Ascom Launches World Leading DECT Solutions in the North American Market.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Ascom Wireless Solutions Inc., the world's leading provider of DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) on-site wireless communications, is expanding its offering into the North American market. Ascom has been the leader in DECT technology and deployments for many years, and the company's solutions are known throughout Europe and South America for their modularity, reliability and robust design. With this launch, Ascom now offers a product portfolio complete with all on-site wireless voice technologies including Wi-Fi, DECT and proprietary systems. The Ascom DECT system, known as the Freeset DCT1900+ is now available in North America with five new wireless handsets that meet the mission-critical communication needs of healthcare, industry and enterprise, even in extreme conditions.

The 9d24 Medic is a rugged and robust handset purpose-built for the tremendous demands of the healthcare industry. The handset includes a large display for advanced integrated messaging, 3 customizable soft keys, a 4-way navigation button, as well a 100 number local phone directory, 1000 number central phone directory and talk/standby time of 12/120 hours.

The 9d24 Messenger includes all of the features and functionality of the Medic and is designed for the most demanding industrial applications, including harsh manufacturing environments such as food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical and automotive. Like all 9d24 models, the Messenger is IP 54 (Intrusion Protection) certified, allowing it be cleaned and disinfected with a variety of commercially available solvents - a key requirement for industries in which contamination abatement is absolutely vital.

The 9d24 Protector is specially designed for workplaces where a high level of security is required. Special features, in addition to those of the Medic and Messenger, include a builtin personal alarm, with man-down/no-movement alarms available as an option.

The OfficeT is a stylish and cost-effective handset offering optimum speech quality and ergonomic design and includes a 100 number local phone directory and talk/standby time of 17/140 hours.

The OfficeM combines powerful messaging capabilities with telephony functions, providing users with more freedom and includes a 100 number local phone directory, 1000 number common phone directory and talk/standby time of 20/140 hours.

"Ascom is excited to introduce five new DECT handsets to the North American market. These compact, lightweight handsets offer features, functions and accessories that meet the needs of a wide variety of businesses at price levels never before seen in North America. We are pleased the expanded Ascom portfolio creates new compelling choices that never existed until today for current and prospective customers." said Chad West, President of Ascom Wireless Solutions Inc.

About Ascom Wireless Solutions Inc.

Ascom(R) Wireless Solutions (AWS) is the Americas' market leading provider of on-site wireless communication solutions, bringing smart integration to existing systems - thereby enabling greater freedom of movement, better service and increased safety in the workplace. Ascom on-site wireless solutions make existing systems work smarter through the integration of complementing, not competing, technologies. Because Ascom is not limited to one particular technology, they can customize unique solutions to meet an organization's needs, helping to create a road map for the long-term goal of an all-digital, wireless facility. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, AWS is a part of the Swiss Ascom Group, an international solution provider with comprehensive technological know-how specializing in Wireless Solutions (high-value on-site communications solutions) and Security Solutions (applications for security, communication, automation and control systems for infrastructure operators, public security institutions and the army). For more information, please visit www.ascomwireless.com.