisco telephone supporting RTP multicast, as well as Singlewire InformaCast and Intrado, will permit audio from voice paging, notification alerting and scheduled announcements / bells to be simultaneously broadcast over Algo IP speakers and telephones. Strobe lights can also be included in a multicast for additional notification awareness.
Integrating a legacy analog paging system to a Cisco telephone system is simplified with Algo paging adapters. SIP registration and multicast are supported on Algo paging adapters to ensure audio from voice paging, emergency notification alerting and scheduled announcements / bells can be easily bridged to most traditional analog amplifiers. This makes it possible for audio to be simultaneously broadcast over legacy analog infrastructure, multicast supported telephones and Algo IP speakers. With Algo paging adapters there is no limitation to creating a hybrid solution to achieve complete integration of analog and IP endpoints. Regardless of how future needs may change for any organization, business or enterprise, the Algo IP paging system is flexible to accommodate public address (PA) application requirements.
Applications
IP Paging
Algo supports Ciso-certified organization-wide and zoned paging, enabling tailored communication for specific areas or the entire facility. Whether a daily announcement or emergency message is broadcast, Algo’s system ensures critical messages reach the intended audience. Algo IP endpoints are scalable, allowing institutions to expand their communications system as needs grow. With increased flexibility, environments can adapt solutions to fit both current and future requirements.
Emergency Alerting
Algo enables systems to broadcast messages instantly across multiple locations, ensuring emergency alerts and announcements are delivered without delay. This capability is particularly crucial in large and hazard-prone environments. Algo’s strobe lights and displays complement audio paging, providing customizable visual notifications for various emergencies. Visual alerting also addresses accessibility needs, ensuring those with hearing impairments are informed. Within your Cisco-ecosystem, overall emergency preparedness is strengthened.
Solutions by Industry
Education
Student safety is the top priority in education environments. Enhanced by Cisco’s CUCM, Broadworks, and Webex platform integration, Algo deployments allow schools to streamline daily announcements and safety alerts, ensuring clear communication across campuses. Together with Cisco’s platforms, Algo’s range of devices facilitate an ecosystem of safety for students and staff.
Healthcare
Algo’s integration with Cisco platforms also delivers reliable voice paging and emergency alerting for healthcare institutions. By deploying a combination of Algo IP endpoints, hospitals and clinics can manage routine communications and emergency codes, ensuring clear real-time messaging throughout the facility. Algo’s Cisco-certified devices enhance operational efficiency and safety protocols, helping healthcare teams maintain a responsive environment for patients and staff.
Manufacturing
Algo devices strengthen worker safety measures in warehouse environments. With CUCM, Roadworks, and Webex, deploying Algo’s suite of products allows warehouse facilities to manage routine announcements and critical alerts. Algo and Cisco provide large, hazard-prone environments with reliable voice paging and notification systems, reducing the risk of workplace injury.
Simple Configuration.
Discover how to configure an Algo 8180 on your Cisco Call Manager System. Algo IP Endpoints, including the 8180 IP Audio Alerter, have been tested for compatibility and interoperability with Cisco VOIP platforms.
The 8180 IP Audio Alerter is a wall mount IP speaker for voice paging, emergency alerting, and loud ringing applications. Learn more.
Note: The steps outlined in the configuration video above are relevant for configuring an Algo 8180, Algo IP Speakers, Algo IP Visual Alerters, or the Algo 8301 IP Paging Adapter into CUCM. For configuration support on all other Algo products please refer to the appropriate CUCM configuration guide.
All Algo IP products are 3rd party SIP compliant and able to register with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Hosted Collaboration Solution (HCS) and premise-based platforms including CallManager (CUCM), CallManager Express (CUCME), and Business Edition 4000/6000/7000. For additional configuration notes and videos, please visit: Compatible VoIP Phone Systems.
Algo suite of Cisco compatible IP Endpoints include:
