Ascom Launches World Leading DECT Solutions on the American Market.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Ascom Wireless Solutions Inc., the world's undisputed number one provider of DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) on-site wireless communications, is now offering its considerable know-how to the American market. Ascom has been a leader in DECT technology and deployments for many years, and the company's solutions are known throughout Europe and Asia for their modularity, reliability and robust design.

To begin with, we are announcing the addition of two new wireless handsets based on the DECT standard.

The OfficeT is a stylish, yet 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 delighted to announce the introduction of DECT based handsets to the North American market. These compact, lightweight handsets offer features and accessories that meet the needs of a wide variety of small to medium-size businesses at price levels never before seen in North America," 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.