Company to Join Cisco Client Extension Program to Enhance Interoperability

BOULDER, Colo., June 25 /Wi-Fi Technology News/ -- SpectraLink Corporation (Nasdaq: SLNK), an industry pioneer in enterprise wireless communications, today announced the deployment of SpectraLink's newly released NetLink e340 and NetLink i640 Wireless Telephones at one of the Netherlands' largest and most respected hospitals, Medical Center Leeuwarden. The healthcare provider selected SpectraLink's wireless LAN-based solution to safely and securely interoperate with its network of Cisco Aironet(R) Series of Wi-Fi access points throughout its facility. SpectraLink is also joining the Cisco Compatible Extensions program to offer integrated wireless connectivity, standards-based security support, and interoperability between NetLink Wireless Telephones and Cisco Aironet wireless LANs.

Medical Center Leeuwarden (MCL), part of the Zorggroep Noorderbreedte group of hospitals, is deploying NetLink e340 and NetLink i640 Wireless Telephones throughout its administration and health services buildings to improve hospital efficiencies and patient satisfaction. MCL chose the NetLink Wireless Telephones because of their ability to seamlessly integrate with the hospital's Cisco CallManager IP telephony application and Cisco Aironet Series of wireless LAN access points. Administrators and healthcare providers will be able to use their NetLink Wireless Telephones throughout the two buildings and enjoy the features and functionality provided by Cisco CallManager. The six-ounce NetLink i640 Wireless Telephones are being provided to nurses and other staff that require a more durable device and want to take advantage of the handset's push-to-talk feature. The four-ounce NetLink e340 handsets are provided to administrators and office staff who prefer a smaller and lighter device.

As part of SpectraLink's ongoing efforts to maintain compatibility with the leading enterprise wireless LAN solutions, SpectraLink is joining the Cisco Compatible Extensions program. The program enables the widespread availability of wireless client devices that take advantage of the Cisco Aironet wireless network, accelerating the availability of innovative features while maintaining interoperability.

"This deployment at MCL is a great example of how Wi-Fi and VoIP technologies can be leveraged to meet the needs of mobile workers," said Mike Cronin, vice president of sales and marketing for SpectraLink. "Interoperability is critical in these kinds of applications, so we are taking the steps necessary to enhance our capabilities with market leaders such as Cisco."

"We have been looking for a secure solution for converged voice and data," said Rolf van der Meulen, Senior Consultant for Zorggroep Noorderbreedte. "It is encouraging to see industry leaders like Cisco and SpectraLink working together to meet the needs of their customers."

Product Overview

SpectraLink's NetLink Wireless Telephone portfolio is designed to meet the communication needs for enterprises of any size in an array of industries. NetLink Wireless Telephones operate as client devices on wireless LANs utilizing the IEEE 802.11b global standard, allowing converged mobile voice and data applications on a single wireless infrastructure. SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP), a quality of service (QoS) mechanism, is employed on the wireless LAN to ensure excellent voice quality with minimal impact on data throughput. NetLink Wireless Telephones integrate with the best-selling PBX systems, and support proprietary IP protocols as well as H.323 for enterprise wireless VoIP solutions.

About SpectraLink

SpectraLink Corporation's (Nasdaq: SLNK) Wireless Telephones are changing the way companies communicate in the workplace. In businesses large and small, SpectraLink's Wireless Telephones are designed to free workers from desks and workstations, increasing productivity, efficiency and employee satisfaction. SpectraLink, headquartered in Boulder, Colo., has more installed systems, and more experience and application knowledge than any other provider. SpectraLink distributes its products through industry-leading service, equipment, and application providers, cultivating a vast customer base. For more information, call 1-800-676-5465 or visit http://www.spectralink.com.


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