NEC Platforms today announced the launch of "UNIVERGE MT600," a communication application that allows smartphones to be used as internal extensions. This application works in conjunction with the communication DX-compatible gateway "UNIVERGE Aspire 6" to create a communication environment where internal calls can be made while moving around within offices, factories, logistics warehouses, stores, and other on-site locations, in addition to office main lines and department main lines. It also includes a mode compatible with nurse call integration, required in medical and nursing care facilities, supporting smooth communication in a wide range of business environments. Image of integration configuration with UNIVERGE Aspire 6 (Multi-line Mode) [Background] In recent years, companies and medical institutions have increasingly recognized the need for communication environments that are not dependent on location or device, driven by diversifying work styles and the need for operational efficiency. To address this challenge, we have developed "UNIVERGE MT600" as a new UC (Unified Communications) platform utilizing smartphones. [Product Overview] "UNIVERGE MT600" is an application that provides internal extension functionality on smartphones. By integrating with "UNIVERGE Aspire 6," it achieves the following: - Utilizes smartphones as internal extension terminals - Communication environment using on-premises wireless LAN - Supports multiple modes (Multi-line Mode / Single-line Mode / Single-line Mode [Nurse Call Integration]) with a single application [Features of UNIVERGE MT600] Users can select from three modes – Multi-line Mode, Single-line Mode, and Single-line Mode [Nurse Call Integration] – according to their usage scenario. 1. Transitioning operation of multi-function phones and PHS to smartphones (Multi-line Mode) The UNIVERGE MT600 application can display function keys, enabling smartphone-based call handling in environments with multiple incoming calls and transf