Aastra 6739i SIP Phone Attains Metaswitch Partner Certification

Metaswitch Forum 2010, Orlando, September 21, 2010 — Aastra, a leading company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market, announced today that its 6739i color touch screen SIP phone has successfully completed interoperability testing and is now Partner Certified. The phone will be showcased in Aastra’s booth at the Metaswitch Forum in Orlando, Fla. this week.

Targeted at executives, yet affordable for a wide range of knowledge workers, the Aastra 6739i offers an exceptional user experience with its large, high-quality color touch screen combined with an intuitive interface and navigation menus. For unrivalled voice clarity, the Aastra 6739i brings high-definition sound with Aastra Hi-Q™ audio technology combined with full wideband handset and speakerphone hardware. It also supports an embedded XML browser, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, a Bluetooth interface, and many more features that make it easy to use and administer.

"We are pleased that Aastra's 6739i phone has been certified," said Stefan Knight, vice president of strategic alliances at Metaswitch Networks. "Service providers will like this new phone for their business customers – both for the appeal of the premium features for top-tier executives and the affordability, which will be very attractive for others within these businesses."

"This latest certification is a testament to the close working relationship we have had with Metaswitch over the years," said Tim Whittington, executive vice president and general manager, Aastra USA. "We share a mutual commitment to bringing the highest quality solutions to the enterprise communications market, and we are pleased to expand the selection of our SIP phones, which are tightly integrated with the Metaswitch solution, to the Metaswitch user base."

For more information, visit www.aastrausa.com.

About Aastra USA

Aastra USA Inc. is the US business unit of Aastra Technologies Limited, a company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market. Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada, Aastra develops and delivers innovative communications products and applications for businesses. Aastra's operations are truly global with more than 50 million installed lines around the world and a direct and indirect presence in more than 100 countries. Aastra is entirely dedicated to enterprise communications and offers IP telephony and Unified Communications solutions individually tailored to satisfy its customers' requirements. These range from feature-rich call managers for small and medium businesses and highly scalable ones for large enterprises, integrated mobility, call center solutions to a wide selection of terminals. With a strong focus on open standards, Aastra enables enterprises to communicate and collaborate more efficiently. For additional information on Aastra, visit our website at www.aastrausa.com.

About Metaswitch Forum 2010

Now in its seventh year, the Metaswitch Forum is a must-attend event for Metaswitch Networks' customers, prospects and partners. The rich agenda is custom-designed for communication service providers, helping them to remain relevant in the ultra-competitive industry of telecommunications. The event attracts over 700 attendees and includes keynote speakers, technical and marketing breakout sessions, formal training, live product demonstrations, an extensive expo of over 50 interoperability partners and continuous networking opportunities. For more information, visit www.metaswitch.com/forum2010.