Leading Operators across Asia Commit to GSMA Humanitarian Connectivity Charter

 KDDI, KT Corporation, NTT DOCOMO, INC and SK Telecom Become Latest Signatories of Humanitarian Connectivity Charter


SHANGHAI - Thursday, June 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today at Mobile World Congress Shanghai, the GSMA announced that KDDI, KT Corporation, NTT DOCOMO, INC and SK Telecom have become the most recent mobile network operators (MNOs) to sign up to the GSMA’s Humanitarian Connectivity Charter. Through the Charter, MNOs commit to a common set of principles designed to create a more coordinated and predictable response to disasters and humanitarian crises.

“The unique scale and reach of mobile networks can help meet the challenges faced by humanitarian responders,” said Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA. “The GSMA is focused on building on the momentum of the Humanitarian Connectivity Charter, which supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to build resilient infrastructure and make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.”

The Humanitarian Connectivity Charter, an initiative launched by the GSMA at Mobile World Congress 2015, unites the industry under a set of principles that aim to harness the power of mobile technology to support people affected by humanitarian emergencies. These operators join the more than 60 MNOs in over 50 countries that are already backing the Charter.

The Charter is also supported by the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance, the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster and the International Federation of the Red Cross. The principles of the Charter focus on enhanced coordination, standardised preparedness and response activities and strengthened partnerships between industry, government and humanitarian organisations.

“During times of crisis, good communication is vital and access to mobile networks can be a matter of life and death. The collective work of the Humanitarian Connectivity Charter signatories is focused on enabling better-prepared and more resilient networks and facilitating more effective coordination with government and humanitarian response agencies,” concluded Granryd. “Countries in Asia remain some of the most vulnerable to natural disasters globally, underscoring the need for renewed and coordinated efforts to reduce risk and improve reliance.”

For more information on the Humanitarian Connectivity Charter, please visit www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/programmes/disaster-response/humanitarian-connectivity-charter.

About the GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with almost 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.





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Bentley et Shell annoncent un accord cadre mondial

 ProjectWise ConstructSim améliore l’exécution de la construction des projets d’immobilisations grâce à Advanced Work Packaging

EXTON, Pennsylvanie - Samedi 2 Juillet 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bentley Systems, Incorporated, un fournisseur de premier plan mondial de solutions logicielles complètes pour améliorer les infrastructures, a annoncé aujourd’hui un nouvel accord cadre mondial avec Shell. L’accord vise à améliorer l’exécution de la construction des projets d’immobilisations de Shell grâce à des solutions automatisées de gestion de la construction en 4D/5D fournies par Bentley sous forme de service géré. La solution, basée sur ProjectWise ConstructSim de Bentley, sera déployée dans le cadre du programme ProjectVantage de Shell. Cette offre innovante, qui simplifie les lots des travaux pour l’ingénierie, la construction et l’installation, adhère à la méthodologie Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) du Construction Industry Institute (CII).

L’accord cadre mondial avec Bentley sous-tend le programme ProjectVantage de Shell, une approche multifournisseurs, intégrée, centrée sur les données de la fourniture de projets d’immobilisations. Ce programme leader du secteur vise à livrer plus rapidement des projets plus sûrs et de meilleure qualité :

    en améliorant la collaboration interdisciplinaire et avec les fournisseurs ;
    en contrôlant les données tout au long du cycle de vie des projets d’immobilisations ; et
    en appliquant des normes et en permettant la réplication.

Shell a choisi ProjectWise ConstructSim comme base de sa solution de gestion de la construction pour :

    renforcer sa capacité à planifier visuellement et à exécuter les travaux en toute sécurité, évitant les mobilisations prématurées et les indisponibilités et supprimant les contraintes susceptibles d’exercer un impact sur la sûreté, la logistique, les matériaux, la disponibilité de la main d’œuvre, les permis et la documentation ;
    garantir une « préparation de l'ingénierie » plus efficace grâce à l’application d’Advanced Work Packaging en vue d’améliorer la constructibilité ; et
    améliorer la productivité sur le terrain, qui optimise la fiabilité des plannings, maximise le temps sur les outils, améliore la sécurité et atténue le risque, conduisant à des réductions de coût substantielles.

