snom Teams Up with ZipDX to Deliver High Fidelity Wideband Audio Conferencing

snom technology AG, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced Voice-over-IP phones for the commercial and residential markets, announced today integration of its snom klarVOICE phones, its portfolio of wideband VoIP phones, with ZipDX, the next generation audio conferencing service. ZipDX is the only conferencing service that offers standards-based wideband audio enabling high-fidelity conference calls with the highest quality and clarity.

The companies are showcasing the wideband VoIP conferencing solution at the The HD Communications Summit, a day-long conference on wideband VoIP technologies and trends taking place on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at New World Stages in New York City.“Wideband VoIP represents the next step in the evolution of IP telephony enabling the delivery of phone conversations with crystal clear audio quality,” said Michael Knieling, snom Executive VP of Marketing and Sales. “The combination of ZipDX’s cutting-edge conference 2.0 technology with snom’s klarVOICE powered phones offers businesses a powerful collaboration tool that raises the bar for audio conferencing.”ZipDX is the only conferencing service available today that can support snom klarVOICE, its suite of wide-band VoIP phones which include its new conference phone, snom MeetingPoint, snom 820 desktop phone and snom 3xx series. ZipDX also supports snom’s non wide-band VoIP phones.“We are excited to partner with snom - one of industry’s leading VoIP technology companies,” said David Frankel, ZipDX founder and CEO.  “Conference calls with the ZipDX and snom klar VOICE phones offer users a dramatically improved audio experience that is unmatched in the industry.” About ZipDXZipDX is a next-generation audio conferencing service that delivers an unmatched suite of capabilities for the most demanding business requirements. With wideband audio support, ZipDX participants can connect with HD Voice-capable phones for higher quality audio than with any other conferencing service. Traditional phone callers can also participate, but those on HD Voice phones will more easily understand accents and difficult sounds. ZipDX’s innovative set of conference features eliminate frustrating dial-in codes and procedures, show real-time activity on the phone dashboard and online and provide increased security. These eliminate traditional frustrations and result in a more productive and cost-effective solution.

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.

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