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Both the Aastra 6721ip and 6725ip phones are powerful unified communications (UC) devices featuring the embedded Microsoft Lync 2010 Phone (News - Alert) Edition client that offers an unparalleled integration with Microsoft Lync 2010. The two models deliver exceptional quality and value providing users the choice of price and features in a Lync standalone IP desk phone, with both offering dual gigabit Ethernet ports and a message waiting light indicators, according to company sources.

To enable tight integration with Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Aastra 6725ip offers advanced features such as PC connection via a USB cable. Additional features include click-to-dial, which ensures a more efficient call management for business users and team collaboration. Designed to provide a superior user experience as well as encourage the adoption of unified communications, both the Aastra 6721ip and 6725ip phones include an intuitive interface displayed on a full color 3.5-inch LCD screen. The IP phone navigation keys enable easy access to the most essential calling features while the wideband audio option provides enhanced call clarity, particularly benefitting companies with international business.

In a release, Simon Beebe, vice president of product management, said, “The launch of the 6721ip and 6725ip continues Aastra’s strategy of providing great choice, high quality and value to the enterprise communications market. We’re excited about this opportunity to work together with Microsoft to deliver compelling UC solutions to meet the demanding needs of today’s workers to communicate in a variety of ways.”

Headquartered in Concord, Ontario and Canada, Aastra develops and delivers innovative communications products and applications for businesses. With more than 50 million installed lines around the world, Aastra runs a global operation with a direct and indirect presence in more than 100 countries. Dedicated to enterprise communications, Aastra offers IP telephony and Unified Communications (News - Alert) solutions that are individually tailored to suit customers ranging from feature-rich call managers for small and medium businesses to highly scalable ones for large enterprises, integrated mobility and call center solutions.