[August 09, 2011] Panasonic introduces new line of corded SIP telephones Tweet Aug 09, 2011 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Panasonic has announced the introduction of a new line of corded Session Initiation Protocol, or SIP, telephones, adding to its current series of cordless SIP models in the US market. SIP provides a stable connection between IP communication-based devices and applications that integrates with email, web, voice mail, instant messaging, multiparty conferencing and multimedia collaboration. Panasonic's SIP phones are interoperable with the market of Hosted Service Providers and with SIP-based IP PBX platforms. The UT Series phones are certified by BroadSoft on Broadworks and Digium's Asterisk. The SIP phone models, KX-UT136-B, KX-UT133-B, KX-UT123-B and KX-UT113-B, offer reliable multimedia communications. "The benefits of a standards-based approach, such as with SIP phones, are especially compelling in today's business environment where every dollar counts and flexibility and reuse are highly desirable. Panasonic's SIP phones are designed to be expandable at no additional cost, without sacrificing quality," said Bill Taylor, President, Panasonic System Networks Company of America. "Our phones are also easily provisioned and interoperable, allowing the customer to expand their communication capabilities as their needs grow." Panasonic SIP phones include the following features: configuration with provisioning options; High Definition audio (G.722 codec) for wideband voice quality on all models; Power over Ethernet (PoE) in all models; and Electric Hook Switch for Plantronics headsets. The models, KX-UT136-B and KX-UT133-B, are user-friendly, with 24 programmable feature/functionality keys. The KX-UT136-B displays a six-line backlit graphical LCD and 2 Ethernet ports, while the KX-UT133-B offers a three-line backlit graphical LCD and 2 Ethernet ports. As standard models, the KX-UT123-B and KX-UT113-B are offering HD Voice, PoE and two-year warranty. The UT123 features a three-line backlit graphical LCD and two Ethernet ports, while the UT113-B has a three-line graphical LCD and one Ethernet port. http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]