Toshiba (News - Alert) America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division, recently expanded its line of Toshiba IP5000-series business telephones, with the introduction of new IP5531-SDL IP telephone.

The IP5531-SDL is a nine-line IP business telephone with 20 programmable buttons, and a10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet connection with a full-duplex speakerphone.

Company officials said that the new IP5531-SDL IP telephone offers more endpoint choices to users of Toshiba’s IPedgeIP business telephone systems. 

Also compatible with the Toshiba’s Strata CIX IP business communication systems, the new IP5531-SDL IP model now provides Toshiba customers with nine different IP5000-series telephones options to choose from.     

Ranging from four- to nine-line telephones, with 10 to 20 flexible buttons, the models may also have backlit LCD screens. Available with either Gigabit Ethernet or 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet connection, all models come standard with a PC interface, headset interface, and Ethernet cable.

“With the new IP5531-SDL IP telephone, we are responding to our customers’ demands for a more affordable IP telephone handset with Fast Ethernet and LCD button labels. When combined with the new IPedge IP business telephone systems, our users have a robust yet affordable IP business communication solution,” said Eric Abing, product manager, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division, in a press release.

All of Toshiba’s IP5000-series telephone models are available nationwide from authorized Toshiba dealers. Prices may vary depending on the models so purchased.

Toshiba’s StrataCIX and IPedge communication systems offer businesses the solution that’s right for their business needs.

In related news, Toshiba recently announced that its IPedge IP business telephone system has been named a winner of the INTERNET TELEPHONY 2011 Product of the Year Award, presented by INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine.