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  • Business World May Be Rocked By IP PBX – But Not Yet


    Industry hype surrounding unified communications (UC) may cause seismic shifts across the business world – but the changes could take up to a generation to impact.

    That’s the findings of a study by In-Stat into UC such as IP PBX and how they will make fundamental differences to how people work.

    David Lemelin, an analyst at the company, said: "Real transformational changes will take more time, perhaps even a generation, to accomplish.

    "But it’s possible that a new generation, dubbed ‘Millennials’, bringing to the workplace communications habits formed in their early years, portends more rapid adoption."

    The sorts of changes likely to be adopted at work include personal habits, like text messaging and social networking.

    The study also dealt with suggestions that around 50 per cent of enterprises are either evaluating, installing or already running UC applications.

    In-Stat said the claims about UC uptake could prove accurate because definitions of UC are so wide-ranging, including both instant messaging and IP PBX.

    A survey in June by Interactive Intelligence found that 87 per cent of businesses were planning on investing in UC, with VoIP and SIP driving the move.

  • Williams to distribute Syspine VoIP Phone System in Canada


    Quanta Computer has announced that Williams Telecommunications Corp will be serving as a master distributor of the Syspine Digital Operator Phone System throughout Canada.

    Syspine, an advanced IP phone system designed for small businesses with up to 50 employees, was created for ease of use, low costs and integration with other technologies.

    Featuring Microsoft Response Point technology, Syspine has a powerful voice-recognition system that can be linked with a company’s internal phone directory, as well as an individual’s Microsoft Office Outlook address book.

    Robert Gordon, director of sales and marketing at Syspine, said Williams Telecommunications was a well-known and respected name in the telecom industry.

    “It’s a win-win situation. Williams’ network of dealers and resellers will be able to introduce Syspine to an untapped market, while this is an equally great opportunity for Williams to deliver an affordable VoIP phone system with Microsoft Response Point technology to small businesses in Canada,” he said.

    Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Williams distributes products from many of the major manufacturers, as well as a complete line of peripheral products.

    Jim Willians, president and CEO of Williams, said VoIP is growing exponentially and Williams had been there right from the beginning.

    “We have always been inspired by the latest technology and its opportunities and are excited to partner with Syspine, to distribute their Digital Operator Phone System, and Microsoft, which supplies their Response Point technology to the system,” he said.

    “This new product is easily and rapidly deployed and offers customers flexibility, stability and scalability, as well as the latest features.”