Greg Bentley, PDG de Bentley Systems et sponsor exécutif de la relation de la société avec Shell, a déclaré : « Shell mérite d'être félicitée pour être en tête du secteur de l’énergie dans la recherche de moyens innovants pour continuer à améliorer l’accessibilité des projets d’immobilisations, grâce à l’efficacité et à la prévisibilité pouvant être obtenues grâce à la méthodologie Advanced Work Packaging du CII. En soutenant AWP par l’entremise de ProjectVantage pour ses propres projets, Shell aide également ses services IAGC (ingénierie, approvisionnement et gestion de construction) à réaliser des percées en matière de performance dans la livraison de projets — tirant profit des technologies logicielles et des services Cloud, au profit de chaque projet. L’expérience de Shell à ce jour dans l’application d’initiatives 4D et 5D dans le cadre de projets majeurs confirme les conclusions du CII au sujet des gains de productivité atteignables avec AWP, ainsi que la contribution de ProjectWise ConstructSim. »

Martin Swaine, responsable du programme 4D/5D chez Shell, a expliqué : « Shell se réjouit de la direction des bénéfices observée durant l’utilisation accrue de ProjectWise ConstructSim dans le cadre de nos projets. Avec Bentley, nous prévoyons de tirer profit de ces améliorations avec notre chaîne logistique pour délivrer collectivement des projets plus sûrs et de meilleure qualité. »

À propos de ProjectWise ConstructSim de Bentley

ProjectWise ConstructSim pour les lots de travaux avancés permet aux équipes en charge de l’exécution des projets de fournir une visibilité sur la voie de la construction et de gérer le cycle de vie complet des lots de travaux. Les utilisateurs peuvent rapidement créer des lots de travaux d’ingénierie, de construction et d’installation en interagissant de manière immersive avec des modèles 3D riches en données, et mener la construction sur la base des priorités du calendrier et des besoins de séquençage de l’installation sur le terrain. De plus, les utilisateurs planifient leur travail sur la base de la disponibilité réelle des matériaux et des ressources et visualisent le processus d’installation avant que les travaux commencent afin de révéler les contraintes et d’atténuer le risque. ProjectWise ConstructSim transforme les données des projets en tâches de construction automatiquement et facilite l’intégration des données depuis les modèles de conception, les systèmes de gestion technique, les plannings et les systèmes ERP pour un contrôle amélioré des tâches et des plannings des équipes. Ses rapports et tableaux de bord intuitifs fournissent des aperçus des projets sur les lots de travaux, les équipes et la performance globale des projets, connectant, via des terminaux mobiles, le bureau d'études, le site de construction et les équipes sur le terrain.

À propos de Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems est le leader mondial dans la fourniture de solutions logicielles complètes aux architectes, aux ingénieurs, aux professionnels dans l’industrie géospatiale, aux constructeurs et aux propriétaires exploitants, pour faire progresser la conception, la construction et les activités d’infrastructure. Les utilisateurs de Bentley tirent profit de la mobilité des informations à travers les disciplines et le cycle de vie de l’infrastructure pour fournir des projets et des actifs plus performants. Les solutions de Bentley englobent les applications MicroStation pour la modélisation des informations, les services de collaboration ProjectWise pour fournir des projets intégrés et les services d’activités AssetWise pour obtenir une infrastructure intelligente – complétées par des services professionnels et des services administrés complets à l’échelle mondiale.

Fondée en 1984, Bentley compte plus de 3 000 employés dans plus de 50 pays. La société réalise un chiffre d’affaires annuel supérieur à 600 millions de dollars et a investi depuis 2008 plus d’un milliard de dollars dans la recherche, le développement et des acquisitions.

