In this last part of The Siemens Gigaset Story you will read how VoIP became the most important topic for Siemens Gigaset since the year 2006 until now. This article is a continuation of those 3 prior posts:
The Siemens Gigaset Story 1 - How it all began
The Siemens Gigaset Story 2 - The new millennium
The Siemens Gigaset Story 3 - Expanding the portfolio

Let's go on now with the storyline:
The Siemens Gigaset C450 IP, the first hybrid phone to permit cordless telephony over the fixed-line network and the Internet without the need for a PC, was launched in the year 2006. In addition, the first additional services were now offered, including klicktel’s online phone directory, which could be easily accessed from the phone.

The Siemens Gigaset S35 WLAN and SL75 WLAN, the first Gigaset WLAN phones, were also launched. They made waves as the only WLAN phones with WPA encryption.

The portfolio of IP-ready devices was complemented by the Siemens Gigaset S450 IP and expanded to include new services such as the weather service from the Meteo Group. The Siemens Gigaset E360 and E365 were introduced as successors to the Siemens Gigaset E150 and proved that not only seniors appreciate outstanding user-friendliness. New features included compatibility with hearing aids, a larger color display and a stylish design. The device was at the top of the bestseller list for weeks. It was also the first phone with ECO DECT technology, which consumes up to 60 percent less power than previous Gigaset devices thanks to new power supplies, while significantly reducing transmitting power. In October 2007, SHC converted its entire portfolio to ECO DECT.

The portfolio of IP-capable cordless phones was again expanded with the Siemens Gigaset C455 IP and S675 IP. At the end of 2007, the Siemens Gigaset S675 IP was the first phone to win certification under CAT-iq (Cordless Advanced Telephony – internet quality), the successor standard to DECT.

Based on CAT-iq, IP calls can now be transported over broadband, so that users of HDSPready Siemens Gigaset phones can enjoy brilliant sound quality when speaking with each other. Bluetooth was added to the list of functions in 2006, making it possible to connect with a headset or exchange data with mobile phones and PCs – wirelessly. The first product was the Siemens Gigaset SL560, followed at the beginning of 2007 by the Siemens Gigaset SL370 and SL375 in a small, handy design that won the red dot design award. At the beginning of 2008, the Bluetooth portfolio was expanded with the easy-to-use Siemens Gigaset 680, 685 and 685 IP phones, whose design has already captured the IF award.

This gigaset-blog was launched in February 2006. But this comment is of course only an apostille...;)