Sprint Offers Integration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager

US mobile operator, Sprint has announced the launch of a corporate fixed-mobile platform based on the Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Sprint Wireless Integration is delivered using the Sprint IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture, built into SprintÃ's IP/MPLS network, which not only minimizes equipment required on the customer premises but also allows for intelligent routing and "on-net" calling capabilities nationwide.

Sprint Wireless Integration allows abbreviated dialing from the mobile device. Calls are transferred seamlessly and transparently between devices in a userÃ's workspace such as a Sprint mobile phone and a Cisco Unified IP phone.

"Sprint Wireless Integration takes convergence to a whole new level," said Dan Dooley, president of Wireline, Sprint. "It not only converges your desk and mobile phones, but it allows all calls within your enterprise to be "on-net." No other solution in the marketplace offers this kind of convergence. This is a great example of Sprint leveraging our core wireline and wireless assets and working with best-in-class partners to deliver a unique and compelling solution to our customers that no other competitor can match."

The solution uses a customerÃ's existing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified IP phones, and a Cisco Unified Border Element (provided by Sprint). A Sprint Global MPLS connection provides connectivity directly to SprintÃ's IMS Core, allowing Sprint CDMA phones to be fully integrated into the Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Sprint Wireless Integration targets a minimum of 100 users and provides the business enterprise the opportunity to minimize capital costs and allows customers to pay only for the service they use.

"WeÃ're constantly in motion as we go through our day from workspace to workspace," said Steve Slattery, vice president and general manager of CiscoÃ's IP Communications Business Unit. "Customers using Cisco Unified Communications Manager with Sprint Wireless Integration leverages SprintÃ's unique wireline and wireless assets to collaborate, enhance productivity, and reduce operating costs through on-net dialing."

Posted to the site on 10th November 2008