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NETGEAR POWER-OVER-ETHERNET SWITCH CERTIFIED FOR
INTEROPERABILITY WITH SHORETEL VoIP SYSTEM
NETGEAR’s
Layer 3 Power-Over-Ethernet Switch and ShoreTel’s Distributed
VoIP System Combine To Provide Complete VoIP Solution Targeted at SMB
Implementations
LAS
VEGAS – May 10, 2004 – NETGEAR,
Inc., (Nasdaq: NTGR) a worldwide provider of technologically
advanced, branded networking products, and ShoreTel, Inc., the
innovation leader in delivering IP telephony solutions to the
enterprise, today
announced that they have certified as interoperable NETGEAR’s
FSM7326P Layer 3 24+2 Managed 10/100 Switch with Power-over-Ethernet
(PoE) and the ShoreTel5 IP telephone system. The combined solution
provides small and medium sized businesses (SMB) an affordable and
easy to use solution for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). The two
companies will be demonstrating this interoperability at NETGEAR
booth number 2817 at
the Networld+Interop show in Las Vegas.
The
combined solution leverages NETGEAR’s enterprise-class Layer 3
Power-over-Ethernet switch with ShoreTel’s distributed voice
system and recently introduced family of IP telephones. NETGEAR’s
FSM7326P Layer 3 Managed 10/100 IEEE 802.3af standard-based PoE
switch simplifies the enterprise deployment of IP telephones by
integrating Ethernet switching, quality-of-service, and the phone’s
power supply. Up to 24 feature-rich ShorePhone IP business telephones
are supported by each FSM7326P. Additional phones can be easily
supported by adding additional switches.
“The
value, performance and reliability of NETGEAR’s networking
solutions have made them one of the industry’s go-to providers
of enterprise-class solutions for the SMB sector,” stated Jeff
Ridley, director of product management, ShoreTel. “NETGEAR’s
new affordable, easy-to-use FSM7326P will undoubtedly help drive
widespread adoption of IP-based telephony in the growing SMB sector.”
“Both
NETGEAR and ShoreTel focus on delivering technologically advanced,
cutting-edge products that provide enterprise-class functionality at
prices affordable to small- and medium-sized businesses,”
explained said Kevin Allan, NETGEAR’s director of
product marketing and management for business products. “ShoreTel
has a superb reputation for delivering a reliable, scalable,
easy-to-manage and easy-to-use VoIP system, and the new ergonomically
designed ShoreTel IP phones set new standards in ergonomics and sound
quality. Together with ShoreTel, we’re enabling growing
companies in the SMB sector to affordably adopt the latest in
cost-saving IP-based telephony technology.”
NETGEAR
FSM7326P 24+2 Layer 3 Managed 10/100 Switch with PoE
Affordable
and reliable, the FSM7326P features 24 10/100 Mbps ports and two
copper gigabit ports and is packed with robust routing, switching and
quality-of-service (QoS) feature sets. Equipped with PoE capability,
the value-packed FSM7326P can deliver both power and data over a
single Ethernet cable. Utilizing its Layer 3 dynamic routing
capabilities, small and medium businesses can off-load expensive
routers and increase performance across network subnets. At less than
per port, the FSM7326P delivers advanced capabilities to small
and medium businesses at a breakthrough value.
Backed
by a Limited Lifetime warranty, 24/7 technical support and optional
premium support packages, the NETGEAR FSM7326P is available via value
added resellers, direct marketers and e-commerce sites, at a street
price of 50.
ShorePhone
IP Telephones
ShoreTel’s
unique IP phones meet the key requirement of an intuitive user
interface, providing access to a rich feature set without
complicating the user experience. In particular, a highly ergonomic
and visually appealing design makes them easy to grip, view, and
interact with while offering high fidelity sound in both handset and
speaker phone mode. The base has a concave profile that puts the
keypad and display at optimum angles, and the tactile rubber keys
accommodate aggressive dialing.
ShoreTel
IP phones come in three models, with the respective feature sets
tailored to the needs of different categories of users:
·
The IP 210 is
a cost-effective model aimed at general users, offering a single line
appearance and four function keys.
·
The IP 530 is
designed for the professional user, incorporating three line
appearances, eight function keys, four soft keys, and an Ethernet
switch.
·
The IP 560 targets
executives and assistants, providing six line appearances for users
who handle high call volumes and share call flows with others.
About
ShoreTel, Inc.
ShoreTel
is the innovation leader in delivering IP telephony to the
enterprise. The company has shipped its groundbreaking solutions
since 1998 and continues to outpace the rapidly expanding VoIP market
with technological advances and 100% year-over-year growth. 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.
About
NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR
(Nasdaq: NTGR) designs technologically advanced, branded networking
products that address the specific needs of small and medium business
and home users. The Company's suite of approximately 100 products
enables users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, digital
multimedia content and applications among multiple personal computers
and other Internet-enabled devices. NETGEAR is headquartered in Santa
Clara, Calif. For more information, visit the company's Web site at
www.netgear.com
or call (408) 907-8000.
©2004
NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries. ShoreGear is a registered trademark and
ShoreTel, ShoreTel5 and ShorePhone are trademarks of ShoreTel, Inc.
in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights
reserved.
Safe
Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:
Various
matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating
to the expected performance characteristics, specifications, market
acceptance, market growth, specific uses and market position of
NETGEAR, Inc. and its products and technology are forward-looking
statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties,
including without limitation, the price/performance requirements of
customers, the ability of NETGEAR to sell products incorporating the
technology, the impact and pricing of competing technologies, the
introduction of alternative technological solutions, and other risks
detailed from time-to-time in NETGEAR'S SEC filings and reports.
For
more information:
Doug
Hagan Ken Hagihara
NETGEAR
Inc. Integrity Public Relations
(408)
907-8053 (949) 768-4423
doug.hagan@netgear.com
ken@integritypr.net
ShoreTel
Press Contact:
Sacha Arts
Slider &
Associates
408-356-3099
sacha@sliderassociates.com
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