Sonim Technologies, the leader in mobile VoIP and push-to-talk IMS
solutions for operators and the global provider of high-performance
mobile VoIP applications and devices, today announced that rally world
champion and Dakar Race class winner Annie Seel has selected the
ruggedized Sonim XP1 handset as her team handset for the now ongoing
Dakar race. Annie Seel will be supported by the Challenge 75 team. The
Dakar race exposes drivers and their equipment to very harsh
conditions, including sand and high temperatures.
"I choose all my equipment with reliability as the first
criterion," said Annie Seel. "In my opinion, there is no other GSM
phone on the market today that is even close to being as ruggedized as
the Sonim XP1. Obviously I, as well as my equipment, must be able to
take a few hits during the race. The phones my team and I use must
also be sand and water resistant."
Sonim's unique XP1 handset is the first ruggedized, IP52-compliant
handset to double as a GSM phone and as an OMA PoC standards compliant
push-to-talk terminal. The Sonim XP1 is designed with such features as
extra large interface buttons, an oversized screen for better
visibility outdoors, a high volume loudspeaker and extended battery
life.
"We designed the Sonim XP1 handset with professional users in mind
-- those who need to be able to rely on their equipment also in more
exposed conditions," said Johan Bergstrom, Sr. Director, Europe, at
Sonim. "Needless to say, the standard user may not be as tough as
Annie Seel. We are honored that Annie selected our device and look
forward to her successful Dakar race."
Journalists interested in contacting Annie Seel may do so at
+46-708-733711; annie.seel@happy.se.
About Sonim Technologies, Inc.
Sonim Technologies enables today's GPRS, UMTS & WiFi data networks
to deliver high-performance VoIP applications and services,
specifically optimized to meet the productivity objectives of mobile
enterprises. Sonim's OMA PoC 1.0 server, client and handset solutions
represent the industry's only business class implementation of the
push-to-talk standard and form the basis of an emerging suite of
streaming IMS-compliant applications. Sonim is headquartered in San
Mateo, California, with offices in Bangalore, London, Stockholm and
Madrid. For more information, visit the company's web site at
www.sonimtech.com.
About Annie Seel
Annie Seel is one of the most widely experienced motorcycle women
in the world, having competed in roadracing, motocross, enduro and
rally, and setting the Mount Everest record. Also she is a motorcycle
pioneer, breaking new terrain for women motorcyclists. For more
information, visit her website at www.rallyprincess.com.
About the Dakar Race
The Dakar Race starts in Lisbon January 6, 2007, and finishes in
Dakar January 21. The drivers will then have completed 8 696 km. For
more information, visit www.dakar.com.
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