On the 19th and 20th of May at the financial heart of Europe, in the German city of Frankfurt, Panasonic SIP Phones, in partnership with Broadsoft who specialise in IP voice software, 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. These 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.

Carlos Osuna, European Product & Marketing Manager for Panasonic SIP Phones, said the company expects a good reception from the products in Europe, “We expect to reach 20 million Euros, it sounds ambitious, but we can obtain it.” For the distribution of their Panasonic catalogue they will rely on the Partner Connect Program, launched in April at the European level.

For more information on the Panasonic KX-UT SIP Phone Terminal range, please visit the respective models’ product page:

Panasonic KX-UT SIP Phones Comparison Table


KX-UT113
KX-UT123
KX-UT133
KX-UT136
KX-UT248
KX-UT670*
Display
LCD Display Monochrome Graphical Greyscale Graphical Colour 256k
LCD Size 242 x 55 pixels – 3 lines 242 x 109 pixels – 6 lines 4.4 inch 7 inch touch
LCD Contrast 6 levels No
LCD Backlight None On/Off/Auto 15/Auto
HD Video No 720p
Install Options
Desk Mount Tilt No Yes – 2 positions
Wall Mount KX-A432 (optional) KX-A433 (optional) KX-A434 (optional)
Power Adaptor KX-A239 (optional) KX-A422 (optional)
Networking
Ethernet Ports 1 – 10/100 2 – 10/100 2 – 10/100/1000
Power Over Ethernet Yes
Bluetooth No Yes Optional
Audio Features
Handset, Speaker, Headset Voume 8 levels (includes echo cancellation and distortion prevention) 15 levels
Ringtones 32
Ringer Volume 6 levels + Off 7 levels + Off
Headset Port 2.5mm
Electronic Hook Switch Control Port None 3.5mm Plantronics Compatible
Audio Codec G.711, G.722, G.726, G.729a G.711, G.722, G.729a
Keys
Soft Keys Yes – 4 Yes – Screen
Programmable Keys 0 24 24
( 3 pages of 8 )		 24
( 4 pages of 6 )
0-9, *, # Keys Yes Yes – Screen Keys
Nav & Cancel Keys Yes On Screen + Menu Keys
Software Features
Phone Book (Entries) 100 – 5 numbers each 500 – 5 numbers each Depends on Memory**
Call Log Entries None 30 incoming + 30 outgoing 100 in + 100 out
Conferencing 3 parties with terminal – multi party dependent on server
XML XML Application Support from Q1 2012
Music On Hold Supplied by host service (PBX/SIP Server)
IP Features
SIP Accounts 2 4 6
SIP Compatibility RFC 3261 Standard SIP Server, Asterisk, Broadsoft, Panasonic SIP PBX
IP Version IPv4
DHCP Client Yes
DNS Yes
HTTP Yes
HTTPS Yes
SNTP Client Yes
VLAN (802.1q) Yes
QoS (DiffServ) Yes
802.1x No Yes
Configuration
Plug & Play Config. Server based configuration, TR-069, Panasonic Redirect Server
Manual Config. Internal with Configurator, Local (LCD based) network configuration

* – Preliminary Specifications

** – Up to 500 connected to NS1000