Mobile DECT VoIP Solutions Scales To 512 Users Print E-mail
Written by Adam Gosling   
Monday, 22 October 2007
Next IP Distribution, which carries the Aastra range IP telephony gear has added the DECToverIP system which uses a combination of DECT and SIP to deliver a highly scalable cordless solution for small, medium or even large enterprises.

DECToverIP leverages existing SIP-based infrastructures and IP networks, so NextIP says is relatively easy to implement a cost-effective converged wireless solution that can support up to 256 base stations and 512 handsets.

Nick Touzeau, director, Next IP Distribution, said: "The addition of SIP based DECToverIP to Aastra's product line adds to our extensive portfolio of open standard enterprise and mobility communications solutions. This solution lets businesses of all sizes easily deploy an on-site DECT voice network creating a mobile workforce. Whether in retail, manufacturing or any other business environment requiring mobility, employees can stay in touch, be more responsive and productive, while on the move within their companies' premises."

The system provides users with a confidential, reliable, high quality DECT connection within a building or multiple locations on the same corporate network and provides full roaming and seamless hand-over between base stations, says the distributor.

The system incorporates features similar to SIP desk terminals such as call forward and call waiting and can easily be deployed in most open-standard IP environments including; hosted or premised based using SIP based IP-PBXs (including Aastra's PBXs supporting SIP), hybrid PBXs or open source PBXs (such as Asterisk). It is also certified for BroadSoft's Centrex solutions and compatible with other leading IP-Centrex providers such as MetaSwitch.

The solution includes two IP base stations known as Radio Fixed Parts (RFP), a new DECT handset designed for professional use, and the OpenMobility Manager (OMM) software. The RFPs support SIP with one, the RFP L32 IP, designed for indoor use and the other, RFP L34 IP, for outdoors. Both can be powered over LAN (PoE) and allow up to 8 simultaneous voice communications each.

The Aastra DECT handset 142 combines the secure high quality voice communications of DECT technology with the cost-effectiveness and versatility of IP telephony. It offers a wide range of features such as: hands-free operation, a back-lit 5-line graphic display, memory card, 100 entry phonebook, SOS-key for immediate connection to an emergency number, headset connection and vibrating alarm.

OpenMobility Manager (OMM) software administers all DECT handsets and mobility activities (roaming, seamless handover between base stations and media stream). It is installed on one of the RFPs and works with any central communication server or IP PBX supporting SIP (no additional PBX is required for remote locations).
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