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  • Automatic handoff from smartphone to desk phone and back
  • Shared access to contacts across both devices
  • WiFi connectivity untethers the desk phone
  • Executive phone features high resolution 7” color touchscreen
  • Charge mobile devices directly from desk phone

OTTAWA, Oct. 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mitel® (Nasdaq:MITL) (TSX:MNW), a global leader in real-time business, cloud and mobile communications, announced today its latest advancement and integration capabilities for the collaborative enterprise. The 6900 series of enterprise-class business phones feature Bluetooth integration, wireless contact sync and WiFi* capabilities to enhance the communications experience. High-resolution color screens enable an interactive experience that gives every user an executive experience.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b7ccf717-fda4-405d-abc7-f5a3c130d516

With a wide range of exclusive accessories and three designs to choose from, customization and flexibility are at your fingertips. Customers are able to embrace seamless communications and collaboration across the organization, together with the HD-quality audio that enterprise customers expect from Mitel.

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“The sleek, modern styling of the new phones delivers a user experience unlike any I have seen elsewhere,” said Neil Hyndman, CEO, Merbridge Networks Corporations. “Mitel also continues to drive mobile innovation for its customers. With seamless mobile integration, the new 6900 series turn the traditional business phone into a natural extension of a mobile device.”

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“With mobility and mobile devices increasingly a part of the workday, our customers are looking for an integrated mobile-first experience, inside and outside of the workplace,” said Andy Arnold, Head of Products, Arrow Communications. “The mobile integration capabilities in Mitel’s latest phones are right on target to meet customer demand.”

“The market for business phones is increasingly being defined by customers looking for better mobile and desktop integration,” said Stephanie Watson, General Manager, MZA Consultants. “Physical desktop devices are clearly evolving to feature complementary functionality with mobile devices and Mitel’s new range of business phones nicely responds to and reflects this market dynamic.” 

“Our 6900 series business phones were designed on the inside to drive increased business productivity and collaboration. On the outside, it provides the elegant aesthetic and intuitive user experience we now expect at our fingertips,” said Bob Agnes, EVP & President, Mitel Enterprise Division. “Simplified connectivity, avatar-based caller identification and easier directory integration all go towards making these phones essential for the modern worker.”                                        

*Some features and functionality are specific to certain 6900 models, version of MiVoice Business and/or accessories. For full details, talk to your local reseller and visit our website.

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Important Facts

  • New phones will be showcased at Mitel Next in Paris. Register here to watch a live broadcast of the event.
  • Mitel is the only brand to appear in all five Magic Quadrants for business communications.

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Twitter: Mitel enables seamless smartphone and business phone integration #ucoms #collaboration

Tags/Keywords
6900 Series, Collaboration, UC, Business Phones

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About Mitel
A global market leader in enterprise and mobile communications powering more than 2 billion business connections and 2 billion mobile subscribers every day, Mitel (Nasdaq:MITL) (TSX:MNW) helps businesses and mobile carriers connect, collaborate and provide innovative services to their customers. Our innovation and communications experts serve more than 60 million business users in more than 100 countries, and 130 mobile service providers including 15 of the top 20 mobile carriers in the world. That makes us unique, and the only company able to provide a bridge between enterprise and mobile customers. For more information, go to www.mitel.com and follow us on Twitter @Mitel.

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