Digium Launches Next-Generation IP Phones for Asterisk and Switchvox Phone Systems

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Digium®, Inc., the Asterisk® Company, today announced the release of its line of next-generation IP phones, the D65, D62 and D60. Digium phones are the only IP handsets specifically engineered to fully leverage the power of Asterisk, the world's most widely-adopted open source communications software, and Switchvox, Digium's award-winning unified communications (UC) system. The new models feature a large, color display with modern design and a sleek footprint that appeals to businesses of all sizes and users who desire state-of-the-art technology.

The newly released Digium phones include the following models:

• D65 - An executive-level, feature-rich HD phone with a 4.3 inch color display, wireless headset support, 6-line keys with 20 scrolling pages of Rapid Dial/Busy Lamp Field (BLF) keys, and dual 10/100/1000 Mbps network ports. This model is ideal for executives and users who need a color display, top-of-the-line features, and require Gigabit networking.  
• D62 - A mid-level HD phone with a 4.3 inch color display, 2-line keys, and dual 10/100/1000 Mbps network ports. This is Digium's best value for users who need a color display and require Gigabit networking.
• D60 - An entry-level HD phone with a 4.3 inch color display, 2-line keys, and dual 10/100 Mbps network ports. The D60 is Digium's best value for any user who needs a color display, but does not require Gigabit networking.

"Digium phones are the only phones tightly integrated with Asterisk and Asterisk-based phone systems, including Digium's Switchvox. No other phones on the market offer their advanced feature set," said Malcolm Davenport, Digium senior product manager. "In addition to easy plug-and-play deployment, all models include the Digium Phone App Engine, which enables the phones to run user-developed JavaScript applications to enhance productivity. Apps like interactive voicemail, visual call parking, one-touch call recording, searchable contact directory, and presence management, all take advantage of the unique and rich data connection between Digium phones and Asterisk."

Launching alongside the next-generation Digium IP phones is a new release of Switchvox, version 6.3. New features include multicast audio and call parking enhancements. Multicast audio support enables phones to receive wide-area announcements and pages without consuming additional resources on a Switchvox system. A significant enhancement to call parking allows users to create multiple custom-defined parking lots and assign them to different users and groups.

The new Digium phone models are now available and carry the following suggested retail pricing: D65 - $239 USD, D62 - $189 USD, D60 - $139 USD. The Digium IP phone portfolio also includes the D70, D50, D45 and D40 models, which remain available.

For more information about Digium phones, visit: www.digium.com/phones, or for Switchvox, visit www.digium.com/switchvox. To find a reseller or distributor near you, visit: www.digium.com/where-to-buy.

About Digium
Digium®, Inc. provides Asterisk® software, telephony hardware, and on-premises and hosted Switchvox business phone systems that deliver enterprise-class Unified Communications (UC) and UC as a Service (UCaaS) solutions at an affordable price. Digium is the creator, primary developer and sponsor of the Asterisk project; the world's most widely used open source communications software. Asterisk turns an ordinary computer into a feature-rich communications server. A community of more than 80,000 developers and users worldwide uses Asterisk to create VoIP communication solutions in more than 170 countries. Since 1999, Digium has empowered developers to create innovative communications solutions based on open standards and open source software, providing an alternative to proprietary phone systems. Digium Switchvox Cloud and other cloud-based products and services are offered through Digium Cloud Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Digium, Inc. Digium's business communications products are sold through a worldwide network of reseller partners. More information is available at www.digium.com and www.asterisk.org.

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