Enterprise users can now seamlessly switch between outside GSM networks and enterprise 802.11-based wireless local area networks for both voice and data using Motorola Inc.’s Enterprise Seamless Mobility solution, launched today in collaboration with Avaya and Proxim.
The solution features Motorola’s new CN620 mobile office device (MOD), Wireless Services Manager (WSM) and Network Services Manager.
The CN620 device, described as “an enterprise phone and not a cell phone,” seamlessly switches from voice and data networks inside and outside the office, enabling users to be reached anywhere at a single phone number. Enterprise-centric features like call hold; conference calling; multiple simultaneous active calls; and access to corporate e-mail, data, applications and directories are all accessible from the device, even from an outside cellular network. The device also includes push-to-talk capabilities inside and outside the office.
Motorola’s WSM facilitates seamless switching between an enterprise WLAN and an outside cellular network. This component also enables the enterprise telephony functions to be extended into the cellular network and provides security. Meanwhile, the Network Services Manager provides system administration tools to configure and manage the entire solution.
For the Enterprise Seamless Mobility Solution, Avaya and Proxim provided WLAN infrastructure, including the new W310 gateway and the W110 access point.
Motorola, Avaya and Proxim further announced the SCCAN (Seamless Converged Communications Across Networks) Forum to further drive certification and interoperability of such solutions.
The solution, which will be sold to enterprises through Avaya, will initially go to market with one carrier, which Motorola declined to disclose. The CN620 device will be available as part of the overall solution in the fourth quarter for an undisclosed amount. Avaya’s W310 gateway will sell for around $9,000, and the W110 access points will cost $500.
