News | May 9, 2008

Ascom Signs BlueStar Canada To Master Distributor Agreement

Ascom (US) Inc., a leading developer of on-site wireless communication solutions is pleased to announce the signing of a Master Distributor (MD) agreement with BlueStar Canada that will allow them to distribute Ascom's world class wireless voice, two-way messaging and personal alarm communication systems for enterprises to their resellers in Canada. BlueStar Canada is a leading innovator in solutions-based distribution for Auto ID, Point-of Sale, Mobility and RFID products.

Ascom is known for their Freeset IP-DECT, FreeNET VoWiFi systems and UNITE Messaging Software Suite. The Ascom Freeset IP-DECT and FreeNET VoWiFi systems offer customers two different technology choices when installing a standards-based on-site wireless solution. UNITE offers a robust messaging integration solution. With these components, Ascom offers a complete end-to-end solution to optimize workflow.

"BlueStar Canada provides Ascom a great opportunity to extend its reach into Canada with its sales offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver," says Tom McKearney, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Ascom. "The Ascom product line will be an enhancement to the current point-of-sale, barcoding, data collection and wireless mobility products that are now offered through their resellers."

"Ascom's voice and professional messaging solutions will complement BlueStar Canada efforts to assist its channel community in the era of the technology convergence by offering a complete mobile solution inside and outside the four walls in different verticals such as healthcare, retail, warehousing, manufacturing and hospitality", says Jacques Lapierre, President of BlueStar Canada.

About ASCOM
ASCOM is a leading provider of on-site wireless communications for key segments such as hospitals, manufacturing, retail and hotels. More than 70,000 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, DECT, Nurse Call and paging technologies, smartly integrated into existing enterprise systems. The company has subsidiaries in 10 countries and employs 1,200 people worldwide.

About BlueStar Canada
BlueStar Canada is the leading solutions-based distributor of point-of-sale, bar coding, data collection and wireless mobility products in Canada. The company offers its VAR partners detailed information on the best selection of products in the industry, all at competitive prices. BlueStar Canada makes life easier for its VAR partners by offering local inventory and a Canadian warranty on all products distributed. In addition, BlueStar Canada has unmatched technical support and is an authorized service center for an increasing number of manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.bluestar.ca

SOURCE: Ascom (US) Inc.