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There is a new multi-partner VoIP program from TalkSwitch that makes upgrading or converting to VoIP easier for small businesses. Centered around cost-saving SIP trunking, the VoIP serives can offer flexibility, scalability, features and savings as well. TalkSwitch offers VoIP using industry-standard SIP.

“This gives professional and affordable VoIP solutions to small businesses with single or multiple locations,” said Jan Scheeren, president and CEO, TalkSwitch. “It’s the ideal opportunity for existing customers to upgrade their TalkSwitch systems to VoIP, and for new customers to get started with VoIP service and experience the savings and business-class features this combined offer provides.”

Better yet, there is a rebate now too:

TalkSwitch systems eligible for the combined TalkSwitch VoIP Service Provider $150 rebate are the TalkSwitch 244vs, 284vs, 484vs and 844vs ranging from US$995 to US$1795, and the 4plus VoIP upgrade at US$400. Offer is valid until July 31st, 2009 in the United States and Canada in regions where service is available. See terms and conditions for details. Visit http://www.talkswitch.com/us/en/voipspecials/ for further information about this offer.

All TalkSwitch telephone systems and complementary products are available through authorized TalkSwitch resellers or directly at www.talkswitch.com. For more information, e-mail sales@talkswitch.com or call toll-free in the United States and Canada at 1-888-332-9322 x301.

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TalkSwitch IP PBXs have now been tested and approved for interoperability with nexVortex SIP Trunking Services, which allow TalkSwitch customers to access business-grade VoIP from nexVortex.

“nexVortex and TalkSwitch have successfully tested the operation of SIP trunks using nexVortex SIP Trunking Services and the VoIP-enabled TalkSwitch IP PBXs,” said Fred Fromm, president and CEO, nexVortex. “This combined solution provides small business customers with flexibility, powerful features and the highest Quality of Service (QoS).”

According to the companies:

All TalkSwitch telephone systems and complementary products are available through authorized TalkSwitch resellers or directly from www.talkswitch.com. For more information, e-mail sales@talkswitch.com or call toll-free in the United States and Canada at 1-888-332-9322 x301.

nexVortex provides business-grade SIP trunking and audio conferencing services that leverage the power of IP PBXs, delivering both Quality of Service (QoS) and real, cost savings to small business. For more information about how nexVortex can improve the performance of your communications solutions, email sales@netvortex.com or call 1-703-579-0200.

“TalkSwitch owners and resellers can now benefit from nexVortex SIP Trunking Services and best match customer needs, choosing from minute plans, line plans and metered usage,” said Jan Scheeren, president and CEO, TalkSwitch. “These flexible service plans complement the TalkSwitch feature set, call control and connect anywhere capabilities, providing small business with easy-to-use, easy-to-manage and cost-effective telecom solutions.”

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TalkSwitch and Covad Integrated Access have teamed up to offer a quality, afforable combined phone and internet communications service for small businesses that has big-biz features.

“With a TalkSwitch 284vs or 288vs and the Covad IA service, customers get managed bandwidth for QoS, support for up to 12 concurrent calls, unparalleled flexibility with phone numbers and extensions, professional features and complete call control that’s affordable,” said Jan Scheeren, president and CEO, TalkSwitch.

According to the companies:

When using Covad Integrated Access and Internet service, customers can benefit from an all-in-one voice and data service that is truly flexible. Small business customers can start with as few as four phone lines and grow one line at a time. And with TalkSwitch phone systems, users enjoy the freedom and benefits of VoIP, analog and IP phones, auto attendants, voicemail, complete call control and more. TalkSwitch systems plus Covad Integrated Access combined phone and Internet service is a tested solution supported by both companies.

“The Covad/TalkSwitch bundle delivers a powerful, all-in-one phone and Internet service for businesses with up to 35 employees per location,” said Lee Gopadze, senior vice president and general manager, Covad Branded Services. “Covad’s network prioritizes voice traffic and automatically allocates all remaining bandwidth to data traffic, providing maximum call quality and data throughput.”

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NETXUSA is now an official distributor of TalkSwitch IP-PBX phone systems.

