Ascom (US) Inc., a leading developer of on-site wireless communications solutions, is pleased to announce that Burwood Group has become a Gold Level Certified Solution Partner. Burwood Group, headquartered in Chicago, will be a reseller of Ascom's portfolio including the FreeNET VoWiFi system and UNITE Messaging Suite. Burwood Group specializes in IPT, security, wireless and rich media communication.
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 enterprise-wide voice and messaging communication on an enterprises 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 enterprise systems.
According to Jim Hart, VP of Burwood Group, "Burwood Group is committed to providing best of breed technology solutions to our clients. We are excited about our partnership with Ascom. We believe they are well-positioned to be a long-term technology leader in the convergence of mobile voice and data communications. The application integration is a key differentiator. Additionally they have a strong vertically focused story in key industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and financial services."
"We are pleased that Burwood Group has decided to become a partner with Ascom. Their strong leadership in the communications industry, coupled with the ability to deliver enterprise-class voice and data services gives them a unique capability," says Tom McKearney, VP of Marketing and Business Development for Ascom Wireless Solutions. "We believe that Burwood Group's ability to deliver our VoWifi solution is another example of their leadership and commitment to IP based solutions."
About Burwood Group
Burwood Group is the infrastructure solutions provider that delivers business-aligned, end-to-end solutions to organizations whose success depends on information technology. They are headquartered in downtown Chicago, IL, with regional offices in Bloomington, IL, Silicon Valley, CA, St. Louis, MO, and the Quad Cities. The company has more than 60 employees between the listed five offices and specializes in wireless, security, IPT and core infrastructure. Burwood has had a strong focus on technology for the healthcare industry since its inception in 1997.
About Ascom (US) Inc.
Ascom is North 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 North America 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.
