[November 17, 2008] BAKCI selects Ascom to provide wireless communications Tweet Nov 17, 2008 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Michigan, has selected Ascom US to provide wireless communications. According to Ascom, it VoWiFi FreeNET solution will eliminate the response time to call for its inpatients. The device acts not only as a voice communications device but also integrates with Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute's (BAKCI) new Rauland-Borg Nurse Call System. The company said that the handsets are currently in all patient areas with plans to add more handsets when BAKCI completes renovations. The Ascom FreeNET standards-based solution consists of market-specific VoWiFi portable handsets with direct SIP connection or optional VoIP Gateway for integration to an existing circuit-switched PBX. Karen Goldman, chief nursing officer at Karmanos Cancer Institute, said: "The addition of Ascom VoWiFi technology maximizes our investment and facilitates instant communications between all parties involved in patient care." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]