De plus amples informations à propos de Bentley sont disponibles sur le site www.bentley.com et dans le rapport annuel de Bentley. Pour suivre l’actualité de Bentley en temps réel, abonnez-vous à un flux RSS des communiqués de presse et bulletins d’actualité de Bentley. Consultez le site Web de la conférence Year in Infrastructure pour voir les moments forts de l’événement de premier plan de Bentley sur le leadership éclairé. Pour visualiser une collection interrogeable des projets d’infrastructure innovants issus des prix annuels Be Inspired, accédez aux Infrastructure Yearbooks. Pour accéder à un réseau professionnel permettant aux membres du milieu des infrastructures d’interagir, de communiquer et d'échanger leurs expériences, consultez les Communautés Bentley.

Pour télécharger le classement Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners, un recueil mondial unique des plus grands propriétaires d’infrastructure des secteurs public et privé qui est basé sur la valeur de leurs investissements cumulés dans les infrastructures, consultez BI 500.

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Contacts

Bentley Systems, Incorporated

Gail McGrew, +1 610 458 2752

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Bentley and Shell Announce Global Framework Agreement

ProjectWise ConstructSim Improves Capital Project Construction Execution through Advanced Work Packaging

EXTON, Pa. - Saturday, July 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced a new Global Framework Agreement with Shell. The agreement serves to improve Shell’s capital project construction execution through automated 4D/5D construction management solutions provided by Bentley as a managed service. The solution, based on Bentley’s ProjectWise ConstructSim, will be deployed as part of Shell’s ProjectVantage program. This innovative offering, which simplifies work packaging for engineering, construction, and installation, adheres to the Construction Industry Institute’s (CII’s) Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) methodology.

The Global Framework Agreement with Bentley underlies Shell’s ProjectVantage program, a multi-vendor integrated data-centric approach to capital project delivery. This industry-leading program is aimed at delivering safer and better projects faster by:

    improving cross-discipline and supplier collaboration;
    controlling data throughout the capital project lifecycle; and
    applying standards and enabling replication.

Shell selected ProjectWise ConstructSim as the foundation of its construction management solution to:

    enhance its ability to visually plan and execute work safely, avoiding premature mobilization and downtime and removing constraints that can impact safety, logistics, materials, labor availability, permits, and documentation;
    ensure more effective “engineering readiness” through the application of advanced work packaging to improve constructability; and
    improve field productivity, which optimizes schedule reliability, maximizes time on tools, increases safety, and mitigates risk, resulting in substantial cost savings.

Greg Bentley, Bentley Systems CEO and executive sponsor of the company’s Shell relationship, said, “Shell deserves credit for leading the energy industry to find innovative ways to continue to improve the affordability of capital projects, through the efficiency and predictability achievable through CII’s Advanced Work Packaging playbook. By championing AWP through ProjectVantage for its own projects, Shell is also helping their EPCs toward project delivery performance breakthroughs—leveraging software technologies and cloud services, for the benefit of every project. Shell’s experience to date in applying 4D and 5D initiatives on major projects corroborates both CII’s findings about productivity gains attainable through AWP, as well as ProjectWise ConstructSim’s contribution.”

Martin Swaine, Shell 4D/5D programme manager, said, “Shell has been pleased with the trend of benefits seen during our projects’ increasing use of ProjectWise ConstructSim. Together with Bentley, we look to build on these improvements with our supply chain to collectively deliver safer and better projects.”

About Bentley’s ProjectWise ConstructSim

ProjectWise ConstructSim for advanced work packaging enables project delivery teams to provide visibility into the path of construction and manage the complete work package lifecycle. Users quickly create engineering, construction, and installation work packages by immersively interacting with data-rich 3D models and drive construction based on schedule priorities and the sequencing needs of field installation. In addition, users plan work based on the actual availability of materials and resources and visualize the installation process before work begins to reveal constraints and mitigate risk. ProjectWise ConstructSim turns project data into construction tasks automatically and facilitates the integration of data from design models, engineering management systems, schedules, estimates, and ERP systems for enhanced control of crew tasks and schedules. Its reports and intuitive dashboards provide project insight into work packages, crews, and overall project performance, connecting, via mobile devices, the engineering office, the construction site, and teams in the field.

About Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.

Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.

Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com and in Bentley’s annual report. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for highlights of Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.

To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.

Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, ProjectWise ConstructSim, MicroStation, and ProjectWise are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.



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Contacts

Bentley Systems, Incorporated

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AHF Uganda Cares Commissions Mugoye Health Center III ART Clinic and Staff Quarters in Kalangala District, Ssese Island - UGANDA

KALANGALA, Uganda - Friday, July 1st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a global organization providing cutting-edge medicine to more than 611,613 patients in 36 countries, has commissioned a new HIV Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) Clinic and staff quarters at Mugoye Health Center III, Kalangala District.

The clinic and staff quarters, which were built with support from AHF Uganda Cares, in partnership with the Uganda Ministry of Health, will not only contribute to the provision of improved HIV services to over 800 clients, but will also boost staff motivation and retention in such hard to reach area of the district. Services to be provided will include; free HIV testing, condoms provision, and comprehensive medical care and treatment to people living with HIV/AIDS. The newly constructed staff quarters will provide comfortable housing for at least 2 health workers attached to this health facility.

“This clinic is a timely resource to the local community, for it will contribute to an increase in the uptake of HIV/AIDS services on Ssese Islands,” said Henry Magala, the Country Program Director of AHF Uganda Cares. “The ART clinic will run Monday to Friday as opposed to special clinic days that were earlier set for HIV service provision. We therefore anticipate that with the increased number of clinic days, many more people will be able to access HIV services in a convenient setting.”

“The construction of staff quarters is a timely response to a need in a community where healthworker retention and motivation has been a challenge, and we are optimistic that the people of Mugoye and the surrounding community will be able to see a healthworker at any time of any day, not only for HIV services, but also for other health-related issues,” added Dr. Penninah Iutung Amor, the Africa Bureau Chief for AHF.

AHF Uganda Cares operates over 45 ART Clinics country-wide, with 3 of these being located in Kalangala District. For more information, please visit www.aidshealth.org or call: 0200 506 100

Contacts

AHF Uganda Cares

Alice Kayongo

Regional Policy & Advocacy Manager, E/W Africa

Alice.Kayongo@aidshealth.org



or

AHF Africa Bureau Media Contact

Oluwakemi Gbadamosi

Snr. Manager PR and Communications

Oluwakemi.gbadamosi@aidshealth.org

Tel - +2348168967217







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GSMA Announces Winners of the 2016 Asia Mobile Awards

SHANGHAI - Thursday, June 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced the winners of the 2016 Asia Mobile Awards, which were presented last evening at the AMO Awards Ceremony and Dinner Reception, held at DaGuan Theatre in Pudong, Shanghai. The awards, which were hosted by popular TV personality Bai Xuxu, honour achievement, excellence and innovation in mobile communications across the dynamic and incredibly diverse Asia Pacific region.

“We extend our congratulations to all of the winners and nominees at our first Asia Mobile Awards here at Mobile World Congress Shanghai,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “The AMOs recognise everything from game-changing mobile devices and technologies to applications and services available in all Asian markets, but perhaps more importantly, they underscore the hugely positive impact of mobile communications for people, business and society. Many thanks to all of our entrants, judges, sponsors and partners for supporting the 2016 Asia Mobile Awards.”

The winners of the 2016 Asia Mobile Awards are:

Best Mobile Music App
KT and KT Music for genie

Best Mobile App for Media, Film, TV or Video
News Republic for News Republic

Best Mobile App or Service for Enterprise
MotherApp and Ocean Park for PFlow

Best Mobile Innovation for Connected Lifestyle
Globetouch for CloudSIM for the Connected Car

Best Mobile Innovation for the Internet of Things
ZillionSource Technologies for ZillionSense

Best Mobile Innovation for Emerging Markets
Jana for Jana

Best Smartphone or Tablet Device
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Best Affordable Smartphone
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough – Asia
Sierra Wireless for mangOH™ Open Hardware for IoT

Outstanding Contribution to the Asian Mobile Industry
Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Executive, Dialog Axiata

The AMO Awards are the sister awards to the GSMA’s Glomo Awards (The Global Mobile Awards), the mobile industry’s world-leading awards programme. The 2016 AMO Awards were judged by more than 75 world leading independent experts, analysts, journalists, academics - who write about, research and analyse mobile products and services - and in some cases, mobile operator representatives.

