Cdn VoIP Provider Iristel Brings the Latest VoIP Tech to Canadian Business
Today, Iristel, a Canadian provider of VoIP services and solutions, announced that it and snom technology AG, a leading developer of IP desktop phones and IP communications software, have completed rigorous interoperability tests to certify snom endpoints as preferred devices for operation within the Iristel network. What this means is that Iristel now offers Canadian customers a fully integrated IP telephony solution with high definition (HD) audio capabilities and VoIP functionality for small and large business environments.
As quick background, Iristel was the first to launch a HD VoIP service in Canada in 2007, and today the company is partnering with innovative companies like snom, to offer the highest quality of voice communications services and solutions to its Canadian customers. Iristel also recently announced that its SIP trunking service is compatible with software-based IP PBX phone systems for Windows™ from 3CX, an international developer of telecommunications software. By ensuring its network is compatible with key IP telephony solutions, Iristel offers a standards-based platform that enables customers to economically and efficiently migrate to new technologies without immediately abandoning investments made in their existing IP infrastructure. More details can be found in the news releases below.
Iristel CEO, Samer Bishay, is available to elaborate on what this news means to the company and Canadian customers. Samer can also discuss the evolution of VoIP - the stages that VoIP has gone through since it first became commercially viable, where it stands today, and how organizations are transitioning. As the person behind Iristel’s success, Samer can also provide commentary on a number of telecom issues affecting Canadian SMBs. I can connect you with an Iristel partner, too.
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NEWS RELEASE: snom Teams With Iristel to Deliver Hosted VoIP solutions
snom product portfolio achieves certification as tested and interoperable for deployment in Iristel VoIP network
TORONTO and Woburn, Mass. (April 28, 2011) - Iristel Inc., a leading Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services provider, and snom technology AG, a leading developer of IP desktop phones and IP communications software, announced today that the snom 3xx and snom 8xx series desktop phones, as well as the snom m9 DECT phone and MeetingPoint conference phone, have passed rigorous interoperability tests, qualifying snom endpoints as preferred devices for operation within the Iristel network.
The combination of snom endpoints, network services and infrastructure products and Iristel's Hosted PBX (private branch exchange) Solution offers Iristel customers a fully integrated IP telephony solution with high definition (HD) audio capabilities and VoIP functionality for both large and small business environments, and residential scenarios.
"Iristel is a leader in HD VoIP. We were the first to launch a HD VoIP service in Canada, back in 2007, and today we remain committed to offering the highest quality of voice communications services for customers around the world," says Samer Bishay, Iristel CEO. "snom is an industry leader, and adding their high-quality and cost-effective phones and equipment to the growing list of Iristel network-compliant vendors opens up new opportunities for businesses and consumers to benefit from the latest in VoIP technology."
Iristel’s Hosted PBX Solution enables subscribers to customize their PBX according to their specific needs and offers enhanced features, like call forwarding and call transfer, that can be seamlessly managed through an intuitive user interface. By ensuring its network is compatible with key IP telephony solutions, Iristel delivers a standards-based platform that enables customers – especially SMBs – to economically and efficiently migrate to new technologies without immediately abandoning investments made in their existing IP infrastructure.
“We have built all of snom’s products with an eye towards interoperability with any SIP-based environment,” says Michael Storella, Chief Operating Officer for snom technology. “We are pleased and honored to have our products certified by Iristel, one the leading CLECs in Canada, and we hope to continue our work with them in an effort to bring their customers the best possible VoIP experience.”
snom’s suite of VoIP phones includes advanced IP phones such as the snom 3xx series, full-color touchscreen desktop phones such as the snom 870, wireless DECT phones such as the m9 and related endpoints, such as the MeetingPoint conference phone. All built with open SIP firmware allowing for simple installation, industry-wide interoperability and crystal-clear sound quality. As unified communications systems have proliferated, the advanced technology and open standards in every snom product has proven to be an ideal combination for providing enterprises with cost-effective and feature-rich IP telephony.
For more information about snom in the Americas, please visit us at www.snomchannel.com; follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/snom; become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/snom.VoIP.phones; or join our LinkedIn group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1773766.
About snom
snom technology AG develops and manufactures 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 products, from desktop phones to IP PBXs, are designed to be fully interoperable with leading communications equipment vendors, and in 2010 the snom 300 desktop phone was officially accepted into the Microsoft Lync device compatibility program, qualifying it as a recommended device for use with the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Lync server. 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 offices in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the US. The company distributes its fourth generation SIP phones through its network of more than 200 authorized reseller partners in 60 countries worldwide. For more information on snom, please visit www.snom.com.
About Iristel Inc.
