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Panasonic Introduces All-In-One IP Communication Platform
Panasonic, a leading provider of business telephone systems, has secured another point with the introduction of a new KX-NS700, a Compact Hybrid Communication platform offering the same advanced features as its predecessor, the KX-NS1000 IP Communications Server.
But, KX-NS700 is optimized for the growing SMB market.
Its advanced features and simplified maintenance makes it an ideal communications solution for small to medium sized businesses offering the scalability to support up to 288 extensions with optional expansion units.
Panasonic’s next-generation Compact Hybrid Communication Server supports legacy digital infrastructures and provides a seamless migration path for businesses transitioning to IP—providing a highly flexible and cost-effective solution capable of scaling to meet the changing needs of today’s increasingly mobile and evolving business environment.
“The KX-NS700 offers tremendous flexibility for our SMB customers, including the advanced Unified Communication features customers want, ability to combine legacy digital and IP trunks for a flexible and cost effective system, and the expandability to support additional features as a business grows,” said Gary Moeller, product manager, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. “All of these capabilities make our new Smart Hybrid Communication server a great choice for a wide range of businesses.”
The KX-NS700 is the latest addition to Panasonic’s business telephone communications platform offering rich IP features such as high-definition voice quality and seamless integration with desktop applications such as Microsoft Outlook. Built-in call center applications include Queue Announcement, Live Status Monitor, Activity Report, Automatic Conversation Recording, and Network Attached Storage (NAS), enabling customers to benefit from lower overall communications costs and a high return on investment.
Key Features Include:
One-numbered Extension: Up to two extensions can be assigned the same extension number allowing calls to an office extension to be received simultaneously on a mobile phone for enhanced mobility.
Enhanced Voicemail: Expanded voicemail system is capable of recording up to 24 channels simultaneously and storing up to 400 hours of data, as well as notifying users of new voice messages via email.
Call Center Solution: Advanced call routing function provides all center functions without requiring an additional CTI server, improving overall efficiency and customer service capabilities for businesses with limited resources.
Auto Recording and Back-up: Voicemail system can be used to automatically record customer conversations and save recorded voice data to USB memory or an external server via the internet to improve the customer experience and provide insights into customer service problems and opportunities.
Web-based Maintenance: Leveraging its built-in web server, functions such as PBX and voicemail are programmable from HQ or remote sites via a web based console. Users can also utilize the web based console to configure terminals.
Call grouping and call routing functions ensure calls are routed to individuals regardless of their location and because the KX-NS700 integrates smartphones and tablets with the business communications network, users are no longer required to have multiple contact numbers.
The KX-NS700 also enables a unified communication environment inside and outside the office, allowing users to communicate with each other via voice/video calls, text, chat, and image sharing via its Communication Assistant (CA) and mobility application compatibility.
In addition, the KX-NS700 seamlessly integrates with Panasonic’s full line of digital, IP and SIP-based desktop phones as well as its business DECT handsets, allowing calls to desk extension phones to be transferred to wireless handsets, enabling increased mobility while keeping users connected with customers and other staff in hotels, medical offices, retail and other SMB environments.
“The new Panasonic hybrid communications solution has helped us be more efficient and allows us to quickly respond to incoming calls and requests from our clients,” said Jackie Vingelli, Office Administrator of Dye, Deitrich, Petruff & St. Paul law firm, and beta-tester of the new KX-NS700. “The products have been performing extremely well and the whole process has been a seamless experience.”
Panasonic also features its own One-Look Networking software that will connect the KX-NS1000 IP Communications Server with the Panasonic KX-NS700 hybrid platform.
This allows the two systems to function as a single, fully transparent system with centralized administration and reporting.
Atte Ayodeji, a Nigerian computer scientist,has developed an artificial intelligence algorithm capable of detecting, counting, grouping and generating healthy hair follicles during hair transplant procedures, an innovation that earned him the Best Innovative Technology award.
Atte Ayodeji
Ayodeji also graduated with a Distinction in his Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science from Birmingham City University on Friday, adding another milestone to an impressive academic year.
Beyond his award-winning hair transplant innovation, the Nigerian researcher developed a system and framework on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) as a professional responsibility in the diagnosis of lung cancer.
His dissertation received a silver award at the PGXPO2026 Winter, further highlighting the impact of his research in applying artificial intelligence to healthcare.
Sunday Dare, special adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Tinubu, celebrated Ayodeji’s achievements in a post on X, recalling how he first met him in 2019 during his National Youth Service.
“In 2019 when I became a Minister of the Republic, I met a young man of medium height, genteel with penetrating eyes: Atte Ayodeji. His words rarely come out and he could easily be passed by unnoticed. But I noticed him especially when my SA Kemi Areola brought him to me asking my approval for him to do his Youth Service in my office. I approved. From then on he was unstoppable. His brilliance shown and he developed skills beyond his frame.”
Highlighting Ayodeji’s recent accomplishments, Dare congratulated him saying, “Congratulations Atte. I am proud of you!”
Mr. Joseph Tegbe, minister of Power, has said that the federal government plans to end power sector subsidies from 2027 and that there are no immediate plans for tariff increases.
Mr. Joseph Tegbe, minister of Power
The minister told journalists during the media interactive session at the weekend that the government has announced plans to phase out electricity subsidy payments from 2027 as part of efforts to address mounting liabilities in the power sector.
He explained that the planned removal forms part of the broader reforms aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the electricity sector, while tackling the financial challenges confronting the industry.
According to the minister, despite the planned subsidy withdrawal, there are no immediate plans to increase electricity tariffs, reassuring consumers that the government is not considering a tariff hike in the short term.
Patience Okala, the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office has urged African countries to stop exporting raw materials and instead focus on adding value to its natural resources if it is to fully harness the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area.
She stated this on Thursday at the Streamsowers & Köhn 20th Anniversary Business Forum, where she stressed that value addition and beneficiation are essential to Africa’s industrialisation and long-term economic growth.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, she said the AfCFTA goes beyond the elimination of tariffs, serving as a framework for industrialisation, value addition, and job creation across the continent.
“AfCFTA is not only about tariffs; it is also about value addition. Africa has to stop exporting raw materials. We need to add value and ensure that beneficiation is done on the continent,” she said.
Okala also said Africa’s economic transformation would depend on the effective implementation of the AfCFTA rather than on the signing of trade agreements alone.
“We have moved beyond negotiations. The success of AfCFTA will be measured by the extent to which businesses can access new markets, trade seamlessly across borders, and benefit from the opportunities created by the agreement,” she said.
She noted that Nigeria had intensified efforts to implement the agreement under the leadership of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, including the development of simplified AfCFTA guides in six languages to help businesses understand and take advantage of opportunities under the trade pact.
Okala called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators, and the private sector to eliminate barriers to trade and investment and build a truly integrated African market.
“As we move from policy to implementation, our collective responsibility is to ensure that the opportunities created by AfCFTA become practical realities for businesses, particularly MSMEs, women-owned enterprises, and young entrepreneurs across the continent,” she said.
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