mobile-to-mobile convergence

Mobile-to-mobile convergence offers an alternative to conventional cellular and wireless solutions. A network incorporating MMC offers features such as:

• Functionality with the existing private branch exchange (PBX)
• Interoperability with a wide-area network (WAN)
• Support of dual-mode devices
• Ability to maintain control in a workforce that employs mobile devices exclusively
• Seamless roaming among Wi-Fi and cellular networks
• Continuous access to multiple applications including voice, e-mail, instant messaging (IM) and customer relationship management (CRM).

Mobile-to-mobile convergence differs from fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) in which a specific service provider is employed to enable seamless handoff between Wi-Fi and cellular systems. The first practical MMC solution was developed and made widely available by DiVitas Networks, based in Mountain View, California.

Read more about mobile-to-mobile convergence: - Jenny Adair discusses the basics of MMC. - DiVitas Networks outlines the advantages of MMC. - Richard Watson describes enterprise mobility solutions.

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