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Aastra 400

The Aastra 400 is an affordable, scalable multi-handset SIP–DECT mobility solution for Small Business.

Bringing superior DECT 6.0 based technology to the Small Business market, the Aastra 400 offers a reliable, cost effective, multi-handset office mobility solution. Consisting of the MBU 400 gateway, which supports eight unique SIP registrations, one analog FXO port, and up to eight 420d handsets, the system can function as a standalone SIP DECT solution or can be tightly integrated with the AastraLink Pro™ 160 IP Key system.

With handset features such as a color screen display, polyphonic ring tones and easy access to functions and features, the MBU 400 can increase Small Business productivity and efficiency.

Key Features and BenefitsFully Integrated Solution
The Aastra MBU 400 DECT gateway supports eight unique SIP registrations and one FXO port providing a fully integrated SIP and Analog service for Small Business. It offers true multi-user capability with capacity for up to eight handsets with eight individual VoIP telephone numbers and, unlike traditional cordless solutions, allows 4 simultaneous calls at once. The Aastra MBU 400 can also be provisioned and managed via the AstraLink Pro™ 160 web UI, providing a single tool for configuration and maintenance of the handsets and other Aastra SIP terminals.
 

Superior Technology
Employing DECT 6.0 technology, the Aastra MBU 400 offers virtually interference-free performance in any work or residential environment. The technology employs advanced encryption providing an extra layer of security to calls and improving overall wireless call quality.

Feature Rich Handsets
The Aastra 420d handset is equipped with a backlit color graphical display providing phone status, Caller ID, Call Waiting, DND, Transfer, Hold and a variety of information at-glance. This stylish handset also offers features such as speakerphone, intercom between handsets, vibrate functionality, polyphonic ring tones, twelve hours talk time capability and a large directory for up to 170 entries.

Scalability
The Aastra MBU 400 can expand with a growing Small Business. By simply adding up to seven additional handsets, the MBU 400 can easily grow to meet changing business needs. When integrated with the AastraLink Pro™ 160, provisioning of the handsets is effortless.

The Aastra 400 SIP DECT Solution is due for UK release in July / August 2011 and will be available from www.voipstore.co.uk.

For more information about the Aastra 400 please visit the VoIP Store where you can download the Aastra 400 product Brochure and Installation Manual.

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BNS Distribution, the leading UK distributor of Grandstream IP Phones, has now partnered with 3CX to offer low-cost business phone systems to the SMB market.

3CX has appointed BNS as a UK distributor. BNS (http://www.bnsdistribution.co.uk), a leading distributor of the Grandstream product line in the UK, will be promoting the complete range of 3CX and Grandstream products. This partnership allows BNS to provide businesses a phone system solution that offers quality whilst reducing monthly telephone and admin costs.

Following on from the latest 3CX / Grandstream press release (see here for more details – http://www.3cx.com/blog/news/3cx-selects-grandstream-as-preferred-phones/), BNS will offer full 3CX support and training for UK-based dealers and resellers.

Low-Cost Phone System Bundles

Existing and potential BNS resellers can expect to reap the rewards of the 3CX and BNS partnership by taking advantage of additional discounts. “By combining the 3CX and Grandstream product ranges, we are confident that the partnership with 3CX offers our existing and prospective accounts the best business phone system features at just the right price. We will be informing our resellers with regards to the various discounts that will be available,” said Lee Sinclair.

For more information on BNS becoming the UK distributor for 3CX, visit the 3CX Blog  – http://www.3cx.com/blog/news/bns-added-as-uk-distributor-3cx.

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Panasonic SIP Phones, in partnership with Broadsoft, introduced the new generation of Panasonic SIP Terminals at the Panasonic European SIP Convention 2011, aimed to manage the global communications of thousands of users.

The Panasonic KX-UT devices operate as an open standard, developed for the transmission of multimedia applications over IP networks.

They are true data processing centers as much as they are Panasonic SIP Phones, however, they are prepared to work just as well in the home as in business environments. Panasonic has prepared the launch of more than about ten SIP Phones all with their own design, unique technology and environmentally friendly ethos. Likewise, it brings to the forefront their new audio systems that produce high definition signals for all of their new range of telephones, which permits the conversations be clearer than those found in previous calls.

The purpose of the meeting was to show some of the solutions and features that will emerge in the market throughout the year. The two series, Panasonic UT and the Panasonic TGP, incorporate large LCD screens with a simple interface, Wideband HD Sound, certification for use with Digium Asterisk and Broadsoft for BroadWorks and an easy configuration which also allows the use of a wide range of accessories.

The Panasonic KX-UT series has six terminals; the Panasonic KX-UT113, Panasonic KX-UT123, Panasonic KX-UT133 and Panasonic KX-UT136 come as desktop solutions that cover the range from standard up to professional office. On the whole, the Panasonic KX-UT248 and Panasonic KX-UT670 will be responsible for the executive level and office work respectively. Both work with Android and are designed for the most demanding environments.

