Fonality, Inc. announced the delivery of the next generation of its IP-PBX software solution, trixbox Pro. The new Fonality trixbox Pro Appliance by RockBochs is the first server to be certified by Fonality engineers on the new, upgraded CentOS 6.3 ISO and further expands the hardware options available to Fonality's channel partners. The 2U rack-mount server comes in two versions: a 4 GB unit with an Intel 2.6 Ghz dual-core processor, and a 6 GB version with an Intel Xenon 3.0 Ghz quad-core processor. Both come with a one-year warranty and are custom built to support small and midsize business needs and growth.

FONALITY named John Young as senior vice president of global sales and Raul Vera senior vice president of engineering and technology.

Fonality announced the third installment in the Fonality 5 Innovation Series with the general availability of Fonality Screen Share. This cloud-based document and desktop-sharing service is a critical tool for SMBs to turn their Fonality business phone system into a streamlined meeting place environment. It enables users to instantly interact and share information in real-time with customers and employees from any location. Designed to fully integrate with a Fonality phone system, as well as Fonality Heads Up Display (HUD) and Fonality Web Client, Fonality Screen Share is an on-demand meeting place that can be launched directly from the unified dashboard. Since voice capabilities are incorporated through the integration with the phone system, users are able to record the audio of any meeting or conversation launched through the application. With the ability to share presentations on-the-fly, demo products for potential customers or partners from any location, and help customers with support issues through remote desktop management, this meeting place environment helps nurture the sales process, and promote customer engagement while enhancing employee productivity and mobility. With estimated cost savings up to 80% lower than traditional web conferencing tools, Fonality Screen Share takes complexity out of the process by creating a platform where meetings and information sharing can be launched from one unified application on the desktop, eliminating the need to operate multiple collaboration and conferencing programs. This simplified interface streamlines workflow for daily use and improved business efficiency. Combined with Fonality HUD and Fonality Web Client, Fonality Screen Share features include: One-click to create a desktop sharing experience; invite external guests using meeting IDs or meeting links; invite internal guests automatically using Fonality chat; secure streaming session; switch presenters on-the-fly; remote admin control over participants; share keyboard and mouse controls; unlimited number of meeting sessions; uUp to 20 participants per meeting. The Fonality 5 Innovation Series continues to fulfill the core vision of the company: to deliver flexible, enterprise features to SMBs at an affordable price. The services currently released include Fonality HUD Mobile, Fonality Voicemail Transcription, Fonality Screen Share and Fonality Web Client (in beta).