Accton Wins iF Product Design Award; Accton VoWiFi Phone, Winner in iF Consumer Electronics/Telecommunications Category, to Be Showcased at CeBIT.HSINCHU, Taiwan -- Accton Technology Corp. of Taiwan (TAIEX TAIEX Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office (EU) TAIEX Technical Assistance Information Service : 2345, www.accton.com), global OEM/ODM solution partner for networking and communications solutions, today announced that it received a 2006 iF product design award 2006 for its 802.11b/g VoWiFi Phone (VM1188T) and its cradle 802.11b/g access point with power charger (CAP2316A). Awarded by the iF International Forum Design, a worldwide authoritative industrial design association based in Germany, the annual award goes to high-achieving companies in 12 categories. Accton will showcase its Consumer Electronics/Telecommunications iF award-wining Edge-Core VM1188T & CAP2316A at CeBIT, March 9-15 in Hannover, Germany, in Booth Hall 15, D46. An efficient and effective device for voice over Wi-Fi Transmitting IP-based telephone calls (VoIP) over a Wi-Fi network. Voice over Wi-Fi (Vo-Fi) provides enhancements to the 802.11 standards for handling the real time environment of voice calls. With a single mode Vo-Fi phone, users can make calls only within a Wi-Fi hotspot. , Accton's VM1188T VoWiFi phone & CAP2316A Cradle AP are designed for users who need the mobility of WiFi and the cost savings that can be achieved using VoIP. Compliant with the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.11b/g wireless standard, with SIP support for voice applications, the VM1188T allows users to make and receive VoIP phone See IP phone and softphone. calls as long as users are in range of an accessible wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area . "It's an honor to receive such a prestigious award from the world-renowned iF group," said Cashew cashew (kăsh`  , kəsh`), tropical American tree (Anacardium occidentale Chen, vice president of Accton. "Design is one of our highest priorities for our communication products. Receiving this award reinforces Accton's dedication to providing the most innovative products at competitive pricing and the best in ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property (IP). See contract manufacturer. customer service." Introduced in 1953, the iF Product Design Awards have developed into prestigious trademarks for outstanding achievements in the field of design. Winners are selected from over 2,200 contestants from more than 30 nations. The entries are judged on design quality, workmanship, choice of materials, degree of innovation, environmental friendliness, functionality, ergonomics, visualization of use, safety, brand value and branding. Accton's VoWiFi phone and its cradle AP are available now, to OEM/ODM partners around the world. About Accton Technology Corp. Accton Technology Corp. is a global premier provider of networking and communications solutions for top tier networking, computer and telecommunications vendors. Leveraging its advanced software applications and state-of-the-art ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. , Accton collaborates with its strategic partners to design, develop and manufacture innovative, leading-edge technologies. The company's constantly evolving core technology, highly qualified employees and aggressive cost engineering make it possible for Accton to deliver superior products that are as affordable as they are robust. For more information about Accton and its subsidiaries, visit www.accton.com. |
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