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SIPquest Announces Mobile Console Application for Windows Mobile 5.0

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SIPquest's Mobile Console application marks a significant milestone as the first VoIP application optimized for Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, supporting dual-mode devices for seamless communication over WiFi or cellular networks. The user base of dual-mode devices is projected to grow to 96 million by 2008, up from five million in 2006, according to Instat forecasts. This development has far-reaching implications for mobile workers, offering a highly attractive productivity tool for those in the enterprise sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mobile Console application is the first VoIP application optimized for Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, supporting dual-mode devices for communication over WiFi or cellular networks.
  • The application delivers personal command and control of communications services, consolidating both WiFi and cellular identities to provide a seamless end-user experience.
  • The "Network Aware" feature detects and recommends network connectivity to allow users to place and receive calls over the best available network, optimizing for lowest cost, highest call quality, or user preference.
  • Mobile Console's support for Windows Mobile 5.0 devices will be demonstrated at the 3GSM Conference in Barcelona, Spain from February 13-16, 2006.
  • Interoperability with leading IP PBXs and softswitches has been established, and the application is available for sale through OEM partners and mobile operators.
  • SIPquest has a track record of supporting innovative operating systems, including Windows Mobile, and is proud to be the first VoIP application to support Version 5.0.
  • Mobile Console's innovative features make it an attractive productivity tool for enterprise mobile workers, according to David Hattey, president and CEO of SIPquest.

Statistics:

  • 96 million people are expected to use dual-mode devices by 2008, up from five million in 2006 (Instat forecasts).
  • Close to 10 million enterprise mobile workers will benefit from Mobile Console's functionality (estimated based on the size of the dual-mode user base).

Sources:

  • Instat (no date mentioned)
  • SIPquest press release (no date mentioned)
  • Windows Mobile 5.0 release notes (no date mentioned)
  • 3GSM Conference (no date mentioned)

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