This paper explains the numerous places where VoWLAN can go to work, why most offerings fail to make it work, and how only Meru Networks' standard-based solution puts the power of VoWLAN to work at enterprise-scale.
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The enterprise is ready for wireless VoIP.
Is wireless VoIP ready for the enterprise?
Wireless finally raises its voice.Answering the call for Wireless VoIP. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are becoming a fixture in the enterprise and quicklyproving their worth. At the same time, many enterprises are adopting voice Wi-Fi adoption is soaring. over IP (VoIP) systems to enjoy lower costs. The two technologies together haveAnd wireless VoIP is the most given rise to an exciting application: wireless VoIP. Wireless VoIP significantlytalked about application after enhances the value of both technologies by delivering optimum mobility, pro-data usage. However, questions ductivity and ROI. Companies deploying VoIP are universally considering howWLANs can be integrated into the system. As voice over Wi-Fi becomes anhave arisen about whether increasingly viable option with the influx of new Wi-Fi enabled phones, includingvoice is a realistic application dual mode cellular/Wi-Fi phones, wireless VOIP looks even more promising.over 802.11 networks today.This paper provides the While wireless VoIP has been available for a few years now, the current WLANinfrastructure on the market has lacked the scalability, quality and usabilityanswers. It explains the numer- needed to support large-scale deployments. ous places where wireless VoIPcan go to work, why most Meru Networks' WLAN System makes wireless VoIP suitable for any environment.Patented technology overcomes a number of performance barriers to deliverofferings fail to make it work, unprecedented quality, scale, and usability for a converged voice and data net-and how only Meru Networks' work. Networks built with Meru WLAN products accomplish this with nothingstandard-based solution puts more than industry standard Wi-Fi client devices.the power of wireless VoIP towork at enterprise-scale. Times, places, and strong cases for wireless VoIPIn today's dynamic work environment, employees are always on the go.Commonly, organizations address the challenge of mobile voice communicationby outfitting the workforce with cell phones. However, such solutions can beunreliable due to limited or non existent in-building coverage, expensive, or notpractical. Fortunately, a new generation of Wi-Fi enabled phones is available,including dual mode phones that support both cellular and Wi-Fi. With theprevalence of Wi-Fi as an in-building wireless network, voice communicationsover the wireless LAN are a practical, low cost solution. Wireless VoIP becomesthe most viable solution in a variety of environments.
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For mobile workers in networked buildings, wireless VoIP is a great solution forenhanced productivity. In addition to accessing the network with wireless VoIPWhite Paper
The enterprise is ready for wireless VoIP. Is wireless VoIP ready for the enterprise?
phones, soft-phones enable PDAs on a Wi-Fi network to function as phones. Pricesof Wi-Fi client devices are dropping rapidly and giving rise to new generations ofpractical, productivity enhancing solutions. For example, wireless VoIP technolo-gy will also soon allow mobile phones to switch seamlessly between cellular and802.11, even in the middle of a call.
Healthcare
Doctors and nurses are the quintessential mobile workers. Unlike most otherenterprises, it can be critical to reach the right person immediately in a life-Benefits of Wireless VoIP threatening situation demanding the highest reliability in the communication . Reduced telecommunication system. However, most hospitals prohibit cell phones due to RF interference.costs. Paging is riddled with delays. Wireless VoIP can provide medical teams immedi-ate, reliable voice communications. Newly developed "voice badge" devices . Improved customer satisfaction present a hands-free method for communication between health care workers,due to anywhere connectivity. allowing them to keep their hands free for other tasks. Mobile healthcare profes-. Less expensive infrastructure sionals can exchange critical information and make more of their time towith a common system for improve the quality of care they provide. both data and voice.. Simpler adds/moves/changes. Warehouse/retail/hospitality
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