snom CEO Dr. Christian Stredicke to Speak at HD Communications Summit

snom technology AG, a leading developer and manufacturer of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) phones, announced today that Dr. Christian Stredicke, snom's founder and CEO, will speak at the HD Communications Summit on the deployment issues for wideband VoIP. The single-day conference will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2009 in New York City.

snom Director of  Business Development Mike Storella will also speak at the conference on the “HD Enterprise Panel” in the afternoon with other leading industry experts.

Dr. Stredicke is an early VoIP pioneer having been one of the first to bring to market SIP-based phones in the 1990s when he founded snom.  He is an expert in hardware and software design and has authored numerous articles on VoIP technologies and standards.

At the show, snom will also be showcasing the benefits of wideband VoIP with a special demonstration featuring snom klarVOICE phones, snom’s wideband VoIP phone portfolio and the next generation audio conferencing service ZipDX.

The HD Communications Summit will be held at New World Stages on Thursday, May 21, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., 340 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019, followed by a networking and cocktail reception. Registration is $495 for the full day event. Log on to http://www.hdcomms.com for further information and to register. Members of the media are invited to attend by sending a press credentials request to: dan@danielberninger.com.

About snom

snom technology AG develops and manufactures VoIP telephones and related equipment based on the IETF open standard, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). Recognized for its high-quality, customizable, and costeffective business solutions, snom is also differentiated by the company’s history in the VoIP industry, and its dedication to high security standards. All of snom’s software exists in the firmware on the phones – making it easier for users to download updates and new features. snom customers benefit from the interoperability and flexibility that the snom telephones offer, including plug and play integration and universal compatibility with any SIP-based telephony platform. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, snom technology AG also has offices in Italy, France and the US. The company distributes its fourth generation SIP phones through its network of more than 200 authorized reseller partners in 60 countries worldwide. For more information on snom, please visit www.snom.com.
Media Contacts

snom - North America
snom technology AG
Mike Storella
Phone: + 1(978) 686-1531 ext. 507
Mike.Storella@snom.de

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