ShoreTel's IP PBX awarded PC Magazine's Editors' Choice
For remarkable integration of complex telephony technology with productivity-enhancing features and solid design
SUNNYVALE, Calif., October 25, 2005 - ShoreTel, Inc., the fastest growing IP PBX company in the United States and the leader in customer satisfaction, today announced that its ShoreTel 6 IP phone system was named Editors' Choice by PC Magazine. The publication tested and reviewed four of the leading VoIP solutions for small and midsized businesses - those with between 20 and 200 employees
"The ShoreTel VoIP solution won our Editors' Choice for its remarkable integration of complex telephony technology with productivity-enhancing features and solid design," said Oliver Kaven, Lead Analyst, Networking, at PC Magazine. "From the outstanding phones to the well-designed ShoreWare Director management console, we found that ShoreTel was the only contender in this round-up that really inspired users to take full advantage of its many impressive features."
ShoreTel 6 is the sixth generation of ShoreTel's distributed IP PBX voice solution. ShoreTel has redefined telephone mobility with a new Office Anywhere feature which supports mobile users irrespective of their location. ShoreTel's exceptional management and integration capabilities get even better with integrated software distribution, media encryption, on-net dialing, and increased support of international operations. With native SIP support, ShoreTel 6 provides increased flexibility supporting connectivity to third party devices such as WiFi phones, conference room phones and gateways. ShoreTel 6 also delivers several telephone devices including an entry level IP phone and a 24-button programmable button box for operators and assistants.
"We're thrilled to have PC Magazine reviewers confirm what our customers have been telling us for years - that our systems are remarkably simple, yet have all the features and reliability expected from a technologically advanced IP telephony solution," said Steve Timmerman, vice president of marketing for ShoreTel.
About ShoreTel, Inc.
ShoreTel is the fastest growing IP PBX company in the United States and the leader in customer satisfaction. The company has shipped its groundbreaking solutions since 1998 and continues to outpace the rapidly expanding VoIP market with technological advances and sales that are doubling year over year. ShoreTel voice systems are designed to make businesses smarter, setting new standards for usability and manageability while reducing telecommunications costs. A uniquely distributed architecture extends enterprise-class voice services to every office and outpost, keeping employees fully connected wherever they go. A select, worldwide group of channel partners provide top-notch service and support. For more information, visit http://www.shoretel.com or call 1-877-80SHORE