“We’re very pleased to partner with NETXUSA, providing TalkSwitch resellers the opportunity to work with a recognized leader in the sale and distribution of VoIP products and services,” said Jan Scheeren, president and CEO, TalkSwitch. “Their national coverage, expertise and high-touch provisioning capabilities for single and multi-site deployments are big benefits for many partners, and in turn the end customer.”

NETXUSA will have certified engineers and experienced customer service staff at the ready to help TalkSwitch retailers in the pre and post-sale stages.

“By selecting only proven VoIP products and manufacturers, we can be confident that customer solutions and deployments will be successful,” said Eric Todd, CTO, NETXUSA. “TalkSwitch products are feature-rich, deliver outstanding value, and their vendor relationships and channel programs are very strong. They’re also a certified Polycom partner, which provides even more choice when creating custom VoIP solutions.”

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There is a new cordless DECT phone available from TalkSwitch. The TS-850i has the ability to break away from the desktop while still maintaining full IP-PBX functionality.

According to the company:

The TS-850i sports a sleek design and sturdy construction. It’s ideal for warehouses, retail stores, manufacturing facilities, teleworkers and any small business user on the move. It uses SIP for standards-based VoIP connectivity and also works with a landline. A TS-850i extension can be located anywhere in a home or office without a nearby phone jack.

“This phone is built for outstanding performance and value,” said Jan Scheeren, president and CEO, TalkSwitch. “We are committed to delivering small business customers the most owner-friendly(TM), powerful and cost-effective phone systems on the market. The TS-850i works seamlessly with the flexibility and features of TalkSwitch IP-PBXs, the convenience of cordless freedom and the benefits of DECT technology.”

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ICON will begin distributing TalkSwitch owner-friendly phone systems for small businesses in the United Kingdom soon.

“TalkSwitch is an established and proven product in the UK, delivering an exceptional value. We are especially pleased to have been chosen as the strategic partner for the UK market. TalkSwitch offers our channel partners a very cost-competitive and versatile solution for their SME customers,” said David Marshall, Technical Director at ICON.

TalkSwitch prides itself on having lots of features without a huge pricetag. The system includes built-in voicemail, auto-attendant greetings, call forwarding to mobiles and more.

“We are very pleased to partner with ICON to build on the increasing popularity of TalkSwitch in the UK market. ICON is an experienced value-added distributor specializing in VoIP products, with nationwide regional account managers, and a strong focus on channel and technical support,” said Jan Scheeren, president and CEO, TalkSwitch.

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The TalkSwitch IP-PBXs can now interoperate with Covad’s Integrated Access. The solution had to be tested and approved before being deemed right for the interoperability.

“Covad and TalkSwitch have successfully tested the operation of SIP Trunks using Covad’s Integrated Access service and the TalkSwitch IP PBX equipped for VoIP,” said Jake Heinz, vice president and general manager, Covad VoIP. “This solution allows Covad to offer customers a cost-effective solution for integrated phone and Internet accessibility.”

Here’s the details:

TalkSwitch systems equipped for VoIP services start at US$995. All TalkSwitch telephone systems and complementary products are available through authorized TalkSwitch resellers or directly from www.talkswitch.com. For more information, e-mail sales@talkswitch.com or call toll-free in North America at 1-888-332-9322 x301.

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TalkSwitch has released TalkSwitch management software version 6.10.The upgrade, which is free, includes new features to enhance performance.

“Software 6.10 is a great advancement for our resellers and customers,” said Jan Scheeren, President and CEO, TalkSwitch. “It adds great functionality and provides new diagnostic and configuration tools that make setting up and maintaining a TalkSwitch system incredibly easy. The features built into this new software are a clear indication of our continuing commitment to delivering the most owner-friendly(TM) and vendor-friendly(TM) systems on the market.”

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Microsoft isn’t the only one with an update out. TalkSwitch just released TalkSwitch management software 6.10 in the UK & Ireland.

