We have deployed Lync Server 2010 and Lync Edition Phones (Standalone IP - NO computer) into a high noice environment. The ringer volume levels and ringtones are designed for office space areas and even at its peak you are not able to hear the device ring. We have worked with Polycom on this issue and it seems to be controlled by Microsoft and not the phone vendor. We need a ringer volume that can standout in a area with noice in the 85-90dB range. We have looked at a solution by Algo called an ALGO alerter 8180 which works great but is not supported for direct connection to Lync so we would have to put up another SIP PBX to connect these devices or pay for a 3rd party SIP register.
In the past we did use SNOM devices which had a louder ringer, but overall we were not happy with SNOM devices.
If someone knows if MS will be allowing custom ring tones or the ability to increase volume or has come up with a creative way to get ringer volume high enough for a standalone lync phone edition device to work in a noice environment.
Thanks
Derek
Derek Knox LeanIT Technology Inc