snom Dials In HD Audio Conferencing With Wyde Voice Partnership
snom technology AG, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced voice over IP phones for enterprise and residential markets, announced today it has teamed with Wyde Voice LLC to deliver high-definition (HD) audio conferencing capabilities to snom's HD audio- enabled desktop VoIP phones.
The partnership unlocks the ability for users of the snom 8XX series SIP phones and snom's MeetingPoint conference phone, which support snom's wideband audio, to utilize the Wyde Voice HD SoftBridge audio conferencing application. Wyde Voice HD SoftBridge is a software-based high definition audio and Web conferencing bridge technology that eliminates the need for Digital Signal Processing (DSP) cards and lets audio conferencing providers use off-the-shelf hardware to deploy software bridges that can scale from two to 10,000 concurrent user ports.
"We are pleased to be working with Wyde Voice as we continue our innovation and leadership in the HD VoIP market and partner with the companies developing innovative solutions to deliver HD audio capabilities to businesses large and small," said Dr. Michael Knieling, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales for snom technology AG. "The Wyde Voice HD SoftBridge, used in concert with our snom 820 and 870 VoIP phones, can deliver superior audio conferences with the crisp and clear fidelity needed in today's fast-paced business world."
Along with wideband voice, snom's 8XX series of advanced SIP-based business VoIP phones, which comprises the snom 820 and the snom 870, a touch- screen IP phone, offers a host of cutting-edge business communications features including wireless LAN connectivity, full-color screens and support for Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS).
Wyde Voice's HD SoftBridge supports leading high- definition voice technologies, like the G.722 codecs, iSAC and ties in a full-feature menu of conferencing capabilities that were once reserved for expensive legacy audio bridges. HD SoftBridge is available in two models, the SB1000 and SB3000, and uses open APIs that enable the control of bridge and conference call functionality from any enterprise or Web application. Along with supporting high-quality codecs, Wyde Voice HD SoftBridge offers a host of other capabilities including subconferences, Q&A, operator assistance, real-time speaker notification, conference broadcast and additional technology that guarantees voice quality even during periods of low bandwidth availability and network congestion.
"Wyde Voice is excited that its new cutting edge HD- compatible audio conferencing bridges are compatible with wideband-enabled VoIP phones from snom," said Michael Eastman, Wyde Voice Vice President of Global Sales. "The combination of the Wyde Voice SB1000/SB3000 audio conferencing bridges and snom's HD audio phone models will set a new standard for quality in voice collaboration."
Wyde Voice's HD SoftBridge can be sized to a user's regional location needs and Internet-worked via a single stream connection to enable regional, national and international conference calls over distributed areas.
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 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 Beverly, 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 www.snom.com.
About Wyde Voice
Wyde Voice is the winner of the prestigious VON Top Innovator 'Best in Show' Award, for its high quality, high capacity conferencing bridges announced. It develops HD Voice applications for organizations of all sizes. The company offers turnkey products with customizable features at the most cost effective price point on the market. WYDE Voice specializes in bringing high-quality voice to complex, multi-speaker and multi-listener environments. For more information, visit www.wydevoice.com or call 866-508-9020.