Author: James Chapman

Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Cloupia

Posted by | Nov 21, 2012 | |

With cloud computing driving the transition to converged infrastructure, the need for simplified management systems across compute, storage, network and virtualisation functions is increasing. To help address this need, Cisco has announced its intent to acquire privately held Cloupia, a Santa Clara, Calif.-based software company that automates converged data center infrastructure – allowing enterprises and service providers to simplify the deployment and configuration of physical and virtual resources from a single management console. Cloupia’s infrastructure management software enhances the Cisco Unified Computing System® (UCS) and Nexus® switching portfolio with a single “pane-of-glass” view into the automation of compute, network, storage, virtual machine, and operating system resources. When combined with leading data center management solutions like Cisco UCS Manager, Cloupia allows enterprises and service providers to seamlessly manage pools of computing power, network services, storage and virtual machines as a unified whole in order to deploy and deliver IT services more rapidly and at lower costs. Cisco’s data center strategy is based on the premise of making it easier for customers to deploy a unified and integrated infrastructure that is efficient, fast, and flexible,” said David Yen, senior vice president and general manager, Cisco Data Center Business Group. “This strategy involves the delivery of the industry’s most comprehensive data center networking portfolio, which includes physical and virtual products that support multiple hypervisors and storage stacks. The addition of Cloupia’s automation...

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New Outdoor Intercoms from CyberData are Here!

Posted by | Nov 21, 2012 | , |

CyberData are pleased to announce the release of the V3 Outdoor Intercom and the new Outdoor Keypad Intercom. Both devices now have our new faster processor, support SRST (in a CISCO environment) and have an IP64 rating.  The CyberData V3 Outdoor Intercom 011186 and Cyberdata VoIP V3 Outdoor Intercom w/Keypad – 011214 comes with a new Design, with faster processor and increased IP rating. The CyberData V3 Outdoor Intercom new features  now supports SRST – Survivable Remote Site Telephony – in a CISCO environment. CyberData V3 Outdoor Intercom 011186 Ideal Uses: door entry phone  mass notification access control emergency phone Perfect for:  schools and universities nursing care & assisted living facilities daycare facilities offices apartment complexes Cyberdata VoIP V3 Outdoor Intercom w/Keypad – 011214 Features priority-based multicast support  push to talk function night ringer function event reporting firmware uploads via the web IP64 rated    Share this story with your friends or work colleagues.  If you want to stay up to date with our latest products, industry news and offers you can sign up to our monthly newsletters, keep up to date with us on Facebook or follow us on...

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Frost & Sullivan Global Growth Leadership Award Presented to Digium as One of Top SMB IP-PBX Vendors

Posted by | Nov 19, 2012 | , , , , , |

Switchvox Unified Communications Solution’s Growth, Partner Network and Competitive Pricing Position Company as Market Leader in SMB Communications Market Digium, the Asterisk Hardware  Company, is pleased to announce it has received the 2012 Frost & Sullivan Global Growth Leadership Award for impressive growth of its Digium Switchvox Unified Communications (UC) solution for small and medium businesses (SMB). Frost & Sullivan presents this award annually to the company that has demonstrated excellence in capturing the highest annual compound growth rate for the past three years. “Digium has demonstrated considerable growth in the challenging, but rapidly growing SMB market, positioning itself as one of the top SMB IP PBX vendors in the world,” said Alaa Saayed, senior industry analyst with Frost & Sullivan. “Their all-in-one Switchvox solution provides a best-in-class business IP solution, with compelling functionality and competitive pricing, making Digium a major competitor in the overall enterprise communications platforms market. They are well-positioned to leverage this market leadership and strength to further expand into the SMB communications segment, where comprehensive features and competitive pricing are critical to success.” “We are honored to be recognized as a market leader as a result of our growth of Switchvox, but we’re also happy that Frost & Sullivan acknowledged this growth was possible because of the innovation and value Switchvox provides,” said Leslie Conway, vice president of global marketing at Digium. “This research and...

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snom Endpoints Now Interoperable with Kerio Operator IP PBX Phone System

Posted by | Nov 19, 2012 | , |

snom, a leading developer of VoIP Phones and communications solutions, announced today interoperability with Kerio Operator an IP PBX phone system from Kerio Technologies.   snom VoIP endpoints can now be auto provisioned through Kerio Operator, enabling quick and easy installation and no-hassle management directly from the PBX.  The following snom VoIP Phone  models are currently certified for the Kerio Operator solution: the snom 300, snom 320, snom 370, snom 710, snom 720, snom 760, snom 821 and snom 870 desktop phones; the snom M9 cordless DECT handset; the snom Meeting Point conference phone; and the snom PA1 public announcement system. Combining snom endpoints with Kerio Operator gives small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) a complete, end-to-end voice solution. Value Added Resellers (VARs) will appreciate the seamless auto provisioning and quick deployment with Kerio Operator. Kerio Operator customers will gain access to the full range of snom endpoint phones to meet any staff requirement or business requirement. snom produces a dependable lineup of stylish, high performance desktop VoIP phones, including conference and public announcement systems and a cordless DECT handset that offer exception value to SMBs,” said James Gudeli, Vice President of Business Development at Kerio Technologies Inc. “We worked closely with snom to test their endpoints with Kerio Operator, and the validation process went smoothly. VARs will appreciate the seamless auto provisioning of these devices with Kerio Operator, whether building...

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Frost & Sullivan Recognises Yealink for Outstanding Growth in the World Enterprise IP Telephony Endpoint Market

Posted by | Nov 15, 2012 | , |

Based on its recent analysis of the enterprise communications platforms and endpoints market, Frost & Sullivan presents Yealink with the 2012 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Growth Leadership, which recognizes the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the past three years. Yealink showed a striking CAGR of 83 percent during 2009-2011 in its IP phone shipment, positioning it as one of the top SIP phone providers in the world, as well as a fierce competitor in the overall IP desktop phone market. Growing its SIP phone sales year over year, Yealink has achieved this leadership position due to successfully applying a best-bang-for-the-buck strategy, providing the highest ratio of value to cost, leveraging extensive customer international knowledge, and growing its partner relationships,” said Frost & Sullivan ICT Team Leader and Senior Industry Analyst Alaa Saayed. “The company’s IP devices have gradually gained the reputation of high-quality endpoints that offer compelling functionality at a compelling price point. Among the top five SIP phone brands in the industry and the most popular Chinese brand in the Western world, Yealink offers three product lines: IP video phones, VoIP phones, and USB phones. These devices not only match the top international requirements in terms of quality and features, but are also very competitively priced. Further, the company’s R&D department continuously introduces emerging technologies into the product lines. A Yealink IP endpoint can...

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