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December 11, 2008
A Very Exciting RIM Acquisition - Chalk Media
This blog post from CrackBerry reports on RIM’s announcement of acquiring Chalk Media Corp. Ascendent is mentioned as another company acquired by RIM to incorporate fixed mobile convergence technology.
December 8, 2008
IT Struggles to Close the Cell Phone Gap
NetworkWorld’s John Cox examines the implementation of FMC between networks and wireless devices. Joseph Vittorelli of Fayetteville State University is quoted on the productivity benefits of using Ascendent VMS. This piece also appeared in ITWorld, Computerworld and InfoWorld (links and logos below).
http://www.itworld.com/
http://www.computerworld.com/
http://www.infoworld.com
December 4, 2008
RIM Focuses on Security
This piece from Canada’s Globe and Mail looks at the possible RIM acquisition of Certicom Corp. This piece also appeared on GlobeAdvisor.com (link and logo below).
http://www.theglobeandmail.com
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November 26, 2008
Secure Mobile Deskphones
This article by Ascendent’s Heather Howland explains how enterprise voice mobility can be deployed with security in mind, meeting needs across the board.
November 18, 2008
Year-End Review and Future Trends in UC
In this piece, Richard Grigonis looks at Unified Communications in 2008 and some possible trends in 2009. RIM’s David Heit is quoted and the article highlights how Ascendent enables FMC in the enterprise; the partnership with Sprint is also cited.
November 12, 2008
RIM Says Blackberry, Let's Upgrade You
Jessica Kostek of TMCnet takes a look at the increase in smartphone sales and looks at the several Blackberry specific features.
October 17, 2008
This piece for the Kiplinger Letter newsletter gave a basic overview of how enterprises can integrate mobile devices into the PBX with Ascendent’s technology.
September 23, 2008
Ascendent Systems Works with Sprint to Deliver Enhanced Mobile Desk Phone Functionality with BlackBerry Mobile Voice System Integration
This blog post on SlashPhone highlights the details of the Sprint announcement certifying Ascendent’s VMS 4.5 in September.
September 22, 2008
Sprint Certifies Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite V4.5
This piece by Anuradha Shukla covers the announcement of Sprint certifying Ascendent’s VMS V4.5.
September 22, 2008
Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite Certified by Sprint
This blog post on BlackBerry Cool highlights the details of the Sprint announcement certifying Ascendent’s VMS 4.5 in September.
July 2008
Reduce User Frustration by Installing Proper Blend of Cellular, Wi-Fi and FMC
Joanie Wexler evaluates different networks being used to make mobile connectivity easier on the end user and the enterprise.
June 23, 2008
Is Fixed-Mobile Convergence Worth the Bother?
As a part of a Five Burning Wireless Questions series, Jon Cox examines the pros, cons and concerns of fixed-mobile convergence.
May 15, 2008
BlackBerry Users Tie into PBX for Unified Communications
John Cox discusses the new capabilities BlackBerry users have by linking servers with the enterprises’ PBX. Joseph Vittorelli of Fayetteville State University and RIM’s David Heit are both quoted on mobility and FMC. This piece also appeared in Network World and Computerworld (links and logos below).
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/051508-rim-blackberry-unified-communications.html
http://www.computerworld.com/
May 2008
Voice Mobility
This article by Ascendent’s own Heather Howland explains why voice mobility, specifically fixed-mobile convergence, is a must have for any expanding enterprise to alleviate the daily challenges of a global, mobile workforce.
May 2008
UC for Two (or More): Conferencing & Collaboration
Richard Grigonis looks at Unified Communications as a unified between people- allowing greater connectivity between people on the job and in one’s personal life. Heather Howland is quoted on the benefits and ease of conferencing and collaborating with Ascendent’s VMS.
April 9, 2008
CTIA Hooks Onto Unified Communications
Steve Taylor and Larry Hettick summarize the announcements from CTIA, happily noting that convergence took center stage this year.
