About Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
SIP, an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard, is an open, Internet-genuine protocol for establishing and managing multi-party, mixed-media sessions over converged networks. SIP enables the creation and deployment of feature-rich services that go far beyond simple IP telephony phone calls.
The Market Opportunity for SIP
In the evolving landscape of enterprise IP communications, SIP presents an enormous opportunity to redefine how people communicate. The potential of SIP has reverberated throughout the industry with equipment vendors and service providers exploring how best to leverage this market opportunity. Some of the primary drivers for SIP in the industry include:
- Interoperability of IP devices
- Easy deployment of multimedia applications through seamless voice, video, and data integration
- Strong presence and instant messaging capabilities
- Tight device/application integration through SIP support in Windows XP and AOL Instant Messenger
- 3G Mobile device support
To learn more about the issues and opportunities surrounding SIP please consult Mitel's White Paper: Examining the Value of SIP in the Enterprise
Mitel and SIP
Mitel is pioneering the development and implementation of SIP in the enterprise through an innovative suite of platforms, applications and desktop devices. Mitel's philosophy around SIP is based on a phased implementation whereby SIP is first introduced to the desktop. Subsequent phases of this strategy will see SIP support extended to the Mitel 3300 IP Communications Platform (ICP), Mitel Your Assistant, Mitel's award-winning portfolio of desktop phones and a complete range of desktop devices.
Mitel also assumes industry leadership in SIP through active involvement and sponsorship of SIP industry circles such as the SIP Center and the SIP Forum.
