18 December 2006: Wireless LAN deployment in the office
Wireless LAN or WLAN has long since become an integral part of the private sphere. However, other requirements apply for deployment in the office than those at home. A total crash of the WLAN network can have severe financial implications. So careful planning of the burdens it has to overcome is imperative. The following rule of thumb applies for installation and support: The administration and maintenance costs of a WLAN increase along with the size of the network.
more...14 December 2006: Hospital WLAN with Access Points from Funkwerk Enterprise Communications
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, has had its funkwerk W1002 and W2002 access points licensed for hospital use. The certificate attests the access points’ electromagnetic compliance (EMC), necessary for wireless communication in medical institutions. A WLAN infrastructure allows hospitals and therapy centers uncomplicated administration of patient files on a mobile ward round and fast connection of diagnostic equipment to the hospital information system.
more...06 December 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications presents new IP system telephone elmeg IP-S400
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, presents a new VoIP (Voice-over-IP) telephone: The elmeg IP-S400 is a high-end device for IP-based system telephony from the elmeg ICT family, especially adapted for deployment in offices and for connecting home workstations. It offers the ICT functionality familiar from ISDN-based system telephony, such as alternation between lines, 3-party conferences, busy lamp field or access to a system-internal phone book.
more...09 November 2006: funkwerk W1002 and funkwerk W2002 access points now available in retail
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, now offers two new access points for professional use in companies: The access points funkwerk W1002 with one wireless module and funkwerk W2002 with two wireless modules each have two antennas per wireless module. They are therefore especially suitable for demanding applications, such as covering complex building structures. They support all current transmission and security standards for bridging between buildings, operating hot spots or interference-free transmission of video and audio signals in time-critical applications.
more...25 October 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications: New software release provides up to four simultaneous IP voice channels with the elmeg T484 telephone system
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, paves the way for small companies to make a simple transition to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony. A software update (available now) for the elmeg T484 supports the Module 4 DSP to create four digital voice channels.
more...13 October 2006: Funkwerk IAD GmbH presents its first products
Funkwerk IAD GmbH, a subsidiary of Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), presents its first ADSL2+ routers – the M series. These standard ADSL2+ routers are especially oriented towards carriers and Internet service providers who bundle their Internet services with these devices or are in a position to offer them to consumers for regular purchase.
more...9 October 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications offers a secure migration solution from X.25 terminal applications to TCP/IP
With its new bintec R series, Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, offers a secure solution for connecting existing X.25 applications with modern TCP/IP networks. The X.25 application environment encompasses EC cash machines, check-in counters or POS terminals, as found at petrol stations or lottery acceptance points – everywhere that small volumes of nevertheless sensitive data are transmitted at regular intervals.
more...1 October 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications acquires 60 percent of the Austrian company aphona
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, acquires 60 percent of aphona GmbH based in Vienna. Aphona, a developer of communication systems for business and industrial applications, is an important supplier to Telekom Austria. The company cooperates closely in the field of industrial communications with the local Russian partner aphona RZhD in Moscow. With its takeover, FEC aims to expand its activities in the Austrian and Eastern European markets.
more...16 September 2006: bintec R series from Funkwerk Enterprise Communications raises VPN data throughput by up to 300 percent
With its new design of bintec R series routers, Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, offers not only higher encryption performance, but also raises data throughput rate at the same time. bintec R1200(w), bintec R3000(w), bintec R4100 and bintec R4300 provide double or triple the encryption performance than the predecessor models from the X and VPN series and also offer a data throughput rate of just under 90 Mbps with 3DES or AES. The FEC hardware acceleration is available without a licence for these models and is activated on installation.
more...15 September 2006: bintec R4100 and bintec R4300: flexible and expandable IP routers offer top value for money
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, expands its router family with two new high-end products for medium-sized companies: Ambitious Internet and remote access concepts can now be realised for enterprises – with bintec R4100 and bintec R4300. The bintec R4100 has four ISDN-S0 interfaces and can be extended for up to two ISDN primary multiplex connections (S2m). A Voice-over-IP (VoIP) upgrade with discrete digital signal processor (DSP) will also be available for these in the future.
more...21 August 2006: Successful certification of Funkwerk Enterprise Communications' SIP-Stack
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, commissioned an independent laboratory operated by German Telecom to test its SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)-Stack implementation. The results confirm that it is compliant with the SIP standard and provides for trouble-free communications with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Users can depend on this FEC SIP implementation's compliance with conventional market standards and can be reassured that it will also function properly with devices from other manufacturers (interoperability).
