Siemens unveils voice P2P products for businesses

Siemens unveils peer-to-peer technology for voice communications in the business environment service called HiPath BizIP. HiPath BizIP shifts the switching intelligence that used to be concentrated in the PBX to the desktop sets themselves. This means that these phones can be connected directly to the existing LAN infrastructure and eliminate the need for a separate PBX. The phones locate each other and configure themselves via the integrated software and are instantly ready to use. The system is easily scalable from two to 16 terminals. Each phone has an integrated answering machine and supports all the usual enhanced features such as caller lists, group calls, call diversion, three-way conferences, and swapping between calls.