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Unified Communications on Cisco Integrated Services Routers
Hoot-n-Holler
Cisco Hoot-n-Holler network solution uses Cisco IOS Multicast and Cisco IOS Voice-over-IP
technologies. The Cisco IP-based Hoot network uses bandwidth when it is in use; when it is not, the same
bandwidth can be used to carry other traffic. The IP backbone interoperates with existing Hoot & Holler
end-station equipment, such as microphones, turrets, Hoot phones, or squawk boxes, as well as bridges
and mixers, for a seamless transition. Brokerage houses can adapt this solution to eliminate costly private
telco circuits and reap significant operational cost savings—up to millions of dollars per year—for a
rapid return on investment.
See Cisco Hoot and Holler over IP at Cisco.com for information,
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_2/voice/configuration/guide/vvfhhip.html
See Cisco IOS Multicast for Hoot & Holler Networks at Cisco.com for information,
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns340/ns394/ns165/ns70/networking_solutions_white_paper09186
a00800a3e6c.shtml
Cisco Application Extension Platform
Cisco Application Extension Platform (AXP) is an open network platform for application development,
integration and hosting. It is a service module on the Cisco Integrated Services Router (ISR). AXP
realizes the "Network as a Platform" vision of Cisco while bringing collaborative partnerships and
accelerating innovation. Cisco AXP offers the following features:
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See Cisco Application eXtension Platform Quick Start Guide at Cisco.com for Getting Started
information,
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/services_modules/ax/1.0/quick/guide/axpqs.html.
See Cisco Application eXtension Platform Developer Guide at Cisco.com for developers information,
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/services_modules/ax/1.0/developer/
guide/axpdev.html.
APIs
The Cisco 3900 series and Cisco 2900 series ISRs support the following application interfaces:
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Cisco 3900 Series, Cisco 2900 Series, and Cisco 1900 Series Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 Software Configuration Guide
Linux-based integration environment to develop applications that run on routers.
Certified libraries to implement C, Python, Perl, and Java applications (http web server and SSH are
also supported).
Service APIs for integrating applications into the network.
Multiple applications can run in their own virtual instance with the ability to segment and guarantee
CPU, memory, and disk resources.
TAPI, page 182
AXL, page 182
Gatekeeper Transaction Message Protocol (GKTMP), page 182
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