Find out more about the Microsoft Unified Communications Open Interoperability Program for enterprise telephony infrastructure, including finding qualified SIP-PSTN gateways, IP-PBXs and SIP Trunking Services.
Overview
The qualification program for SIP/PSTN Gateways, IP-PBXs and SIP Trunking Services ensures that customers have seamless experiences with setup, support, and use of qualified telephony infrastructure and services with Microsoft's unified communications software.
Only products that meet rigorous and extensive testing requirements and conform to the specifications and test plans will receive qualification.
While the specifications are based on industry standards, this program also defines:
- Specific requirements for interoperability with Office Communications Server & Exchange Server Voice Mail
- Testing requirements for qualifying interoperability with Office Communications Server & Exchange Server Voice Mail
- Installation, set-up and configuration requirements via a Quick Start Guide
- Release Notes with any known issues
- Documented support process between Microsoft and the vendor
- Enterprise-class standards for audio quality, reliability, and scalability
The scope of the qualification is for environments where either Office Communications Server or Exchange Server Voice Mail utilizes a SIP/PSTN Gateway, IP-PBX or SIP Trunking Service for communication with the PSTN.
The testing focus of the program is designed to ensure that vendors providing interoperability with Microsoft unified communications solutions do so in a consistent and supportable manner, including SIP and signaling support used with the Mediation Server role of Office Communications Server and the Voice Mail role of Exchange Server.
To find out more about how Microsoft recognizes the expertise and impact of partners in the technology marketplace, visit the Microsoft Partner Program site.
Vendor Process
If you are interested in joining the Microsoft Unified Communications Open Interoperability Program, please go to the Vendor Process for Microsoft Unified Communications Open Interoperability Program page and follow instructions to join and participate in the program.