The company also showed other phones like the NS1000, which was launched in December and acts as a switch that can operate up to 1,000 users. The phone will be complemented with the full range SIP IP Platform from Panasonic. In short, a set of devices ready to work in the cloud, a requirement that is becoming indispensable.

For more information about the new Panasonic SIP Terminal Phones please visit the following pages

• KX-UT113
• KX-UT123
• KX-UT133
• KX-UT136
• KX-UT248
• KX-UT670

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The business IP phone with intuitive contact and call management

The DE700 IP PRO is the IP phone for small and medium businesses demanding an expert phone system for managing their professional calls and contacts. Convenient navigation, multiple expansion options, a host of executive features, hassle-free set up, and exceptional wideband sound make the DE700 IP PRO perfectly suited for intuitive business communication.

Outstanding display with user interface
The intuitive, icon-based user interface on the illuminated 3.5” colour display grants access to the DE700 IP PRO’s contact and call management options. Special features include a customizable screensaver and slide-show, an animated menu and address book, and a caller time zone indicator.

Easy and convenient navigation
Quick and ergonomic, the 5-way touch wheel simplifies navigation on the DE700 IP PRO, with a high-performance processor for real-time speed on address book browsing and other premium features.

Easy expandability options
Simple to connect, the optional Gigaset Expansion Module enlarges the DE700 IP PRO by an additional 14 programmable keys with dual-colored LED.

Straightforward set-up and auto-provisioning
Step-by-step wizards handle the DE700 IP PRO’s complete installation and configuration. Auto-provisioning from Gigaset partners offer hassle-free remote configuration and management. Downloadable VoIP profiles guarantee an easy start.

Gigaset DE700 Features

• 3.5” color TFT display with award-winning user interface
• Touch wheel for fast directory scrolling
• Up to 8 SIP accounts
• Exceptional HD sound with HDSP™
• MP3 ringtones
• Headset connection: corded
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) with 2-port switch
• Integrated Power over Ethernet
• XML browser and Info Center: weather, RSS and more
• Classic PBX calling features
• We-based call manager with CTI
• Direct dialing of Microsoft Outlook™ contacts via PC
• Local network directories and public online directory
• SRTZ/TLS encryption
• Professional “zero-touch” auto-provisioning setup
• Certified hearing aid compatible
• Energy-saving ECO features

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Telecoms News – Yealink, the professional designer and manufacturer of IP phone and IP video phone, announced today that its latest high-end products–T38G Gigabit Color IP Phone is officially released and joined the family of Yealink IP Phone to provide brand new communication experience to customers.

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The DE900 IP PRO is the premium IP phone for flexible communication in small to medium businesses. Clean and contemporary in design and with an award-winning user interface, the DE900 IP PRO offers ultimate connectivity, customization, and portability options – in addition to state-of-the-art executive features, unique innovations and world-class German technology.

- 3.5″ color TFT display with award-winning user interface
- High-end metallic finish
- Touch wheel for fast directory scrolling
- Up to 12 SIP accounts
- Exceptional HD sound with HDSP
- LAN connection via Integrated WiFi or Gigabit Ethernet POE port.
- USB 2.0 port
- Gigaset MobileOFFICE: portable custom phone settings via USB
- MP3 ringtones
- Headset connection: Bluetooth®, DECT and corded
- Link2mobile : connection to mobile via Bluetooth® to enable calls to be made and received via GSM
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) with 2-port switch
- Integrated Power over Ethernet
- XML browser and Info Center: weather, RSS and more
- Classic PBX calling features
- Web-based call manager with CTI
- Direct dialing of Microsoft Outlook contacts via PC4Local network directories and public online directory
- SRTP/TLS encryption
- Professional zero-touch auto-provisioning setup
- Certified hearing aid compatible
- Energy-saving ECO features

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Snom have announced the launch of their new IP PBX hardware appliance – the SnomOne Plus.

Snom One Plus

The snom one plus is available in two sizes, the entry level snom one yellow plus for up to 20 extensions and the snom one blue plus for up to 150 extensions.  The snom one plus VoIP phone system uses sangoma cards to provide anale, ISDN2e or ISDN30e connectivity to enable easy connection to existing lines and also connects to SIP trunks.

The snom one plus phone system integrates seamlessly with the snom IP phones providing a plug and play installation.

For users who want to try out the features, functionality and quality of the snom one phone system, the snom one free for up to 10 extensions is available to download and run on Windows, Linus or Mac OS and provides a fully functioning PC based IP PBX.

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The Siemens Gigaset DX800A small business phone system will be launched in the UK at an event held in London at the Institute of Electrical Engineering.  Hosting the launch is Provu, a leading distributor of VoIP Phones and associated telecoms equipment.

