Polycom has recently released version 3.2.0 of their SoundPoint IP SIP application.  Version 3.2.0 is a new feature release that replaces SIP 3.1.3RevC.  More recently ‘patch version’ 3.2.1 has been released which fixes a few issues with the 3.2.0 release.  The full list of features of the 3.2.0 release can be found in the Polycom [...]

Aastra recently announced Aastra Hi-Q Audio Technology.  From Aastra’s website:
Aastra Hi-Q™ enhances the clarity of voice calls making it easier to understand all that is said. Providing a truly superior voice experience and greater productivity, the benefits of this enriched sound can be clearly heard on both handset and speakerphone.
Aastra’s Hi-Q audio technology is a [...]

Aastra has announced the availability of a maintenance software release for the 67xi series and the 9143i, 9480i, 9480i CT SIP telephones
Release 2.5.2 delivers enhancements to previous functionalities and fixes, improving day-to-day use and deployment of Aastra IP phones. This release includes:

Speakerphone audio tuning enhancements
New configuration parameter to enable/disable the route header in the SIP [...]

3CX has announced new and updated prompt sets for multiple languages, listed below.
German (new)
French (new)
Swedish (new)
Dutch (new)
Danish (updated)
Italian (updated)
Polish (new)
Japanese (new)
To install the prompt set:
1. Go to system updates
2. Select the language you want
3. Click download (IGNORE that interface says that it is up to date)
4. Restart [...]

Aastra Telecom is pleased to announce the availability of a maintenance software release for the 67xi Series and the 9xi Series of SIP telephones.
Release 2.5.1 delivers enhancements to previous functionality and fixes, improving day-to-day use and deployment of Aastra IP phones. This release includes:

Fixes to software bugs reported from the field
Support of additional root certificates
New [...]

Digium, the Asterisk Company, has recently unveiled Switchvox Developer Central, an online community for developers who are integrating voice and web applications using the Switchvox unified communications solution. Switchvox is Digium’s family of voice over IP (VoIP) phone systems for small [...]

3CX has released V7.1 7139 of their application to make some minor improvements and fixes.  Below is the change log, upgrade notes and link to download.
Change log:

Added: Template of actio.pl – Polish provider
Added: Snom 820 template for provisioning
Added: Parameter to enable / disable VmAIL pin VMPINREQUIRED 1= ON , 0=OFF

Fixed: Improved logging notifications in PBX [...]

Polycom has today announced their latest release of the SoundPoint IP SIP application.  The following are the important changes and notes:
• This release has significant enhancements to the Corporate Directory (LDAP) feature including User Interface changes. See updated Technical Bulletin TB 41137 for details. Administrator’s are encouraged to review the new UI prior to deploying [...]

Grandstream has announced a much improved firmware for their IP PBX product line.  The new firmware features an improved auto attendant, an improved web configuration interface and one-button provisioning.
Specific enhancements listed include:

Support for dial plans through an intuitive graphic configuration interface.  Users can create multiple call routing profiles and powerful yet flexible rules for any [...]

Grandstream announced today a new firmware for the following IP phones:
BT200, GXP1200, GXP2000, GXP2010 and the GXP2020.
This firmware release has major changes since the 1.1.1x, 1.1.2x and 1.1.3x firmware versions and may require the phone to download three separate files and need one hard reboot. The firmware and release notes can be found on [...]