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Ascom I62 VoWiFi Handset Earns Wi-Fi Alliance Certification [Health & Beauty Close - Up](Health & Beauty Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The Ascom i62 VoWiFi handset used in the mission-critical healthcare market has achieved multiple certifications from the Wi- Fi Alliance, the Company reported. In a release, the Company said that the certifications come after a rigorous performance testing process that proves the reliable connectivity and interoperability of the Ascom i62 Voice Over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) device in a multi-vendor wireless networking environment, including using WPA2 security protocols. "In health care facilities and hospitals, which have many critical applications running on top of their Wi-Fi infrastructure, it's really important that all the devices are good citizens and behave well together, and that one doesn't cause disruptions for the others using a shared resource," said Henrik Sandberg, Manager Strategic Alliances, Ascom "With the Wi-Fi Alliance certification, the Ascom i62 has a stamp of approval that the device will work well with any other Wi-Fi CERTIFIED technology that our customers may be using." "The Ascom i62 supports the most robust security authentication and encryption schemes including WPA2-Enterprise, while at the same time providing a seamless and fast connecting roaming experience," said Sandberg. "The Ascom i62 doesn't sacrifice connectivity for security." "The robust connectivity standard while roaming means that the Ascom i62 won't drop calls as the nurse or staff member moves around the hospital, even if they go into areas with many other Wi-Fi applications running or signal obstructions like steel-beamed walls," said Matthew Williams, Product Manager for Ascom i62. "They will have crystal clear voice quality and reliable signal delivery for alarms and notifications. Our certification programs also ensure that battery life is dependable so they won't be changing batteries as often." "In the hospital setting, it's vital that important alarms are routed and escalated automatically without any signal interference or dropped or missed calls," said Williams. "Ensuring patient safety is crucial at all times." "Our mission is to provide the most reliable and high performing device on the market, and that is what we have done," said Sandberg. "The Ascom i62 is a secure device running the latest encryption technologies while offering a reliable signal clarity without failure, and providing a consistent user experience all over the facility while supporting many mission-critical features such as alarms. Wi-Fi Alliance certification provides an outside stamp of approval that lets customers feel secure in their purchase." "We congratulate Ascom on having attained Wi-Fi certification for its i62 VoWiFi handset," said Kelly Davis-Felner, Vice President of Marketing for Wi-Fi Alliance. "Member companies like Ascom are helping to realize Wi-Fi Alliance's vision for providing the best connected experience across devices, market segments, and geographies." Ascom Wireless Solutions is a provider of on-site wireless communications. More information: www.ascomcom/ws ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |