Ascom Debuts New Messenger Handsets.New additions add state of the art, affordable handsets to the solution lines RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , N.C. -- Ascom (US) Inc. released two new wireless handsets that enhance the Ascom FreeNET VoWiFi line and the Freeset IP-DECT line. The i75 Messenger handset is a professional standards-based messaging and IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. device. The 9d24 Messenger handset is a professional interference-free IP-DECT telephony device. Both handsets were designed to provide high level quality communications at an affordable price. They have an intuitive user interface with a large scratch-proof display, a four-way navigation button, enhanced Push-to-Talk features and central phonebook. The handsets also provide a two-way messaging interface with various information systems, point-of sale applications, and production controls systems when utilizing the Ascom UNITE Messaging Suite. The supported text messaging Sending short messages to a smartphone, pager, PDA or other handheld device. Text messaging implies sending short messages generally no more than a couple of hundred characters in length. applications include prioritized messaging, instant message display and distinct alert tones to ensure the most urgent event and associated message is immediately available. "This is a perfect device for someone in management or IT staff where the need for mobile alarms is not necessary," says Tom McKearney, Executive VP of Marketing and Business Development for Ascom. "The Messenger gives users a quality communications device Typically refers to a terminal used to send voice, video or text. Mobile phones, wireless PDAs and personal computers equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras are all considered communications devices. See modem. with enriched features at an affordable price. With the new Messenger handsets, Ascom will be more competitive in the healthcare market and able to target new industries such as retail, hospitality, and education." The Ascom FreeNET standards-based solution consists of market-specific VoWiFi portable handsets with direct SIP connection or optional VoIP Gateway for integration to an existing circuit-switched 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). . The Ascom i75 handset is the industry's most robust VoWiFi handset, offering many unique advantages, and full compliance with the very latest 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. 802.11 and Wi-Fi alliance standards. The Ascom Freeset IP-DECT system utilizes industry standard TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. and VoIP telephony interfaces to provide a fully integrated wireless communication platform. This professional grade communication solution may be integrated with IP-PBXs via a direct SIP interface or with TDM PBX's via Ascom VoIP Gateways to provide seamless call handover n. 1. The act of relinquishing property or authority etc. to another; as, the handover of occupied territory to the original posssessors; the handover of power from the military back to the civilian authorities s>. and automatic roaming features ensure reliability for mobile users. ABOUT ASCOM ASCOM (ascomwireless.com) is a leading provider of on-site wireless communications for key segments such as hospitals, manufacturing, retail and hotels. More than 70,000 systems are installed at major companies all over the world. The company offers a broad range of voice and professional messaging solutions, creating value for customers by supporting and optimizing their Mission-Critical Processes. The solutions are based on VoWiFi, IP-DECT, DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) A cordless phone standard mostly used in Europe; however, DECT 6.0 is increasingly used worldwide. The first DECT standards were introduced by ETSI in 1992, and DECT phones have been used as cordless home phones as , Nurse Call and paging technologies, smartly integrated into existing enterprise systems. The company has subsidiaries in 10 countries and employs 1,200 people worldwide. |
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