more...16 August 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications secures European marketing rights for VoVPN®
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, has successfully secured the European trademark rights to VoVPN® (Voice over Virtual Private Network); thus VoVPN® is now legally protected in all European Union member states. FEC has held title to the German trademark rights for this key technology since May of 2005. This underscores FEC's leadership role as a complete-supplier of professional network access and ITC solutions in the converging voice/data market.
more...07 August 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications brings proven IP system telephony into local networks
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, now makes it possible to have system telephony capabilities in local networks. With their built-in Ethernet interface, the new elmeg IP system telephones from FEC can easily be integrated into a TCP/IP network without giving up proven telephone functions within the IT communications infrastructure. Only a network outlet is necessary to supply the system telephone with data. Control at the telephone system end is handled by the optional VoIP-VPN gateway module for ICT systems. This makes it possible for companies to upgrade their professional ICT solution with proven, secure system technology.
more...07 August 2006: Company Network Access from External Workstations
The incorporation of external workstations into the company network is becoming a rewarding investment at more-and-more companies. Whether home-offices, field representatives or the boss working at home on the weekend – remote working allows companies to develop flexible structures for organising work. In doing this, companies should give top priority to the secure transmission of internal data between physically-remote locations – after all, one doesn't send an invoice in the form of a postcard either.
more...27 July 2006: Next Generation Network
The Next Generation Network – in brief NGN – stands for a new trend in the communications industry: convergence. Next generation networks will bundle voice, data and video; the user will then need only a single access point to handle television, telephone and Internet needs.
more...03 July 2006: New bintec R1200(w) and bintec R3000(w) high-speed routers available now
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, has now put two new and flexible IP routers, the bintec R1200(w) and the bintec R3000(w), on the market. These two new market entries in the bintec router family are fully equipped for the future. They can even be used in convergent networks and allow migration to Voice over IP (VoIP). These new routers are especially designed for small and mid-sized companies who want to have reserve growth capabilities in the devices they purchase.
more...26 June 2006: Elmeg DECT 70 from Funkwerk Enterprise Communications now commercially available
The new business DECT telephone from Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, is now commercially available: With its functions and elegant design, the elmeg DECT 70 enriches representative office environments – it is ideal to extend PBXs of any size. The new top model complements FEC’s DECT portfolio for corporate applications with premium design at an attractive price. The recommended retail price for the cordless phone is 49 Euro plus sales tax.
more...20 June 2006: Now available: four new entry-level, IP access routers from Funkwerk Enterprise Communications
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, has now put its new product line of economical IP-access routers on the market. The new, browser-based user interface makes these routers easier to configure than their predecessors. The series' top model, the new bintec R232bw, provides secure wireless Internet access via ADSL modem (Annex-B standard), ISDN connection and wireless LAN connection.
more...19 June 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications supports IP-based pharmacy television in Polan
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, is supplying VPN broadband routers for a new IP television system in Poland. Multimedia transmissions to plasma screens inform customers in Polish pharmacies about special offers and daily news directly at the point-of-sale (POS). The project envisions the connection of about 1000 pharmacies all across Poland into a common network. This project represents further FEC engagement in Poland and simultaneously promotes a new development in multimedia communications.
more...12 April 2006: FEC SIP-Serv from Funkwerk Enterprise Communications makes telecommunications systems completely VoIP capable
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, presents its FEC SIP-Serv, a purely software-based telephone system with which small and mid-sized companies can simply and cost-efficiently realise Voice-over-IP telephony via their existing computer networks. FEC SIP-Serv can be quickly installed on a standard PC running under Windows then expanded as necessary with up to as many as 500 clients. FEC SIP-Serv is also ideal for companies who need flexible, fail-safe telephony between decentralised locations. Teleworkers, home offices, branch offices, even branch offices in foreign countries, can all be seamlessly integrated into the flow of communications as if they were in a single Internet workgroup. Every PC operates like a local PBX and every workstation can assume the functions of the central exchange. Since existing networks, such as Intranet, VPN or Internet, can be used for best-quality IP telephony, this is an economical solution that guarantees further utilisation of existing investments.
more...18 April 2006: elmeg IP-S290 from Funkwerk Enterprise Communications now commercially available
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, brings the elmeg IP-S290 onto the market. The new IP system telephones can be used in conjunction with the new firmware release for the VoIP-VPN gateway. With its elmeg-IP system telephone family, FEC makes entry into Voice-over-IP (VoIP) easier for users wishing to migrate. PBXs can be seamlessly converted to IP telephony without any significant rise in costs. elmeg IP-S290 supports all ICT systems features, such as alternation between lines, call transfer, 3-party conferences, team functions or access to the systems-internal phone book. The elmeg IP-S290, as presented at CeBIT, is immediately available for 139.90 Euro plus VAT.
