Cisco tweaks midmarket VoIP systems

Cisco is aiming to bring its VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and unified communications systems to a wider market through cost reductions and simplifications.

New features in Business Edition 3000 include support for SIP trunking services, integration with WebEx web conferencing, integration with Cisco Jabber, video calling, preset dial plans for additional countries, and improved support for attendant consoles. Business Edition 3000 is intended for 75 to 200 users.

Business Edition 6000 as well gains integration with WebEx and Cisco Jabber, includes virtualisation software, and has a new lower limit of 50 users.

"Cisco is striving to help midmarket organisations succeed by giving them greater opportunities for cross-company collaboration and the benefits of video-enhanced interactions," said Steve Slattery, vice president and general manager of Cisco's IP communications business unit. "Innovations like the ones announced today show Cisco's commitment to innovating to meet to distinct needs of the midmarket at price points that are attractive to such companies."