snom Introduces New VoIP Conference Speaker Phone – snom MeetingPoint

First SIP conference phone from snom features four-way calling, conference recording functions and Konftel’s OmniSound® full duplex sound technology; fourth generation SIP technology provides snom MeetingPoint with advanced VoIP features and broad compatibility with IP PBX, hosted VoIP and UC solutions

snom technology AG, developer and manufacturer of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephones, today introduced the snom MeetingPoint a SIP-based conference phone for the North American enterprise and small and medium-sized business (SMB) markets at VoiceCon Orlando 2009.  Designed for both medium to large size meeting rooms, the snom MeetingPoint features Konftel’s OmniSound® 2.0 audio conferencing technology with advanced noise suppression and high fidelity wideband audio and offers a host of powerful conferencing capabilities.  Featuring snom’s fourth generation SIP technology, the snom MeetingPoint provides enterprise and SMBs businesses with the same advanced SIP calling features and broad compatibility with standards-based IP PBX, hosted VoIP and unified communications solutions as snom’s 820 and 3XX series desktop VoIP phones.

“snom MeetingPoint marks the next step in the evolution of snom phones as we continue to broaden our product offerings to meet the needs of today’s global business market,” said Michael Knieling, snom’s Executive Vice President of Marketing. “It leverages Konftel’s patented OmniSound® 2.0 broadband technology enabling us to deliver full duplex audio that is almost concert quality without any distracting background noise.“

The company is showcasing snom MeetingPoint at booth #640 of the VoiceCon Orlando 2009 conference and trade show taking place at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando Florida this week March 30-April 2.

SNOM MEETINGPOINT HIGHLIGHTS

•    Management of up to 4 external participants
•    Simultaneous management of internal and external telephone listings (LDAP)
•    Support of contact listings (simple presence, MS OCS)
•    Integrated snom Flexor CTI
•    Crystal clear voice quality by Konftel’s OmniSound® 2.0, the company’s patented audio technology that provides excellent voice transmission
•    Recording range up to 30 m² room area or 10 participants
•    Multiple SIP registrations allowing for 12 lines to connect to the phone
•    Conference recording capabilities
•    Robust VoIP security – OpenVPN, SRTP & TLS
•    Easy integration w/standards-based IP PBX,  hosted VoIP platforms and unified communications platforms including Asterisk and Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007

snom MeetingPoint’s stylish three speaker design is equipped with full duplex broadband audio (7 kHz, codec G.722) enabing it to support large meeting groups of up to 10 persons without affecting the affecting the clarity of the call.  For larger meetings, snom MeetingPoint can increase its range by adding expansion microphones. Users can also record teleconferences on a SD memory card within the speaker phone.

snom MeetingPoint offers the same advantages as other  snom VoIP phones: VoIP security combined with advanced communications features like the snom Flexor CTI and integration with Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007 via its special firmware - snom OCS edition.  Since the company’s inception in 1996, snom has been a leading proponent of open standards and is interoperable with the broadest array of IP telephony platforms. snom phones such as the snom MeetingPoint offers the most comprehensive VoIP security including support for TLS and SRTP protocols and VPN capabilities.

Availability/Pricing

The snom MeetingPoint VoIP conference phone, is generally available today in the U.S. and Mexico through snom’s network of North American distributors and resellers and has an MSRP of US $899.

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.

Press Contacts

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

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