The Gigaset DX800A an ISDN Phone System that connects to a single ISDN2e telephone line and also has built in VoIP capability for connection to SIP Trunks.  Additional handsets connect to the main telephone unit wirelessly using DECT, making installation of this SoHo mini phone system a breeze.  The Gigaset DX800 will support up to 4 telephone lines (2 x channels of ISDN and 2 x SIP Trunks) and a total of 6 extensions (main unit plus 5 cordless DECT handsets Gigaset SL78H).

The Siemens Gigaset DX800A is sure to please with it’s ease of installation, flexibility of ISDN and SIP Trunking connectivity, a large system memory and it’s award winning design.

For details of the DX800A small business phone system please visit the Gigaset Website.

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Cloudnet saves small companies from £70 – £200 per handset to encourage wider use of VoIP

17 November 2010 – To celebrate a successful first year, telephone systems company Cloudnet, today announced that it is giving away free Grandstream internet phones and Siemens Cordless DECT business phones to help small companies to benefit from the low call costs of VoIP through professional pre-configured internet phone handsets.

For a 10 person company, Cloudnet predicts that with its free phone offer, typical savings are between £700 – £2,000 for equivalent VoIP handsets.

Cloudnet is offering new subscribers to its Cloudnet Connect service, free handsets until 1 January 2011. 

Cloudnet Connect, which starts at £8.50 per month plus calls, is for businesses that are looking for a phone system without the huge setup costs and includes:

• Plug and play VoIP – free phones and online PBX – no capital expenditure
• All inclusive advanced business telephone features, such as voicemail, call divert, call recording
• Free calls within the Cloudnet network and branch to branch
• Low national and international call charges

David Hill, Chairman of Cloudnet said, “while call costs for VoIP are attractive the cost of IP phones has inevitably been high, from £70 to over £200 per handset.  We believe that we have created the most attractive internet phone package for businesses which includes free handsets to accompany a full online switchboard, and we believe to be much more cost effective than our VoIP service provider rivals. With the Cloudnet Connect system, we provide the easiest to install and use VoIP system for small businesses.

We are also expanding the range of phones we offer and have just signed a deal to offer Snom, Yealink and Cisco Linksys phones to our customers.”

Cloudnet also offers call bundles where companies can benefit from fixed rate calls, a virtual answering service and a Flexinumber service, which provides a landline number for mobiles.

The free phones being offered under Cloudnet’s deal include:

Cloudnet’s entry level business phone – IP01

• Full integration with the Cloudnet system
• Large graphical LCD display with privacy features
• Intuitive menu system
• Dual ports – no need for a spare network socket
• Excellent audio quality
• Hands free
• Address book
• CLI
• Call number memory
• And much more

Grandstream GXP-2000 operator phone

• Intuitive user interfaces
• 4 individual lines
• Dual Ethernet ports
• Graphical LCD display
• Secure central configuration
• And much more

Siemens Cordless DECT business phone

• Multiline for up to 6 handsets and 6 sip accounts
• 210 hours standby
• 25 hours talk time
• 50m indoor radius
• 150 contact storage
• Hands free calling
• Up to 3 parallel calls
• Brilliant sound quality for internet calls (HDSP)
• Illuminated handset

To find out more about Cloudnet’s business telephone systems, please contact solutions@cloudnetuk.com or call 01922 21 33 33.

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IPGENIE VOIP ROVER On the iPhone 3&4 and Android mobile VOIP client.

IPGENIE UCP (Unified Communications Platform) offers a true UC (Unified Communications) package to the end user by offering a complete end to end solution.

The iPHONE and Android Edition is a highly secure, standards-based mobile VoIP Client that works over both 3G and Wi-Fi networks.

Using the device’s existing contact list, iPHONE and Android Edition facilitates easy and effective communication management with an easy to use interface. Desk top-class calling functionality which includes the ability to hold and transfer between two calls, conference calls and perform all of the other features the IPGENIE UCP offers.

The iPhone and Android Edition incorporates advanced security settings which allow for secure call signalling. It also contains enhanced audio features including 711a/u,, GSM.G729 (Additional license required) The Android Edition requires Android 2.1 or later and has been tested, and is fully supported, on the following devices. Please note that the Android Edition may operate well on other non-supported devices.

•     HTC EVO
•     HTC Incredible
•     HTC Desire
•     Nexus One
•     Samsung Galaxy S (i9000, Epic, Vibrant, Fascinate, Captivate)
•     Motorola Droid 1,2,x
•     Motorola Charm

In addition to the above IPGENIE offers a call back* feature an enhanced service for the Blackberry handset or other mobiles which cuts mobile roaming charges whilst travelling around the world.

It is a simple and effective way of communicating to work colleagues or customers by using IPGENIE We simply set up an internal DDI (direct dial inward), you dial the ddi from the Blackberry handset IPGENIE will hang up your call and then call you back, you enter a secure PIN number and you will have access to the IPGENIE system this will enable you to dial an internal extension to a colleague or make a local or international call from the IPGENIE saving on mobile roaming charges.

*Note Call back can also be used from any landline telephone line.

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