According to TalkSwitch:

The free software update offers TalkSwitch users new features for enhanced call handling flexibility and increased productivity, including the ability to integrate with multiple Internet Telephony Service Providers, with fail-over to PSTN for added security, plus more extensive diagnostic capabilities to simplify VoIP deployment.

In addition, users will notice a dramatic new Java-based graphical user interface that enhances the intuitive configuration experience, provides extensive help messaging for guidance, and makes installations even simpler.

“This software makes setting up and configuring a TalkSwitch system a snap,” said Jan Scheeren, President and CEO, TalkSwitch. “And our customers are going to love the new things we’ve added in, such as the ability to take advantage of the offerings from multiple service providers. Software 6.10 gives unprecedented flexibility and control and further establishes TalkSwitch as the right choice for small businesses.”

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Small businesses can now benefit from full interoperability between TalkSwitch IP PBX and the Bandwidth.com network. TalkSwitch systems provide call handling and routing for businesses while Bandwidth.com offers affordable, high-quality voice and data services. Voice and data services are consolidated over dedicated Internet Access Circuits.

“As a Bandwidth.com SIP IP PBX certified partner, TalkSwitch has exceeded the stringent requirements we place on equipment connecting to our network,” said Sean Rivers, Director of Engineering, Partner Services at Bandwidth.com. “They are dedicated to addressing the unique needs of the small business, and have proven products that fit that market. We think that coupling those products with the great calling plans and programs from Bandwidth.com is a perfect solution.”The full interoperability reduces costs for businesses while enhancing network services and simplifying operations. TalkSwitch systems are hybrids that allow for both using VoIP services and traditional telephone networks.

“Small businesses want solutions that are easy to use, easy to integrate and easy to manage,” said Jan Scheeren, President and CEO of TalkSwitch. “That’s what’s brilliant about a solution featuring TalkSwitch and Bandwidth.com. It’s reliable, affordable, powerful and above all, it’s very owner-friendly(TM).”
The systems are designed for companies with up to 64 users per location.

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TalkSwitch has released configuration software 6.0, a platform that makes installing easier and more efficient. The new software allows for the system to be configured in English, French or Spanish language. It also allows for multiple language uses.

“TalkSwitch is well known for developing the most owner-friendly™ and vendor-friendly™ systems on the market,” said Jan Scheeren, president and CEO of TalkSwitch. “Configuration software 6.0 brings that to a whole new level. With its clean look and powerful new engine, our customers can expect a premium and pleasant user experience, in their preferred language. Our resellers can expect quicker deployments, fewer support calls and even happier customers.”

Users can also use up to four service providers with the new software.

TalkSwitch designs phone systems for businesses of all sizes using the latest technology, including IP-PBX. It was awarded best VoIP system for small businesses last year by Internet Telephony Magazine.

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TalkSwitch, the well-known designer and manufacturer of telephone systems for small and multi-location businesses, announced today that they have signed on Imeco Telecom as their newest distributor, giving TalkSwitch new inroads into Canada.  Beyond just simply filling reseller orders, Imeco will also be able to assist with installation services, thereby offering a more complete package to TalkSwitch customers.  With Imeco’s already established customer base and multiple locations in Canada, it serves as a wonderful entree point for TalkSwitch to gain a foothold on their competition.

“Imeco Telecom is an ideal distribution partner for TalkSwitch,” said Jan Scheeren, President and CEO, TalkSwitch, in a recent press release. “Telecom is their sole focus, and they are very passionate about what they do. They have a sizeable reseller channel already in place, giving us instant access to thousands of potential new customers, and they have the ability to offer top quality service in both official languages in Canada. With our newly released French language TalkSwitch software and documentation, that’s a huge benefit for our company. We’re very pleased to have reached this partnership with them.”

“We’ve dealt with many telephone system manufacturers over the years, but the TalkSwitch solution is the one that has excited us the most,” said Marc Flynn, General Manager, Imeco Telecom. “In fact we’re installing TalkSwitch systems in all of our own offices! The small business market is one that has great potential for us, and TalkSwitch is the ideal system to address that market. We love its combination of VoIP and traditional telephony and think our resellers will have great success bringing these systems to small businesses in Canada.”