more...12 April 2006: Guy Goodman is new Director International Sales at Funkwerk Enterprise Communications
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, has appointed Guy Goodman as new Vice President and Director International Sales. Since 1 March 2006, he is responsible for international sales at the headquarters in Nuremberg of one of Europe’s leading vendors of professional communication solutions for the ITC market. In this position Guy Goodman reports directly to the CEO Hans-Ekkehard Domröse. FEC currently operates subsidiaries in France, Italy and Spain. Foreign agencies also exist in the UK, Scandinavia, Poland, Greece and the Benelux countries, as well as in further European countries. Approximately 40% of total FEC sales already originate internationally.
more...18 April 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications reinforces its activities in the growth market of integrated access devices
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, steps up its involvement in the growth market for integrated access devices (IADs): To this end, the company has founded the subsidiary Funkwerk IAD GmbH to independently develop and market new product in the sector at its sites in Nuremberg and Kiel. IADs are access devices, which receive bundled services, such as Internet telephony, Internet TV and Internet access, via a DSL line and forward them to end devices, such as telephones, televisions or computers. IADs are primarily used by carriers and Internet service providers (ISPs) for their end customers. In the commercial environment, IADs also allow for the implementation of PBX functions.
more...22 February 2006: CeBIT 2006 - Funkwerk Enterprise Communications presents new high-speed routers bintec R1200(w) and bintec R3000(w)
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, presents at CeBIT two new, fully equipped and flexible IP routers - bintec R1200(w) and bintec R3000(w). The devices are also optionally available with WLAN functionality and offer medium-scale companies reliable broadband Internet access and secure networking of different company sites. As a specialist for network solutions, FEC equips the multi-protocol router with numerous security functions, such as automatic ISDN fallback or encrypted connection of external sites via VPN (Virtual Private Network).
more...21 February 2006: CeBIT 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications presents new product series of entry level IP access routers
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, presents at the CeBIT trade show in Hanover, Germany, a new product series of cost-effective IP access routers for the German and international markets. They are suitable for small and medium-scale companies and home offices where importance is placed on a flexible WAN connection: The new devices are equipped with different functions depending on the field of application. The top model of the series, bintec R232bw, comes with an ADSL modem (Annex B standard), ISDN and wireless LAN connections for secure wireless Internet access. Thanks to ADSL2+ support, the router achieves router download rates of up to 24 Mbps for bandwidth-intensive applications, such as video on demand. The ISDN connection is suitable both as a backup for the DSL connection as well as for remote access. The configuration variants bintec R232b (ADSL Annex B, ISDN), bintec R230aw (ADSL Annex A, WLAN) and bintec R230a (ADSL Annex A) cover the range of varied application areas.
more...17 February 2006: CeBIT 2006 - Funkwerk Enterprise Communications launches new cordless telephone elmeg DECT70
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, presents a new model of its DECT mobile phones for company applications at CeBIT 2006. The elmeg DECT70 is ideally suited for extending PBXs of any size, and with its elegant discreet design, it is predestined for representative business environments. With the new top model, available in retail from May 2006, the complete provider of professional communication and network solutions enhances its DECT portfolio with a first choice business telephone.
more...January 2006: Broadband SHDSL routers bintec R3400 and bintec R3800 available from Funkwerk Enterprise Communications
With bintec R3400 and bintec R3800, Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, presents two new G.SHDSL routers for professional use in the company network. Both devices are based on the new bintec hardware platform, which excels by virtue of its high flexibility in combining interfaces, functionality and protocols. bintec R3400 supports G.SHDSL on up to four copper wires thereby allowing symmetric data throughput up to 4.6 Mbps. bintec R3800 provides twice the bandwidth up to 9.2 Mbps on a maximum of eight wires. Both routers come with ten pre-activated IPSec tunnels and hardware encryption. With its bintec R3400 and bintec R3800, FEC offers companies powerful, broadband, secure access to the company service centre.
more...24 January 2006: Funkwerk Enterprise Communications at CeBIT 2006 in Hall 13 at Stand d72
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH (FEC), a Funkwerk AG company, presents its corporate communication solutions at CeBIT 2006 in Hanover. On Stand d72 in Hall 13, the leading European provider of voice/data convergence demonstrates its products in the fields of W-LAN, IP Access and classical telephony and features modern VoIP solutions, which through integration with existing PABXs allow smooth migration to VoIP. In addition, Funktel GmbH, which together with FEC forms Funkwerk AG’s Enterprise Communication business unit, exhibits various solutions from the field of personal security, extending from cellular DECT systems with emergency switching through to GSM positioning systems, including wireless messaging and corporate PMR solutions.
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