SpectraLink Unveils Its Next Generation Wi-Fi Telephones
January 03 2007 - 4:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones First to Support Enterprise
Voice Over 802.11a/b/g BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 3, 2007
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SpectraLink Corp. (NASDAQ:SLNK), the
leader in workplace wireless telephony, today announced its
next-generation Wi-Fi telephony handsets, the NetLink 8000 Series
Wireless Telephones. The new NetLink 8000 Series handsets are the
first commercially available enterprise-grade handsets to support
the IEEE 802.11a, b and g radio standards, allowing businesses to
choose the most appropriate Wi-Fi implementation for application
segmentation, interference mitigation and user density. (Logo:
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NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones enhance SpectraLink's
market-leading Wi-Fi telephony platform with the industry's longest
talk times and added durability and resilience for improved
reliability in all types of enterprise environments. Additional
enhancements include a slim, lightweight design and a larger
display screen. Two models are available: the basic NetLink 8020
Wireless Telephone, and the enhanced NetLink 8030 Wireless
Telephone supporting SpectraLink's exclusive integrated
push-to-talk (PTT) capabilities, now enhanced with 24 PTT channels
plus a unique priority channel for emergency broadcast
applications. "I expect that over time VoFi (voice over IP over
Wi-Fi) phones will become the norm in most enterprises, replacing
traditional desktop wired phones," said Craig Mathias, a Principal
with the mobile and wireless advisory firm Farpoint Group (Ashland,
Mass.). "The NetLink 8000 Series is a very positive step in this
direction, and I'm especially enthusiastic about the inclusion of
.11a and .11g, which will significantly enhance capacity."
"SpectraLink has led the Wi-Fi telephony market since 1999, and we
continue to be the leading innovator in this industry," said John
Elms, SpectraLink president and CEO. "We strive to meet our
customers' demand for enterprise-grade functions and quality, and
their interoperability requirements for leveraging their wireless
and voice networks. The NetLink 8000 Series handsets offer
customers even more choice when it comes to deploying wireless
communications in the workplace." The NetLink 8000 Series Wireless
Telephones continue SpectraLink's legacy of designing handsets and
accessories to meet the rigors of workplace applications. Weighing
less than four ounces (depending on handset model and Battery
Pack), the NetLink 8000 Series handsets are light yet robust. Key
features and capabilities include: * A simple user interface with
four-way navigation and four softkeys to facilitate access to
business telephone features and minimize user training. *
Integrated speakerphone for hands-free and wireless conferencing
applications. * Four-, six- and eight-hour talk-time
interchangeable Battery Packs to support the most demanding
enterprise usage requirements, along with desktop and standalone
four-position charging options. * Support for SpectraLink's Open
Application Interface (OAI), allowing two-way text messaging
support for a wide array of enterprise applications such as
customer relationship management (CRM) systems, environmental
controls, security and alarm systems, nurse call systems, and
database access. * Compliance with MIL STD 810F standard for shock
and vibration and the IP 53 standard for liquid and dust
resistance. * Compatibility with enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networks
with interoperability and performance guaranteed through
SpectraLink's Voice Interoperability for Enterprise Wireless (VIEW)
Certification Program. * Excellent voice quality on converged Wi-Fi
networks utilizing SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) or Wireless
Multimedia (WMM) (depending on Wi-Fi infrastructure support). *
Secure, private conversations using Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA/WPA2). The NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones offer all
the benefits of traditional NetLink handsets while offering
improved capacity, durability and usability. Availability &
Pricing SpectraLink NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones will
begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007. List price for the
NetLink 8020 Wireless Telephone is $595, while the PTT-enabled
NetLink 8030 Wireless Telephone is priced at $675. About NetLink
Wireless Telephones NetLink Wireless Telephones operate on a
converged voice and data network to reduce costs and simplify
management while significantly improving employee mobility,
responsiveness, and productivity. NetLink Wireless Telephones
provide the richest functionality while integrating with the
broadest range of enterprise applications and networks. Through the
Open Application Interface (OAI), the NetLink Wireless Telephones
provide two-way text messaging and alarm integration for
applications such as paging, nurse call, alarm and CRM systems to
improve communication throughout an enterprise. About SpectraLink
SpectraLink, the leader in workplace wireless telephony, delivers
the power of mobile voice and messaging applications to businesses
worldwide. Seamlessly integrating with VoIP and traditional
telephony platforms, SpectraLink's scalable technology provides
instant access to people and business-critical information.
SpectraLink handsets free on-premises employees to be more
accessible, productive and responsive. For more information, visit
http://www.spectralink.com/ or call 1 800 676 5465. This release
may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to many
risks and uncertainties, including new product offerings may be
delayed and/or may not generate increased future sales; new mergers
or acquisitions may not result in increased future sales of
SpectraLink's products and services; adverse changes in economic
and business conditions affecting SpectraLink's customers; the
intensely competitive nature of the wireless communications
industry, and a customer preference to buy all telephone
communications systems from a single source provider that
manufactures and sells PBX or key/hybrid systems; changes in rules
and regulations of the FCC; and the anticipated growth of the
market for on-premises Wireless Telephone Systems. More information
about potential risk factors that could affect our results is
available in SpectraLink's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and
subsequent Form 10-Q filings.
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+1-781-782-5793, , for SpectraLink Corp. Web site:
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