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+#queXS
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+An Open Source, web based, CATI system
+
+queXS can operate your outbound telephone research centre. It integrates with the Asterisk VoIP Server, uses AAPOR Standard Outcome codes and only requires a web browser to operate.
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+Development for queXS occurs on Launchpad: https://launchpad.net/quexs