We’ve already had a chance to chat about how MERU wireless allows you to transition from a cell call to VOIP call on the WLAN using a “Dual Mode” cellular phone.  This technology brings up another future opportunity worth discussing.  Imagine a future where your dual mode cellular phone is your ONLY phone!  No more “desk phone”, no more “checking voicemail at the office”.  Software applications downloaded to your dual mode phone will tie to the AVAYA IP Office allowing your mobile phone to take on much of the same features and functionality that you are used to in a desk phone.  Wouldn’t it be great to have the mobility found of your mobile phone but with the functionality of your desk phone?  Conference calling, call routing, hunt groups, tiered voicemail options, call center integration, etc.. are all things that could be combined with the mobility of your dual mode phone.  The power of your only phone being your mobile phone is possible now using AVAYA IP Office and MERU Wireless Networks.

Sure, some of your cell phones out there have a “data plan” where you have internet access when you need it.  Mobile phone manufacturers have phones on the market today that we described as “dual mode” cell phones.  These Dual Mode phones can automatically connect to your office’s wireless LAN when you walk into the building eliminating the use of your cell phone minutes!  You could be in the middle of a conversation leaving your car and walking into the building when your dual mode phone will automatically switch your call from “cellular” call using a tower connection to a “VOIP call over the WLAN without interruption!  Now this transition from Cellular to WLAN is only possible if your wireless LAN is truly rated for QOS (Quality of Service).  MERU’s Air Traffic Control system and QOS rated WLAN makes this happen.  Imagine 100’s of staff not using minutes but still taking advantage of true mobility!  MERU’s WLAN also clears the way for the elimination of the “desk phone” as your cell phone can become your only phone.