Ascom i62 is world’s first handset to exploit power of 802.11n

ATLANTA, USA: Ascom Wireless Solutions, a leading supplier of on-site wireless communications, has introduced a new generation of VoWiFi handsets at the annual HIMSS (The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) conference at the Georgia World Congress Center. The new generation of VoWiFi handsets will be the first to feature the latest 802.11n networking standard.

The new VoWiFi phone design is built upon Ascom’s long experience in offering state of the art ruggedized, purpose-built handsets for demanding environments along with wireless voice and message transmission systems and customized alarm and positioning applications.

The new handsets will provide customers with an improved easy-to-use user interface, maximized operating time, thanks to smart energy management and access to valuable services, including Ascom Centralized Management platform for easier device management.

Dennis Andersson, Vice President Sales at Ascom Wireless Solutions Division., says: “With our new generation of VoWiFi handsets we will further strengthen our position on the North American market which is a fast growing market for us. Ascom’s broad offering of on-site wireless products and systems provides functionalities and a flexible technology architecture, adding a unique user experience to Ascom’s customers. With our new i62 we will focus on customers in areas ranging from Hospitals, Elderly Care, Industry, Retail, Secure Establishments and Hotels which all see an increasing demand for wireless applications.”

More than 800 hospitals, corporations and institutions in North America use Ascom for their on-site wireless communication needs, including customers like Sentara Health System, Baptist Health South Florida, Progress Energy and the US Navy.

Tom McKearney, EVP Marketing & Business Development, Ascom (US) Inc., adds: “Our customers like the fact that Ascom has a broad portfolio of products and can offer choices in on-site wireless technologies. They choose us because we have a proven track record of constantly launching new products and providing enhancements and improvements to existing products. The announcement of our new VoWiFi handsets is just another example of Ascom technology leadership in the on-site wireless sector.”