Supporters for the AMO Awards included Supporting Sponsor Gionee; Supporting Partners AVING News, CCIDcom, News Republic, ShanghaiEye and Technode; and Table Sponsor KT Corporation. Full information on the AMO Awards can be found at www.asiamobileawards.com/.

Get Involved at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2016

Follow developments and updates on Mobile World Congress Shanghai through our social media channels – follow us on Twitter at @GSMA and use #MWCS16, get regular updates through our LinkedIn Showcase Page at www.linkedin.com/company/mobile-world-congress-shanghai, and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mwcshanghai. In China, you can follow us on Sina Weibo http://weibo.com/mwcshanghai or on the GSMA account on WeChat. For additional information on GSMA social channels, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/register-plan/networking/social-media.

-ENDS-

About the GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with almost 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.    

Contacts

For the GSMA

Ava Lau

+852-2533 9928

alau@webershandwick.com



Charlie Meredith-Hardy

+44 7917 298428

CMeredith-Hardy@webershandwick.com



GSMA Press Office

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DLNA 4.0 Transforms Connected Home Experience

PORTLAND, Ore. - Wednesday, June 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

       News Highlights:

    DLNA 4.0 solves the “media format not supported” problem between PCs, TVs and mobile devices while supporting Ultra HD TV content streaming.
    DLNA 4.0 is the first to enable energy efficiency for connected devices.
    Addition of a new DLNA 4.0 logo will make it easier to find and buy products that offer the most seamless and enjoyable viewing experience possible.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) today announced that the organization’s latest Guidelines for streaming personal content in the home are now available for download. DLNA 4.0 enables consumer product manufacturers to deliver a more satisfying and energy-efficient connected home experience, including viewing high-definition TV content on the broadest possible choice of interoperable TVs, PCs and mobile devices.

“DLNA 4.0 is designed to raise the bar for enjoyment, energy efficiency and a seamless viewing experience across many different types of consumer products in the connected home,” said Duncan Bees, vice president of technology and strategy at DLNA. “With the new Guidelines and logo, consumers will be able to buy products that they know will work together to the highest levels of compatibility while supporting the latest high-definition media formats and energy-saving features.”

Consumers have long complained that there are files on their servers that they cannot play with their mobile devices, PCs, TVs, set top boxes or other devices. DLNA 4.0 solves this problem by mandating transcoding on the media server.

Power efficiency is improved through low power modes that enable connected devices to work together to cut overall energy consumption in the home. Consumers also can now enjoy Ultra HD content streamed throughout the home via a media gateway or set top box because DLNA 4.0 supports the High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) video compression standard. The Guidelines also support IPv6 to ensure DLNA 4.0 Certified devices will continue to function as more networks transition to this protocol.

DLNA 4.0 Certified devices will support the broadest possible set of media formats and advanced features for optimum performance across the most extensive range of use cases. The DLNA 4.0 Certification Program will join existing DLNA 2.0 and 3.0 Certification Programs that, together, help maximize product development options for manufacturers as they differentiate their offerings in the market. Over 4 billion devices have been certified to DLNA’s 2.0 and 3.0 Certification Programs. Introduced in August 2015, DLNA’s 3.0 Certification Program added advanced features and capabilities for playback and response time. DLNA 4.0 further extends available features and DLNA 4.0 Certification will provide unprecedented interoperability assurance through increased mandatory requirements and more extensive conformance testing.

