Sylantro Adds Support for Wi-Fi Phones, Video SIP Softphones

Sylantro Systems introduced support for Wi-Fi handsets and video applications over IP to its software platform for advanced IP Centrex and hosted communications service. The SIP-based Wi-Fi handsets include features like abbreviated extension-to-extension dialing. Sylantro provides a call forking capability that allows a Wi-Fi device to be registered to the same phone number as a desk phone -- with simultaneous or sequential ringing -- letting users choose the appropriate device for their immediate situation or location. When provisioned in this manner, both the Wi-Fi and desk instrument also provide an identical Caller ID.



At VON Fall 2004, Sylantro is demonstrating Xten's presence-enabled eyeBeam video SIP softphone, integrated with the Sylantro open standards-based platform. The SIP-based Sylantro solution is media independent, and seamlessly processes requests from the eyeBeam client via SIP's Session Description Protocol. Sylantro is also working with other videophone makers to ensure standards-based compatibility and interoperability.



Separately, Sylantro Systems announced that PowerNet Global Communications (PNG), an integrated communications provider, has chosen the Sylantro application feature server platform for a nationwide hosted VoIP service. PNG's business IP Centrex offering is scheduled for Q1 2005, with a residential VoIP product launch offering to follow in Q2 2005 using the same Sylantro platform. http://www.sylantro.com