Hello Brandon, GA timeline is targeted for the end of November 2015 per the BU. Hope this helps. Kirk McNeill Collaboration Endpoints Marketing Cisco Systems ... View more

Srini, Document I'm looking at confirms 10.3.1 for support of transfer, pickup, park, forward that you mentioned. Corporate Directory (no - roadmap for a second phase as requires more development on expressway side and target is 2H CY2015). Does not specifically call out soft keys so have to check with BU on that. Kirk ... View more

Hello, #1) DX Series is desktop focused. Cius was a mobile collaboration entrant. External market forces from consumer tablet vendors and technical complexities with the design led to the decision to exit the Cius market and focus on software applications for the mobile user. In turn, Cisco has had and continues to have a long history of hardware innovation at the desktop - when accounting for IP Phones for voice and video collaboration and now the DX Series for android-based, total integrated collaborative experience (calendaring, email, conferencing, android apps support, HD video etc). I think you can point to that with your customers and feel confident about its prospects. #2) The 8941 and 8961 have been announced as planned for End of Sale. The 8945 and 9900 Series remain active in the portfolio for SD (std definition), VGA-based delivery of video communications with 5" displays as the desk. For customers interested in 1080p HD video experience with larger displays experiences (7" with the DX650 to 23" displays with the DX80 and integrated collaboration, as mentioned above, yes - it could certainly supplant those endpoints. There is a program called Technology Migration Program or TMP that would be the vehicle to address your question. I do not know if this path is included but can pass that along to those that look after this program. #3) The technology uses Bluetooth for support of Intelligent Proximity for Mobile Voice. As such, both Android and iOS mobile devices are supported. Trust this helps. Kirk McNeill Collaboration Solutions Marketing ... View more

Hello, It's the same firmware update as Kevin mentioned above 10.3.1 which applies to both 7800 and 8800 Series. Target is for end of month to GA (single line support only at that time). Multi-line support has some additional development needed on the Collaboration Expressway side - target summer 2015. ... View more

Hello Thabo, Short answer - 7975 is active. Not End of Sale. So no timeline applies. How you can determine those endpoints that are End-of-Sale and when End of Life applies is available on Cisco.com. As you scroll to the bottom of a Series page (i.e., a 6900 Series, 7900 Series etc), if there are End-of-Sale notifications that have been published, you will see a link you can click on to those notifications and you can then view them to understand - is it hardware, software, when's End of Life etc. As a case in point, here's the link to the 7900 Series where you can see the notifications for hardware and software that go back to the early models such as 7911's, 7940's etc. Page worthy of bookmarking for reference. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series - End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices - Cisco Trust this helps. Kirk McNeill ... View more

Srivi, Definitely on the roadmap for CY15 for 7800 and 8800 Series as a known priority item - but don't have timeline locked down from BU yet to offer at this point. BU working through those details. 9900 Series and 7900 Series - no discussions on either series that am aware of. Kirk McNeill Cisco ... View more

Hello Dan, No, the UC500 Series platform does not support the 7800 Series.  The 7800 Series is supported on Communications Manager, Business Edition 6000 and Hosted Collaboration Solution at this time. There is a roadmap for Communications Manager Express (July 2014) but nothing on the roadmap at this time for UC500 Series. Regards, Kirk McNeill Cisco Systems ... View more

Hello, The IP Phone 7800 Series as of time of announcement (Oct 2013) is supported on Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Business Edition 600 and Hosted Collaboration Solution. It is not currently supported on Communications Manager Express. Roadmap for support is summer CY2014. Regards, Kirk McNeill Product Solutions Industry Marketing Cisco Systems ... View more

Hello Sandra, The IP Phone 7800 Series is targeted to deliver cost-effective voice communications for both Midmarket and Enterprise customers and offer increased price/value versus the 6911, 6921, 6941, 6945 and 6961 models in the 6900 Series portfolio. We do anticipate this introduction to largely replace these models identified - except in cases such as US Govt where certain departments must pursue their own compliance certifications of the 7800 Series before they can be added to their price lists. Key features include wideband audio on all paths (headset, handset, speakerphone), low power (all three models introduced are PoE Class 1 devices), Electronic Hookswitch via Auxiliary Port to untether from the desk using third party headsets that support this feature, larger graphical greyscale displays (3.5") and a new ergonomic design. You can find more information about the 7800 Series on Cisco.com by going to www.cisco.com/go/ipphones/7800 Regards, Kirk McNeill Product Solutions Industry Marketing Cisco Systems ... View more

