M2 Optics adds new features to SplitLight solution

M2 Optics Inc., a leading provider of custom solutions for network applications simulation, monitoring and connectivity has announced that additional capabilities now with their patent-pending SplitLight platform resulting in even more flexibility for the operators of networks are offered.

Initially designed as a Board faucet high-density network for monitoring applications, the SplitLight offers up to 192 (96 full-duplex) passive optical taps in only 1RU, making carriers, data centers, and enterprises to save important rack space compared to other traditional and existing solutions.  M2 optics, however, wanted to expand on their unique packaging concept to address additional, related applications be able.

"While the SplitLight a great solution is when a network tap shelf to organizations that work with high fiber counts meet, we saw a chance to make the value with the inclusion of additional features to further improve," States Kevin Miller, VP of Marketing at M2 sales & optics.  "Offer our clients the option of WDM components for wavelength filtering applications or multiple PON splitters for capacity building in the least amount of space, it means that they are now different scenarios with a single solution.  Eventually, this minimizes costs and rack space usage, two critical areas of reimbursement for any network operator. "

While the SplitLight is unique in that it offers a solution for CWDM/DWDM connectivity and network taps, PON applications in only 1RU, it is even more attractive because it can greatly be adapted to the specific needs of each user, resulting in maximum efficiency.  Adjustment of many manufacturers often results in significantly higher costs (if offered at all) and long cycle times.  However has held to a core value of the M2 Optics company to cost-competitive by the positioning of the SplitLight regardless of the application.

If you want to know more about SplitLight or to find a local sales partner in your region, visit the website at http://www.m2optics.com/products/splitlight M2 Optics

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Regroup & emergency mass notification system rolls out new features

Regroup in the next couple of weeks will roll out new features, such as the addition of Premium options to the main panel text messaging, short codes for SMS messages, CSV files response to check if uploads, improved user management to modify the data of the user, the ability to export data of the userBlackboard, a new text Widget and edit RSS.

1) the addition of the text of the Premium option to the main panel messaging users-can in a click of a button-to post simultaneously on their RSS feed, social media accounts, send emails, default text, text of the premium and text-to-speech messages.

2) move to short codes for SMS messages can users text messages retrieved from a 5-digit number that is dedicated for urgent messages. This gives relief texts priority and helps to ensure that they reach a user's groups members in a timely manner. Regroup existing customers will not have an interruption of the service, or need to make any changes on their end.

3) Regroup In addition to customers will receive an automatic email with the results of their upload, will now offer the option of once a CSV response file processing for membership and group creation files received are completed-further automating user management.

4) manage users has never been easier and now admins can change user data directly within their network. This includes changing the name of the user, add or delete: email addresses, phone numbers, user ID, and database ID. Admins can easily assign group memberships, as well as group admin rights.

Export a CSV report 5) of users within a group or within a network allows administrators to export membership reports for either the entire network or to specific groups. Admins can also export a report by a member who has opted out of the groups in their network.

6) Regroup has extra functionality added to their Blackboard Learning text widget and select customers can now send texts to individual course members, in addition to sending texts to all members of the course. This allows instructors to effectively communicate with their members through SMS, e-mail, as well as announcements to the course page home books.

7) Regroup now allows customers to determine which topics are shown on the RSS feed. This option gives users the ability to view all topics on the RSS feed view, delete all the topics on the RSS feed or specific topics. This functionality is now also available to close the message too.

About regroup:

Regroup, the premier Emergency Notification and mass communication system, was founded at Stanford University in 2006 had the need to solve the campus for effective posts about mobile (text/voice), fixed lines, email, social media, websites, forums, and more. Regroup State apart from other messaging systems thanks to the easy-to-use one-click integration with social media and messaging, client databases, unparalleled reliability and unlimited text/voice/email messaging.  Regroup offers 24/7/365 days a year support and customer saves money-on average 50%. Regroup that currently serves universities, government institutions, non-profits and businesses across North America, it is actively expanding into international markets.

More info on how to regroup the Emergency messaging and mass notification system can streamline your organization daily communication, as well as offer life-saving quick messaging during a crisis situation, call 775-476-8710 or email inquiries@regroup.com for a free custom online demonstration.

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ShoreTel Adds 400 Series IP Phones to Line-Up, Bringing Unique Features and Optimal Usability

Building on its line of brilliantly simple IP phones, ShoreTel® (http://www.shoretel.com/) (NASDAQ: SHOR), the leading provider of unified communications (UC) systems (http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/unified_communications/benefits), including business phone systems (http://www.shoretelsky.com/products/), applications and mobile UC solutions (http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/enterprise_mobility), today launched the ShoreTel 400 series IP phones.  This line includes four new IP phone models that expand the ShoreTel portfolio to deliver new functionality and enhanced usability, including visual voicemail, an advanced user interface, and built-in diagnostics.

ShoreTel is the only UC provider to offer a choice of communication solutions and endpoints that optimise how users communicate in the work environment for maximum productivity by providing the best possible user experience.

“Whether a customer communicates with desk phones, smart phones, tablets, laptops or PCs, ShoreTel enables them to choose the device best suited to their needs,” said Pej Roshan, Vice President of Product Management at ShoreTel.  “The ShoreTel 400 series IP phones incorporate the latest user feedback resulting in new functionality and optimal usability.”

Visual voicemail simplifies message management and increases productivity by allowing users to scroll through messages to access, listen, respond, delete and save them in any order.  With this feature, users can pick the messages they want to listen to and erase or archive them right from the phone screen.

The intuitive user interface of the 400 series IP phones extends the proven ergonomic advantages of ShoreTel IP phones.  Specifically, the display is closer to vertical for better readability with a five-way control for quick navigation through screens and menu options, and the keypad is closer to horizontal for more ease when dialling and using the function keys.  The lighter handset offers more comfort and the phones have a smaller footprint for reduced use of space on the desktop.

“The feedback from our users has been fantastic,” said Todd Stone, CIO at QMACS, a ShoreTel U.S. customer.  “The employees like the phone’s larger display, the tactile response of the keypad buttons and the increased number of buttons/lines.  We believe the new functionality and enhanced usability will ultimately lead to increased employee productivity.”

Built-in diagnostic tools on the 400 series IP phones also enable help-desk staff to quickly identify issues and provide faster problem resolution, which means less downtime and higher user satisfaction.

Availability

The IP 400 series phones are available now for customers looking to install a new ShoreTel 14 system.  The phones offer greater flexibility by supporting premise deployments at launch and ShoreTel Sky® services in early calendar year 2014.  For customers who are considering an upgrade to their existing premises-based solution or a move to a cloud solution, the IP 400 series phones support either deployment model or a combination of both.

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About ShoreTel
ShoreTel, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOR) is a provider of business communication solutions (http://www.shoretel.com/) whose brilliantly simple unified communications platforms (http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/unified_communications), applications and mobile UC solutions promise a new rhythm of workforce engagement and collaboration. With costly complexity eliminated by design from its award-winning, all-in-one IP phone system (http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/ip_phone_system), UC and contact center (http://www.shoretel.com/solutions/contact_center) solution, and its industry-leading hosted phone system (http://www.shoretelsky.com/), workers enjoy a freedom and self-reliance that other providers can’t match. Users have full control to engage and collaborate, no matter the time, place or device, for the lowest cost and demand on IT resources in the industry. ShoreTel is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and has regional offices and partners worldwide. For more information, visit shoretel.com or shoretelsky.com.

ShoreTel, the ShoreTel logo and ShoreTel Sky are trademarks or registered trademarks of ShoreTel, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

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ShoreTel assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this release. This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbour" provisions of the federal securities laws.  The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The risks and uncertainties include customer buying cycles, global economic uncertainty, the intense competition in our industry, supply and manufacturing risks, our ability to attract, retain and ramp new sales personnel, uncertainties inherent in the product development cycle, uncertainty as to market acceptance of new products and services, and other risk factors set forth in ShoreTel's Form 10-K for the year ended 30 June 2012, and in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 31 March 2013.

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Asia-Pacific Connections for ShoreTel
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Adept Networks Features ShoreTel Phone Systems for Business and Healthcare IP Phone Solutions

Health Care Organizations and businesses depend on having a reliable communications infrastructure that allows them to keep up with technological advancements, grow and operate all while reducing costs due to ever increasing budget constraints. Adept Networks makes this a necessity a reality by integrating communications solutions featuring ShoreTel products.

Adept Networks is proud to feature ShoreTel phone systems as part of their corporate and health care communications services and solutions. As a leading business phone and internet provider responsible for setting up IT networks from the network cabling infrastructure through equipment installation and testing — integration, reliability and the bottom line are always a consideration. ShoreTel is a sure choice when it comes to these three considerations.
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Why is ShoreTel a Sure Choice for Communications Networks?
ShoreTel is the leading provider of IP phone systems with fully integrated Unified Communications. As more health care organization and businesses move to IP phone solutions to help manage and maintain a diverse range of requirements for both staff and facility, ShoreTel has become a trusted solution. Using ShoreTel, Adept Networks can set up a centrally managed communications system for health care organizations that immediately connects the right medical personnel and the right resources at the right time—and doesn't force doctors and nurses to learn a new and complex technology.

Adept utilizes ShoreTel because it is easy to deploy, easy to use and easy to administer. In fact, ShoreTel was named by Everything Channel to CRN’s first annual Top 100 Health Care Vendors And VARs list because of it's ability to improve patient care while keeping costs under control.

"Organizations such as RehabCare, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Family Home Care, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Centre for Digestive Diseases, Visiting Nurses Association of Boston, and Woodlands North Houston Heart Center have all turned to ShoreTel to streamline communications, increase productivity, and save money."

Adept Communications, Inc. is a full service communications integrator offering telephone and voice mail systems, VoIP, data cabling and fiber optics installation, video surveillance, access control, and network design and configuration. Owner Greg Wilkolf stated, “When we talk about communication solutions the entire IT community is aware of ShoreTel’s incredible solutions for IP telephony and adding them to our offerings is a no brainer. Total cost of ownership is a leading consideration in the decision making process for many IT directors, so having a system that existing IT staff can support and integrate is a big deal."

When providing business class communications services and products, solutions that work well are everything. Businesses are not forgiving of network solutions that render a work environment less than optimum in performance. Adept Networks is recognized for providing services that are flexible, reliable and profitable.

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