Mark Spencer’s Presentation at eComm 2009

Asterisk and Skype: BFF!
Mark Spencer - CTO, Digium
eComm 2009-3-4

What is it?
chan_skype - like chan_sip, but different
Generic channel for Asterisk - no special programming required
Supports Skype:
usernames
encryption
endpoints

Why is it useful?
First practical X-to-Skype gateway
Huge connected userbase on Skype, huge connected userbase on Asterisk
Removes “ugly hack” factor from Skype interactions
Scales appropriately for business use
Connects users to Skype minutes network

chan_skype Use Cases
Business call centers
Single username for large numbers of inbound simultaneous calls
Simple integration with existing Asterisk call queueing systems
No cost for customers, low cost for business owners

chan_skype use cases
Business PBX
Use SkypeIn/SkypeOut minutes for low priced PSTN integration
Create zero-cost inter-office communications, no routing required
Full encryption for road warriors

Use Cases, Consumer
End customers
Utilize SkypeIn/SkypeOut from any phone
Maintain consistent reachability on Skype username at all times
Creates interest in Skype as it becomes more ubiquitous on all devices
Zero cost calling from any * device

State of the Beta
Closed beta
Started Jan 2009
>100 but <1000 users in Beta
Public Beta “real soon now”
Few problems! So far so good.

Future
Final changes
Usernames will change!
BCP use for all accounts
Chat, video, etc. - your input needed for next revisions

Details
Dialing method:
exten => 1234,1,Dial(Skype/austin_powers)
Presence is supported
AMI events are generated for Skype presence/calls/etc.

Details
Variables available:
skype_languages - A space-separated list of language identifiers
skype_topic - User-generated topic
(i.e.: skype:austin_powers?call&topic=secret_plans)
skype_token - Similar to skype_topic
skype_about - 'about' profile entry
skype_birthday - Birthday
skype_gender - Gender
skype_homepage - Home page URL
skype_homephone - Home phone number
skype_officephone - Office phone number
skype_mobilephone - Mobile phone number
skype_city - City name
skype_province - State/Province name
skype_country - Country name

Questions?
Mark Spencer - CTO, Digium
eComm 2009-3-4
Sign up for the Beta! http://bit.ly/skypeforasterisk

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