New features include improved deployment and diagnostic support for large implementations, worldwide time zone and language support, and enhanced international localization. It interoperates with Cisco CallManager 3.1 and Personal Assistant. Cisco Personal Assistant uses voice communications with personal call rules and speech recognition. It works with Cisco CallManager and Microsoft Exchange so users can verbally sort through voicemail and dial by name. It sets up rules for forwarding and screening calls in advance or in real time, without the assistance of a system administrator.
Users give voice commands to manage messages.
It is available on the Cisco 2600 and 3600 Series and the new Catalyst 4224 Voice Gateway Switch. Users have access to email, voicemail, calendar information, stock quotes, weather and personal contact information. It integrates with Cisco IP Interactive Voice Response and IP Automated Attendant apps. The Catalyst 4224 Voice Gateway Switch targets branch offices with up to 24 users. It allows enterprises to maintain branch offices without the need for onsite technical resources.