GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Patton -- the leader in network-access, connectivity, and VoIP solutions -- announces availability of the SIPxNano, a new kind of IP-PBX appliance developed in cooperation with Pingtel, the leading provider of SIP-based Enterprise Communications Systems (ECS).

On March 10, 2006, Patton and Pingtel announced a strategic relationship to deliver a next-generation IP-PBX appliance to the under-30-extensions business market.

The SIPxNano(TM) is the result. It combines Patton's NanoServ(TM) ultra- compact server technology with a tailored version of Pingtel's SIPxchange ECS software.

"Most small-office IP-PBX products skimp on features," said Scott Whittle, Patton's V.P. of Product Management. "Really useful next-generation features usually only get built onto large PBX systems, but that's not our style. We are giving small offices Fortune-500-functionality at a very affordable price."

"The Cisco SPA9000 does not even support basic voice mail, and the Linksys products require you only use their VoIP phones," said Joe Gomez, Patton's Product Manager. "We think the small enterprise market is smarter than that."

Designed for offices with fewer than 30 phone extensions, SIPxNano offers advanced call-control features and includes integrated voice mail and email, auto attendants, interactive voice response, and web-based configuration and management. Such advanced PBX attributes help small businesses make a good impression and they are essential for integrating small branch offices deploying SIP-based communications into large enterprise-wide VPNs.

"Everyone wins from this endeavor," said Jerry Stable, Pingtel's Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations. "Small business customers are the big winners, but I can tell you both Patton and Pingtel channels are very excited that we are addressing this market. The SIPxchange ECS plug & play solution is the easiest to install, administer and use VoIP PBX system on the market, which makes it particularly attractive to small businesses who do not have the time to tinker with complex systems."

Based on 100% standard SIP, the SIPxNano is fully compatible with all industry standard IP devices including Polycom phones and Patton's line of VoIP phones, gateways and routers.

Priced under $1,000, the SIPxNano is a compelling alternative for small and medium businesses requiring advanced PBX features.

About Patton

Patton manufactures SmartNode(TM) VoIP solutions that support SIP, H.323, and MGCP for analog and ISDN telephony. For more information, contact sales@patton.com.

CONTACT: Chris Christner of Patton Electronics, +1-301-975-1000

Web site: http://www.patton.com/