April 15, 2014 - Zenitel AS, a global leader and supplier of the STENTOFON® and VINGTOR® brands of security and safety communication systems, is pleased to announce their partnership with SKIDATA, an international leader in the field of access solutions and visitor management. STENTOFON audio communication solutions will integrate with SKIDATA parking devices for bi-directional communication between operators and customers.

"Over the last two years STENTOFON and SKIDATA have been working together on this pioneering parking solution. It is with great pride that we can finally announce the solution and union," says Kenneth Dastol, Zenitel CEO." This agreement will broaden the impact of STENTOFON equipment, opening up possibilities for integration and value-added services for existing and future partners of both companies."

 "The combination of STENTOFON's 65 years' experience in providing high-end audio communications and SKIDATA's market leading systems allows for optimal security and access solutions. STENTOFON IP intercom systems located at entry and exit gates and automated payment machines offer a comprehensive solution for our parking industry customers,"says Robert Weiskopf, SKIDATA Senior Vice President.

SKIDATA now offers flexibility to choose a VoIP intercom environment with all its features and advantages. The solution offers hardware and serverless intercom options as an integrated part of SKIDATA's parking solutions. Voice over IP (VoIP) communication, based on STENTOFON's Pulse™ system, integrates the latest generation of high definition IP Turbine™ intercoms.

In addition, the STENTOFON Pulse system allows for connection to iPBXs from all major providers, as well as totally integrated project solutions using the STENTOFON AlphaCom™ line of audio servers. SKIDATA customers will have flexibility in choosing and designing a communication solution tailored to their needs. The combination of these systems with the SKIDATA solution offers outstanding audio quality, advanced functionality and security. 

About Zenitel:

Zenitel, a global leader in providing Critical Communications over IP (CCoIP), is widely recognized for its STENTOFON® and VINGTOR® brand of communication systems. Audio systems are designed to seamlessly interface with other security devices including CCTV and access control for a comprehensive security solution. Serving the shipping industry, VINGTOR Marine is one of the world's largest suppliers of on-board critical communications for ships and seafaring vessels. Zenitel's corporate headquarters are based in Norway with subsidiaries/branch offices in 16 countries around the world including: Belgium, Brazil, Caribbean, China, Croatia, Denmark, Dubai, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, UK and USA.

About SKIDATA:

SKIDATA is an international leader in the field of access solutions and visitor management. SKIDATA, with installations worldwide in ski resorts, shopping centers, airports, municipalities, sports stadiums, and amusement parks, provides secure and reliable access and entry control for people and vehicles. SKIDATA places great value in providing solutions that are intuitive, easy to use, and secure. The integrated concepts of SKIDATA solutions help clients optimize performance and maximize profits. SKIDATA Group (www.skidata.com) belongs to the publicly traded Swiss Kudelski Group (www.nagra.com), a leading provider of digital security solutions.