Despite the ever-evolving nature of communication in the business space, Endpoints continue to be a critical part of any professional interaction. Some conversations simply need to be heard, which is potentially why 3 quarters of today's companies currently still use the traditional desk phone to keep their organisation running smoothly.
Unify is one of the innovative IP Endpoint vendors responsible for powering these crucial conversations. In a world of increasing agent and consumer demands, Unify provides state-of-the-art voice quality, easy-to-use call management features, and reliability to businesses of all sizes.
Working under the Atos SE parent brand, Unify is a Germany-based business with customers in more than 100 countries. Today, Unify helps countless industry leaders to maintain powerful discussions through software-based enterprise UC solutions, web collaboration tools, contact centre services, and of course, the must-have IP endpoint.
The Unify OpenScape Family of Desk Phones
The leading portfolio of desk phones available from Unify for 2018 is the "OpenScape" family. These aesthetically-stunning, ergonomic, and intuitive phones bring more power to your desk environment through cost-effective and user-friendly conversations and a rich communication management interface. From easy deployment that's perfect for any size of company, to crystal-clear audio and a gigabit Ethernet, the OpenScape family has it all.
Benefits of the latest Unify Endpoints include:
- Unbeatable voice quality: While communication by text might be growing more popular in the business environment, we still have most of our conversations through voice. Unify ensures that every desk phone in their OpenScape family delivers high-definition and immersive experiences, removing unnecessary distractions from the average
- Numerous interoperability options: The OpenScape Desk Phone CP selection also brings a host of interoperability options into the conversation, allowing you to add more than just voice to the average desktop device. Circuit conversation integration, NFC and Bluetooth mean that your desk phone becomes more than just an audio endpoint.
- Award-winning design: With informative displays, intuitive touch controls, HD audio and so much more, the OpenScape family can show you the true meaning of German design. The OpenScape selection was created with mobile integration in mind, and the devices are incredibly eco-friendly too. Unify VoIP phones are the only recipient of the "Blue Angel" eco-friendly designation.
Let's take a look at each of the OpenScape Desk Phones available in closer detail.
The Entry-Level: The OpenScape CP100
If you have a budget that can't be stretched but still want a powerful desk phone, look no further than the CP100 - the desktop device for cost-effective, entry-level scenarios for users with basic requirements and cloud installations:
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OpenScape CP100[/caption]Monochrome graphical display, 3 lines
- Notification LED (red)
- 3 free programmable feature keys with status indication on the LCD display
- 2 fixed feature keys, Settings, Messages
- 3-way navigator, plus OK-key
- 2 audio keys (Mute/Speaker)
- Volume control +/-
- Open listening / Hands-free talking (Full-duplex)
- 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Switch
- IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet, class 1
- Wall mountable out of the box - nothing more needed
Next Step Up: The OpenScape CP200 / CP205
If you're on the hunt for an effective desk phone, then it's hard to find anything better than the OpenScape CP200 and CP205 devices. These innovative phones are cost-effective, feature-rich and brimming with features to make your conversations easier to handle, including an optional Gigabit Ethernet perfect for users in need of CTI / UC support. OpenScape CP200 and CP205 desk phones are ideal for HFA and SIP environments and come with features like:
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OpenScape CP200[/caption]A monochrome 2-line graphical display
- Colour-coded LED notifications
- 4 programmable feature keys
- 5 fixed feature keys
- 3 audio keys
- 4-way navigator
- IEEE 802.3af PoE
- 10/100 Ethernet Switch
- Wall mounting kit
- Headset port for hands-free talking
If you're looking for something even more streamlined than the CP200 or CP205, OpenScape also offers the entry-level OpenStage 10 and OpenStage 15 endpoints, featuring affordable, easy-to-use devices for a wide variety of users and deployments. The OpenStage 10 is intended for TDM environments, while the OpenStage 15 is available for HFA and TDM environments.
The Mid-Level: OpenScape CP400
The OpenScape Desk Phone CP400 device is a mid-tier solution with a compelling large display, various programmable keys to help you customise your conversations, and more. You can also integrate your desk phone into Circuit to display conversational activity. The CP400 is available for SIP and HFA environments, and features:
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OpenScape IP 35G[/caption]
OpenScape CP600[/caption]
