snom technology Raises the Bar for VoIP Handsets with the Release of the snom 821 Phone with Gigabit Speed

snom technology Raises the Bar for VoIP Handsets with the Release of the snom 821 Phone with Gigabit Speed
Newest member of the snom 8xx series provides greater speed and new color options
snom 821

Berlin, Germany and Beverly, Mass. (June 1, 2010) - snom technology AG, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced voice over IP phones for enterprise and residential markets, announced today the launch of the snom 821, a new desktop Internet protocol (IP) phone with all the advanced functionality and interoperability of other snom 8xx series phones, as well as a new integrated gigabit switch.

In addition to the technological advancements to the phone, the snom 821 also comes in both light and dark colors, just like its big brother the snom 870. The snom 821 is expected to be fully available in the U.S. by the end of the second quarter.

"As desktop phones continue to migrate from being voice-centric devices to acting as complete dashboards for unified communications, the speed of application execution is becoming more and more critical," said Dr. Michael Knieling, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales for snom technology AG. "The addition of a gigabit switch came from customer requests, and we are very pleased that we were able to add innovation while keeping the same price point."

The snom 821 offers a large high-resolution TFT color display for brilliant depiction of call lists, phone directories, and caller information via the integrated XML browser. In addition, the phone's wideband technology captures more than double the frequency spectrum that a standard handset does, providing crystal clear sound quality.

As a business communications endpoint, the snom 821 features snom's industry-renowned firmware, allowing for robust security supported through secure integrated open VPN, TLS and SRTP, and high sound quality using the handset or the speaker function. The snom 821 also supports all of the leading SIP-based IP PBX and unified communications environments, including Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

As with all of snom's desktop phones, the snom 821 also offers the necessary functionality for any business user, including features such as 5-way conferencing, multiple ringtones, and up to twelve different SIP identities.

The snom 821 and 870, as well as associated accessories such as the PA1 public address system, the MeetingPoint conference module, and the snom Vision sidecar, are designed to take the desktop business phone beyond its traditional position as a person-to-person voice communications device and make it a truly interactive and intelligent business communication device. Armed with full-color and touchscreen interfaces, web programmable ports, and a wide array of interoperable unified communications elements, the entire suite of next generation snom devices represents the future of desktop interaction.
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 cost-effective 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 an office in Beverly, MA. The company distributes its fourth generation SIP phones through its network of more than 200 authorized reseller partners in 56 countries worldwide. For more information on snom, please visit www.snom.com.

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