Ascom Launches Myco 4 – a Ruggedized DECT – WiFi Combination Smartphone

Ascom, a global solutions provider focused on healthcare information and communications technology (ICT) and mobile workflows, today announced the launch of the Myco 4 DECT-WiFi smartphone, a unique offering that combines DECT and WiFi capabilities. This model gives customers the best of both worlds for unparalleled performance and reliability for secure, wireless environments. 

“Hospitals and customers across a range of industries trust Ascom and our Myco smartphone to fit into their technology strategy for communications and collaboration,” said Michael Augusti, Head of Field Market Innovation, Ascom Americas. “Bringing DECT and WiFi capabilities to our most innovative device gives customers a compelling solution to meet their needs.”

Purpose-built to deliver value, the Myco 4 DECT-WiFi gives you a tough, professional-grade smartphone designed for mission-critical communication and collaboration. Never miss a message or a call with optimized WiFi performance with seamless handover between DECT and WiFi access points for great call quality and data connectivity within users’ coverage area.

Delivering Enterprise-Level Value

As an enterprise-grade smartphone, the Myco 4 DECT-WiFi takes smartphones to a new level by helping organizations consolidate devices to improve operational efficiency and lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) in several ways:

·       First, for high ROI and efficiency, you can share fewer devices across an organization rather than providing one device per user. Our rugged design helps provide a longer service life than consumer smartphones, which average 2-3 years, with fewer repair and replacement costs. IP68 rated, the Myco 4 DECT-WiFi provides high level protection against dust and liquids. The multi-color LED beacon provides at-a-glance notification, so you can easily decipher incoming alert types and priority levels.

·       Second, it offers enhanced Android security with app sandboxing to safeguard all data sent to and from the handset

·       And third, leading up to high lifetime TCO, the Myco 4 DECT-WiFi has long battery life that lasts for a full shift, plus it has a hot-swappable battery to maximize workflow continuity without disruption, shut down or reboot for zero downtime.

Additionally, disinfection-ready and easy to clean, the smartphone supports protocols and disinfection procedures for hospitals and other environments requiring high disinfection requirements.

Enhancing Personal Safety and Security

We designed the Myco 4 DECT-WiFi to help staff, especially lone workers, feel secure with key features that provide the latest in personal alarm functionality.

·       The device comes with four configurable, multi-function buttons to quickly activate frequently used functions, including the alarm, barcode scanner, call emergency number, open line of business apps, push-to-talk, flashlight and more

·       The manual alarm button is prominently placed on top of the handset for easy access to push in an emergency

·       It features an automated man-down or no-movement alarm if a user is incapacitated

·       The smartphone supports multiple location finding technologies to pinpoint a person’s last known location and direction of travel

·       An automated silent call alarm lets response teams listen to the phone line as they’re responding

·       It includes an optional pull-cord alarm for staff to pull if the smartphone gets pulled away from them in an emergency situation

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Availability¹

Customers can purchase the Myco 4 DECT-WiFi through Ascom’s network of channel partners or Ascom sales representatives.  

 ¹Subject to change.