Cisco and Nokia Provide Fixed Mobile Convergence for Business
Posted on February 13, 2007 By: Mike, VoIP Facts: The Blog email author
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Internet hardware provider Cisco, and cell phone manufacturer Nokia have teamed up to offer users of the Cisco Unified Communications products a handset that can switch between a Cisco WiFi/VoIP network and the cellular GSM networks.
Just announced at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, the Nokia E61i and E65 hand sets are dual mode and can determine which network, cellular or WiFi, is strongest, and will automatically use that network to place calls. They also contain software that essentially makes them an extension of the Cisco Call Manager IP PBX messaging system.
Cisco and Nokia hooked up last year with the integration of Nokia’s E smart phones with the Cisco Unified Call Manager 5.0, providing the interoperability similar to a Cisco IP desk phone or handset.
The Enterprise Mobility Solution as it is called started beta field tests in January by Volvo Trucks France, who plans a rollout for 300 users. An additional trial has been started by Swedish window company Elitfonster at its home office in Vetlanda.
Advantages for businesses that adopt a fixed to mobile convergence solution include the possibility of one phone number for a cellular network and a VoIP wireless 802.11 network, and cutting cell phone minutes by using the company’s VoIP network where possible.
Cisco is not alone as a provider of FMC to the business community. Telecommunications company Avaya recently bought Traverse Networks, who makes FMC software for cellphones, and the Innovative Technology Alliance of Microsoft and Nortel is sure to bring focus on Fixed Mobile Convergence in the future.
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