Alcatel Partners with SpectraLink to Enhance Mobile IP Solutions

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Alcatel has partnered with SpectraLink Corporation to expand its enterprise wireless communications offerings. This agreement enables Alcatel to integrate SpectraLink's Wi-Fi-based Wireless Telephones into its OmniPCX family of IP-PBXs, providing businesses with a comprehensive voice solution. Alcatel will demonstrate the new handsets at VoiceCon2004, showcasing its competitive solution for workplace wireless telephones.

The addition of wireless VoIP products to Alcatel's line of enterprise telephony offerings meets the growing demand for workplace wireless telephones. Two models of wireless telephones, the Alcatel Mobile IP Touch 300 and 600, will be offered, designed for various enterprise applications and providing advanced features similar to OmniPCX communication platforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alcatel has partnered with SpectraLink to integrate Wi-Fi-based Wireless Telephones into its OmniPCX family of IP-PBXs.
  • The agreement provides businesses with a comprehensive voice solution, meeting the growing demand for workplace wireless telephones.
  • Two models of wireless telephones, the Alcatel Mobile IP Touch 300 and 600, will be offered, designed for various enterprise applications.
  • The handsets utilize IEEE 802.11b global standard and support converged mobile voice and data applications on a single wireless infrastructure.
  • SpectraLink's NetLink Wireless Telephones integrate with best-selling PBX systems and support proprietary IP protocols and H.323 for enterprise wireless VoIP solutions.
  • The partnership extends SpectraLink's reach worldwide, offering its products in an array of industries, including retail, education, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, information systems, and telecommunications.
  • The agreement will be demonstrated at VoiceCon2004, showcasing Alcatel's competitive solution for workplace wireless telephones.

Statistics:

  • Alcatel sold €16.5 billion of communications solutions in 2002.
  • SpectraLink operates in the U.S. market and has a vast customer base in various industries.
  • The partnership aims to provide businesses with a comprehensive voice solution, integrating wireless VoIP products into Alcatel's OmniPCX family of IP-PBXs.
  • The demonstration at VoiceCon2004 will showcase the new handsets, designed for enterprise applications.

Sources:

  • SpectraLink Corporation (Nasdaq: SLNK) - http://www.spectralink.com
  • Alcatel - http://www.alcatel.com