Polycom SoundStation IP 7000

Introducing the Polycom SoundStation IP 7000:

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Great news- These are available... More info can be found here...

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This evening, while attempting upgrade the Firmware and bootROM of my Polycom IP 650 I noticed something extremely curious... In the sip.cfg there are config vaiables for an IP 7000.

Strange! I instantly started checking older versions of the file for IP_7000 - No Luck!

My guess is that they have added the config variable to the software before the conference room phone hits the streets... The IP 7000 - Listed as IP_7000 just below the variables for the IP_4000.

Hopefully this is an HD Voice phone. If this is in fact the case than I am sure it will be listed here at a competitive price.

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Digium News Release

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digium®, Inc., the Asterisk® Company, is positioned in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Corporate Telephony in North America 20071 report that highlights and evaluates companies in corporate telephony. The placement by one of the world’s best-known research firms demonstrates the growing challenge that Digium’s open source Asterisk telephony software poses to traditional closed source telecom companies, according to the Huntsville, Ala.-based Digium.

“Open source telephony has arrived with Digium leading the way,” said Danny Windham, chief executive officer of Digium. “We think the Gartner report is recognition of what companies around the world have been realizing for themselves. Digium is clearly and uniquely positioned at the intersection of open source software and IP telephony and is a legitimate alternative to the established giants of the telecom world. At 20 to 50 percent of the cost of proprietary systems, it’s clear why so many of those companies are choosing Digium.”

Digium was founded in 1999 and has quickly grown to challenge much larger competitors as customers have embraced the extreme adaptability and cost savings of Digium’s open source products and services. Digium created, owns and leads the ongoing development of Asterisk, the world’s most successful open source communications project. Digium pioneered the open source telephony market and made Asterisk technology available under the General Public License for many small vendors. This year, more than 2.2 million people will download Asterisk software, adding more than 12 billion minutes of calls using Asterisk-powered phones and end points.

About the Magic Quadrant

The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2007 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Digium

Digium®, Inc., the Asterisk® Company, created, owns and is the innovative force behind Asterisk, the most widely used open source telephony software. Since its founding in 1999, Digium has grown to become the open source alternative to the traditional communication providers, with offerings that cost as much as 80 percent less than proprietary voice communication platforms. Digium makes Asterisk available to the open source community under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and uses business-class Asterisk to power a broad family of products for small, medium and large businesses. The company's product line also includes a wide range of hardware to enable resellers and customers to design their own voice over IP (VoIP) systems. This year alone, Asterisk will support over 12 billion minutes of calls. Additional information is available at www.digium.com.

The Digium logo, Digium, Asterisk, Asterisk Business Edition, AsteriskNOW, Asterisk Appliance and the Asterisk logo are trademarks of Digium, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

1 Magic Quadrant for Corporate Telephony in North America 2007; Jay Lassman and Rich Costello; Aug. 8, 2007.

Aastra 51i Sip phone- A new addition to the 5i Line

Aastra Telecom, a leading provider of Asterisk SIP phones and VoIP communication products and systems, today announced that it has expanded its popular 5i Series of standards-based VoIP telephones with the launch of the 51i.

With the addition of this smartly featured single line IP phone, Asterisk, Trixbox, and Fonality PBXtra users will now have access to one of the most complete portfolio offerings of SIP desktop and wireless phones in the industry.

Featuring an elegant global design, LCD display screen and full duplex speakerphone, the 51i also incorporates productivity enhancing features that can be found on all of Aastra’s existing SIP telephones including; an embedded XML browser, dual auto sensing switched Ethernet ports and an industry leading simplified deployment and upgrade design. Continuing a commitment to interoperability, the 51i, as part of the 5i Series, has undergone and successfully completed certification testing with many of the leading IP Telephony call server platforms making it appeal to a wide range of SMB and Enterprise customers.

Designed to meet the demand for a value priced entry level SIP phone, the single line 51i is ideally suited for light use in small and medium business, or institutional applications such as lobbies, common areas or single user environments. The 51i delivers an excellent mix of value and performance in a carrier/enterprise grade quality IP phone and fits in well with the rest of the 5i family that offers enhanced features and functionality.

