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Alinghi selects Phonak to provide optimal on-board communication

Stäfa (ots)

Alinghi relies on Phonak's innovative technology to ensure seamless
communication during its bid to win the America's Cup again in 2007
Phonak Hearing Systems today announced
that it will be Official Supplier of Alinghi in its bid to win the
America's Cup for the second consecutive time. The 32nd America's Cup
- the oldest trophy in sporting history and sailing's most
prestigious award - will be held in Valencia, Spain, in 2007. Once
again, Alinghi counts on Phonak's technology to enable communication
on board its racing yacht. When Alinghi won the last America's Cup in
2003, Phonak's innovative technology had already played a crucial
role.
Building on that technology, Phonak, a global leader in designing,
developing and distributing technologically advanced wireless and
hearing systems, is developing a customised headset and in-the-ear
wireless system for Alinghi that ensures communication across the
full length of the boat.
To enable effective communication for the team during training and
races, Phonak is developing individual earpieces for each crew
member. Based on techniques that are also applied in Phonak's
state-of-the-art hearing solutions and miniaturized communication
systems, these earpieces are optimised to enhance speech
intelligibility in the demanding listening situations that exist on
board.
"Thanks to Phonak's system, our skipper can send instructions
effectively to the individual crew members regardless of the most
severe weather conditions," says Olympic legend and Alinghi Sports
Director Jochen Schuemann. "We chose Phonak because the company is
able to provide us with the most ground-breaking technology in its
field, and because its product development teams understand and solve
the communications needs that exist in the challenging listening
situations on board of our yacht."
Alinghi's success depends on a combination of the most innovative
technology, highest standards in terms of quality and design, as well
as a pioneering spirit and exceptional teamwork. Phonak's
achievements in the hearing industry are built on these same values.
For over forty years, Phonak has been dedicated to enabling optimal
understanding in the most demanding listening environments.
"Alinghi and Phonak share a passionate commitment towards
performance and results on the highest level," expresses Valentin
Chapero, CEO of the Phonak Group. "We are proud that we are able to
support Alinghi's efforts in its bid to win such a prestigious title
as the America's Cup again through our state-of-the-art technology."
About Phonak
The Phonak Group (SWX: PHBN), headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland,
specializes in the design, development, production and global
distribution of technologically advanced wireless and hearing
systems.  As one of the top technology companies in the industry
worldwide and with a global staff of over 3,300 employees, Phonak is
a major player in the hearing health care market. By combining its
expertise in hearing technology with a strong distribution network in
over 70 countries, Phonak, along with its customers and business
partners, contributes significantly to the quality of life of many
people worldwide.
For more information, please visit www.phonak.com.
Media contact
Phonak AG
Sponsoring & PR
Vanessa Erhard
Tel. +41/44/928'02'88
E-Mail:  vanessa.erhard@phonak.ch
Phonak AG
Marketing Communications
Nicholas Bloch
Tel. +41/44/928'06'71
E-Mail:  nicholas.bloch@phonak.ch

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