OTTAWA, July 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Free Software Update Offers New Features, Enhanced VoIP Service Provider Integration, and Extended Diagnostics to Simplify Installations

TalkSwitch(R), the leader in the design and manufacture of innovative telephone systems for small and multi-location businesses, and its United Kingdom distributor Intramation, today announced the release of TalkSwitch management software 6.10 in the UK & Ireland.

The free software update offers TalkSwitch users new features for enhanced call handling flexibility and increased productivity, including the ability to integrate with multiple Internet Telephony Service Providers, with fail-over to PSTN for added security, plus more extensive diagnostic capabilities to simplify VoIP deployment.

In addition, users will notice a dramatic new Java-based graphical user interface that enhances the intuitive configuration experience, provides extensive help messaging for guidance, and makes installations even simpler.

"This software makes setting up and configuring a TalkSwitch system a snap," said Jan Scheeren, President and CEO, TalkSwitch. "And our customers are going to love the new things we've added in, such as the ability to take advantage of the offerings from multiple service providers. Software 6.10 gives unprecedented flexibility and control and further establishes TalkSwitch as the right choice for small businesses."

For the first time customers have the option of integrating with up to 4 different service providers on a single system, allowing them to take advantage of the best offerings from each. If a certain service provider has great rates on local calling they can use that provider, then select a different one that has better long distance or international rates. It's a great way to save money and get the most value and return on their phone system purchase.

There is also a built-in diagnostic tool that allows users to instantly check the status of firewall ports to ensure optimal connectivity for VoIP networking.

"The release of the version 6.10 software has made a great phone system even better," said Darren Wooding, Managing Director, Intramation. "TalkSwitch have listened to feedback from customers to create a new, intuitive look as well as bringing in great features such as system speed dials and unified messaging. With TalkSwitch already offering voicemail for all users, music on hold and analogue and VoIP support as standard, it is the best small business phone system value on the market today."

Remote management capabilities have been enhanced with support for centralized administration of TalkSwitch system, making TalkSwitch an even more attractive proposition for administrators and value added resellers seeking to manage networks of TalkSwitch systems across different locations.

Software 6.10 is available for free to all existing TalkSwitch customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and can be downloaded from: http://www.talkswitch.co.uk/support/software/.

TalkSwitch systems are available through a network of resellers across the United Kingdom.

Resellers looking to add TalkSwitch equipment to their portfolio can sign up with TalkSwitch distributor Intramation by visiting http://www.talkswitch.co.uk , or by calling Intramation at +44(0)1302-836-090.

About TalkSwitch

TalkSwitch(R) designs and develops award-winning phone systems for small, multi-location and franchise businesses. Since its establishment in 1990, TalkSwitch has sold tens of thousands of systems that small businesses rely on everyday. With a growing global network of resellers, distributors and partners, TalkSwitch is a fully hybrid phone systems are changing the way small businesses communicate. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.talkswitch.com, or call us toll free in North America at +1-888-332-9322. In all other markets, please call +1-613-725-2980.

About Intramation.

Intramation Ltd is a leading IT and Telecoms services company, established in 1997, based in Doncaster, England. Its wide portfolio of services allows us to provide complete IT and telephony solutions to companies on a national level. It is focused on managing and investing in proven and consistent business models, built around listening to the needs of our customers and delivering high levels of service and support.

For further information: Chris Brennan, Public Relations Manager, TalkSwitch, +1-613-725-2980 x 136, +1-888-332-9322 x 136 (US & Canada), cbrennan@talkswitch.com; Darren Wooding, Managing Director, Intramation, +44(0)1302-836090, darren@intramation.co.uk

For further information: Chris Brennan, Public Relations Manager, TalkSwitch, +1-613-725-2980 x 136, +1-888-332-9322 x 136 (US & Canada), cbrennan@talkswitch.com; Darren Wooding, Managing Director, Intramation, +44(0)1302-836090, darren@intramation.co.uk