The 5i Series now consists of five telephones and two expansion modules; 51i Entry level single line set with 3 line/16 character display and 9 configurable speed dial
keys using the number keypad

• 53i Featured set with 3 line/16 character display and 4 programmable keys. Compatible with up to three 536M expansion modules
• 55i Advanced Featured set with 144 x 75 backlit LCD display, up to 26 programmable function capability. Compatible with up to three 560M or 536M expansion modules
  57i Full Featured set with 144 x 128 backlit LCD display, up to 30 programmable function capability. Compatible with up to three 560M or 536M expansion modules.
• 57i CT All the features of the Aastra 57i plus integrated cordless base providing VoIP mobility employing secure 2.4GHz Frequency Hopped Spread Spectrum technology
• 536M Expansion Module with 36 programmable keys
• 560M Expansion Module with LCD Screen and 60 programmable keys

Organizations that are migrating to a converged IP environment whether it is Hosted VoIP, a Premised based IP-PBX / Hybrid PBX or Open Source PBX will be able to find an Aastra IP Telephone perfectly suited to meet their needs.

“With the launch of the 51i we are responding to our partners and customers needs for a cost effective entry level IP telephone” said Yves Laliberté, Executive Vice President of Sales at Aastra Telecom. “Adding this product to the 5i Series demonstrates our ongoing commitment to offer the best selection of quality standards-based VoIP endpoints in the industry” The 51i is available immediately through Aastra’s authorized IP distribution channels in North America.

Cepstral LLC and Digium Inc. Partner up for IVR application for Asterisk PBX

PITTSBURGH, PA--(Marketwire - August 21, 2007) - Cepstral LLC and Digium Inc., working with popular IVR voice talent Allison Smith, have partnered to produce a Text-to-Speech (TTS) version of Allison's ubiquitous IVR voice. Allison is the default voice of the Asterisk® open-source telephone system, with millions of installed copies. Allison's voice can be found on systems for Verizon, Qwest, Cingular, Bank of America, Marriott Hotels, eBay, 3M, and other high-profile companies.

Now, developers can mix recorded Allison prompts with dynamic information, such as appointment or account information that cannot be prerecorded. This development enables the deployment of revenue-generating applications that seamlessly deliver high-quality recorded prompts with dynamic real-time information in the same familiar, natural high-quality voice.

Currently, IVR application developers generally have to choose between natural human sounding recorded prompts and computer-generated TTS prompts. When applications try to mix different human and computer voices, the effect can be jarring causing low user acceptance rates. While many TTS voices sound human-like, Allison is the first TTS voice captured using Cepstral's new VoiceForge™ technology. This allows applications to share static and dynamic announcements in the same user-friendly voice. "I'm excited that more IVR applications using my voice will be used in the world's most popular open source telephone system," said Allison Smith.

Allison is the first voice created automatically using VoiceForge, a new tool from Cepstral to capture and create unique voices. VoiceForge is a breakthrough for any company, entertainer, or brand manager interested in voice cloning their talent, banking a celebrity voice for an estate, or extending a franchise to include dynamic features such as audio blogs, VoIP announcements, SMS-to-Voice, Text-to-Podcast, custom ring tones, etc. "We created VoiceForge to enable rapid deployment of TTS voices based on actual human voices, and using the most popular IVR voice was a natural first implementation. But the possibilities are limitless," said Cepstral CEO Craig Campbell.

The use of VoiceForge to clone a synthetic copy of Allison's voice is a breakthrough for the Asterisk community. Developers no longer have to choose between prerecorded and dynamic prompts. The potential for creative applications using the world's most popular IVR voice in the most popular open source telephone system has been greatly expanded. "Many customers require dynamic information and are already using Cepstral's TTS voices. The addition of a synthesized version of our flagship voice, Allison Smith, enhances the caller experience and will further spur the deployment of applications on the Asterisk platform," said Jim Webster, Director of Technology Partnerships at Digium.

About Cepstral LLC

Cepstral is a speech technology company based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, which provides speech technologies and services for the spoken delivery of information. We build high quality, natural sounding voices for hand-held, desktop, and server applications. Cepstral: We Build Voices.

About Digium Inc.

Digium®, Inc., the Asterisk® company, created, owns and is the innovative force behind Asterisk, the most widely used open source telephony software. Since its founding in 1999, Digium has grown to become the open source alternative to the traditional communication providers, with offerings that cost as much as 80 percent less than proprietary voice communication platforms. Digium makes Asterisk available to the open source community under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and uses business-class Asterisk to power a broad family of products for small, medium, and large businesses. The company's product line also includes a wide range of hardware to enable resellers and customers to design their own voice over IP (VoIP) systems. This year alone, Asterisk will support over 12 billion minutes of calls. Additional information is available at www.digium.com.

More on Polycom's new DECT Line-Up...

