Next IP Distribution launches new Aastra 51i SIP telephone in Australia

Sydney, 11 December 2007 - Next IP Distribution today announced that it has expanded its Aastra 5i Series of SIP telephones with the launch of the 51i. The addition of this smartly featured single line IP phone means end-users will now have access to one of the most complete portfolio offerings of SIP desktop and wireless phones in the industry.

The 51i is designed to meet the demand for a value priced entry level SIP phone. It is ideally suited for light use in small and medium business, or institutional applications such as lobbies, common areas or single user environments. Featuring a sleek and elegant design, LCD display screen and full duplex speakerphone with excellent voice clarity, it delivers an excellent mix of value and performance in an enterprise grade quality IP phone.

"With the launch of the 51i we are responding to our Australian partners and customers need for a cost effective entry level IP telephone," said Nick Touzeau, director, Next IP Distribution. "The newest addition to the 5i Series demonstrates our ongoing commitment to offer the best selection of quality standards-based VoIP endpoints in the industry."

The 51i also incorporates productivity enhancing features that can be found on all of Aastra’s existing SIP telephones including; enhanced call management, XML browser and an industry leading simplified deployment and upgrade design. The 51i has been designed to integrate with leading VoIP call server platforms, including Aastra’s own systems.

The Aastra 51i is equipped with advanced XML capability allowing access to customised services and applications. With, for example, internet access, this feature can provide a direct access to news RSS feeds from the telephone display. The XML browser can also offer unlimited potential to create custom menus or specific actions for conference manager, directory and even vertical applications.

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About Next IP Distribution

Next IP Distribution specialises in the supply, marketing and support of a range of leading edge wired and wireless IP business telecommunications solutions and associated products that provide cost effective solutions to Australian organisations. For more information, visit www.NextIP.com.au.

About Aastra

Aastra Telecom is a North American business unit of Aastra Technologies Limited ("Aastra"), a global company at the forefront of the Enterprise Communication market. Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada, Aastra develops and delivers innovative and integrated solutions that address the communication needs of businesses small and large around the world. Aastra enables Enterprises to communicate and collaborate more efficiently and effectively by offering customers a full range of open standard IP-based and traditional communications networking products, including terminals, systems, and applications. For additional information on Aastra, visit www.aastra.com.