LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSP Group®, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, announced today that Grandstream, a leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, has chosen DSP Group's DVF99 VoIP platform for its new GXP2140 and GXP2160 IP phone models. Powered by DSP Group's DVF99 dual-ARM™ processor, which integrates digital and analog functions in one SoC, Grandstream's IP phones will deliver advanced features such as support for up to six lines, unparalleled HD voice quality, best-in class acoustics, large graphical color display, Bluetooth connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet and PoE.
DVF99 is based on a state-of-the-art multi-core architecture that provides outstanding performance. The solution includes DSP Group's field-proven IPfonePro SDK, a Linux-based software platform featuring security, enhanced graphics and exceptional HD audio.
Grandstream GXP2140 and GXP2160 IP phones provide outstanding price-performance by effectively leveraging DVF99 features, offering an on-board xVGA LCD controller, a 2D graphics processing unit, multiple DMA engines, power management, DDR3 and NAND Flash memory controllers, multiple USB ports, HD audio codecs, and crypto and security engines.
"Grandstream and DSP Group have partnered successfully over the years to bring cutting-edge yet cost-effective unified communications features to our customers," said David Li, CEO of Grandstream Networks. "The launch of the GXP2140 and GXP2160 IP phones is especially exciting, as they are the first products to fully harness to power of DSP Group's best-in-class DVF99 platform."
"Our strengthening partnership with Grandstream contributed to the rapid development of the GXP2140 and GXP2160, in part thanks to our customer-focused solutions and support," said Mr. Ran Klier, Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing Europe and Americas for DSP Group "As a leading unified communications SoC vendor, we are constantly bringing new and advanced chipset solutions to the enterprise IP telephony market. Leveraging voice processing expertise and low-power capabilities, our SoCs meet the growing demand for advanced features and higher integration, while still maintaining optimum price-performance ratios." he concluded.
About DSP Group
DSP Group®, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG) is a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications. Delivering semiconductor system solutions with software and reference designs, DSP Group enables OEMs/ODMs, consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers and service providers to cost-effectively develop new revenue-generating products with fast time to market. At the forefront of semiconductor innovation and operational excellence for over two decades, DSP Group provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets integrating DECT/CAT-iq, ULE, Wi-Fi, PSTN, HDClear™, video and VoIP technologies. DSP Group enables converged voice, audio, video and data connectivity across diverse mobile, consumer and enterprise products – from mobile devices, connected multimedia screens, and home automation & security to cordless phones, VoIP systems, and home gateways. Leveraging industry-leading experience and expertise, DSP Group partners with CE manufacturers and service providers to shape the future of converged communications at home, office and on the go. For more information, visit www.dspg.com.
About Grandstream
Founded in 2002, Grandstream Networks is the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions. Grandstream serves the SMB and consumer markets with innovative products that lower communication costs, increase security protection, and enhance productivity. Our open standard SIP-based products offer broad interoperability in the industry, unrivaled features, flexibility, and price-performance competitiveness. For more information, please visit http://www.grandstream.com.