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UNIVERGE Sphericall v8.0.1 Release Notes NEC Corporation of America (NEC) is excited to introduce version 8.0 Standard version of the UNIVERGE® Sphericall® unified communications platform. This version introduces and enables several key features and capabilities. High level lists of features/capabilities introduced with this version are listed below: User Facing Applications & Services

• UC Client o User managed contact lists o Audio conference monitoring User interface o Quick system directory and contact list search o Comprehensive call history search o Call recording initiation, retrieval and playback o Concurrent control of multiple telephony devices and calls o Mobility of calls across telephony devices o Instant messaging with history search and retrieval o User definable “Quick Set” Profiles allow for on-click activation of

personalized client settings o User settable “Message of the Day” and presence settings including personalized presence notes o Universal “Touch Friendly” User interface that is adaptable across multiple devices o Windows and MAC OS versions support o Web 2.0 centric User Interface o Standard NAT and Firewall traversal

• Mobile Client for iPhone

o Universal User Interface shared with the UC Client for Windows and MAC OS versions

o Common and complimentary capabilities shared with the UC Client for Windows and MAC OS versions

o Mobile Direct operating mode enables one-click calling from your universal contact list to other system users and co-workers

• UC Smart-tag add-in for Microsoft Office

o Enables integral dialing functions from within Microsoft Office applications o Facilitates calling of coworkers and outside contacts from all Microsoft Office applications including:

outlook contacts, e-mails and word • Soft Media Phone

o Integral voice and video soft endpoint that works in unison with the UC Client

o Interoperable with popular USB audio and video devices from Plantronics, Jabra, Creative labs, among others

o Uses the SIP protocol to ensure interoperability with other SIP endpoints

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o Supports standard NAT and Firewall traversal through SIP aware firewalls and Application Layer Gateways

o Available for Windows PC’s

Administrative Applications & Enhancements

• Sphericall Web Administration application o A secure browser based administration utility designed to simplify common administrative tasks for moves

and changes • UC Client software distribution web page

o Provides URL link for UC Client software downloads and updates o Accessible securely over the corporate LAN and Public Internet if so configured

Core System Enhancements

• Sphericall Distributed Services Improvements o Support for multiple, distributed FTP servers improves endpoint maintenance, upgrades and performance o Availability of a distributed Sphericall WebServer improves overall system performance, availability, and

administration of multisite systems utilizing web service applications with Sphericall

• Security o Interoperable Transport layer security for all call control messages with TLS compatible endpoints o “Full Secure” mode including private encrypted audio and video sessions with Secure RTP capable

endpoints o Secure Instant Messaging with HTTPS

encrypted sessions o Logged and archived Instant Messages

• User Centric Communications Services o System-wide User contact lists available to all User associated applications including the UC Client and

Mobile Client o User persistent and aggregated presence across all User assigned

applications and devices o User centric mobility allowing Users to “move” calls between any User

device effortlessly and without disruption

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NEC DT700 Series Phones

• Standard SIP firmware v2.0 adds the following new capabilities when used with the Sphericall system: o DT730 -8LD Desi-less model o Transport Layer Security for secure signaling o Secure RTP for secure audio / media o 802.1x for layer 2 authentication and access control o Electronic Hook Switch support with the Jabra 9470 pro series headsets o XML browser support with Sphericall Web Services applications including:

System call history search System directory search Call recording Conference monitoring Hot-Desking login/out Call supervision, silent monitor and barge in Programmable feature keys with XML services

o Enhanced Busy Lamp with programmable feature keys supporting workgroup calling features including: Workgroup pickup Workgroup park/unpark Programmable BLF keys Interactive and dynamic softkey operation

Polycom Endpoints

• Polycom video endpoints added to the interoperability list includes: o RMX1500 audio and video conferencing unit o HDX 6000, 8000 and 9000 video conferencing endpoints

NEC Meeting Center

• Audio Conferencing Application provides rich conferencing experience for demanding users o Support both reservation-less and reservation based audio conferences. o Customize each audio conference room per your requirements, e.g., select entry tones, select

memorable vanity PINs, turn recording on/off, select auto-call back on/off, select enter audio conference muted on/off etc.

o Schedule recurring audio conferences via the Web Portal. Use Microsoft Outlook iCalendar application to send invitations to desired participants.

o See real time view of a running audio conference via Web Portal. Participants can be seen by name or by caller ID.

o Display loudest speaker. Allows the identification and muting of a participant who may be inadvertently injecting noise into the audio conference.

o Exercise multiple in-conference controls via phone key presses or the Web portal.

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o Merge two or more audio conferences into one without dropping any calls. Transfer participants between conferences.

o Send a detailed end of conference summary report to the moderator after a given audio conference is over.

o Forward usage data and associated CDRs to an external billing system via TCP/IP based interface. • Group Alerting Application is designed to send multi-modal messages to thousands of people during emergency

and non-emergency situations o Select communications medium to be used for message delivery (Voice only, Email only, Voice and SMS,

etc.) o Use built-in ’Find-you’ capability to increase the probability of delivering a message. o Send caller-ID of your choice that can be used by cell phones to display associated ’caller name’ (e.g.,

Security Alert’) - leading to higher percentage of people picking up a message. o Control the speed of dialing out. o Display real time call activity and a progress bar on a Web Portal. o Abandon a Group Alert in progress via web portal or through DTMF. o Provide summary and detailed reports on call completions (Busy, No Answer, Answering machine etc.)

• Web Conferencing Application is designed to significantly boost the productivity of your meetings o Web based application, no software download required to your PC.

o Designed to run across the Internet or a private data network without requiring any changes to firewalls. Running behind a secure private data network insures that your web conference content cannot be compromised.

o Can be used standalone or in conjunction with NEC MEETING CENTER Audio Conferencing application. When used together participants can collaborate in real time and achieve desired end result quickly without exchanging multiple emails.