Snom: Magazine’s 2008 Product of the Year Award, given by Unified Communications Magazine

North Andover, Mass.— snom OCS Edition is a recipient of 2008 Product of the Year Award, announced today of Technology Marketing Corporation’s (TMC®) Unified Communications magazine (www.uc-mag.com).
“The snom OCS Edition provides snom VoIP phone users with a seamless unified communications experience enabling them to leverage the full capabilities of Microsoft® OCS productivity enhancing features from their desktop phone,” said Michael Knieling, snom’s Executive Vice President of Marketing. “We are honored to be recognized by TMC® and Unified Communications magazine for our achievements in unified communications innovations with the snom OCS Edition.”

The snom OCS Edition is the first integration of an open standards-based SIP phones connecting natively with Microsoft® Office Communications Server R2. The snom OCS Edition runs on every snom desktop phone and connects seamlessly with Microsoft® Office Communications Server R2 Microsoft® and a business’ SIP-based IP PBX or hosted VoIP solution. This special firmware release enables snom SIP phone users to access the full range of advanced collaboration and real-time communication features in Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007 R2 including presence, instant messaging, web conferencing and enhanced call management features. In addition, the phones encompass multi-service, multi-vendor functionality – the snom product line, while directly connected to OCS, can additionally connect to other VoIP services and IPPBXs.

“snom has proven they are committed to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace. Unified Communications is pleased to grant a 2008 Product of the Year Award to their snom OCS Edition,” said Rich Tehrani, TMC President and Editor-in-Chief of Unified Communications magazine. We’re proud to honor their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to more innovative solutions from snom in the future.”

About snom

snom technology AG develops and manufactures Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephones and related equipment based on the IETF open standard, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). Recognized for its high quality, customizable and cost-effective business solutions, snom is also differentiated by the company’s history in the VoIP industry, and its dedication to high security standards. All of snom’s software exists in the firmware on the phones – making it easier for users to download updates and new features. snom customers benefit from the interoperability and flexibility that the snom telephones offer, including plug and play integration and universal compatibility with any SIP-based telephony platform. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, snom technology AG also has an office in North Andover, MA. The company distributes its fourth generation SIP phones through its network of authorized reseller partners in Europe, South America, Asia-Pac, Africa and Australia. For more information on snom, please visit our website at www.snom.com.