1st March 2007
Aastra launches new family of IP Phones and i7.5 software
Aastra, Europe’s third largest telephone systems manufacturer, has unveiled a brand new range of IP Phones, adding to its existing portfolio of handsets designed to work with the award-winning IntelliGate PBX system family. The new style Office IP range includes a handset for every type of user from entry level and mid-range through to the highly featured top of the range model. At the same time, the Company has released its new software version, IntelliGate 7.5 to support the new IP phones and provide even more features.
Michael Calvert, General Manager for Aastra in the UK says. “This is our first new range of handsets for a long time. Our existing terminals remain as their distinctive and timeless styling will always be in demand, but the new Office IP phones allow users to benefit from the latest full range of IP telephony technology. Initial feedback from our dealers has been extremely positive as they see the new products appealing to new markets.”
Office IP Phones
All of the new Aastra Office IP Phones are Power over Ethernet (PoE) approved and each combines a set of features and facilities to provide cost effective IP Telephony to any size organisation.
The entry-level Office 60IP combines a display and programmable keys to allow users who have lower telephony requirement to still benefit from IP Telephony.
The mid range Office 70IP benefits from a larger display, full duplex hands free working and the ability to connect an additional key and lamp module for additional programmable keys.
The top of the range Office 80IP contains a large back lit display and a full QWERTY keyboard for ease of use.
All models feature a new 4-way navigation key as well as Aastra’s signature ‘Fox’ Key - the much liked and trusted multi-function menu key.
The Office 70IP and Office 80IP also benefit from an electronic headset switch allowing users to control their phone from their headset. They also contain a mini-switch for additional LAN connection.
The deployment of VoIP handsets offers a range of business benefits including installation flexibility, reduced operating costs and minimised cabling infrastructure throughout the office. All models are also ideal for the growing number of remote or homeworkers requiring the ability to communicate fully with their colleagues, with access to all their office features and facilities.
New i7.5 Software
The latest software version for all Aastra IntelliGate systems is i7.5 and this contains the support for the new range of Office IP Phones but also provides a new raft of features and facilities.
Any existing Aastra IntelliGate system can be upgraded to this latest release allowing for connection of the new Office IP Phones and for powerful new features. The standard two port voice mail, which is included free of charge on every system, provides email integration to Microsoft exchange, with an increased recording capacity. Via a cost-effective license option, this standard voicemail can be expanded to 4 ports, with auto attendant facilities and over six hours of recording capacity.
Broadband and VoIP support allows remote-office and home workers to be connected to the IntelliGate systems with access to all of the same features and facilities as their office counterparts. This includes “CTI”, whereby all users can have their Microsoft Outlook contacts and calendar information integrated with their phone, once again wherever they are located. All Aastra IntelliGate systems support SIP Trunks, which offer cost effective and flexible IP links to an operator’s network in the place of traditional ISDN. As well as cost savings, SIP trunks permit users a “virtual” local presence allowing users to have an apparent presence anywhere in the country or even worldwide, and easily move and divert numbers between exchanges.
Using VoIP, all Aastra IntelliGate systems can be connected together to form a network of IntelliGate switches, providing full feature transparency across offices for multi-site companies. Individual IP Phones can also be connected within this network allowing management of a whole network of satellite systems to be performed on the single central switch, smoothing the installation and maintenance process.
The drive to offer the most efficient telephone system on the market underpins Aastra¹s launch of its new range of IP Phones and i7.5 software release. A broad portfolio of innovative terminals, features and applications provide an efficient, user-focused solution which combine with the latest cost saving IP telephony technology to create a compelling proposition to the small business owner.
Mike Ballantine, Business Development manager for Aastra says, “The new i7.5 release enables all Aastra customers to upgrade their current system to help them maximise the benefits of IP Telephony and migrate to full IP solutions at the time and pace they require”.
For more information contact Aastra on 01252 532100.
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About Aastra Technologies
Aastra gets you connected. Our communications solutions support businesses of all sizes from the home-office to the multi-site corporate enterprise. With market-leading technology and a network of offices and partners across the world, Aastra provides voice and data solutions scaled to your needs, and the knowledge and expertise to ensure these solutions add value to your business.
With more than 1,100 employees across Europe, and a wider presence around the globe, Aastra’s R&D teams deliver practical innovations that customers can use today, built on industry standards to protect your investment and drive your future.
A recent survey from a leading market research company showed Aastra as the fastest growing business telephone system manufacturer in Europe, with a top three position in terms of systems supplied.
Client contact:
Bev Martin at Aastra Telecom UK
Tel: 01252 532100, Fax: 01252 532101
E-mail: bmartin@aastra.com
Press contact:
Jo Sellers at Sellers PR
Tel: 01252 725659, Fax: 01252 725654
E-mail: jo@sellerspr.com
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