SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic System
Networks Company of America today launched its first Cloud-based
services solution, Panasonic Cloud Business Phone System for small
businesses. This marks the first step into the services
industry from a company that has provided state-of-the-art
telephony systems for business owners nationwide. Recognized
as the number one choice for small business phone systems*,
Panasonic is now expanding into services to meet changing market
needs by pairing its highly regarded business phones with equally
reliable Cloud-based voice services.
"The Cloud is the new frontier for major technology companies
like Panasonic, and we're excited to harness it for the benefit of
our customers," said Bill Taylor,
President, Panasonic System Networks Company of America. "Our
small business customers tell us they want a simple, feature-rich,
customizable business phone system. Panasonic values this
feedback and we have hand-picked the leading companies in their
fields to help us reliably meet our customers' requests. With
support from these industry leaders, we created a top-of-its-class
Cloud-based hosted-voice solution to help small businesses maximize
their potential."
Small businesses are the fastest growing business segment in the
U.S. today. Collectively they account for more than $92 billion in spending on telecommunications
equipment and services. Despite the size of their investment, many
smaller businesses are underserved by service providers who have
prioritized the needs of larger enterprises. Panasonic, with its
history of providing hardware solutions for small businesses, will
now use its expertise to provide convenient and cost-effective
services to fit small business needs.
The Panasonic Cloud Business Phone System is designed
specifically to meet the communications needs of owners and
operators of the nation's 5.5 million small businesses. Using
Cloud-based voice services provides small businesses with increased
benefits such as, intuitive web-based installation and the ability
to enable features, or activate additional lines by simply going
online, instead of relying on tech support to help. This
reliable and easy-to-use phone system does not require complicated
IT setup or support and is the first product of its kind to be
available online and at convenient retail locations where small
business owners frequently shop.
Panasonic Cloud Business Phone System is designed in
collaboration with BroadSoft, the leading global provider of
software that enables the delivery of real time voice and
multimedia communications services.
"We believe Panasonic's expansion into the hosted unified
communications services market exemplifies its dedication to
innovation and desire to meet the communication needs of its small
business customers," said Michael
Tessler, president and chief executive officer, BroadSoft.
"Panasonic has been a trusted brand by small businesses for
decades; we share its commitment to serving this market segment,
and we believe small business will benefit greatly from this
comprehensive device and cloud-based communications services
offering."
An affordable, off-the-shelf communications solution, the
Panasonic Cloud Business Phone System includes easy, web-based
set-up and account management. Installation is as
straightforward as registering the phone online and then plugging
it in directly out of the box. The suggested retail price for
the basic package, which includes one corded phone and one cordless
phone, is $299.99, plus $39.95 per line per month includes popular
features, such as remote office, voicemail to email, conferencing
and call forwarding, all of which can be tailored to fit a variety
of business needs.
The Panasonic Cloud Business Phone System model KX-TGP551,
offers scalable systems for companies with fewer than 10 employees.
Later this year, the company will expand its Cloud service
offerings even further.
The Panasonic Cloud Business Phone System is currently available
at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, OfficeDepot.com, Staples.com, Frys.com
and beginning on August 8, Fry's
Electronics retail stores. For more information, please visit
www.panasonic.com/cloud.
* For full calendar year of 2010 and first quarter of 2011.
By the Parsippany, NJ based
information technology market research firm T3i Group.
Defined by T3i Group as the sum of key/hybrid, PBX, and
IP-PBX business phone systems with 2-40 extensions.
About Panasonic System Networks Company of America
Based in Secaucus, NJ,
Panasonic System Networks Company of America is a unit of Panasonic
Corporation of North America, the
principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:
PC). A comprehensive business-to-business solutions provider, the
company develops and delivers reliable, affordable, and flexible
solutions for communication, collaboration, security and
productivity. The complete suite of solutions addresses
Cloud-based services, other home and business communications,
security and surveillance systems, retail information systems,
office productivity solutions, and high definition visual
conferencing, keeping Panasonic customers connected, informed,
accessible and secure. Information is available at
www.panasonic.com/psna. Additional company information for
journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
SOURCE Panasonic