New York, NY -- (SBWire) -- 02/28/2013 --Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba — www.telecom.toshiba.com), today announced Call Manager Mobile for Android™, a new mobile application for Toshiba’s VIPedge™ cloud-based business telephone solution. Now with Call Manager Mobile, users are empowered to take their office calls and instant messages on their Android mobile phones just as if they were at their desks.

“Toshiba is devoted to delivering the mobility requested by its Authorized Toshiba Dealers and end-user customers, including some of the largest corporations in America. Toshiba’s new UC platform architecture enables Toshiba to rapidly deploy on multiple OS platforms and integrate Toshiba’s other Web-based applications and utilities within a single interface," said Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division. “Simply put, we empower our customers to communicate where, when, how and with whom they would like in the way that is most expedient for them."

Enhanced Presence Features Help Users Quickly Find Each Other

In addition to existing phone-based presence status, Call Manager Mobile now provides XMPP™ compatible server integration for enhanced presence state information, accessing Microsoft Exchange® Calendar information among other sources. Each VIPedge customer will get his or her own XMPP server instance for an additional level of flexibility and security. Coming soon, Call Manager Mobile will federate with Microsoft Lync™ and Google Talk™, among others.

Single and Group Instant Messaging Improves Communication

Call Manager Mobile handles single and group instant messaging sessions. Multiple simultaneous sessions are supported, enabling users to better communicate with others. Users also have the ability to send broadcast messages.

Single Number Reach for Incoming and Outgoing Calls

Call Manager Mobile integrates Toshiba’s IPMobility solution, providing single number reach for both incoming and outgoing calls, meaning users only need to provide their office telephone number to receive calls on multiple endpoint devices. With IPMobility integration, the user is also able to access advanced system calling features, including direct-extension dialing, call transfer, call record, and more.

Incoming calls utilize Toshiba’s VIPedge follow-me feature, which gives users the option for either sequential or simultaneous ringing to the desk phone and mobile phone. For outgoing calls, IPMobility dials through the VIPedge, displaying the office number caller ID. The user has the ability to either dial directly through the VIPedge or have the VIPedge call back the user before making the outbound call in order to avoid mobile network long distance charges, helping companies control carrier costs.

Call Manager Mobile for Android is now available from Authorized Toshiba Dealers nationwide. Call Manager Mobile for Apple® iOS™, Apple OS X™, Microsoft® Windows®, and other platforms will be announced soon.

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About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Telecommunication Systems Division
Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Telecommunication Systems Division is one of the three business units of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS) and offers business communication solutions for SMB enterprises and enterprises with multi-site or regional locations. Toshiba’s VIPedge cloud service supports up to 60 users, and the IPedge and Strata CIX systems support from 8 to 1,000 users and offer Voice over IP, voice mail and unified messaging, conferencing and collaboration, unified communications applications, networking, mobility and more. Together with Toshiba’s notebooks, tablet PCs, copiers, and surveillance video cameras/recorders, Toshiba’s Telecommunication Systems Division helps enterprises maximize business efficiency in communications and mobility. For more information, visit www.Telecom.Toshiba.com.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba was founded in 1875 and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba's Web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

Contact info:
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Telecommunication Systems Division
9740 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618-1697
To locate an Authorized Dealer, call: (800) 222-5805
National Accounts (800) 234-4873
www.telecom.toshiba.com