Allworx to feature new IP Phones for SMBs

ROCHESTER,USA:Allworx, which develops Internet Protocol-based (IP) phone systems that deliver new capabilities and efficiency to small and medium-size businesses (SMB), today announced a new software release for their suite of telephone systems. Allworx System 7.0 and the Allworx 9224 IP phone will be previewed at the INTERNET TELEPHONY  Conference and EXPO East, February 2-4, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida.

The Allworx 9224 Phone is today’s premier high-fidelity wideband phone bringing the latest advancements in IP telephony to today’s business leaders. Supporting between 24 and 96 programmable function keys (PFK’s) with the additional Tx 92/24 Expander units, the Allworx 9224 can support up to 96 PFK’s and deliver a multitude of call appearances, line appearances, speed dials, busy lamp fields and an array of other functions.

Allworx will also be offering a ‘sneak-peak’ of the new Allworx System Software 7.0, currently scheduled for channel availability in Q2 2009. The Allworx System Software 7.0 release brings the following capabilities to the Allworx family of telephone systems:

Class of Service — easily create groups of users with pre-defined dialing privileges, handset preferences and user templates

Programmable Dial Plan — match existing extensions to DID numbers, reassign features and much more

Call Intrusion — call center supervisors can now silently monitor or barge in on agent phones

Allworx Phone Security — protect your system against unauthorized access

User and Handset Import/Export — quickly save and load configuration settings

“In today’s economic environment, Allworx is more committed than ever to delivering world-class communications capabilities with the greatest value at the lowest installed cost in the industry,” said Jeff Howe, the newly appointed President of Allworx. “We believe our new lineup of products and software enhancements demonstrates that commitment to our customers and to our loyal channel partners.”

INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO, is the world’s largest and best-attended IP Communications trade show. At the 2008 east coast event last January, the show drew over 7,000 buyers and sellers of IP Communications products and services. The show in January will mark the 10th anniversary and be the 19th INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference and EXPO, and TMC once again projects total attendance to exceed 7,000.

“Allworx’ participation at INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference and EXPO exemplifies why this show is widely recognized as the No. 1 venue where service providers, enterprises, government agencies, developers and resellers gather to learn about the benefits inherent in IP Communications products and services,” said Rich Tehrani, TMC President. “The evolution in this industry has been monumental and it still continues to grow. We are proud to have Allworx and its new 9224 IP phone and System Software 7.0 as a key part of this year’s program.”