Ascendent Systems Joins BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program.CHICAGO -- Ascendent Systems, the premier provider of enterprise voice mobility solutions, today announced that the company has joined the BlackBerry(R) ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. (Independent Software Vendor) Alliance Program. The alliance underscores Ascendent's commitment to simplifying voice mobility implementations in the enterprise and enables Ascendent to engage in tactical and marketing initiatives in conjunction with Research in Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module) See RDRAM. See also RIM. ; TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension : RIM). The strategic move also aligns with Ascendent's goal of proliferating Proliferating is the multiplication of a certain thing. Often it is used as a biological term to describe the increase of cells due to cell division. Look under proliferate or proliferation for more details. voice mobility across the enterprise through technology solutions that improve mobile device functionality and enable PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). capabilities such as call transfer, conferencing, and call hold. Today's increasingly demanding business world means that mobile workers and executives need to be accessible and responsive, when working remotely or away from their desk. By extending the identity and functionality of a traditional office phone to a BlackBerry handset, Ascendent ensures that executives can remain productive and "fully operational" when they leave the office. A recent study conducted by BT Retail found that four out of 10 mobile calls are made from inside offices. People are using their mobile devices increasingly more due to convenience and familiarity. By ascribing the capabilities of a user's office phone to their BlackBerry handset, Ascendent enables people with the freedom to use the device they most prefer. "Through the BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program, Ascendent can take steps to integrate additional voice mobility features on the BlackBerry platform to further enhance its functionality and capabilities when using Ascendent Systems Enterprise Voice Mobility applications," said Greig Patton, VP of Sales at Ascendent. "Businesses increasingly rely on the ability to quickly reach their executives who are often traveling and away from their desks, and BlackBerry has emerged as a critical solution to meet that need. Our technology will enhance the voice capabilities on BlackBerry devices by adding an easy to use, elegant voice interface for call control and conference calling." The BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program enables companies to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the ubiquity Ubiquity See also Omnipresence. Burma-Shave their signs seen as “verses of the wayside throughout America.” [Am. Commerce and Folklore: Misc. of BlackBerry as the preferred mobile solution for executives. Joining the program advances Ascendent's strategy of increasing mobility within the enterprise. About Ascendent Systems Ascendent Systems is the premier provider of enterprise voice mobility solutions that allow companies to be more responsive to customers and crisis by giving them the power to reach anyone, anywhere, immediately. Partnered with major mobile carrier and infrastructure providers, Ascendent has solutions deployed in Fortune 500 corporations across many industry verticals including manufacturing, finance, healthcare, government, hospitality, and education. Ascendent is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , CA. For more information: http://www.ascendentsystems.com. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. |
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