DLNA 4.0 Guidelines have been submitted for adoption as an international standard by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which has published all previous sets of DLNA Guidelines for content sharing applications and protected streaming across home networks. The IEC is the world’s leading organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for electrical, electronic and related technologies.

Click here for additional information and to download the DLNA Guidelines, and here to learn more about DLNA’s Certification Program options. The Guidelines are available now to DLNA members and non-members.

About DLNA

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a technology standards organization driven to build industry consensus to advance the interoperability of products in consumers’ connected homes. Founded in 2003 with a current membership of more than 150 companies, this unique multi-industry collaboration continues to implement an innovative set of guidelines utilized by service providers, electronics manufacturers, and software developers to provide consistent performance in a connected home environment. Consumers can share and enjoy personal content on DLNA Certified devices and subscription TV content on VidiPath Certified devices, including mobile devices, PCs, set top boxes, AV receivers, game consoles, TVs and more, regardless of manufacturer. DLNA has also created a robust certification program which tests and verifies the interoperability of products built to its standards, ensuring consumers that devices branded with the DLNA Certified and VidiPath Certified marks will successfully connect and exchange content. Additional information about the Alliance is available at www.dlna.org. Find the Alliance on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dlnacertified or on Twitter @DLNA.

DLNA’s leading member companies include AwoX, Broadcom, CableLabs, Comcast, Dolby Laboratories, Intel, LG, Panasonic, Sony, Time Warner Cable and Verizon.

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Contacts

Digital Living Network Alliance

Megan Dahlen, 253-686-7708

Megan@global-dlna.org









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Patton's New VoIP CPE Integrate FXS, BRI with UCC and All-IP Communications

The new feature-rich SmartNode™ VoIP Gateways and eSBCs for small offices address demand for legacy-device integration with All-IP business communications and UCC.


GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Friday, July 1st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

SmartNode™ VoIP... more than just talk!

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Patton Electronics—US manufacturer of UC, cloud, and IoT enabling solutions for carrier, enterprise and industrial networks—is now taking orders for a new set of VoIP CPE designed to satisfy market demand from small-businesses and their service providers for FXS, BRI, and All-IP solutions.

Supporting 4 to 256 SIP sessions (VoIP calls), the new series of SmartNode VoIP Gateways and enterprise session border controllers (eSBC) was developed in response to customer requests for small-business solutions that interconnect traditional digital ISDN and analog POTS trunks, phones and fax systems to modern IP-based business networks and cloud-based service providers.

Purpose built for low-port count applications, the new SmartNode CPE offer many flexible combinations of 2 to 8 telephony ports, including:

    2, 4 or 8 FXS
    2 FXS & 2 BRI
    4 FXS & 4 BRI (coming soon)

“Our SME customers told us exactly what they need,” said Bret Patton, SmartNode Product Manager. “We are addressing those needs with devices that provide exactly and only the interfaces customers require.”

“Offering perfect port configurations combined with well-known software quality, these new SmartNode products deliver truly competitive value for clients making the transition to All-IP,” Mr. Patton said.

Fully Loaded: The new SmartNode models include such state-of-the-art features as SRTP/TLS security, USB cellular modem support, dual software image, PSTN redundancy and fail-over, generic routing encapsulation (GRE tunneling), and border gateway protocol (BGP).

A built-in BroadSoft PacketSmart Probe for VoIP network assessment and monitoring is also available as a licensed feature.

The new products will be generally available in August 2016.

Patton will brief global channel partners on the new SmartNode CPE during two webinars on 6 July.

    REGISTER – 10:00 AM New York Time (EDT)
    REGISTER – 10:00 AM Paris Time (CEST)

In related news, last week Patton announced the new CopperLink™ 1101 PoE Ethernet Extender kits that re-purpose twisted-pair and coaxial circuits to deliver Ethernet plus POE to IoT gateways, IP access points, phones, cameras, digital signs, PLCs, and more.

Contacts

Patton Electronics

Glendon Flowers, +1 301-975-1000

press@patton.com









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