Ascom Signs Major Hospitality Procurement Agreement

Ascom (US), Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions for the hospitality and healthcare markets, is pleased to announce a new product procurement agreement with one of the largest hoteliers worldwide. Under the new agreement, covering all of North America, their hotel properties may now choose to deploy Ascom VoWiFi handsets and Unite Messaging Suite.

Ascom’s market-leading VoWiFi handsets utilize the hotel property’s wireless local area network for connectivity supporting voice, text messaging and professional messaging. Ascom Unite middleware integrates with guest management systems to deliver two-way, integrated messaging to an Ascom wireless handset. Ascom Unite middleware, when combined with wireless handsets, delivers faster response to guest requests and improves team communication.

"Ascom is proud to be a supplier to one of world’s leading hoteliers,” stated Chad West, President and CEO of Ascom (US), Inc. "Our expertise in delivering mission-critical communications fits well with their corporate mission to deliver the very best guest experience.”

"Our VoWiFi handsets are designed for reliability and built to withstand around the clock use required in hotel environments. We look forward to supplying a feature-rich and dependable communication system they can rely on,” said Chad West.

About Ascom (US), Inc.

Ascom Wireless Solutions (www.ascom.com/ws) is a leading provider of on-site wireless communications for key segments such as hospitals, senior care, independent living, manufacturing industries, secure establishments, retail and hotels. More than 75,000 systems are installed at major companies all over the world. The company offers a broad range of voice and professional messaging solutions, creating value for customers by supporting and optimizing their Mission-Critical processes. The solutions are based on VoWiFi, IP-DECT, nurse call and paging technologies, smartly integrated via Ascom Unite into existing enterprise systems. The company has subsidiaries in 11 countries and 1,200 employees worldwide. Founded in 1955 and based in Göteborg, Sweden, Ascom Wireless Solutions is part of the Ascom Group, listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (ASCN:SIX).