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Snom have announced the launch of their new snom 720 IP Phone.

The snom 720 phone addresses office users that require excellent audio and a large number of programmable PBX-style keys. It combines a state-of-the-art hardware with the proven snom SIP software.

All in all, the snom 720 raises the bar for VoIP phones in its class both in terms of voice quality, available features and day-to-day usability.

Snom 720 Main Features

• 4-line B/W display
• 18 LED function keys
• 12 identities
• Wideband audio
• Hands-free operation
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• WLAN / Bluetooth Headset ready
• VLAN
• 2 x Gigabit LAN ports

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Panasonic have released the prices of their exciting new NS1000 SIP Phone System.

The Panasonic NS1000 is a leading edge business communications platform utilising the latest SIP VoIP communications technology to deliver business class telecommunications for all businesses.  The NS1000 is suitable for all types of business including small business, medium business and large corporate.  With it’s flexible licensing and integration options the Panasonic NS1000 Phone System is sure to help Panasonic continue it’s success in the business phone system marketplace that it has led for over 20 years in the UK.

For details about the NS1000, please click here to view the KX-NS1000 UCC starter bundles where you can also download the full RRP price list showing all the available system components and licensing prices.

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It may not come as a surprise but Plantronics are discontinuing the cs60 and wireless Supraplus headsets and replacing them with the cs500 range. The cs60s will be available till December when stocks are likely to run out. However the cs500 series (CS510, CS520 and CS540)will be available from October and should offer superior quality in comparison to the cs60 and Supraplus wireless headsets.

Please find details below this email on the NEW cs500 series and the RRP prices are indicated here.

Plantronics cs510 Monaural over the head headset – £220.50 + vat

Plantronics cs520 Binaural over the head headset – £246.80 + vat

Plantronics cs540 Monaural over the ear headset – £199 + vat

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The new Panasonic KX-A405 DECT Repeater replaces the KX-A272 DECT Repeater.

The Panasonic A405 DECT repeater is an ideal solution for when you need to extend the range of your DECT CS (Cell Station), to cover areas where reception was previously not available.  The KX-A405 is a DECT repeater designed for use with a Panasonic Telephone System and the Integratded DECT handset solution.

The A405 DECT repeater extends the range in all directions, allowing for a wider area to be covered. A single cell station can register up to 6 KX-A405 repeaters while each DECT repeater can support 4 simultaneous transmissions channels.

The DECT repeater is:

• Connectable to all existing Panasonic Cell Stations. Capable of providing full handover of PBX DECT portable telephones with Cell Stations & telephones (PS).
• Capable of bridging two IP-Cell Stations (Air Synchronisation).

This is ideal when you need to bridge between:

1. Two floors of an office where there are weak spots.
2. Two buildings, to cover internal weak spots, or an outdoor area between the two locations.

Supported Panasonic Phone Systems

KX-TDE100
KX-TDE200
KX-TDE600
KX-NCP500X/V
KX-NCP500
KX-NCP1000
KX-TDA100/TDA100D
KX-TDA200
KX-TDA600.

Supported Cell Stations

KX-TDA0141
KX-TDA0142
KX-TDA0155
KX-TDA0156
KX-TDA0158
KX-NCP0158 (IP-CS)

Supported PS Handsets

KX-TCA155
KX-TCA256
KX-TCA355
KX-TCA175
KX-TCA275
KX-TCA364
KX-WT115

The Panasonic DECT Repeater KX-A405 replaces the Panasonic KX-A272 DECT Repeater.

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Having worked together previously and sharing a passion for Internet communications, Kevin and I have teamed up again after identifying a gap in the UK market for a phone service tailored specifically for home-based startups and entrepreneurs.

The launch of our new ‘on-demand’ phone service marks the beginning of a new era of telephony services for business people. A virtual phone system from Sipcentric can instantly make a small business sound more professional yet requires no commitment whatsoever and is remarkably easy to start using.

Traditionally, if someone required a second line to be installed in their home for their new business, they would have to pay for installation, wait around 2 weeks for it to be installed and then pay rental of around £10-15 per month for a minimum of 12 months. Not ideal, as many new businesses need to remain flexible, and portable, particularly in the early months.

Or they could sign up for one of the many hosted VoIP services around. Most of these seem to assume the user is already familiar with VoIP or that they are technically savvy. These, too, tend to come with setup charges and minimum contracts, although the rental costs are typically lower than their traditional counterparts.

Our exciting new service is ideal for those who have heard about the benefits of VoIP but either don’t know where to start or wish to try it out without committing themselves to long term contracts or paying for features they really don’t need. Anyone can sign up for an account for free via our website and take a look around the system, watching the tutorial videos and getting to know their way around.

When they are ready to get started, they can start to add features on a ‘pay-as-you-go’ basis. Rental is paid monthly at the beginning of each month until the feature is removed. A feature can be removed at any time prior to the end of the month and we will not charge for it again. It really is that simple.

Users can start with a single phone extension which can be used anywhere in the world from just £3 per month plus VAT. They can add a UK telephone number from almost any area code, instantly, and send calls to different places depending on the time of day from just £2 plus VAT.

By providing business owners with an on-demand, instantly adaptable system with which to professionally handle their calls, we aim to establish ourselves as the only provider fully committed to enabling startups and small businesses to grow their communications in their own way and without barriers.

Our service has been created by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. We know the challenges faced by small business owners. Therefore, our customers can rely on us to provide a personal service with awesome support and 100% belief in what we do.

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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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Yealink’s award-winning SIP-T2X range of IP phones has secured interoperability with key Avaya and BroadSoft solutions.

In a landmark move the five-strong range has been certified compliant with Avaya solutions including Avaya Aura® Communication Manager and Avaya S8800 Media Server with G650 Media Gateway.

In addition the handsets have been formally validated by BroadSoft for use on its popular BroadWorks platform, confirming they support all its latest features. These include shared call appearance, BLF, multiple call arrangement, network conferencing, device feature synchronisation and DNS SRV Lookup.

Commenting on the compliance confirmations, Yealink UK’s managing director Andrew Roberts said: “These are landmark achievements. Full compliance across the range with major Avaya solutions that are so strategically well placed in the UK telecoms and unified communications marketplaces is vitally important. Similarly Broadworks popularity in the hosted services space makes it a key platform for us and the resellers we partner.”

The Yealink T2X IP Phone range includes the Yealink T20P, Yealink T22P, Yealink T26P and the Yealink T28P

For more information on the Yealink products please visit Yealink phones

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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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