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Adtran

ADTRAN's Total Access 5000 earns RUS Acceptance
ADTRAN, Inc. announced that its Total Access 5000 Multi-Service Access and Aggregation Platform has received RUS Acceptance from the Technical Standards Committee A (Telecommunications) Advanced Services Division of the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The Total Access 5000 platform revolutionizes converged networking by enabling service providers to deliver next-generation services like IPTV and Voice over IP (VoIP) across an all IP/Ethernet core without stranding their legacy service base, thus creating a scalable service delivery model across the network.  The Total Access 5000 easily supports deployment with 100% broadband capable access lines, helping carriers further reduce the capital and operational costs associated with broadband turn-ups.
Visit www.adtran.com.
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Avaya

Avaya Global Services VP speaks at TPSA Summit
Ken Kaisen, vice president of Consulting and Systems Integration for Avaya Global Services, co-presented with Dean McMann, CEO and Senior Partner, McMann and Ransford, at the Technology Professional Services Association (TPSA) Summit in Washington, D.C. TPSA is an organization for executives who create, produce, deliver, manage, measure and optimize technology services in the world's leading corporations. The Summit, themed "Aligning Professional Services," is focused on achieving total alignment between overall corporate strategy and the professional services strategy.  Kaisen and McMann discussed the transformation of Avaya's Professional Services business. An integral part of Avaya Global Services, the transformation was designed to re-align and strengthen the professional services group -- now known as the Consulting and Systems Integration (CSI) organization -- to help companies understand and implement the IP Telephony-based networking, applications and services that would put them on a path to Intelligent Communications. The presentation covered the steps from skills and needs assessments and through the end phases of the transformation.
Visit www.avaya.com or www.tpsaonline.com.
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IPBX

Amitelo Group launches new low-cost, high quality IPBX product
Amitelo Afrique SA, the West African subsidiary of Amitelo AG, launched a new IPBX product for the African market, expecting a conservative sales figure of 20'000 units per annum. The impressive features of the product are its small size, all necessary functionality and its reasonable retail price of EUR 399. The impressive features of the IPBX include:
--A very small footprint: the hardware is only 150 (l) x 150 (w) x 50 mm deep making it extremely easy to install and very discreet.
--Simple pre-configuration prior to installation.
--Low cost monthly maintenance contracts.
--Fully interchangeable interfaces to accommodate all digital and analogue connection requirements.
--A good range of included feature modules including music on hold, call diversion, call waiting, voice mail, advertising on hold and expansion up to 300 extensions.
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Market

Pivot VoIP completes transformation into Zultys Technologies
Pivot VoIP announced that it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Zultys Technologies, including all key intellectual property, online and offline brands and the complete product portfolio. Effective immediately, the company will adopt the full identity of Zultys to ensure smooth business continuity. Pivot VoIP, which was formed and supported by Telrad Connegy, an Israeli-based PBX manufacturer with a 50-year involvement in the global telecom arena, will subsequently cease to exist. All of the operations of Zultys at its Sunnyvale, Calif., location are currently being restored. Telrad Connegy owner and Chairman Avi Weinrib will assume the role of President and CEO of the newly reorganized Zultys.  Mindful of its past achievements, Zultys will strive to maintain its high standing and solid reputation moving forward by stepping up partner relations with resellers and distributors alike to ensure their satisfaction. The transaction, conducted in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California in San Jose, has received all of the necessary approvals. The company bought the Zultys assets through a bankruptcy auction for a winning bid of $2.65 million, plus the assumption of certain debt obligations.
Visit www.zultys.com.
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Networking

TheInfoPro research reveals only 5% of Fortune 1000 and mid-sized enterprises have IPv6 in use
TheInfoPro (TIP), a leading independent research network for the IT industry, released its latest Wave 2 Networking Report detailing technology adoption trends and timeframes, management techniques and trends, as well as network management strategies for the Networking sector. According to the study, only 5% of organizations interviewed have IPv6 in use today. The research also reveals that an additional 18% have expressed some interest in adopting IPv6 for their infrastructure in the next 12 to 18 months. The findings are derived from 126 hour-long interviews with TheInfoPro’s TIPNetwork of pre-screened Networking professionals from Fortune 1000 and mid-sized enterprises who provide expert commentary for TIP’s Networking studies.
To view a rich media presentation of findings visit:
http://www.brainshark.com/theinfopro/TIP_Networking_W2_Preview.

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Partners

Altura Communication solution achieves distinction from Avaya
Altura Communication Solutions announced that it has achieved “Small and Medium Business (SMB) Expert” distinction from Avaya Inc. To achieve ranking as “SMB Expert” Altura account executives and systems engineers must demonstrate proficiency in core areas that include customer support, technology knowledge and expertise, sales revenues and marketing support. The program is the first such specialized ranking established by Avaya for North America certified resellers in its BusinessPartner program who serve the SMB market. It includes training that focuses on IP telephony and Avaya solutions, sales and technical training on Avaya IP Office, one of Avaya’s leading IP telephony solutions for small and medium businesses. Altura provides comprehensive communication systems and support, including VoIP and converged network integration, consultative services, and ongoing maintenance.
Visit www.alturacs.com or www.avaya.com.
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Products

RingCentral Online provides ideal solution for growing number of independent realtors
RingCentral announced that a growing number of realtors, including independent realtors from Century 21 and Coldwell Banker, have selected RingCentral Online for on demand telecommunications services. Combining a toll-free and/or local number with advanced call management, PBX, voicemail, Click-to-call and Internet fax, RingCentral enables realtors to effectively manage communications and project a professional image to customers, partners and prospects. With RingCentral, realtors receive one phone number and an easy-to-use online account. Through the online account, realtors can configure their service, forwarding calls to multiple phones (e.g., office, home or mobile phone) and setting up greetings and recorded audio tours with property information. They can automatically screen, forward and place calls; take voicemails; allow customers to call directly from the Website; view a log of calls for sales leads; send and receive faxes; and receive message alerts. Responding to the needs of real estate agents, RingCentral recently enhanced its service to include Fax on Demand, Call Logs and Click-to-call capabilities.
Visit www.ringcentral.com.
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Services

Vertek Corporation announces industry’s first on-demand engineering program
Vertek Corporation announced the release of their On-Demand Engineering Services, a full range of provisioning, project management and complex IP provisioning services, designed to support all functions in the ordering and provisioning cycle — from pre-sales to invoicing and beyond. On-Demand Engineering Services leverage Vertek’s flexible business model allowing Service Providers to choose between supplementing internal resources or outsourcing entire functions. The Vertek model is flexible and can allow for a fully outsourced solution or a combination of Vertek/internal models. In both cases Vertek allows Service Providers to pay as they grow with Vertek’s flexible transactional model. Service Providers can use Vertek’s state-of-the-art order management system or work with their in-house systems or a combination of both. Vertek offers a transparent service providing a broad range of operational reports for high-level visibility in all key metrics.
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Siemens

Siemens teams with Tzero to deliver first ultra wideband solution for whole-home multimedia distribution
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices unveiled its newest home content distribution solution developed in conjunction with Tzero Technologies.  This breakthrough solution is the first of its kind to use ultra wideband (UWB) technology for higher bandwidths with the capability to deliver high definition video throughout the home without requiring any new wires.  This new technology will enable service providers to offer next-generation broadband services including Internet protocol television (IPTV) to subscribers while eliminating the need for new cabling, thereby reducing lengthy installation time and associated costs. 
Visit http://subscriber.communications.siemens.com/ or www.tzerotech.com.
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