Nortel Networks introduced new converged networking solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses and support for enterprise branch offices. The rollout includes:
- a new software release for Nortel Networks Business Communications Manager, which is a converged voice and data platform for enterprises. This integrates voice features with QoS, secure network access, unified messaging and call routing, and Interactive Voice Response (IVR).
- a new Nortel Networks Norstar IP telephony gateway, which will allow existing Norstar telephone systems to be IP-enabled. Offering support for up to four H.323 IP trunks, the browser-based Norstar Voice over IP Gateway will offer QoS and integrate extension dialing capabilities.
- enhancements to Nortel Networks CallPilot unified messaging platform, increased application performance with centralized voice mail and auto attendant capabilities; introduction of unified messaging on CallPilot 100; centralized unified messaging; and increased scalability to support up to 300 subscriber mailboxes.
- Nortel Networks Contivity Secure IP Services Gateway, a new security product, which provides IP routing, VPN, integrated firewalls, and QoS and bandwidth management capabilities.
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