In Astricon 2018, Sangoma has announced that Asterisk 16 and FreePBX 15 are available now. These are the next major releases of the world’s two most popular open source communications projects that reiterate Sangoma’s ongoing commitment to open source.
As for the newly released software, the improvements made in Asterisk 16 and FreePBX 15 include advanced capabilities that provide developers with the tools to create applications that are more robust and feature-rich. Asterisk and FreePBX also received upgrades that will improve performance, make system management easier for administrators, and allow developers to build solutions that are more adaptable to end-user environments.
Some of these new features are:
Asterisk 16:
- Improved Video Conferencing Performance
- New Text-Based Data Capabilities
- Improved Call Handling
FreePBX 15:
- New Built-In API
- Redesigned Backup and Restore Process
To get more detailed information about the new changes or to access documentation and usage samples, visit the Asterisk Wiki or the FreePBX Wiki.