NET announces general availability of SmartSIP server 2.0 for Microsoft Lync
FREMONT, CA, Jun 06, 2011—Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. ("NET") (NWK -6.72%) announced today the general availability of SmartSIP 2.0 for Microsoft Lync Server 2010. NET’s SmartSIP 2.0 is a software application that provides Lync voice interoperability for SIP devices, such as desktop phones, Wi-Fi devices, and cordless phones operating under the DECT standard (for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications). SmartSIP 2.0 includes functionality for determining presence for SIP devices inside of Microsoft Lync environments.
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The SmartSIP application is built using Microsoft Unified Communications Managed API (UCMA) to address the interoperability of legacy SIP endpoints and Microsoft unified communications. SmartSIP extends enterprises’ existing SIP endpoints and reduces operating expenses by automatically provisioning the endpoints. In addition, SmartSIP 2.0’s unique architecture offers enhanced scalability and resiliency required for enterprise deployments.
SmartSIP 2.0 has been tested with both the standalone and the enterprise edition of Microsoft Lync, which demonstrates its ability to be deployed in small as well as in large installations. SmartSIP 2.0 was beta tested with a number of NET partners before its general availability was announced.
“With the expanding use of unified communications in the enterprise, businesses migrating to Microsoft Lync Server are seeking solutions to extend the useful life of their existing SIP devices. They need their SIP phones to work seamlessly with Lync,” said Talbot Harty, Chief Development Officer of NET. “SmartSIP 2.0 expands the Microsoft Lync environment in the enterprise and increases the value and the capability of our customers’ existing telephony investment. Additionally, SmartSIP 2.0 adds 802.11 Wi-Fi and DECT wireless devices to Lync.”
Examples of supported endpoints:
— Cisco 7960/7940
— Polycom Soundpoint IP Phones
— Polycom Spectralink 8020/8030
— Aastra 6731i/6757i
— Aastra DECT 610D/620D
— Linksys SPA 942/962
Additional resources:
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About Network Equipment Technologies, Inc.
Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. (NET) delivers high performance networking equipment optimized for real-time communications. For more than a quarter of a century, NET has delivered solutions for multi-service networks requiring high degrees of versatility, security and performance. Today, the company is focused on providing secure real-time communications for unified communications (UC), SIP trunking, enterprise mobility, and IP-based multi-service networking. NET is headquartered in Fremont, CA and has 14 offices worldwide including the U.S., the U.K., France, the Middle East, China, Japan, Australia, and Latin America. The company sells its solutions to enterprise and government customers through a direct sales force and an international network of resellers and distributors. For more information on NET, please visit the company’s website at http://www.net.com .
SOURCE: Network Equipment Technologies