Cisco Expands IP Communications Portfolio With CallManager Express Package

Enterprise Networks & Servers, Nov 2003

Cisco Systems has launched Cisco CallManager Express, a Cisco IOS Software-based product providing call-processing services, and Cisco Unity Express, a voicemail and automated-attendant offering. Both products are integrated into Cisco access routers and provide IP Communications solution for businesses with 100 employees or fewer.

Cisco also announced 10 adaptable, how-to blueprints for enabling a full-service branch.

Cisco CallManager Express offers IP Communications services that are commonly available on key telephone systems and PBXs, such as call pick up, call forwarding, day/night service, hunt groups, paging, intercom, etc. When deployed in conjunction with Cisco Unity Express, it provides a complete voice solution with voice mail and auto attendant capabilities. The products enable the deployment of XML network-based applications via Cisco's recently expanded series of IP phones.

If customers need to grow beyond 100 users or business practices dictate a more centralized approach to voice communications, a Cisco CallManager Express solution can be deployed while still taking advantage of the existing infrastructure (e.g., Cisco IP phones, analog phones, fax machines, Cisco access routers, and Cisco Catalyst switches). Cisco CallManager Express and Cisco Unity Express also create an IP Communications offering that can be added to a service provider's existing voice and data managed services.

The Cisco CallManager Express with Cisco Unity Express solution is one of the how-to blueprints for small or enterprise branch offices locations. Under IP Communications are IP Communications for Branch Office, IP Communications for Small Office, and Toll Bypass.

Security includes: IP Video Surveillance, Wireless Access Point Security, and Secure Branch Infrastructure.

WAN Connectivity features: Corporate Teleworker and VPN for Voice, Video and Data.

Application Content and Networking System includes: Business Video and Web Application Optimization.