GN 8120 USB also receives the Avaya DeveloperConnection Compliant
Certification for enhancing the softphone experience
NASHUA, N.H., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Today from Booth #1135 at Spring
VON, GN Netcom, a global innovator of hands-free communication technologies,
today announced the GN 8120 USB, a digital USB-to-headset adapter that is
integrated with softphones from Avaya (NYSE: AV) and Xten (OTC Bulletin Board:
XNWK). The GN 8120 USB features call control buttons, giving the user quick
and easy access to the most common call functions, including simple e911
access. This level of integration, unique to the GN 8120 USB, gives the end-
user a familiar and convenient interface for the softphone. The GN 8120 USB
is a recent recipient of the Avaya DeveloperConnection Compliant
Certification.
The GN 8120 USB gives users a familiar interface with which to interact
with their softphone by putting many of the call-control functions on buttons
external to the computer. The device also alleviates the frustration of having
to use a mouse or keyboard to begin or end a call or adjust volume. Even when
the computer is "secured" by a screen saver, users can press one or more of
the inline buttons to answer and hang-up calls, place calls on hold, speed
dial, raise and lower call volume, check voice mail or mute the microphone.
The GN 8120 USB gives the user the many hands-free, productivity benefits
of using a headset. It also improves the sound quality of calls as it plugs
directly into the computer's USB port rather than its sound card, providing
direct-to-digital sound quality without potential sound card compatibility
problems. The GN 8120 USB is easy to connect and delivers consistent, high-
quality, digital performance for both PC and Macintosh applications.
The GN 8120 USB also helps to address the issue of unrestricted emergency
calling. Previously if a user had a medical emergency they would have to log
into the nearest computer first and then use the mouse to dial emergency
services. Depending on the specific softphone application's programmed
functionality, the GN 8120 USB can directly dial emergency services when users
press its inline buttons.
With three visual LED indicators, the GN 8120 USB's user-friendly design
includes a raised digital volume rocker, individually-colored recessed buttons
and raised ridge markings beside each button for simplified access for
physically- or visually-challenged users.
The GN 8120 USB recently received the coveted Avaya DeveloperConnection
Compliance certification, an assurance of the GN 8120 USB's compatibility with
Avaya IP softphone solutions. Avaya, which designs, builds, deploys and
manages networks for enterprises around the globe, is promoting the GN 8120
USB to its customers as a complement to its own innovative, integrated VoIP
solutions.
"The GN 8120 USB bridges the gap between hands-free communications and
VoIP," said Hans Henrik Lund, President, GN Netcom. "As enterprises continue
to move towards VoIP, we wanted to provide a solution that enables users to
fully embrace the Internet while reducing the limitations of a traditional
softphone, such as sound quality and ease-of-use, as well as customers'
anxieties about choosing a softphone solution. We are delighted that Avaya has
officially certified the GN 8120 USB, an enviable breakthrough for us and a
testament to the product's sophistication and dependability."
In addition, the GN 8120 USB will be integrated with Xten's SIP
softphones, including X-Lite and eyeBeam, to provide a complete VoIP solution.
GN Netcom is working to bundle its headsets with Xten SIP softphones, which
are planned to be available wholesale and in retail stores across the United
States and Canada later this year. Xten is a provider of VoIP, IP
Videoconferencing, and Instant Messaging (IM) with Presence SIP softphones.
"We look forward to working with GN Netcom and are confident that our
relationship will benefit VoIP users looking for a complete IP communications
solution," said Erik Lagerway, President and COO of Xten. "We are also
excited to work through GN Netcom's distribution network to access new
customers that will experience the advantages of this and future bundled
offerings."
The GN 8120 USB, available in laptop and desktop variants, is certified
for use on Windows(R) operating systems (and compatible with Mac operating
systems 9.0.4 or greater) and can be used with any of GN Netcom's
professional-grade wireless or corded headsets.
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About GN Netcom
GN Netcom is a world leader in hands-free communication technologies. The
company develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of corded as well
as wireless headsets and related products. GN Netcom provides solutions
covering the hands-free communication needs of professionals working in
contact centres and offices. For information about products please visit
http://www.gnnetcom.com GN Netcom is part of GN Store Nord, a global market
innovator in personal communications. http://www.gn.com
About Avaya
Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more
than 1 million businesses worldwide, including over 90 percent of the FORTUNE
500(R). Focused on businesses large to small, Avaya is a world leader in
secure and reliable Internet Protocol (IP) telephony systems and
communications software applications and services.
Driving the convergence of voice and data communications with business
applications -- and distinguished by comprehensive worldwide services -- Avaya
helps customers leverage existing and new networks to achieve superior
business results. For more information visit the Avaya website:
http://www.avaya.com
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
About Xten Networks
Xten Networks, Inc. is a developer of award-winning, high-quality,
carrier-grade SIP softphones for service providers, cable operators, Internet
telephony service providers, IP PBX manufacturers and OEMs. Xten's SIP
softphones are available either pre-configured or as a software development
kit (SDK), and provide VoIP (Voice over IP), Video over IP, IM (Instant
Messaging), and Presence functionality. Xten has a feature-rich FREE SIP
softphone dubbed X-Lite, in addition to the fully featured X-PRO commercial
softphone and eyeBeam, a SIP Video over IP softphone with IM and Presence.
Through its deployments with leading service providers, Xten has more than
1,000,000 IP endpoints deployed worldwide. For more information please visit
http://www.xten.com.
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Edelman
212.704.4484
elizabeth.blicharz@edelman.com
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