NEC PHILIPS EXTENDS ITS PROGRAM AND PORTFOLIO FOR BUSINESS PARTNERS
Hannover, Germany – March 14, 2007 – At CeBIT (Hannover, 15-21 March) NEC Philips Unified Solutions is showing some of the latest enhancements and extensions to its Business Partner Program and portfolio.
In a special section focussing on SMB solutions NEC Philips Unified Solutions will be informing its channel partners on its range of IP PBX platforms, comprising SOPHO IPC 100, IPC 500 and 2000 IPS platforms, and an increasing range of applications.
At CeBIT NEC Philips is announcing a new software version of the IPC 100/500 platforms, which includes Fixed Mobile Convergence and improved Hospitality functionality.
One of the highlights at CeBIT is the launch of a dedicated SIP DECT Wireless Telephony solution. The new SIP DECT AP200S is a compact, plug and play device with direct connection to an Ethernet LAN, enabling wireless telephony over an IP network. The introduction of the AP200S SIP DECT Access Point enables small and medium sized organisations to the benefits of IP based DECT Wireless Telephony. Now being SIP-enabled, this wireless telephony solution can be offered on any SIP-enabled system, including third party platforms.
Each AP200S supports 11 simultaneous duplex calls, and up to 255 DECT Access Points can be connected to a single IPC 100 or IPC 500 system. The new SIP DECT package includes the equipment and channel partner support and training for implementation of SIP DECT right out of the box.
On show as well are a range of new DECT terminals. The C124 features an illuminated, graphic LCD, loudspeaker, 5-step volume, 10-entry call log, 40-name personal phone book, 13 selectable languages, menu-driven handset configuration, 20 hours talk time, 200 hours standby and eight hours charging time.
NEC Philips Unified Solutions is a leading provider of comprehensive communications solutions to small, medium and large organisations in both private and public sectors. NEC Philips offers advanced IP-based solutions that unify products, applications and services, enabling organisations to communicate and collaborate more effectively, efficiently and reliably. The company is a joint venture of NEC Corporation and Royal Philips Electronics and draws on more than 50 years experience in providing communication solutions and professional services to a diverse and global base of customers. Headquartered in Hilversum, NEC Philips Unified Solutions has offices across the EMEA region and serves its customers through a global network of sales organisations and business partners. For more information www.nec-philips.com.
NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) is one of the world's leading providers of internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com. Newsroom: http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/.
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Robert van Amerongen
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Caption: The new C124 wireless handset
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Caption: Part of NEC Philips' portfolio for Small & Medium Business including IP-PBX platforms and IP DECT wireless telephony
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