21 June 2011

Portico™ (TVA™) 5.00.0 is expected to further simplify SIP configuration.

AMHERST. NY — June 20, 2011 — Earlier this month Citel announced the immediate availability of the Portico™ TVA™ version 5.00.0, enabling businesses to deploy the award-winning Portico™ Telephone VoIP Adapter (TVA™) with the latest features and updates. Citel announced that the latest release has been successfully Beta tested and is an updated version of the previous release 4.01.0 – “Citel’s most robust and comprehensive set of new features for the Portico™ TVA™ to date.” The availability of the Portico™ TVA™ is obtainable on all newly manufactured Portico™ TVA™ units, with current systems being fully upgradeable in the field. Previous deployments of the TVA ™ have proved beneficial in easing the transition to VoIP migration for companies such as the Florida Department of Health and the availability of version 5.00.0 will further drive the success ratio of Portico deployments when used to aid in the migration towards a VoIP environment.
“The Citel Portico™ Telephone VoIP Adapter (TVA™) changes the dynamics of VoIP migration,” said a spokesperson from Citel “by enabling enterprises to obtain all the benefits of IP telephony utilizing the PBX telephones and wiring infrastructure they already have in place.”

Expansion of existing product features.

Many enterprises have already benefited from the great features and functions of the Citel Portico ™ TVA™. Duo County Telephone turned to the Portico™ TVA™ to facilitate the migration of its consumer base to VoIP with minimal disruption. Since the system permit the re-use of existing phone lines and power, no re-cabling was required.
“When we first started our migration process, we considered the Portico™ TVA™ a viable option to the IP phone,” said Kerry Flatt, IT Dept., Duo County, “we quickly realized it was more than an option; it was the solution.”
Version 5.00.0 for the Portico™ Telephone VoIP Adapter (TVA™) enhances resiliency with redundant SIP soft-switches, using SIP Forum’s SIPconnect standard, while enhancing support for P-Phone Centrex phones with add-on units. Additionally, it provides heightened support of toggle speed-dials and works to simplify the SIP configuration process with an optional ‘Realm’ field.

Portico™ version 5.00.0 Availability

Version 5.00.0 is a collection of updates driven by customer feedback as part of ongoing Beta testing throughout 2010/2011 and is part of Citel’s commitment to deliver the latest product updates and remain a frontrunner in the field of VoIP migration. All newly manufactured Portico™ TVA™ units will be pre-loaded with the most recent software release, and existing Portico units can easily be upgraded in the field. The latest release is available to all TVA™ users with products under warranty or with extended maintenance contract by contacting Citel Support via www.citel.com. For those customers whose units are no longer under warranty can contact Citel Support for details on purchasing the firmware upgrade. Full details on the new firmware can be found at www.citel.com/Products/Resources/PIBs.asp.
Founded in 1995, Citel is a leading developer of computer telephony integration (CTI) applications. Citel’s core products, including the Portico™ TVA™ address the obstacles within the $100 billion VoIP migration opportunity.

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