April 9, 2008
Verizon Connects Smartphones, PBXes
In this piece, Terry Sweeney of InformationWeek covers the Ascendent/Verizon announcement.
April 3, 2008
RIM Technology Helps You Phone Home
Here Evan Koblentz discusses Verizon and Sprint’s launch of Ascendent Systems’ new PBX extension software for BlackBerry devices.
April 2, 2008
CTIA: Verizon Business Makes PBX Mobile
Carol Wilson highlights the Verizon Business announcement of new mobile extensions for PBXs, which allow businesses to make their mobile workers more productive while keeping corporate networks more secure.
April 2, 2008
TELECOM NOTES: Wireless
This article centers on Ascendent and Sprint’s deployment of their Sprint Mobile Extension, a fixed-mobile convergence solution which will enable faster community response times from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
“Sprint and voice mobility solution provider Ascendent are providing the Lee County, Fla., sheriff’s office with Sprint Mobile Extension, a fixed mobile convergence solution, for faster community response, the company said. The technology uses the latest version of Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite to deliver communications, Ascendent Senior Marketing Manager Heather Howland said in an interview. It was integrated with phone infrastructure of the sheriff’s office to deliver fixed-mobile convergence capabilities to commanders and deputies away from their desks, she said. “It simplifies how deputies communicate and check voice messages while away” by linking the desk phone to any mobile device, Howland said. Ascendent sees opportunities for the technology in finance, manufacturing, healthcare, government, hospitality and education. Sprint considers the technology important for government agencies and businesses heavy with mobile workers. “
[No link is available for this piece, please see full article above]
April 1, 2008
Sprint and Ascendent Systems Partner To Deploy Sprint Mobile Extension For Lee County Sheriff's Office
Susan Campbell explores the partnership between Ascendent Systems and Sprint, as the pair works together aiding the Lee County officers to respond faster to real emergencies, deploying a fixed-mobile convergence solution.
April 1, 2008
Verizon Converges BlackBerry, Desk Phones
Nancy Gohring discusses how Verizon Business is extending the functions of the PBX system to BlackBerry users, making desk-style features easier to manage with Ascendent Systems. This piece also appeared in InfoWorld, Network World, The New York Times and PC World (links and logos below).
http://www.pcworld.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/040108-ctia-verizon-converges-blackberry-desk.html?nwwpkg=ctia
http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/04/01/Verizon-converges-BlackBerry-and-desk-phones_1.html
April 1, 2008
Verizon Enhances FMC
The article examines how Verizon is making it easier for on-the-go professionals to use their mobile phone just like their desk phones, without missing a call, with the latest version of Ascendent Systems’ Voice Mobility Suite.
March 1, 2008
SEVEN Deadly Sins
Craig Kuhl outlines the seven most common mistakes enterprises make with their wireless strategies and how to avoid them.
February 2008
Mobile Enterprise Innovations
Richard Grigonis discusses new mobility technologies, ranging from voicemail distribution to fixed-mobile access, such as dual-mode phones that allow roaming between WiFi and cellular networks, to the transfer of PBX capabilities to any remote device.
January 18, 2008
Mobile VoIP Set to Fundamentally Change the Workplace
Rich Tehrani interviews Theron Dodson, director of sales and marketing at Ascendent Systems, about the state of the industry and the future of IP communications.
January 12, 2008
Personal Devices Create a Dilemma for Corporate IT
Stan Gibson discusses the problems that arise when personal communication devices clash with the tools that are supported by corporate IT.
January 9, 2008
Going Mobile is Going Green
This piece by Ascendent’s Heather Howland concentrates on how green IT and unified communications are the top two strategic technologies for 2008, and outlines how enterprises can reduce their carbon footprints with technology.
January 2008
Fixed-Mobile Convergence Meets IMS and UC
This article discusses how FMC systems will need to work with IMS and UC infrastructures to be successful, utilizing different multimedia features and services to ensure revenue and adoption.
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