DUBAI, UAE, December 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Independent research firm gives high rating to Aastra enterprise class communications platform

US-based research firm Current Analysis has conducted an independent report on the Aastra MX-ONE^®, Aastra's SIP-based communications platform, awarding it a four star rating. Describing the Aastra MX-ONE as "…threatening in the market for large-scale enterprise platforms" the report highlights the Aastra MX-ONE's ability to challenge other vendors, and compete in the enterprise communication market.

Current Analysis' report acknowledges the Aastra MX-ONE's ability to offer excellent voice communications while at the same time reliably providing a complete range of Unified Communications (UC) and mobility solutions. As a true UC solution platform the Aastra MX-ONE gives users the flexibility to respond to specific communications needs wherever they are, with the device of their choice.

To meet the needs of end users, the highly flexible MX-ONE can be customised and complemented by Aastra's comprehensive portfolio of UC solutions, ranging from multi-media contact centre and unified messaging, to collaboration and conferencing.

With a speciality in the fields of UC and telephony, Current Analysis delivers in-depth intelligence, analysis and advice to businesses and industry professionals. By examining market events and company products Current Analysis enables businesses to continuously improve performance, anticipate future trends and potential threats, and pre-emptively respond to market conditions to maximize success.

Commenting on Current Analysis' four star rating of the Aastra MX-ONE, Peter Hofman, President Aastra Middle East and Africa, said, "At Aastra we are of course very proud of the MX-ONE and well aware of the strength and versatility it can offer to our enterprise customers. To receive such high praise from Current Analysis, an independent and well respected research firm, is a great endorsement, and gives confidence to our customers and prospective buyers of our leadership in the enterprise communications market."

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About Aastra Middle East and Africa

Aastra Middle East and Africa is the regional business unit of Aastra Technologies Limited, (TSX:"AAH"), a leading company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market. Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada, Aastra develops and delivers innovative communications products and applications for businesses. Aastra's operations are truly global with more than 50 million installed lines around the world and a direct and indirect presence in more than 100 countries. Aastra is entirely dedicated to enterprise communications and offers one of the most complete portfolios of unified communications solutions individually tailored to satisfy its customers' requirements. These range from feature-rich call managers for small and medium businesses and highly scalable ones for large enterprises, integrated mobility, call center solutions to a wide selection of terminals. With a strong focus on open standards, Aastra enables enterprises to communicate and collaborate more efficiently. For additional information on Aastra, visit our website at http://www.aastra.com

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