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YouPoC and Sonim Technologies team up to launch Push-to-Talk services in the UK

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:32:00 +0000

YouPoC today announced that it is the exclusive distribution partner for Sonim Technologies Push-To-Talk (PTT) solution. YouPoC will also be offering Sonim’s range of Xtreme Performance (XP) rugged mobile phones, the XP1 and the recently-launched XP3 Enduro. Through the YouPoC service, project managers and office-based staff across multiple locations can communicate directly with teams of up to 50 remote workers at the push of a button without the need to deploy expensive Private Mobile Radio networks.

“We’re very excited to be Sonim’s exclusive partner for its range of Push-to-Talk applications”, Tim Allerton, Managing Director of YouPoC said. “Our customers are professional radio users who demand a high level of service and capability – whether they run security companies, or manage fleets – and they will always need reliable, cost effective and quick communication with their teams. With this new partnership we will be providing this service alongside the rugged, dependable suite of Sonim XP phones.”

Aside from Sonim’s Xtreme Performance range of handsets, its other PTT applications include the Xtend PoC Server (XPS). Fully compliant with Open Mobile Alliance PoC specifications, the XPS supports all mandatory PTT over Cellular functionality, as well as associated network-based address books and presence server enablers.

The Sonim XPS is fully compatible with all other Sonim products including Sonim’s XP range of handsets, Xperience PoC Client (XPC) and Xperience PoC Dispatcher Application (XPDA). The key difference between XPS and earlier proprietary push-to-talk servers is that the new server is compliant with both the user-network interfaces (UNI) and network-network interfaces (NNI) standards, independent of wireless networking protocols.

Sonim Technologies and Land Rover Unveil Exclusive Rugged Mobile Phones Partnership

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:36:20 +0000

Sonim Technologies announced that it will embark on a partnership with Land Rover, which includes the launch of co-branded mobile phone products as well as an eco-friendly packaging. Two co-branded phones will enter the market by mid-2009 – the Land Rover S1 by Sonim and Land Rover S2 G4 by Sonim. This will be followed later in the year by the launch of a third Land Rover phone. Sonim and Land Rover will co-market the phones to top operators, mobile retailers and consumers in a staggering 40 countries.

“In less than two years, Sonim has set the bar for engineering best-in-class rugged mobile phones for people who work and play in extreme environments,” said Bob Plaschke, Sonim’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are delighted to be partnering with Land Rover on this range of rugged mobile phones.”

The Land Rover phones will be submersible, Bluetooth-compliant and certified to withstand salt, fog, humidity, transport and thermal shock and a 1.6-metre drop to concrete from any angle. To deliver further against Sonim and Land Rover’s distinctive marketplace proposition, the partners engaged iconic designer Scott Wilson, to develop the product lines.

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Sonim XP3 Available by Christmas This Year

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:29:20 +0000

Sonim Technologies has announced the latest addition to their Xtreme Performance Series, the Xtreme Performance 3. Sonim XP3 has a more rugged specification than the XP1 and can withstand more shocks and drops than its predecessor. Most importantly, the phone can be fully submersed for 30 minutes within one meter of water. In addition, the XP3 boasts an IP-57 rating and is designated with a Mil-Spec rating of 810F against salt, fog humidity, transport and thermal shock.

The XP3 is also equipped with a powerful 1180 mAh battery that delivers 5.5 hours of talk and over 9 days of standby time. As continued proof of Sonim’s confidence in its products, the XP3 comes with an unconditional, three-year warranty. The Sonim XP3 is available either SIM-unlocked for £245 inc VAT or free on contract with Vodafone. The Sonim XP3 will be available in high street retailers in time for Christmas.