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Toshiba Named Value Leader in Info-Tech's Vendor Landscape on Unified Communications as a ServiceIRVINE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division today announced that it has been named a Value Leader in the "Vendor Landscape: Unified Communications as a Service" report by leading industry analyst Info-Tech Research Group. Toshiba scored 100 points against competitors' average score of 27 points for its VIPedge® cloud-based Unified Communications solution and UCedge® client software application. "Toshiba has received Info-Tech's Value Award for providing an affordable, durable, long-term and reliable unified communications solution for SMBs. Toshiba delivers a straightforward approach to UC for small businesses, complementing its IPT offerings, for which it received consistently positive customer feedback in our surveys," said Brad Wells, director, Infrastructure Research for the Voice, Video, and Enterprise Collaboration Practice at Info-Tech Research Group. Toshiba received 100 points, the highest Info-Tech Value Score of the major UC solution providers, which included Avaya, Cisco, Microsoft, Mitel, NEC and ShoreTel, among others. The Value Score indexes each vendor's product offerings and business strength relative to their price points. Included in the scoring are features, usability, and stability. Toshiba was lauded for its rich feature set in multimedia, mobility, contact center, fixed mobile convergence, presence & IM, Web & desktop, recording & analytics and continuous UCC. According to Info-Tech, Toshiba's many strengths include:
"We are honored to be named Info-Tech's Value Leader for UC as a Service, and I applaud our team here in the U.S. and Japan for their contributions in delivering an affordable, feature-rich UC solution," sai Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division. Toshiba's VIPedge delivers a competitively priced, comprehensive telecommunications feature suite based on Toshiba's 135+ years of industry experience. VIPedge gives users the advantages of Toshiba's IPedge® business telephone system in the cloud, allowing companies to pay a monthly service fee — scalable to meet system size and usage needs — as an alternative to the capital purchase of an on-site telephone system. Toshiba's UCedge delivers a full suite of UC capabilities including built-in softphone, federation of presence and Instant Messaging with external users on Microsoft® Skype for Business (Lync®) Server users and external organizations using Toshiba's UCedge clients; cloud-synchronized call and Instant Messaging history across all devices; and Contact Center capabilities, including mobile access. About Info-Tech Research Group About GHRC About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. About Toshiba Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today's Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of 550 consolidated companies employing 188,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 5.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) (as of March 31, 2016). For additional information, or to purchase Toshiba telecommunication products, visit http://www.telecom.toshiba.com for an Authorized Toshiba Dealer. © 2016 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including, without limitation, product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. Toshiba PR Contact: Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197413LOGO
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