Swedish Mobile Retailer Dialect to Offer the Sonim XP1 GSM Ruggedized Handset Designed for Outdoor and Industrial Use
Durable, Industry-Certified Phone Will Be Available in 90 Stores across Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Sweden & San Mateo, Calif.-Sonim Technologies, the leader in mobile VoIP and push-to-x IMS solutions for operators and the global provider of high-performance mobile VoIP applications and devices, today announced that Swedish mobile phone retailer Dialect will offer the Sonim XP1 ruggedized handset across all retail locations nationwide. The XP1 will meet the needs of industrial workers and sports enthusiasts with its ease of use, durable exterior and extended battery life.
Sonim designed the XP1 to withstand severe elemental and environmental conditions and made the handset next to impossible to break. The XP1 can survive falls from heights up to 1.3m, making it a natural choice for users needing a ruggedized handset with sophisticated features. The XP1 is also IP52-Certified, meaning that it is resistant to water, rain and dust - three of the elements that are most disruptive in outdoor and industrial environments. The handsets will be available in all Dialect stores in December 2006.
Sonim XP1 is also the world´s first ruggedized, OMA PoC-compliant Push-To-Talk handset, providing a high-quality Push-To-Talk experience, and is already being used commercially across Europe.
"The Sonim XP1 provides a rugged but technologically advanced phone that meets the needs of both consumer clients who are looking for a durable phone for outdoor use and industrial workers who need a reliable, rugged handset," said Jojje Maybrant, Product Manager for mobile phones at Dialect. "We are pleased to offer such a modern, functional and industry-certified phone to our customers."
"Dialect is a progressive retailer known for offering its customer base the best selection of handsets," said Johan Bergstram, Senior Director for Europe at Sonim. "With the XP1, Dialect is meeting the needs of two groups that need a phone that can withstand a variety of environmental factors and still provide innovative technology, and they achieve these goals with the XP1. Additionally, we believe that many of these users will be interested in adding in the Sonim Push-To-Talk capability as well."
About Sonim Technologies, Inc.
Sonim Technologies enables today's GPRS, UMTS, EVDO, WiFi and WiMAX data networks to deliver high-performance mobile VoIP "Push-to-X" applications and services, specifically optimized to meet the productivity objectives of mobile enterprises. Sonim's OMA PoC 1.0 server, client and handset solutions represent the industry's only business class implementation of the push-to-talk standard and form the basis of an emerging suite of streaming IMS-compliant applications. Sonim is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices in Bangalore, London, Paris, Stockholm and Madrid. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.sonimtech.com or learn more about the push to talk at www.mobilesforworkers.com.
About Dialect
Dialect AB is a telecom retailer with 90 stores throughout Sweden. Dialect has more than 600 employees, and a total revenue of more than 1,3 Billion SEK. "Our size gives us the opportunity to make larger purchases than other retailers. But most important: Our collected knowledge and experience is what differentiates us from our competitors", says Peter Simonsson, Managing Director of Dialect.
Dialect also works with PBX solutions, Computer solutions and Navigation solutions among other products. Dialect AB has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is represented with 90 stores throughout Sweden. For more information, visit the company's website at www.dialect.se or contact Peter Simonsson, Managing Director at +46 8 7046780.
Contacts
Abelson Group for Sonim
Anne Coyle, +1 857-222-6363
Anne@abelsongroup.com
or
Jennifer Abelson, +1 917-445-4454
jennifer@abelsongroup.com
