New Release of CrystalBlue Voice Service Recognized for Outstanding Innovation
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John Gates, Elevate Communications, (617) 861-3651
PORTSMOUTH, NH, January 29, 2007—Whaleback Systems™ today announced that INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has named Whaleback’s CrystalBlue Voice Service as a recipient of a 2006 Product of the Year award.
“It is rewarding to be recognized by a leading industry publication for our innovative managed voice service that allows customers to reduce capital and operating costs while taking advantage of full-featured telephony solutions,” said Mark Galvin, Whaleback Founder, President and CEO. “We offer a unique, award-winning managed service that frees Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) from the expense, hassle and feature limitations of IP Centrex IP telephony services and from installing and managing their own PBX systems, and we’re glad that the editors of INTERNET TELEPHONY selected the CrystalBlue Voice Service as a 2006 Product of the Year.”
This is the third major award presented to Whaleback over the last year. Last January, INTERNET TELEPHONY presented a 2005 Product of the Year award to Whaleback for its SMB 1500 IP PBX. In May, Broadband Gear Report gave a “Four Diamond Score” award to the SMB 1500, hailing its innovation as the first IP PBX designed for broadband that transports voice signals over broadband connections via native SIP trunks to drive down recurring bandwidth charges and deliver advanced IP productivity tools.
The INTERNET TELEPHONY 2006 Product of the Year award was presented for the innovation of the Whaleback CrystalBlue Voice Service and its “Cuttyhunk” release, which features enhanced Key Systems Unit (KSU) and IP PBX calling functionality, a hosted desktop fax service and new calling plan options, providing SMBs with critical tools to boost workplace productivity. First launched in February of 2006, the CrystalBlue Voice Service is the first business phone solution built from the ground up for broadband to help SMBs reduce capital and operating costs while taking advantage of full-featured telephony solutions.
INTERNET TELEPHONY, which is published by Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC®), has been presenting Product of the Year Awards for nine years. Leading editors select the companies that in their view demonstrate the vision, leadership and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of the prestigious Product of the Year winners.
“INTERNET TELEPHONY is proud to honor Whaleback Systems with a 2006 Product of the Year Award. Each year INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine recognizes companies that have demonstrated excellence in technological advancement and application refinements,” said Rich Tehrani, TMC President and Editor-in-Chief of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. “Whaleback has proven they are committed to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace. We’re proud to honor their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to more innovative solutions from them in the future.”
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) publishes four print publications: Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, SIP Magazine and IMS Magazine. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. Ranked in the top 2,600 sites in the world by alexa.com, TMCnet serves more than one million unique visitors each month. TMC is also the first publisher to test new products in its own on-site laboratories, TMC Labs. In addition, TMC produces INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO, The VoIP Developer Conference, VoIP Demo, IMS Expo and Call Center 2.0 Conference. TMCnet.com publishes more than 15 topical online newsletters. For more information about TMC, visit www.tmcnet.com.
is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and the pioneering developer of the first business phone solution built from the ground up for broadband. Unlike traditional systems, the Whaleback CrystalBlue Voice Service is 100 percent premises-based and software-driven. It includes the only IP PBX with Key System Unit features and Road Warrior Functionality. Whaleback's all-inclusive, unlimited domestic calling package makes the most advanced technology immediately affordable for companies that need between 5 and 1,500 phone stations. The Whaleback service is available through partnerships with channel partners and VARs.
