OULU, Finland, Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Elektrobit (EB) launches the EB Tough VoIP phone for the industrial markets. The product is called EB Industrial VoIP Phone and is suitable for demanding environments like manufacturing, construction, power plants, mining sites, and transportation.

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This phone is fullybased on EB Tough VoIP product developed and tested to meet even the extreme military requirements. EB Industrial VoIP Phone is a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) based voice over IP (Internet Protocol) phone and provides interoperability with other SIP clients and server implementations, such as the Cisco Unified Communication Manager, that are available in the commercial and industrial markets.

The EB Industrial VoIP Phone has also been designed to perform in critical communications applications, where SIP-server infrastructure may not be present or one cannot rely on its availability in emergency situations. Therefore EB Industrial VoIP Phone provides always available voice communication services for demanding industrial communication applications.

"This product is an excellent solution for anyone looking for a highly durable and extremely reliable phone for harsh industrial use, as it is originally designed to meet the military requirements," says Mikko Viitaniemi, senior product manager at EB. "It is also easy to integrate as part of the existing IP infrastructure and does not need any special software or cablings."

Learn more about the EB Industrial VoIP Phone at www.elektrobit.com/industrialvoip.

Further information:
Mikko Viitaniemi
Senior Product Manager
Wireless Business Segment
+358 40 344 2579
mikko.viitaniemi@elektrobit.com

Lindsay Bubbico
Finn Partners Public Relations for EB
+ 1 212 583 2738
lindsay@finnpartners.com

Elektrobit (EB)

EB creates advanced technology and turns it into enriching end-user experiences. EB is specialized in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for wireless and automotive industries. The net sales for the year 2011 totaled MEUR 162.2. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.elektrobit.com

SOURCE Elektrobit