Strata CIX VoIP System Now Integrates with iPhone and Other Mobile Devices
Toshiba America Information Systems’ new compatibility comes via uMobility, a fixed mobile convergence solution from Vahara Systems.
The Telecommunication Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. has announced Apple iPhone compatibility for SMB users of Strata CIX VoIP business communications systems. The compatibility comes via uMobility, a fixed mobile convergence solution.
When used with Toshiba’s Strata CIX systems, uMobility delivers Voice over Wi-Fi wherever Wi-Fi is available. Where Wi-Fi is not available, uMobility accesses the available cellular voice network.
According to Toshiba, smartphone compatibility now includes the iPhone as well as devices running Windows Phone or Symbian operating systems.
“Now available nationwide through authorized Toshiba dealers, uMobility from Varaha Systems brings smartphone and Strata CIX VoIP system users the increased mobility of FMC by enabling the best of Wi-Fi and cellular in a single device,” states a Toshiba press release submitted to EH Publishing this week.
“iPhone users can now receive their business telephone calls directly on their smartphones utilizing Varaha’s uMobility ‘Mobile Desk, Global Reach’ solution and Toshiba’s Strata CIX VoIP business telephone system,” says Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager for Toshiba, Telecommunication Systems Division.† “Together, the iPhone and Toshiba Strata CIX empower users with a ‘one number reach’ solution, providing mobility and unified communications whenever and wherever they need it—at work, home, or on the road.”
“With Varaha’s uMobility and Toshiba’s Strata CIX, iPhone users can now make personal calls from their cell phones and business calls from their business lines using their cell phones, without having to carry multiple phones or buy a special service plan,” explains David Fridley, product development manager of unified communications solutions for Toshiba.
iPhone users may also take advantage of Strata CIX system features, including unified messaging solutions. These PBX functions are integrated with the uMobility client, resulting in a single application.
Features of uMobility include echo cancellation for enhanced call clarity and OTA (Over the Air) configuration for fast and easy upgrades. In addition, iPhone users who are registered on the 3G network have the benefit of the message-waiting indicator.
The uMobility client works with the smartphone’s VPN encryption client to enable secure communications into the enterprise over public networks.†
Varaha’s uMobility solution is sold nationwide through authorized Toshiba dealers.† Technical support is provided by Varaha.
