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Federal Network Services Becomes Ascom(R) Certified Solution Partner

Posted on: Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 18:00 CDT

Ascom (US) Inc., a leading developer of on-site wireless communications solutions, is pleased to announce that Federal Network Services, Inc. has agreed to become a Gold Level Certified Solution Partner. Federal Network Services, a leader in unified communications, information security and network integration, has agreed to offer its customers Ascom's FreeNET VoWiFi system and UNITE Messaging Suite.

The Ascom FreeNET standards-based solution consists of market-specific VoWiFi portable handsets, a robust messaging engine, VoIP Gateway for integration with an existing PBX and supports IEEE standards, including 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11e (Quality of Service), and 802.11i (Security). The FreeNET platform enables hospital-wide voice and messaging communication on a hospital's existing WLAN.

The UNITE Messaging Suite consists of embedded computing appliances running Ascom software applications utilizing a Linux kernel providing unparalleled reliability. The UNITE Messaging Suite enables integration with a broad range of both clinical and non-clinical systems.

"We are pleased to become an Ascom partner and offer our customers these additional on-site wireless communications options," says Doug Chesler, President of Federal Network Services, Inc. (www.fnsnet.com). "Integrating on-site wireless communications with new or existing networks is yet another way of meeting the requirements of our customers, especially for dedicated and secure VoWiFi solutions."

"We are delighted to have Federal Network Services as a new Ascom partner. Their focus on federal, state, local government and commercial customers expands our interaction in this very important market segment," says Tom McKearney, VP of Marketing and Business Development for Ascom (US) Inc. "Our FreeNET VoWiFi offering should be particularly appealing to Federal Network Services customers who need a dedicated and secure VoWiFi solution."

About Federal Network Services

Federal Network Services provides comprehensive IP communications networking solutions (supporting both product sales and services) and information security through engineering, operations, and maintenance management for technology integration and deployment services to Federal government and public sector customers under Federal mandates. Headquartered in Woodinville, Wash., Federal Network Services serves clients throughout the United States, Pacific Rim, and Europe.

About Ascom (US) Inc.

Ascom(R) (US) Inc. is the Americas' market leading provider of on-site wireless communication solutions, bringing smart integration to existing systems which enables greater freedom of movement, better service and increased safety in the workplace. Ascom on-site wireless solutions make existing systems work smarter through the integration of complementing, not competing, technologies. Because Ascom is not limited to one particular technology, they can customize unique solutions to meet an organization's needs, helping to create a road map for the long-term goal of an all-digital, wireless facility. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Ascom (US) Inc. is a part of the Swiss Ascom Group, an international solution provider with comprehensive technological know-how specializing in Wireless Solutions (high-value on-site communications solutions) and Security Solutions (applications for security, communication, automation and control systems for infrastructure operators, public security institutions and the army). For more information, please visit www.ascomwireless.com.

Source: Business Wire

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