LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothstone IP Communications, a subsidiary of InterCall and a leading provider of cloud-based communications for the enterprise, announced today that its MaxxConnect IP trunking services are certified to be compatible with IP telephony systems from ShoreTel.

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MaxxConnect delivers reliable voice services across the enterprise with flexible trunking options for on–site IP-PBXs and built-in business continuity tools for maximum up-time. Working with Smoothstone provides enterprise clients with the carrier-grade service they expect along with the benefits of next-generation IP-based services. As a result of a MaxxConnect implementation, enterprises can run more efficiently, scale more easily and become more flexible in their day-to-day communications.

"By adding ShoreTel to our list of certified IP PBX platforms, Smoothstone can provide a greater variety of innovative IP communications solutions to our valued clients," said Jeff Wellemeyer, Executive Vice President of Smoothstone. "Our MaxxConnect IP trunking solutions are an important part in many clients' migrations away from on-premise PBX systems to cloud-based enterprise communications applications and services."

About Smoothstone

Smoothstone IP Communications is the leading provider of cloud based communications for the enterprise - including MPLS-based application network management, enterprise voice, unified threat management, advanced contact center solutions, unified messaging and collaboration tools–all delivered as a unified suite of cloud-based applications. Smoothstone's scalable, on-demand applications and services can be integrated with a customer's existing network and telecommunications infrastructure, operational processes, and employee activities, enabling a customer to migrate to unified IP communications as their business requirements dictate. For more information, visit www.smoothstone.com or call 1-800-773-3037.

About InterCall

InterCall, a subsidiary of West Corporation, is the largest conference and collaborations service provider in the world and a leading provider of global cloud-based unified communications services. Founded in 1991, InterCall offers telephony, messaging, conferencing and collaboration tools for businesses of all sizes, from large global enterprises to small or regional companies. With a global footprint and broad service capabilities, InterCall's flexible models for hosted, managed and on-premises communications services help companies get the most out of their business processes. InterCall's strong U.S. presence, including four call centers and 26 sales offices, is bolstered by operations in Canada, Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. For more information, please visit www.intercall.com.

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