Microsoft has launched an internet protocol (IP) phone
system code-named Response Point, designed for ease of use and
manageability at SMEs.
The new system comes in an easy-to-install box, supports both
voice over IP (VoIP) and traditional phone lines, and includes a
voice-activated user interface.
Now in beta testing, Response Point will be generally available
later this year in three OEM models: the
D-Link DVX-2000, the Quanta Syspine and the Uniden Evolo.
Microsoft said it designed the Response Point software to
“empower small-business customers to manage system changes
themselves”.
“We know from years of networking experience that many small
businesses want an IT specialist to install their networking
infrastructure,” said Keith Karlsen, executive vice president of
D-Link Systems.
“But they also want to manage simple things like moves, adds and
changes on their own,” he said.
With the user-friendly, PC-based Response Point management
console, tasks such as adding a phone for a new employee or
creating a call distribution list can be completed in a couple of
minutes, said Microsoft.
The Beta 2 release of Response Point is scheduled for early
April. More information about Response Point can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/responsepoint
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