Wavelink expands Polycom's DECT Portfolio with New SIP Wireless Servers
Announcement posted by Wavelink 13 Jul 2009
Melbourne 20 November, 2008 - Wavelink Communications, a value added distributor of
business IP telephony and wireless solutions , has announced the introduction of the latest
Polycom KIRK DECT solutions. Polycom is the leading independent provider of open,
standards-based IP phones, and is furthering its position in the DECT marketplace by
expanding its award-winning KIRK product portfolio to meet the needs of businesses of all
sizes. Polycom has introduced two new systems: the KIRK Wireless Server (KWS) 300 and
the KWS 6000. Polycom's SIP-based DECT solutions help customers drive the speed of
business by making them always accessible regardless of where they are within the
workplace.
"Recent Frost & Sullivan research indicates the DECT market in North America, APAC and
CALA is likely to experience considerable growth over the next few years, and with its
comprehensive DECT portfolio, Polycom is well positioned to take advantage of th is
untapped opportunity," said Elka Popova, global program director, Frost & Sullivan. "For
those wanting to keep voice and data on separate networks, DECT offers a secure
alternative with guaranteed voice quality. Polycom's extensive experience in providi ng both
VoWLAN and DECT solutions and its successful track record will likely be a competitive
advantage as the company moves to grow its share in this growing market."
The latest two additions to the KIRK Wireless Server portfolio are:
- The KWS 300, a SIP-based wireless telephony system, is ideal for smaller sized
businesses, by scaling support from one to 12 wireless handsets The KIRK Wireless
Server 300 is a single-cell solution that can support up to four simultaneous calls
and up to six KIRK wireless repeaters in order to extend the coverage area.
- The KWS 6000 is a SIP-based enterprise wireless telephony solution that scales
from just a handful up to more than 4,000 users. Up to 256 radio units are
supported, which, when combined with the KIRK Media Resource, can support
more than 1,000 simultaneous calls. Each KIRK base station handles 11
simultaneous calls, and customers can scale up based on their individual needs.
Additionally, KIRK repeaters can be added to increase the coverage area by
approximately 50 percent.
Polycom now offers SIP-based DECT solutions that address the needs businesses large
and small -- from the SOHO market (KWS 300) to medium-sized to the largest of enterprises
(KWS 6000). The solutions are scalable -- both in terms of the number of users as well as
the coverage areas supported.
"We listen to our customers and then design wireless telephone solutions that meet their
needs," said Sten Dyrmose, general manager for Polycom's DECT business unit. "The
addition of the KWS 3000 and KWS 6000 allows us to offer enterprise -grade wireless to
businesses across the globe, regardless of size.
About Wavelink
Wavelink Communications (www.wavelink.com.au) specialises in the supply, marketing and
support of leading edge IP telephony and wireless solutions. Wavelink distributes a range of
products from Polycom, Digium and Meru Networks.
About Polycom
Polycom, Inc. is the global leader in telepresence, video, and voice solutions and a visionary
in communications that empower people to connect and collaborate everywhere. Please visit
www.polycom.com for more information.
business IP telephony and wireless solutions , has announced the introduction of the latest
Polycom KIRK DECT solutions. Polycom is the leading independent provider of open,
standards-based IP phones, and is furthering its position in the DECT marketplace by
expanding its award-winning KIRK product portfolio to meet the needs of businesses of all
sizes. Polycom has introduced two new systems: the KIRK Wireless Server (KWS) 300 and
the KWS 6000. Polycom's SIP-based DECT solutions help customers drive the speed of
business by making them always accessible regardless of where they are within the
workplace.
"Recent Frost & Sullivan research indicates the DECT market in North America, APAC and
CALA is likely to experience considerable growth over the next few years, and with its
comprehensive DECT portfolio, Polycom is well positioned to take advantage of th is
untapped opportunity," said Elka Popova, global program director, Frost & Sullivan. "For
those wanting to keep voice and data on separate networks, DECT offers a secure
alternative with guaranteed voice quality. Polycom's extensive experience in providi ng both
VoWLAN and DECT solutions and its successful track record will likely be a competitive
advantage as the company moves to grow its share in this growing market."
The latest two additions to the KIRK Wireless Server portfolio are:
- The KWS 300, a SIP-based wireless telephony system, is ideal for smaller sized
businesses, by scaling support from one to 12 wireless handsets The KIRK Wireless
Server 300 is a single-cell solution that can support up to four simultaneous calls
and up to six KIRK wireless repeaters in order to extend the coverage area.
- The KWS 6000 is a SIP-based enterprise wireless telephony solution that scales
from just a handful up to more than 4,000 users. Up to 256 radio units are
supported, which, when combined with the KIRK Media Resource, can support
more than 1,000 simultaneous calls. Each KIRK base station handles 11
simultaneous calls, and customers can scale up based on their individual needs.
Additionally, KIRK repeaters can be added to increase the coverage area by
approximately 50 percent.
Polycom now offers SIP-based DECT solutions that address the needs businesses large
and small -- from the SOHO market (KWS 300) to medium-sized to the largest of enterprises
(KWS 6000). The solutions are scalable -- both in terms of the number of users as well as
the coverage areas supported.
"We listen to our customers and then design wireless telephone solutions that meet their
needs," said Sten Dyrmose, general manager for Polycom's DECT business unit. "The
addition of the KWS 3000 and KWS 6000 allows us to offer enterprise -grade wireless to
businesses across the globe, regardless of size.
About Wavelink
Wavelink Communications (www.wavelink.com.au) specialises in the supply, marketing and
support of leading edge IP telephony and wireless solutions. Wavelink distributes a range of
products from Polycom, Digium and Meru Networks.
About Polycom
Polycom, Inc. is the global leader in telepresence, video, and voice solutions and a visionary
in communications that empower people to connect and collaborate everywhere. Please visit
www.polycom.com for more information.