STMicroelectronics has been selected for next-generation IP telephones from snom technology. Combining an advanced ARM processor core with a rich set of audio, communication and connectivity interfaces, ST's SPEAr 300 microprocessor forms the heart of the newest snom 870 VoIP telephone. The Linux-based phone, which boasts an intuitive user interface with a high-definition touch-screen color display, wideband audio, an integrated XML browser, and plenty of additional features, arrived on the market in September 2009.

Patton is now taking orders for the SmartNode 5200 Enterprise Session Border Router. Providing "any-to-any" protocol mediation for secure connectivity between IP-PBX systems and Internet Telephony Service Provider, the newest SmartNode resolves security and interoperability challenges businesses face when implementing SIP trunking.

The SmartNode ESBR lowers overall equipment costs by including an advanced IP router, QoS, VoIP-VPN security, least-cost call routing and IP-link redundancy—with no added licensing or support fees.

VoIP Supply announces that it’s on pace to purchase over $2 million worth of used and legacy VoIP equipment during 2010 through it equipment buyback program, Reclaim. The Reclaim program was first introduced by VoIP Supply in December of 2009 and since that time has seen the number of sell back requests continually increase.

“Through our BETA trial early in 2009 we knew that there was a need and demand for a service such as Reclaim,” stated Garrett Smith Director of Marketing and Business Development at VoIP Supply. “However since formally launching the program in December, we’ve been pleasantly surprised at the interest and activity surrounding the program.”

Ooma unveils several new features and enhanced services for its award-winning Ooma Telo system that extend the functionality and ease of use for consumers wanting a superior home phone telephony experience. New additions to the product and services lineup include Ooma Pure Voice, High Definition Voice, mobile phone calling with the iPhone or iPod touch, Bluetooth support, Google Voice Extensions and voicemail transcription. All new features will be demonstrated today through January 10 at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas at Ooma’s booth, Grand Lobby GL-7.

magicJack inventor and founder Dan Borislow introduces another industry first: the smallest, lowest cost, plug and play femtocell technology.

What is our femtocell?

magicJack’s femtocell technology enables your cell phone or smart phone to connect through our Voice Network, instead of your carrier network. By utilizing our network via a magicJack account that costs just $20 a year, you may save hundreds and even thousands of dollars a year by offsetting cellular minutes. In addition, when calling internationally, customers will save anywhere from 95-100 percent off current cellular carrier rates. Up to 50 percent of mobile users have terrible phone reception in their houses or small businesses. With our femtocell technology, people will get exceptionally clear quality voice calls every time.

Technology Marketing Corporation announces that the VoIP Equipment channel, sponsored by VoIP Supply, has been launched as the newest addition to the TMCnet channel program.

The VoIP Equipment channel promotes an array of VoIP equipment and solutions available from VoIP Supply. In addition, visitors can find valuable resources such as product guides, testimonials, feature articles and industry news.

The VoIP Equipment channel can be found at: www.tmcnet.com/channels/voip-equipment

TalkSwitch announces the launch of two IP phones, giving customers more choice, features and functionality. The phones run with TalkSwitch Management Software 6.12, which features a newly engineered line optimization tool and automatic VoIP service provider configuration.

These sophisticated, easy-to-use phones feature crystal-clear sound and exceptional speakerphones. Customers will hear the difference. They have big, bright multicolor programmable appearance keys for one-touch access to lines, extensions, queues, and features.

Telanetix announced the addition of cordless phones to its Digital Phone System suite of services based on the DECT standard. The Digital Phone System, marketed under the AccessLine brand, is available in several configurations and models for either home or small business offices. The system comes bundled with service that includes a complete business phone application suite that is based on the Telanetix nationwide VoIP Network.

With an estimated 57% of adults in the U.S. having broadband access to the home1, the Internet makes it easy to deliver real-time video and web entertainment to enhance people’s lives. Today, people are spending longer periods of time away from loved ones due to work factors and the economic climate forcing Americans to travel less. An all new consumer multimedia phone has hit the market making it easy to see and hear family and friends around the world for free via an existing broadband connection. Using the broadband service provider of your choice and Grandstream’s built-in IPVideoTalk, the GXV3140 desktop IP Multimedia Phone offers, for no additional monthly fee, face-to-face two-way or three-way video calling out of the box.

Aruba Networks and snom announce that the wireless snom 820 and 870 VoIP Desktop Phones have been certified interoperable with multi-use Aruba 802.11n wireless LANs. Multi-use networks share wireless infrastructure among different voice, data, and video applications, and are increasingly popular because they eliminate redundancy, enhance user mobility, and significantly lower deployment and operating costs. Cost savings come in part from scaling down -- or rightsizing -- expensive wired Ethernet infrastructure in favor of low-cost, more energy-efficient Wi-Fi networks. Desk phones have traditionally been tethered to wired Ethernet connections, but the new wireless snom phones allow these connections to be rightsized, too.

Panasonic announces the interoperability of BroadSoft's BroadWorks platform with the KX-TGP500 series of SIP DECT cordless telephones, which offers outstanding voice quality and a range of productivity-boosting capabilities in a full-featured desk phone replacement. DECT 6.0 ensures no interference with wireless networks, and the convenient cordless design eliminates the need to run dedicated network wiring to each employee workstation. It is ideal for home and business environments.

ClearOne announces the Converge Pro VH20, the newest member of ClearOne's Professional Conferencing family of products. The VH20 provides a direct connection between Converge Pro audio conferencing systems and VoIP PBX phone systems so that users can transport audio signals across their IP networks. The VH20 easily links with any of ClearOne's Converge Pro products to create a complete audio conferencing system that can quickly be integrated with Cisco, Avaya and many other VoIP PBX phone systems for 100% interoperability. The Converge Pro VH20 delivers wideband audio for rich and crystal clear sound, provides guaranteed quality of service, and ensures full security with TLS, AES and SRTP encryption. These features combine to deliver the most advanced professional quality VoIP audio interface available on the market today.

Ooma announces that Ooma Telo is now available for purchase at more than 1,200 retail locations and leading online shopping destinations. Ooma Telo offers free, clear and reliable home phone service for consumers who are tired of being held hostage by legacy phone carrier contracts and monthly fees. Ooma Telo delivers free U.S. local and long distance calls over the Internet with a suite of sophisticated telephony features that enable unparalleled ease of use and exceptional affordability.

Patton is now taking orders for the SmartNode 4400 IpChannelBank Multi-Port FXS Analog VoIP Gateway Router for Telco carriers, service providers and enterprises. The low-cost SN4400 reduces operating expenses for Telco carriers and telephony service providers by streamlining network operation, administration and maintenance -- while preserving the overall calling experience of analog phone users.

snom has licensed SPIRIT’s TeamSpirit Voice Engine Embedded to ensure HD Audio (snom klarVOICE) in its advanced touch screen desktop IP-phone snom 870, successfully launched this July in the USA, and in subsequent products. Brand new snom 870 was designed for information-rich business activities and targeted at enterprise, as well as small and mid-sized businesses markets. ARM-based snom 870 is a fourth generation SIP phone with modern elegant design and extended multimedia capabilities. This “smart” end-user terminal features a number of carrier-supported business-crucial IP-services and applications, like HD Audio quality IP-telephony, Unified Communications and Customer Relationship Management.