Spectralink Unveils Next Generation PIVOT for Smart Enterprise Mobility Applications

BOULDER, CO--(Marketwired - Feb 23, 2016) - Spectralink Corporation ("Spectralink"), a global leader in mobile communications solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced several feature and service enhancements to its PIVOT™ smartphone product line, including a new PIVOT model and new service offerings. These services and features extend the capabilities of PIVOT smartphones to support additional healthcare applications with lower total cost of ownership, addressing the need for critical mobile communication in acute care environments.

Key feature and service enhancements include a new PIVOT handset with rear facing camera, an Android™ 5.1 operating system update, next generation device management and configuration solution, new maintenance offerings, and additional device accessories. This latest generation solution builds on the proven quality, durability, and reliability of PIVOT smartphones used today in hospitals throughout the world.

"We are committed to providing healthcare customers with mobility solutions that meet the unique needs of their environment," said Ashish Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer of Spectralink. "These enhancements to the PIVOT portfolio were driven by listening to our customers and delivering solutions that further increase ROI through improved patient care and patient satisfaction."

Delivering enterprise-grade voice quality with a familiar smartphone user experience, Spectralink's PIVOT enhancements benefit customers with:

• The ability to convey more information with the embedded high resolution camera on the new PIVOT:SC (8744) handset
• Faster implementation of new applications and features with support for the latest Android 5.1 software (Lollipop)
• Swifter provisioning and improved management with new Configuration Management Server 2.0 supporting both premises-based and hosted deployments
• Investment protection and lower TCO with new WorkSmart Services maintenance offerings SpectraCare and SpectraCare Plus
• New device carrying and charging options to support unique healthcare applications

Built on the industry-standard Android™ operating system, PIVOT combines the power of enterprise-grade, purpose-built mobile solutions with the familiarity and ease-of-use of today's consumer smartphones. PIVOT is durable, ergonomic, easy to use and offers HD voice quality, seamless voice over Wi-Fi roaming, and wireless local area network (WLAN) interoperability, all backed by strong support services. 

PIVOT devices are available in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand starting at a list price of US $995. The PIVOT:SC (8744) model will be available in April at a list price of US $1095.

Spectralink will be demonstrating the complete PIVOT portfolio and recent enhancements at the upcoming HIMSS16 Conference & Exhibition, February 29 - March 4, 2016 in Las Vegas at booth 443 and in the Intelligent Health™ Pavilion booth 11665.

About Spectralink
Spectralink -- The WorkSmart Company -- is the global leader in purpose-built wireless communications. Since 1990, Spectralink Corporation has deployed over 3 million purpose-built handset devices to customers around the world, enabling millions of workers to work smarter, with more efficient and reliable in-building communications. Spectralink solutions enable voice, texts, alarms, alerts, and key applications every minute of every day. They are highly interoperable with the leading enterprise call control, Wi-Fi access points and workflow applications. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Spectralink brings productivity, reliability and ease of use to mobile workers everywhere. For more information, please visit www.spectralink.com or call 303-441-7500.

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