Established in 1999, Iristel is a leading global provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services with its headquarters in Toronto, Canada. The company was granted a carrier license by the Canadian Radio-Television Commission (CRTC) in 2000 and today it is a national VoIP service provider with the CRTC’s Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) designation in Canada. In addition, Iristel offers the broadest portfolio of IP services in Canada, including hosted IP PBX (private branch exchange), virtual faxing, virtual roaming, and global IP trunking products and services. Its expertise includes PBX and VPN (virtual private network) installations for enterprises with multiple locations. Iristel has also deployed multiple, redundant switching facilities and Points of Presence (PoPs) nationally resulting in the delivery of stable telecom business solutions to its customers. More information about Iristel can be found at: http://www.Iristel.ca.
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NEWS RELEASE: Iristel SIP Trunking Service Now Compatible with Software-based IP PBX from 3CX
CLEC Adds to Portfolio of IP Telephony Solutions that Work Seamlessly with its SIP Trunking Service
TORONTO – April 7, 2011 – Iristel Inc., a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operator licensed by the Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), today announced that its Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking service is fully compatible with software-based IP (Internet Protocol) PBX (Private Branch Exchange) phone systems for Windows™ from 3CX, an international developer of telecommunications software.
Iristel's SIP Trunking service enables customers – including small to midsize businesses (SMBs) – to converge local, long distance and private voice traffic on a single IP backbone and reduce network costs. Rigorous interoperability tests were completed by Iristel to ensure compatibility between its SIP Trunking service and 3CX's software-based PBX, thereby adding to the list of IP telephony solutions that work seamlessly with Iristel's SIP Trunking service.
"As a CRTC-licensed CLEC, Iristel is not only committed to providing customers with high quality coverage in Canada and around the world, we also want to help customers maximize their IP investments," says Samer Bishay, President and CEO, Iristel Inc. "To get the most out of your PBX, you need to start with a quality system; but you also need great SIP trunks that will enable you to innovate and add new technologies as business needs dictate. This interop broadens our portfolio to bring the best of both worlds to customers."
By ensuring its network is compatible with key IP telephony solutions, Iristel offers a standards-based platform that enables customers – especially SMBs – to economically and efficiently migrate to new technologies without immediately abandoning investments made in their existing IP infrastructure.
About 3CX
3CX is an international developer of telecommunications software. 3CX is a Microsoft Gold Certified partner and is backed by an experienced management and development team. Its product, 3CX Phone System for Windows, developed specifically for the SMB market, has earned Windows Server 2003 Certification and has received numerous awards, including the TMC Labs 2007 Innovation Award, The Windowsnetworking.com Gold Award, as well as, the IT EXPO Best of Show award 2007 and the INTERNET Telephony Magazine Product of the Year Award all in recognition to the company’ commitment to innovation and quality. 3CX maintains a global presence with offices in 9 countries and localized information available in various languages.
About Iristel Inc.
Established in 1999, Iristel is a leading global provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services with its headquarters in Toronto, Canada. The company was granted a carrier license by the Canadian Radio-Television Commission (CRTC) in 2000 and today it is a national VoIP service provider with the CRTC's Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) designation in Canada. In addition, Iristel offers the broadest portfolio of IP services in Canada, including hosted IP PBX (private branch exchange), virtual faxing, virtual roaming, and global IP trunking products and services. Its expertise includes PBX and VPN (virtual private network) installations for enterprises with multiple locations. Iristel has also deployed multiple, redundant switching facilities and Points of Presence (PoPs) nationally resulting in the delivery of stable telecom business solutions to its customers. More information about Iristel can be found at: http://www.iristel.ca.
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NEWS RELEASE: Iristel Broadfone - Now Offers High Definition (HD) VoIP Service
TORONTO, Feb. 1 , 2007 /CNW/ - Iristel Inc., in an effort to continue to offer the highest quality voice communication services to all Canadians, has recently launched High Definition (HD) VoIP Telephone service.
Opportunities are lost by companies that are not able to effectively come together to communicate or collaborate. Maintaining outstanding communication requires easy-to-use technology that effectively replicates the clarity and
efficiency of face-to-face meetings. Iristel, Canada's leader in VoIP technology is pleased to be the first in Canada to offer High Definition VoIP Telephone service.
"HD VoIP is like comparing CD quality voice to an old AM Radio," says Samer Bishay, President and CEO, Iristel Inc. "With more and more business persons working remotely from offsite locations voice quality is of paramount
concern, Iristel addresses this issue through its extensive network of industry partners by offering HD VoIP."
For further information and pricing details, please visit www.iristel.ca
About Iristel Inc :
Since the Company's conception in 1999 and having been granted a carrier license from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in 2000, Iristel has become one of the leading Canadian companies
providing Voice over IP ("VoIP") services. Iristel seamlessly bridges the gap between IP networks and the PSTN. Iristel's VoIP solution is ideal for Calling Card, VoIP carriers, CLEC's, Asterisk owners, virtual carriers and Residential or Business customers
requiring local telephone service within Canada. Iristel operations include over 20 Global Points of Presence (POPS) and also maintains a local presence in 7 of Canada's Provinces.