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NATD in the news

Network Liquidators announces lifetime warranty
Network Liquidators has announced that it now offers its end user customers a lifetime warranty with its products, which begins on the day of shipment. The warranty pledges to keep all Network Liquidators’ 5-Star Certified products free from defects as long as the original purchaser maintains ownership or five years from the date a product is discontinued by the original manufacturer, whichever is sooner.  The warranty does not cover software products, key codes, extended warranty or service agreements and special order items. In the past, Network Liquidators had offered a one-year warranty on all merchandise. Network Liquidators is one of the nation’s largest sources for the purchase and sale of high quality pre-owned networking and telecommunications equipment from manufacturers such as Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, Avaya and Polycom.
Visit www.networkliquidators.com.
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Application delivery switches

Foundry Networks enhances usability and eases manageability
Foundry Networks, Inc. announced advanced stateful UDP-based SIP load balancing for VoIP solutions, role-based user management tool, and enhanced graphical user interface (GUI) for its award-winning modular- and chassis-based ServerIron family of application delivery switches.  A fully field-upgradeable software enhancement, TrafficWorks Release 10.2 (TW10.2) delivers added value to enterprises and service providers by integrating role-based management and SIP load balancing capabilities with integrated security features to maintain always-on services and enhanced network protection; organizations can effectively control application access, maintain greater network traffic visibility, and optimize business continuity within their application delivery infrastructure while reducing ongoing operational expenditures.
Visit www.foundrynet.com.
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Avaya

Shadow Technology announces support for Avaya
Shadow Technology announced support for the Avaya Telephony Platform and Generic SIP for their market leading call recoding product, Call-Shadow. Call-Shadow is compatible with Avaya PBX models S8300, S8500, S8700 as well as IP Office 500. Call-Shadow is a sophisticated, distributed, easy to use low cost call recording software product that records VoIP calls using network sniffing. It does not require any CTI links with either Cisco CallManager or Avaya Communications Manager. Cost is approximately $350 per monitored phone. The latest release of Call-Shadow is available for download and can be used for 30 days. Shadow Technology is also seeking resellers globally.
Visit www.shadow-technology.co.uk.
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Conferencing

Whaleback introduces group conferencing service offering flat-rate audio and web
Whaleback Systems introduced OrcaMeeting, an integrated audio and web conferencing service for SMBs. OrcaMeeting features a unique flat-fee pricing plan for unlimited monthly multi-party conference calls, reshaping how SMBs can use and pay for web and audio conferencing services. OrcaMeeting is available in five or ten seat bundles as a standalone web and audio conferencing service or as an integrated solution with Whaleback’s CrystalBlue Voice service. As a managed service, OrcaMeeting is deployed by a Whaleback channel partner and centrally managed via the Whaleback Network Operations Center. Each conferencing seat features unlimited use and is provided a special Personal Identification Number (PIN) that can be assigned to individuals or shared among groups.
Visit www.WhalebackSystems.com.
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Independent maintenance

NHR unveils NetSure hardware maintenance program
Network Hardware Resale (NHR) unveiled NetSure, an innovative hardware maintenance program that provides substantial savings over traditional manufacturer maintenance with unprecedented flexibility to meet varying network support requirements. The enhanced service offering is available for most currently deployed network gear throughout North America. With NetSure, companies have access to 24x7 technical support and advanced, next-day hardware replacement at 50-to-90 percent off OEM contracts, such as Cisco’s SMARTnet service. Around-the-clock support is provided by a team of Cisco-certified technicians that provide customized coverage of network core, distribution and access layers. NetSure also provides an extra layer of protection for previous-generation gear and end-of-life network equipment, such as Cisco’s 6500 Series Switches, which boast an installed base of more than 350,000 units but are no longer eligible for new SMARTnet support contracts. Enhanced NetSure support includes installation assistance, configuration review and advanced troubleshooting for rapid issue resolution on a variety of platforms.
Visit www.networkhardware.com.
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Phones

is-phone receiving certifications of compatibility from leading PBX providers
iscoord ag announced official certifications of compatibility for is-phone from the leading PBX providers. The new version includes SRTP/TLS support and has full video ability, offering multipoint video conferencing. The established, integrated is-phone softphone solution has been approved with certifications of compatibility by Avaya (SIP Enablement Services Server), Nortel (CS 1000 E/S/M version 4.5 & 5), Siemens (HiPath 3000/4000/5000/8000) and 3Com (VCX platform) for full interoperability with the respective IP PBX solutions offered by these major manufacturers. iscoord is looking to finalize further certifications including Cisco (Unified Communications Manager 6). is-phone now features SRTP (Secure Real-time Transport Protocol) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) support and allows the user to start multipoint video conferences with up to 4 participants. is-phone is available for and integrated into IBM Lotus Notes 6/7/8, IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5.1/8, Microsoft Outlook 2003/2005 and Microsoft Live Messenger.
Visit www.iscoord.com.
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SIP trunking

