NewStep Networks and Paragon Wireless Enabling GSM/WI-FI Seamless Handoff

NewStep Networks, Inc. and Paragon Wireless today announced that the companies have completed interoperability certification for Paragon's latest GSM/VoWLAN dual-mode handset hipi 2300 with an integrated Voice Call Continuity (VCC) client.This collaboration builds upon NewStep's interoperability program, an initiative that further satisfies the market demand for true service convergence. NewStep actively engages in partnerships with various complementary handset manufacturers and third-party client suppliers to further extend the value chain that allows operators around the globe to utilize their networks to monetize the demands for fixed-mobile convergence.

"Handset manufacturers' continuing interest in interoperability with our solution clearly demonstrates not only the value of the NewStep offering but also the forward momentum of the service convergence market," said Craig Gosselin, NewStep Networks' chief marketing officer. "Successful completion of such interoperability testing underscores NewStep's commitment to furthering the adoption of fixed-mobile convergence in a variety of key technologies that will provide our customers with a multi-vendor, multi-technology solution."

The hipi-2300 is Paragon Wireless' newest addition to its Microsoft Windows Mobile® dual-mode handset technology. Utilizing Paragon's proven VoWLAN/GSM dual-mode technology, the hipi-2300 includes the Windows Mobile 5.0® operating system to further expand the usability and functionality of this extremely versatile smartphone.

"Paragon is consistently delivering products and services to meet the demands of telephony's next layer, fixed-mobile convergence," said Ilkka Pouttu, vice-president of sales and marketing, Paragon Wireless. "Paragon's dual-mode solution, integrated with NewStep's CSN server, addresses key FMC challenges, by providing an enhanced user experience through exploitation of our advanced phone capabilities."

NewStep continues to forge these vital partnerships to advance service convergence and deliver the operational and productivity benefits that allow service providers to increase customer loyalty, reduce customer churn and provide new and more competitively differentiating services that truly enhance the customer experience.