SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twisted Pair Solutions (www.twistpair.com), a pioneer in unified communications software built to open standards, today announced the general availability of WAVE® 4.0, a significantly enhanced version of the industry’s only software- and SDK-optimized unified communications solution. Designed to extend the capabilities and value of Microsoft unified communications applications and Nortel IP telephony solutions, WAVE enables businesses to incorporate push-to-talk (PTT) radios and other group communication systems into an enterprise unified communications environment.

WAVE 4.0 is optimized for solutions developers and adds support for the Linux operating system to complement the existing Windows audio processing engine. The enhanced SDK also offers a full set of .NET APIs. With WAVE, development partners have the flexibility to build client applications using either .NET or Java. A Nortel-certified compatible product, WAVE integrates with Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS), supports Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and introduces a Nortel IP Phone Communicator client.

“This release is all about extending the capabilities and value of unified communications applications and platforms,” said Tom Guthrie, President and CEO at Twisted Pair Solutions. “Only with WAVE can large enterprises easily integrate two-way radio systems with Microsoft unified communications technology and Nortel IP telephony systems for greatly increased worker efficiency, productivity and collaboration.”

WAVE software powers some of the world’s most advanced VoIP applications with a highly secure and flexible solution for unified group communications. Using standard IP networks as the unifying medium, WAVE allows disparate communications systems such as radios, analog and new IP phone systems, PCs and PDAs to all interoperate seamlessly. Twisted Pair’s distinct software-based approach to interoperability not only allows enterprises to leverage their existing hardware resources, but also develop customized solutions.

Enhanced features in WAVE 4.0:

Standards-based IP Telephony

WAVE 4.0 provides IP telephony support using SIP for interoperability with the industry’s leading IP telephony providers. Backward compatibility with legacy H.323 systems is maintained and WAVE’s modular architecture allows businesses to leverage either IP telephony standard.

Tighter Integration with Microsoft Environments

In WAVE 4.0, the WAVE Web Communicator can be embedded directly into a Microsoft OCS 2007 desktop client or SharePoint® Web page, allowing users to access any other WAVE communications endpoint with a simple click. In addition, WAVE already supports Windows XP, Windows Server System™ 2003, Active Directory®, and Windows Mobile® 5.0 and 6.0.

Increased Support for Nortel IP Telephony

The new Nortel IP Phone Communicator client allows WAVE users to access the full power of WAVE directly from select Nortel IP handsets. WAVE 4.0 has been certified as a “Nortel Compatible Product,” and been issued compatibility certifications for the CS 1000 and BCM 50 IP PBX platforms.

Mobile Device Support

WAVE 4.0 extends Microsoft unified communications technology to new devices, including PTT radios, intercoms, and hoot and holler networks. This strong integration allows organizations to leverage existing investments in mobile devices, including PDAs with Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0.

Broader Gateway Support

WAVE 4.0 includes interoperability with two additional partner-developed radio gateway devices, the AM360r from VoiceInterop and the RIU gateway from C4i, Inc.

Enhanced Network Management Tools

WAVE 4.0 extends the inherent capability of Windows simple network management protocol (SNMP) and provides the ability to monitor WAVE components as part of an overall network management system (NMS).

Extended SDK Support for Developers

WAVE 4.0 provides the tools and sample applications Microsoft developers need to create customized interoperability and unified communications solutions. Developers can use the WAVE SDK with .NET APIs to build market- and customer-specific solutions. Moreover, businesses can leverage the SDK in conjunction with the Windows Workflow Foundation to build automated communications-enabled business processes. In addition, using a Linux engine, developers can build WAVE clients using existing Java APIs.

The WAVE Solution Developer Program provides developers with the tools and support they need to try, build and sell customized solutions that leverage the power of WAVE unified group communications. For more information, visit http://www.twistpair.com/index/partners.

About Twisted Pair Solutions, Inc.

Twisted Pair Solution’s award-winning WAVE software technology enables partners and customers to build and operate secure, highly scalable communications solutions in the world’s most demanding IT environments. Recognizing that the best approach to solving the complexities of communications interoperability is to use software to unify multiple, diverse communications technologies, WAVE is trusted when communications is absolutely indispensable. Twisted Pair Solutions is headquartered in Seattle, Washington USA with offices in New York, the UK and Australia. Visit us at www.twistpair.com.

NOTE: WAVE is a registered trademark of Twisted Pair Solutions, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

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