Ascom launches new generation IP-DECT handsets

BANGALORE, INDIA: Ascom Wireless Solutions, a maker of tailor-made integrated wireless onsite communication, today announces the launch of a new generation of IP-DECT handsets to be used in key business segments such as hospitals, industries, offices, retail and secure establishment.

“Ascom's new generation of DECT handsets offers more licensed professional functionalities designed to meet mixed customer requirements and it is our most important product launch this year,” said Dennis Andersson, vice president of marketing and product management.

“These handsets will strengthen our position as market leaders in DECT, particularly within the new fast growing IP based DECT technology area,” he added.
The new handset range will make it easy for the customers to add more functions if their everyday demands change or increase, he said.

With the new generation DECT handsets, d41 and d62, Ascom also introduced a new Centralised Management platform capable of "Over The Air administration" and software upgrading, the release said.

“The Ascom d41 is developed with retail and office users in mind and it has been given characteristics and features that are perfectly suited to these markets,” explains Niclas Hamp, product manager.

“The handset is available with a Basic or Advanced license, the biggest difference being that the Advanced version has our latest Central Management platform.”

The d62 is available with a number of different licenses, from an excellent telephone (Talker) to an advanced personal alarm and professional messaging handset (Protector), the release added.