Miercom has rated the Mitel Networks5140 IP Appliance as "Best in Test" in its recent IP Phone testing. Testing was conducted in July 2002 at Miercom`s Test Lab in Princeton, New Jersey.
The 5140 IP Appliance was tested for performance, ease of use, configuration and features. The 5140 IP Appliance outperformed IP Phones from Avaya, Cisco, Siemens and ESI and was also the recipient of Miercom`s NetWORKS Award. This result recognises the ongoing commitment Mitel Networks has put on having the broadest and most intuitive range of IP desktop devices in the industry.
"The Mitel Networks 5140 IP Appliance is a feature-rich IP device that leverages the power of the network to provide new value for the user," said Robert J Smithers, President of Miercom.
"Overall it received high marks in the testing process and was rated 'best in test` through demonstrating key differentiation of what IP telephony can deliver to the enterprise desktop."
"Extending new benefits to the desktop is paramount to Mitel Networks strategy of redefining communications and collaboration for the user," said Andy Bull, director for Mitel Networks Africa.
"The rating of the 5140 IP Appliance as 'best in test` by Miercom is further validation of our market leadership at the desktop and our overall focus on innovation to improve the user experience while adding value within their operating environment," says Bull.
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Mitel Networks
Mitel Networks is a market-leader for voice, video, and data convergence over broadband networks. With a focus on the user experience, the company delivers advanced communications solutions that are easily customised for individual business needs. Through intuitive desktop appliances and applications, businesses are provided with innovative ways to manage information and resources. Vertical markets benefit from integrated solutions that protect existing investments while enabling new ways to be more cost effective and productive. With over 30 years of expertise, the company is delivering a new, more simplified form of convergence, with clear benefits to the end user. Mitel Networks is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with offices, partners, and resellers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.mitel.com.
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