snom VoIP Phones Now Available on U.S. General Services Administration Federal Supply Code 70: Information Technology

The snom SIP portfolio can now be purchased on GSA thru ABP Technology’s US government services partner and Contract Holder: Technical Communities, Inc.

Berlin, Germany and North Andover, Mass. (April 21, 2009) – snom technology AG, developer and manufacturer of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephones, today announced that the company’s entire product line was successfully added to the General Services Administration under (FSC) 70, Information Technology, Contract GS35F0311R held by Technical Communities, which is the GSA technology partner of snom’s platinum distributor; ABP International, Inc.

GSA buyers can now easily incorporate snom’s unique value of advanced security features, interoperability on many platforms, and industry leading IPv6 capability with the snom 820 VoIP phone and the broadly used snom3xx series.  Besides the highly functional SIP desk phones, the company has the snom m3 DECT mobility phone and the innovative snom MeetingPoint wideband SIP conference phone.  For more advanced communications, snom phones can support unified communications solutions such as Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007 R2.  snom’s SIP phones provide significant savings to help stretch the federal budget; creating viable remote worker options with VPN while operating with reduced costs as the most energy efficient, green VoIP  phones.  GSA is an agency of the United States government that helps to manage and support efficient government operations by delivering expert business solutions, innovative management policies and superior equipment to taxpayers and federal customers. The GSA buying and selling process occurs on GSA Advantage, the one-stop online resource for Federal employees offering the most comprehensive selection of approved GSA products and services. snom products are also available to GSA buyers through Technical Communities’ online marketplace www.gsamart.com. And now, State and local governments can also buy through FSC 70.About ABP ABP International, Inc. (dba ABP Technology) is a Dallas, TX based, value-added distributor of IP Telephony and IP Video solutions and services marketed throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. The ABP portfolio includes VoIP phones and IP-PBXs, IP peripherals, IP paging products, gateways, Mobility solutions with WiFi, DECT and Dual mode technology, IP Surveillance Cameras,  recognition software, video analytics, engineering consultation services, technical support, IP training, provisioning and configuration and fulfillment services.  ABP offers a suite of IP Carrier trunking and connectivity to complement our resellers’ hardware solutions.  ABP’s clients include channel partners, specialized VARs, Service Providers, government entities and educational institutions. For more information, please visit: www.abptech.comAbout Technical CommunitiesCompanies who sell to the government rely on Technical Communities for proven go-to-market solutions to grow sales, lower costs and reduce risks. Technical Communities use their contracting expertise and powerful technology solutions to enable organizations to more effectively manage contracts, sales, marketing and procurement. The company, with offices in the California’s Silicon Valley and the Washington, DC area, is owner and operator of marketplaces gsamart.com, testmart.com, navicpmart.com, and eurekaspot.com. Government contract-focused websites include www.govcontractsmagazine.com and www.testequipmentmagazine.com. Technical Communities was recognized for excellence in a recent FSC70 Contractor Administrative Assessment: Technical Communities Receives "Exceptional" Rating for GSA Schedule 70. For more information, please visit: www.technicalcommunities.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.

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Mike Storella
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Mike.Storella@snom.de

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