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Polycom has expanded its award-winning line of SIP-based VoIP desktop phones with the SoundPoint IP 430, an affordable, two-line phone with a full-duplex speakerphone and graphical LCD.

Polycom also introduced a SIP 2.0 software release, adding new features and functionality to the entire line of SIP-based Polycom phones, including integration with Microsoft Live Communications Server (LCS) 2005, new telephony features, advanced security, and system management capabilities that reduce deployment costs of IP phones.

The SoundPoint IP 430 is an affordable, two-line SIP desktop phone that includes a full-duplex speakerphone with Polycom Acoustic Clarity Technology, which delivers excellent voice quality and enables natural, two-way conversations. The SoundPoint IP 430 provides an easy transition from legacy PSTN systems to the world of IP telephony with simple menu navigation, an easy-to-read graphical LCD, and convenient, one-button access to essential telephony features.

The enterprise-grade IP phone delivers a rich feature set encompassing traditional telephony features such as call hold, park, pick-up, and transfer, as well as more advanced capabilities such as shared call/bridged line appearance and integration with Microsoft LCS 2005 for telephony and presence. Built-in IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet circuitry and a dual-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch for PC and LAN connection offers a choice of powering and cabling options to help reduce costs and cord clutter.