See the Future Now: Affordable, Reliable Desktop Video Conferencing

It's no secret that desktop video conferencing can help companies increase productivity and lower costs, but high quality traditionally has come at a high price. Learn how ShoreTel's ShoreWare® Professional Call Manager provides organizations with affordable, high-quality desktop video conferencing that can transform corporate communications and the customer experience.

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Flexibility and Manageability Essential for Global UC

Tight economic conditions are placing new emphasis on productivity improvements and cost savings, and nowhere is this more of a priority than at multinational companies. Whether sprawling conglomerates or nimble startups, businesses need effective communications across their locations and with their customers — across often-sizeable barriers of geographies and time zones.

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Tax Benefits Await Businesses that Purchase and Use New Equipment before Year-end

Did you know that the U.S. Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 contains special bonus depreciation incentives for technology equipment purchased this year? Take advantage of these incentives to update your company's phone system and other technology so you can stay competitive in a challenging market. Business owners may claim an additional 50-percent first-year depreciation on new hardware and software purchased in 2008. All new products must be put into service before the end of 2008 to qualify.

To learn more about the bonus depreciation incentives, go to http://www.irs.gov. Every company's situation is different, so be sure to check with your financial advisors regarding tax and investment decisions that affect your businesses.

ShoreTel Gives IP the Green Light with up to
62 Percent Energy Savings over Cisco

When it comes to energy savings between competing IP unified communications (UC) systems, sometimes the grass truly is greener on the ShoreTel side. In a report by The Tolly Group, testing showed ShoreTel® Pure IP Unified Communications (UC) solution used between 27 percent and 62 percent less energy than Cisco's competing solution. Organizations with ShoreTel's UC solution gain a greener environmental footprint and greener financial savings.

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AND 1 Transitions to VoIP: Nothing but Net

Upstart basketball footwear and apparel company AND 1 was getting tripped up by an outdated analog phone system. After an exhaustive evaluation, ShoreTel was a slam-dunk. With the ShoreTel Pure IP UC system, AND 1 is saving $12,000 per year on dedicated connections between its Oregon and Pennsylvania locations.

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Events

Join Us for Cocktails at VoiceCon Fall

Join ShoreTel for an after-hours reception at VoiceCon Fall, where you'll have an opportunity to meet with ShoreTel executives, talk to partners and customers, and see our products in action, over food and drinks.

ShoreTel Reception at VoiceCon Fall

Date: Tuesday, November 11th
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: ShoreTel Booth #317

Please RSVP to Lisa Martin at lmartin@shoretel.com to reserve your spot.

Visit us with this FREE PASS to the exhibition hall, and pick up a free ShoreTel bag and mobile phone headset. Participate in a live demo and see why ShoreTel is the proven solution.

Don't miss us in the breakout sessions. Hear what ShoreTel experts have to say:

Tuesday, November 11, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Hard Phones, Softphones and Next-Gen Systems

Wednesday, November 12, 2:45 - 3:45 PM
Leveraging VoIP Investments for Unified Communications

Find out why ShoreTel has been named Best VoIP Provider for five years running by Nemertes Research, Best in VoiceCon 2008, and continues to receive industry accolades for its proven UC solutions.

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ShoreTel Live: Weekly Interactive Demo

Want to see why the industry is raving about ShoreTel? From the comfort of your office, attend this live, weekly Web presentation led by a ShoreTel system engineer every Friday at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. During this 90-minute demonstration, you will receive an introduction to ShoreTel, an overview of ShoreTel's distributed architecture, and a guided tour of ShoreTel products.

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