Polycom, Inc. , the world's leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced the availability of the KIRK Wireless Server 600v3 for the North American Market. The KIRK Wireless Server 600v3 offers small businesses highly secure mobile voice within the workplace that connects to SIP-based IP-PBX systems. Polycom also announced availability of its new general office handset, the KIRK 5020, supporting a lightweight form factor and color display.

"As widespread as the technology is in Europe, DECT technology has just recently seen traction in the North American market. Businesses are now realizing the cost savings associated with wireless technologies," said Richard Webb, directing analyst, Wireless at Infonetics. "As a standalone voice platform that increases mobility in the workplace, DECT provides highly secure telephony that benefits not only vertical markets, such as retail and warehousing, but also the general office."

Capable of supporting up to 35 users in a single server with the flexibility to expand, the KIRK Wireless Server 600v3 is ideal for small and medium businesses (SMBs) looking for a dedicated voice network that leverages their installed IP network and SIP- based IP PBX. With an integrated server/base-station design that uses the wired IP network for IP-PBX connectivity, the KIRK Wireless Server 600v3 provides a cost-effectively deployment while delivering secure communications over a 1.9 GHz wireless signal. This powerful combination brings cost-effective wireless telephony to the growing population of SMBs deploying standards-based IP-PBX systems in the workplace. KIRK Repeaters can also be used to expand the coverage area and further improve performance.

The KIRK Wireless Server 600v3 is also the first DECT system to achieve certification for support of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) via the DigiumAsterisk IP telephony solution. Digium certification ensures interoperability with Asterisk Business Edition(TM), which means customers can benefit from an open platform that delivers a cost-effective solution for businesses where employee mobility and availability is an integral part of the business process. Interoperability with Asterisk Business Edition adds to Polycom's extensive list of enterprise PBX platforms supported through circuit-switched and VoIP protocols.

The newly introduced KIRK 5020 Wireless Telephone is a sleek handset that joins the existing KIRK 3040, 4020 and 4040 handsets. The 5020 handset is designed for general office use and has an intuitive user interface, utilizing the large color display with icons as well as text. It has support for text messaging as well as a speakerphone, vibrating option for privacy, a 250-entry address book, and talk/standby time of 20 hours and 200 hours, respectively.

"We are committed to providing our customers with the most comprehensive selection of IP phones on the market, across both wired and wireless," said Chalan Aras, Polycom vice president of marketing for Voice Communications. "With the introduction of the new DECT products to North America, businesses of any size may now select from our full portfolio of products that fully integrate with Asterisk and help to increase productivity through enhanced mobility in the workplace."

Pricing and Availability

The KIRK Wireless Server 600v3 is now available in North America through Polycom certified channel partners. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is U.S. $2,195, which includes four KIRK 4020 handsets. Polycom also offers a system including four KIRK 5020 handsets for U.S. $2,495. Each system is comprised of a wireless server, power supplies, and battery packs and belt clips for each of the handsets. The KIRK 5020 is available at a list price of U.S. $415.

About Polycom

Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of high definition video, wired and wireless voice, and content solutions to deliver the ultimate collaborative experience. Polycom's high quality, standards-based conferencing and collaboration solutions are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use. Supported by an open architecture, they integrate seamlessly with leading telephony, workplace wireless telephony, and presence- based networks. With its market-driving technologies, best-in-class products, alliance partnerships, and world-class service, Polycom is the smart choice for organizations seeking proven solutions and a competitive advantage from on-demand communications and collaboration. For additional information, call 800-POLYCOM or visit the Polycom web site at http://www.polycom.com .

Changes to Digium Reseller Program

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digium®, Inc., the Asterisk® Company, today announced several enhancements to its Authorized Reseller program. The new benefits are geared to meet the business needs of a broad range of resellers and to help them benefit from the world’s largest and most vibrant Asterisk ecosystem.

Launched in March 2007, the Digium Authorized Reseller program gives resellers around the world access to the most technically advanced, highest quality open source software and hardware available to support a wide range of telephony applications. Using products from the Digium family, resellers can efficiently deliver applications that include PBX, interactive voice response (IVR), auto attendant, conferencing and voice mail, as well as highly specialized voice over IP (VoIP) applications.

“We’ve been delighted by the response to our announcement earlier this year of the Digium Authorized Reseller program, and now we’re looking to expand its parameters to accommodate a more diverse range of partners,” said Danny Windham, chief executive officer at Digium. “In addition to more attractive product discounts and a broader array of training options, we’re making it easier to do business by giving resellers a single point of contact. Working with Digium is more profitable and easier than ever before.”

Digium is the creator and driving force behind Asterisk, the open source voice communications software deployed by more than 3.5 million servers worldwide to manage VoIP calls for businesses and individuals. More resellers, telecom professionals and software developers choose Digium’s products than those of any other open source telephony company because only Digium delivers the technical superiority, security and flexibility associated with Pure Asterisk.

“The cost savings and flexibility of open source and Linux-based technologies are compelling for both our company and our customers, so when we decided to expand our business into the telecommunications marketplace, Digium and Asterisk naturally became our first choice,” said Raymond McKay, president, RAYNET Technologies LLC. "The company’s dual roles as both head and participating member of the Asterisk community results in products that take advantage of the most secure, feature-rich Asterisk code that only comes with access to the deepest bench of open source telephony experts in the world. Teamed with their world-class reseller support and training programs, we are highly confident in offering Digium/Asterisk-based technologies as a ‘best fit’ solution for our customers.”

Digium Authorized Reseller program benefits for U.S. and international partners include:

Pricing advantages—Generous discounts on demo and production systems yield greater margins.
Technical support—Priority access to 24x7 technical support and an extensive knowledge database mean that detailed product information is just a call or click away.
Sales support—Digium supports partners with preferred distribution of leads from its own campaigns, assistance at trade shows, direct access to Digium channel professionals, assistance with RFPs and access to Digium’s sales experts for help with unique configurations.
Marketing support—Resellers have automatic access to AstriCon, the official open source Asterisk conference, and Digium Asterisk World™, which will be located inside Fall VON this year, plus an array of Digium marketing resources and material.
Authorized Reseller partners may sell all of Digium’s telephony interface boards; the industry’s only professional-grade version of Asterisk, Asterisk Business Edition™; and the new Asterisk Appliance™, the full-featured Internet telephony package that can be installed at the customer site in just minutes; and future offerings as Digium continues to enhance its products and services.

About Digium

Digium®, Inc., the Asterisk® Company, created, owns and is the innovative force behind Asterisk, the most widely used open source telephony software. Since its founding in 1999, Digium has grown to become the open source alternative to the traditional communication providers, with offerings that cost as much as 80 percent less than proprietary voice communication platforms. Digium makes Asterisk available to the open source community under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and uses business-class Asterisk to power a broad family of products for small, medium and large businesses. The company's product line also includes a wide range of hardware to enable resellers and customers to design their own voice over IP (VoIP) systems. This year alone, Asterisk will support over 12 billion minutes of calls. Additional information is available at www.digium.com.

The Digium logo, Digium, Asterisk, Asterisk Business Edition, AsteriskNOW, Asterisk Appliance and the Asterisk logo are trademarks of Digium, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Update to Aastra 5i Models

Announcing the addition of a new English language keypad design for the Aastra 5i Series of powerful and stylish VoIP Telephones

In response to multiple customer requests regarding the popular new 5i Series of IP telephones, Aastra Telecom announces the immediate availability of a new English language keypad version of this Series.

All models of the 5i Series can now be ordered with labeled keys for the “Goodbye”, “Options”, “Hold” and “Redial” functions among others, rather than the existing symbol keys. The new 5i Series English Text Keypad products retain the same product content, functionalities and price as the existing 5i Symbol versions of the product.

We believe most end users will prefer the clarity offered by the English Text keypad version of the 5i Series for the foreseeable future. The current 5i Series Symbol Keypad products remain in production and will be the preferred order option within specific regional markets in North America.
Note that this enhancement to our portfolio does not impact the 536M and 560M expansion modules.
When ordering Aastra 5i Series product in the future, please refer to the following chart to ensure you receive the keypad version you prefer:

5i Series Order Numbers – English Text and Symbols Keypad

Part Number Description
A1753-0131-10-01 53i CHAR SIP NA ENG TEXT KPD
A1753-0131-10-05 53i CHAR SIP NA SYMBOL
A1755-0131-10-01 55i CHAR SIP NA ENG TEXT KPD
A1755-0131-10-05 55i CHAR SIP NA SYMBOL
A1757-0131-10-01 57i CHAR SIP NA ENG TEXT KPD
A1757-0131-10-05 57i CHAR SIP NA SYMBOL
A1758-0131-10-01 57i CT SIP NA ENG TEXT KPD
A1758-0131-10-05 57i CT SIP NA SYMBOL

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