Aastra Unveils Advanced FMC Functionality in Intelligate 7.7

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:26:02 +0000

Aastra has added even further fixed mobile convergence (FMC) functionality to the latest version of its award-winning Ascotel IntelliGate telephone systems range for the Small and Medium Business (SMB) market.
Launched today, Ascotel IntelliGate 7.7 is designed to make complete integration of mobile phones into corporate networks as seamless and user-friendly as possible.

The Ascotel IntelliGate 7.7 includes a new dedicated client for Symbian mobile phones (such as the Nokia E-Series) enabling mobile access to the most popular features of a desk phone – such as conferencing, call transfer and even call back. One of the most innovative functions is the ‘take’ facility whereby users can seamlessly take over an active call from their desk phones with their mobile devices, or vice versa, if they need to move around, without the caller even being aware.

A growing mobile work force is driving demand for FMC, and it is important that employees are easily contactable in order to provide top-class customer service and enhanced collaboration. Ascotel IntelliGate 7.7 provides ‘One Number’ functionality ensuring members of staff can be reached effortlessly on a single number, no matter which devices they are using or whatever their location. It also offers shared directories
and call lists between Office deskphones, 2380i softphone or a GSM phone with the Aastra mobile client. The highly adaptable call routing capabilities of Ascotel IntelliGate 7.7 also include Least Cost Routing and ‘Personal Call Routing Profiles’ for calls made from the Aastra mobile client.

SIP Extension On iPhone

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:39:52 +0000

This video shows an iPod Touch being used as a SIP extension on a business telephone system. With SIP, the possibilities of integration to devices and systems is endless. Many business or organisation have never considered it possible to bring some of their existing infastructure into their business systems.

Traditionally, the only option to the consumer, or business personnel, if they wanted to use an iPod as a phone was to buy a contract for an iPhone with a single carrier, or pay through the nose for an PAYG phone. This turns the much cheaper, thinner and some would say ‘better’ iPod Touch into a fully functional telephone.

Aastra Record Record Revenues

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:28:48 +0000

Aastra Technologies Limited – (TSX: “AAH”) is pleased to report it generated record revenues in the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2008 as part of announcing its unaudited financial results for these periods.

Although net earnings in the fourth quarter were impacted by a non-cash asset impairment of certain long-lived assets and goodwill aggregating to $14.1 million and restructuring costs aggregating to $11.3 million, Aastra is pleased to report its 43rd consecutive quarter of profitability this quarter. Excluding these charges, Aastra’s fourth quarter operating results reflect a marked improvement from previous quarters in 2008 as Aastra prepares to face the difficult economic environment ahead in 2009.

NEC Release New Phone System

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:17:20 +0000

NEC have released their new telephone system – the NEC SV8100. The UNIVERGE SV8100 Communications Server is the ideal system for SMBs that wish to compete and grow their businesses over time. This robust, feature-rich solution is completely scalable and can be expanded to meet your communications needs both now and in the future.

Designed to be both versatile and scalable for your growing business needs, the SV8100 supports TDM, IP, video, wired or wireless. It also provides three on-board applications and a full range of high-powered features that can be transparently shared between branches or remote locations. Individuals, departments and locations can work more efficiently by using this feature to communicate seamlessly in real time.