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Aastra: Aastra Unveils Its Next-Generation Ip Telephony Solution For
Large Enterprises; Aastra 5000 range provides full IP, power,
performance, security and openness
(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)
RDATE:27032008
Farnborough -- Aastra today announced that it has launched the Aastra
5000, an open-standards-based IP telephony software targetting large
enterprises with multi-site networks.
The IP Telephony market is presently enjoying two figure growth and is
progressively replacing traditional solutions (TDM). The first phase of
migration to Voice over IP (VoIP 1.0) saw the deployment of mainly
proprietary solutions, without really affecting existing telephone
architecture.
But from now on, with the increased reliability of IP networks and the
accelerated development of new communication tools derived from the
Internet, a second phase of migration (VoIP 2.0) has begun. This relies
more on open standards and strengthens the interoperability of systems,
terminals and applications.
It is in this market context that Aastra is launching the Aastra 5000
software, that can scale from 500 to 150,000 users (15,000 per server)
and cover 2,000 sites. The telephony system also offers a robust
platform for operators and integrators wishing to deliver managed
communication services.
Supporting open-standards
Aastra 5000 is based on open standards enabling it to be integrated
into the network easily. It forms part of Aastra's long term product
roadmap which aims to drive the use of open standards in business
telephony.
Aastra 5000 includes:
-aSIP protocol ensuring it iscompatible with all types of terminals: IP
Aastra, SIP, SIP Video, H323, DECT over IP, SIP Wi-Fi or GSM/Wi-Fi, SIP
or Aastra Softphones. Aastra's popular 5300ip range (5360ip, 5370ip and
5380ip) is now also available with the Aastra 5000.
-aSIP Trunk interface for enterprises that can connect to Voice over IP
operators and therefore provide communications savings
-anarchitecture based on Linux, which offers better reactivity when
developing and integrating new software applications
Tough on security
The Aastra 5000 offers multiple levels of security. If necessary, the
server can be protected via spatial duplication (on a second local or
remote server), with automatic switchover in case of problems. This
virtualization of the A5000 application can therefore support large
enterprises' business continuity plans. The software also includes an
anti-virus capability and is compatible with various firewalls now
available on the market. Furthermore, the Linux operating system is
totally masked, thereby avoiding risk of attack
Simplified central administration
Administration of the system can be easily accessed via a simple Web
browser enabling an administrator to manage the network remotely from
any PC. System data (subscribers, network, software and hardware data)
is stored in a central database that facilitates installation,
configuration, operation and supervision of the network.
Aastra also offers the Aastra Management 7450, an administration
software dedicated to managing very large systems, alongside the Aastra
5000. It enables administration of up to 2,000 sites in a centralised
manner: telephony, security, directories, alerts, etc.
A wide range of applications
A wide range of applicationsis available to support the Aastra 5000
solution:
ACP (Aastra Communication Portal): ContactCenter, IP conference bridge,
Web attendant, portal directory TWP - Web services:CTI, presence
management, business applications (call recorder) UCP(Unified
Communication Platform): unified messaging
Pierre-Alexandre Fuhrmann, Deputy Head of Product Strategy, Aastra,
comments: "Aastra is already one of the industry leaders in Europeand
Aastra 5000 will enrich and complete our portfolio of IP solutions,
allowing us to become a major player in the large enterprise market."
About Aastra Telecom (UK) Ltd
Aastra Telecom UK(Ltd) is a UKbusiness unit of Aastra Technologies
Limited, ("Aastra"), a global company at the forefront of the
Enterprise Communication market. Headquartered in Concord, Ontario,
Canada, Aastra develops and delivers innovative and integrated
solutions that address the communication needs of businesses small and
large around the world. Aastra enables Enterprises to communicate and
collaborate more efficiently and effectively by offering customers a
full range of open standard IP-based and traditional communications
networking products, including terminals, systems, and applications.
CONTACT: Bev Martin, Client contact, Aastra Telecom UK
Tel: +44 (0)1252 532 100
Fax: +44 (0)1252 532 101
e-mail: bmartin@aastra.com
WWW: http://www.aastra.com
Geraldine Grewal / Stephen Waddington / Tim Hoang, Media contacts,
Rainier PR
Tel +44 (0)20 7494 6570
e-mail: aastrapr@rainierpr.co.uk
Chris Lee, RainierPR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7494 6578
Tel: +44 (0)7833 781 720
e-mail: clee@rainierpr.co.uk
WWW:http://www.rainierpr.co.uk
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