Microsoft certifies phones
PC World | at | by Mike
Microsoft is launching a qualification program for phones that are compatible with its unified communications products.
On Monday, Microsoft will show off 15 phones made by a variety of vendors including Samsung, LG-Nortel, NEC, Plantronics, Asus, GN, Polycon, Tatung and Vitelix that will carry a sticker alerting customers that they are certified for use with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Communicator 2007.
The Microsoft communications software is available to users that are part of a public beta program. Combined with other Microsoft programs, they unify e-mail, instant messaging and video conferencing functions so that users can do things like click on an e-mail message to make a VOIP call to its sender. The software also supports standard desk phone features.