Broadvox SIP Trunking interoperability achieved with Grandstream Networks, Inc.
Broadvox announced they have achieved interoperability with Grandstream Networks’ new IP-PBX product, the GXE502x series. The partnership with Grandstream creates a powerful end-to-end solution for Broadvox customers. Now, Broadvox Resellers can easily deploy IP communications including video telephony using Grandstream IP-PBX products on the robust IP network built by Broadvox. Broadvox GO! SIP Trunking enables businesses to achieve up to 70% cost saving on a monthly basis over traditional TDM while utilizing the features and functions available with SIP. Add to this the face-to-face experience made possible with video transmission through Grandstream IP PBX products and the communication offering becomes truly unique. As an introductory offering, Broadvox is providing a free 30 day SIP Trunking package supporting six phone lines for any Grandstream reseller or end-user who signs up before May 1, 2008.
Visit www.Broadvox.com.
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Storage

DataCore solutions are “Citrix Ready”
DataCore Software Corporation announced that DataCore SANmelody and SANsymphony virtual storage SAN solutions are among the first solutions to be verified for Citrix XenServer in the Citrix Ready program. DataCore is currently validating additional Citrix Ready solutions, including DataCore storage virtualization with Citrix Provisioning Server and Citrix XenDesktop, individually and in combination with Citrix XenServer. The Citrix Ready program recognizes Citrix partner products that have been validated by Citrix and/or partners to work in Citrix environments, making it simpler for customers to identify solutions that can be used with confidence in Citrix environments. DataCore solutions convert standard Intel/AMD servers or even virtual machines (VMs) into fully capable storage servers that virtualize disks and serve them over existing networks to application servers. They are simple to operate, take only minutes to install, and cost-effectively optimize, manage and protect data storage and disk space.
Visit www.datacore.com or www.citrix.com.
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Unified communications

IBM and NEC to deliver unified communications and collaboration to businesses around the world
NEC Corporation announced that it is working with IBM Corporation to deliver advanced unified communication and collaboration capabilities to businesses around the world. NEC will integrate its UNIVERGE IP communication servers with the IBM Lotus Sametime 8.0 collaboration platform, the industry's number one instant messaging software for enterprise customers.  With NEC’s UNIVERGE gateway module for IBM Lotus Sametime, companies using NEC’s UNIVERGE communication servers will be able to view online presence information and leverage click-to-call services from within a Lotus Sametime instant messaging chat, Web conference or IBM Lotus Notes email inbox.  This new integration uses the open Eclipse-based Lotus Sametime platform and the Lotus Sametime Telephony Conferencing Service Provider Interface (TCSPI) to support the convergence of voice and data. Businesses can gain click-to-call access by implementing NEC’s newly developed TCSPI interface plug-in software in the UNIVERGE gateway module for Lotus software.
Visit www.nec.com or www.ibm.com/lotus/sametime.


Plantronics enhances business agility for IBM Lotus Sametime Standard 8.0 users
Plantronics, Inc. expanded its growing portfolio of unified communications solutions with Plantronics PerSonoCall Plug-In for IBM Lotus Sametime Standard 8.0. The new plug-in provides seamless integration between Plantronics' professional wireless headsets for PCs and Lotus Sametime 8.0, helping companies enhance business collaboration and efficiency by speeding communications and extending the boundaries of the virtual workplace. The new Plantronics PerSonoCall Plug-In enhances the telephony capabilities of PCs running Lotus Sametime Standard 8.0 by providing call management functions -- voice activation, call answer/end, volume, mute -- and remote ring detection through a wireless headset. By "cutting the cord" between the PC and headset, professionals have the freedom to roam up to 200 feet away from the PC and be completely hands-free to multi-task and collaborate more effectively.
Visit www.plantronics.com.
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