HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, January 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- Small and Comfortable, the Ultimate Messaging Device for Healthcare and Hospitality

With the introduction of the M155 Messenger, an extremely sophisticated and easily wearable wireless messaging device, NEC sets new standards in mobile communications and once again demonstrates the company is at the forefront of innovations.

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The M155 Messenger is a sophisticated wireless messaging device, ideal for use in professional healthcare and hospitality environments. The small watch-like device is easy to wear and provides the mobile user the optimum in mobility, accessibility, flexibility and comfort. Besides a messaging device, the M155 also offers the mobile user speakerphone communication and acts as a personal alarm device.

Comfortable, practical and appealing

The M155 Messenger brings mobile messaging and speakerphone communications for DECT users to the highest level of comfort. The device has a three-line display and is easy to wear on the wrist or as necklace. The M155 gives users full control over their accessibility and provides various call control options and integrates seamlessly with an organisation's PBX and (messaging) applications. http://www.nec-philips.com

The M155 Messenger provides an excellent communications device for organisations that rely on messaging or alarm information sent to employees, such as in hospitals and hotel environments. Integrated with applications common in healthcare and hospitality, the M155 Messenger meets the needs of message communications in environments where conveying messages to the mobile user is of utmost importance.

More information: http://content.nec-philips.com/hq/pressrelease/138

About NEC Philips Unified Solutions

NEC Philips Unified Solutions is a leading provider of comprehensive communications solutions to organisations of all types and sizes. The company is a joint venture of NEC Corporation and Royal Philips Electronics with headquarters in Hilversum, the Netherlands, and serves its customers through a global network of sales organisations and business partners. http://www.nec-philips.com.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. http://www.nec.com

More information: Robert van Amerongen, NEC Philips Unified Solutions, Tel: +31-35-689-1521, Email: robert.van.amerongen@nec-philips.com