Ascom’s VoWiFi Handsets Complement TPC’s Offerings
April 7, 2006
Ascom Wireless Solutions Inc., a leading developer of on-site wireless communications solutions, is pleased to announce that TPC Healthcare has signed up to be a Gold Level Certified Solution Partner. TPC Healthcare, a full-service convergence technology and communications solutions provider, will resell Ascom’s FreeNET VoWiFi system and UNITE Messaging Suite. TPC Healthcare specializes in IP-based telephony, VoWiFi and healthcare and education-specific solutions.The Ascom FreeNET standards-based solution consists of market-specific VoWiFi portable handsets, a robust messaging system, VoIP gateway for integration with an existing circuit-switched PBX and supports IEEE standards, including 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11e (Quality of Service) and 802.11i (Security).
The UNITE Messaging Suite consists of small embedded computing servers with Ascom software applications utilizing a Linux kernel providing unparalleled reliability. This is a major improvement over current servers and operating systems and yields substantially longer mean time between failures (MTBF).
“Ascom’s purpose-built VoWiFi handset nicely complements our other healthcare offerings. Its extensive feature set allows TPC to offer customers even more options when it comes to improving their communications infrastructure,” says Kenny Schiff, TPC’s chief technology officer.
“TPC Healthcare’s ability to provide an integrated voice and messaging solution, combined with their customer focus, matches our own philosophy,” says Tom McKearney, vice president of marketing and business development. “Their ability to deliver a comprehensive solution utilizing our FreeNET VoWiFi system and UNITE Messaging Suite will offer a powerful combination to their customers.”
About Healthcare
Headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, TPC Healthcare is a full-service technology and communications solutions provider delivering wireless voice, workflow/middleware messaging applications and managed support services to healthcare organizations. TPC Healthcare focuses on offering customers technology expertise, exceptional levels of service and years of experience developing healthcare communications solutions. For more information, visit www.tpchealthcare.com.