Thank you Amit and Hello to All Community Members! I'm pleased to share that the studio at CBS has an upcoming episode of the popular television show NCIS:LA, which on May 3rd at 9pm ET/PT, 8pm CT (US Only - see below to check global airing dates), shall feature our own Cisco Cius! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SCENE The scene starts with the shows’ main characters, Sam, Callen, Eric, and Nell, participating in a secure video call and analyzing weapon serial numbers from Nell’s main lab, while the Cius is docked.  The scene ends with Nell in the lab being asked to accompany the detectives to the prison to interrogate the suspect. She then continues her Cius video conversation with Eric, who has remained at the lab, from the back seat of the car while the detectives drive. The second scene is in the interrogation room of the prison with the bad guy.  Nell is streaming the session on the Cius which enables Eric to watch the live feed and look for documents that shows proof of the crime.  VISIT THE CISCO VIDEO LOUNGE SITE TO SNEAK A PEEK  Visit the Cisco Video lounge site to sneak a peek now!   http://cisco.com/go/ncisla_cius PLAY THE NCIS: LA SOCIAL GAME – ‘UNDERCOVER OPS’ The Cisco Cius has been integrated into various levels of the “Undercover Ops” social online game on cbs.com .  The game launched in the U.S. in October and will run throughout the NCIS:LA show season, ending in May 2011.  During game play, users interact with Cisco products to gain clues in order to advance their gameplay.  Additionally, the Cius is used in the 'How to Play' section of the game, as well as allowing players to receive  a ‘Bonus Question’.  In order to help recruit players and create excitement around the game, there is a sweepstakes where players can win Cisco products such as the Linksys router as a reward for being the player with the highest score. Game play and prizes are available in the U.S. only.  To play the game, visit http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ncis_los_angeles/ CHECK GLOBAL PROGRAMMING SCHEDULES NCIS: LA show airs globally so be sure and check your local listings for Season 2, episode 22 (UK on Wednesday 4-May at 10pm on Sky2).  Contact the Strategic Entertainment Partnership team for additional information tv-film-product-integration@cisco.com Check it out and let us know what you think! Enjoy! Kirk McNeill Collaboration Solutions Marketing Cisco Systems ... View more

Hello All, On the lighter side and in keeping you updated as we get video from studios (TV and Movies), wanted to share with the community a video we just received from the television program NCIS. The Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971 is part of a pivotal scene between NCIS characters Director Vance and Senior Rivera as they discuss a pending investigation. Mid-conversation, Director Vance is able to video conference in “Abby” with the touch of just a few buttons, and they continue their 3-Way video conversation without missing a beat. http://videolounge.cisco.com/video/ncis-features-video-phone/ For those in North America, the actual episode will air this coming Tuesday, May 18th. Check your local listings for the program schedule within your particular time zone. For our friends in other regions across the globe, I am checking to see if we can obtain an airing schedule. I'll update this posting if that info is made available to us. Enjoy! Kirk McNeill Collaboration Solutions Marketing Cisco Systems ... View more

Hi Srini, Was thinking about that too. Since your client adopted this solution for their board room, any idea the dimensions of their board room? Just wondering about mic pickup for participants in a larger conf. room environment, which is what caused me pause from tossing that out as an idea to Joshua. And what sounds system did they connect into the mic and speaker ports? Regards, Kirk McNeill ... View more

Hello Joshua, Thank you for the prompt reply and detail behind your customer's environment. Question: Size of the conference room? (dimensions, no. of people it typically holds etc). Thinking about need for expansion mics here basically. I'll pass along your response to our product manager for the IP Conference Station as he's interested in input such as yours. If any questions, I'll have him contact you directly for further info! And I'll pass along any further comments you have to him as well in response to my questions. Thanks very much! Kirk McNeill ... View more

Hello Joshua, Would have interest in your sharing customer environment and use case that is calling out for a wireless conference station. Upon receipt of your reply, I'll pass along to a colleague within the IP Communications Business Unit. Thanks! Kirk McNeill Collaboration Solutions Marketing Cisco Systems ... View more

Hello All! A little something on the lighter side that you might find fun (at least those that enjoy a video game now and then!) On April 13th, 2010 - Ubisoft launched its critically acclaimed Tom Clancy’s SPLINTER CELL videogame series, the long-awaited sequel for Xbox 360 and PCs. Sam Fisher, popular star of the series, is back in action in Splinter Cell Conviction. The video game features a new ground-breaking single player campaign and innovative online co-op play modes. Cisco Unified IP Phones 7900 and 9900 Series and Cisco TelePresence are integrated throughout the game and help to bring actual and fictional landmarks in Washington D.C. to life. You can have a look at some of the scenes from the game at the Cisco Video Lounge - http://videolounge.cisco.com/video/splinter-cell-features-cisco/ - powered by Cisco Eos. (Note: This will take you out from the community so please be sure to return and join the conversation!) Splinter Cell's release date schedule from Ubisoft is as follows: April 13: North America on Xbox 360 April 16: Europe on Xbox 360 April 27: Global release on PC Enjoy! Kirk McNeill Collaboration Solutions Marketing Cisco Systems ... View more