http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2509.rss Broadband Wireless News on 4.9GHz Public Safety and Emergency First Responder Wireless Networks. Includes news on wireless Internet access, wireles routers, antennas, and 4.9GHz Wireless Internet Service Providers Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:47:00 EST Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:47:00 EST mBLAST http://www.bbwexchange.com/images/bwelogos/bwe88x33.gifhttp://www.bbwexchange.com http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/01/page2508-6758757.asp Luxul Wireless announced additions to its family of Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Boosters. Indoor and outdoor rated versions of Shock-WAV Signal Boosters are now available for use in licensed 4.9GHz Public Safety wireless network installations, as well as in unlicensed 5GHz WLAN applications. A 2.4GHz indoor version is also now available for use with switches or wireless access points that implement the 802.3af/at Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) standard. These new additions to the Shock-WAV Signal Booster family are available now through the Luxul Wireless worldwide distribution and reseller network. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/01/page2508-6758757.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/22/page2508-6532001.asp Wi-LAN Inc. (TSX:WIN) announced that the Company has reached the significant milestone of 200 companies licensed. The 200th company to license WiLAN technologies, Ascom AB, is an international provider of wireless communication and security solutions Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/22/page2508-6532001.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/15/page2508-6441865.asp Zarlink Semiconductor (TSX:ZL) announced enhancements to its recently introduced Timing over Packet (ToP) products to support strict timing requirements for 3G and 4G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment. Zarlink's IEEE 1588 ToP products allow timing and synchronization information to be carried directly over packet networks, providing carriers with a real alternative to costly global positioning systems (GPS). Infonetics Research estimates the RAN equipment market will reach US$10.9 billion by 2013, from US$4.6 billion in 2008. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/15/page2508-6441865.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/13/page2508-6460616.asp Proxim Wireless Corporation announced that it is providing a live product demonstration focused on wireless video surveillance at the Futurecom 2009 conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil from October 13-16. Also on display will be Proxim's 4G product portfolio focused on service provider, enterprise, and Digital Cities applications. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/13/page2508-6460616.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/30/page2508-6313398.asp Exalt Communications announced its new ExtendAir microwave radio platform -- a complete line of entry-level licensed and license-exempt point-to-point systems that, for the first time, brings high-end performance, range and features including native TDM to the sub-$5,000 per-link category. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/30/page2508-6313398.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/28/page2508-6323839.asp Azimuth Systems, Inc. announced that the company has partnered with Anite to create a comprehensive test solution that will enable users to perform cellular data throughput testing with fading. The addition of fading capabilities provides more robust testing, replicating propagation conditions that mobile devices encounter and must accommodate in everyday use. Furthermore, the integration and automation of Azimuth's ACE MX Universal Channel Emulator with Anite's SAS test platform can substantially expand operator test coverage as numerous conformance, performance and interoperability test cases require channel emulation. As this integration provides support of operator scripts and enhanced tools, the overall speed at which tests can be performed is increased as well. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/28/page2508-6323839.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/31/page2508-6099242.asp Communications market research firm Infonetics Research released the second quarter (2Q09) edition of its WiMAX Equipment, Devices, and Subscribers market share forecast and research report. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/31/page2508-6099242.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/24/page2508-6091225.asp With the introduction of the Tsunami QB-8100 point-to-point wireless backhaul and MP-8100 point-to-multipoint connectivity products in July, Proxim's products now provide up to eight times the capacity of WiMAX with non-line-of-sight (NLOS) functionality for even greater VoIP and video application support like HDTV. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/24/page2508-6091225.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/21/page2508-6031220.asp Strix Systems announced availability of the new Access/One Network Outdoor Wireless Mesh Network System model MWS-100 HSx. The MWS-100 HSx is a powerful dual-radio system that is significantly more cost-effective to deploy than other mesh and point to multi-point systems, and provides robust features, functionality and industry proven performance. It includes the same architectural core competencies of Strix' low-latency Layer 2 switching architecture and Dynamic Mesh Algorithms (DMA) for an intelligent self-healing, self-configuring and self-tuning solution. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/21/page2508-6031220.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/06/26/page2508-5984016.asp KT Corporation of Korea and Stoke, Inc. announced they have succeeded in implementing seamless network handover between multiple mobile data network types. The achievement provides a solution to one of the growing challenges to mobile data operators: improving the customer experience while optimally managing traffic. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/06/26/page2508-5984016.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/02/25/page2508-5511533.asp Redline Communications Group Inc. (TSX: RDL) announced that it has received USDA acceptance and Buy American status from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utility Services (RUS) for the latest additions to its RedMAX, RedCONNEX, and RedACCESS families of products. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/02/25/page2508-5511533.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/02/10/page2508-5459170.asp Azimuth Systems, Inc. announced that Wavesat Inc., a leading supplier of broadband wireless semiconductor solutions, has selected Azimuth's ACE MX Universal Frequency MIMO Channel Emulator for testing of its Odyssey broadband wireless product family. Combining industry-leading channel emulation capabilities in a flexible and scalable solution, the ACE MX will enable Wavesat to conduct efficient, automated and repeatable testing of its semiconductor solutions -- ensuring high quality performance and significantly improving the costs and time associated with testing. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/02/10/page2508-5459170.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/15/page2508-5387012.asp The MAX+ AN-80i, which is currently marketed under Redline's RedCONNEX family of point-to-point Broadband Wireless Infrastructure (BWI) products, is now approved for delivery of carrier-grade long-range connections of up to 48 Mbps within the 3.65 GHz frequency band regulations in the United States. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/15/page2508-5387012.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/30/page2508-5362313.asp Airspan announced that Okinawa Telemessage Co. Ltd., a leading broadband access service provider in Okinawa, Japan, launched a WiMAX Network using Airspan solutions with plans to address the fast-growing demand for high-quality broadband services. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/30/page2508-5362313.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/11/14/page2508-5202551.asp RADWIN announced the launch of its RADWIN 2000 radio solution. RADWIN 2000 provides unprecedented 50 Mbps capacity (full-duplex net throughput) in a cutting-edge Combo design that supports multiple bands in a single platform. RADWIN 2000 delivers Ethernet at ranges of up to 120 km/75 miles with carrier-class performance at the most competitive price in the industry. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/11/14/page2508-5202551.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/03/page2508-4738973.asp Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Sprint (NYSE: S) offered a first taste of XOHM service to guests attending a WiMAX open house event last night at Chicago's famed Smart Home. The Smart Home was built using green building techniques, technology that manages home energy use, and is designed with the latest in communications technology in mind. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/03/page2508-4738973.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/08/28/page2508-4152434.asp Wi4Net, a division of CelPlan Technologies, Inc. and a leading provider of integrated wireless broadband and video surveillance solutions, today announced it was awarded a five-year contract with the City of Reading for the deployment and maintenance of a citywide video surveillance network. The first phase of the project implements 22 cameras at locations throughout the City. The system backbone is provided through a hybrid fiber-wireless solution offered in collaboration with MAW Communications. The initial phase also includes a mobility overlay in 4.9 GHz to provide for access to patrol vehicles. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/08/28/page2508-4152434.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/07/18/page2508-3085256.asp Airspan Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRN), a leading provider of WiMAX broadband wireless access networks, announced today that City District Government Karachi (CDGK) in Pakistan has successfully deployed Airspan's 4.9 GHz WiMAX solutions for its IP Closed Circuit Television Video surveillance project in Karachi. CDGK is committed to video surveillance of all major city roads. Airspan is partnering with GCS (PVT) Ltd., a U.S. based telecommunications integrator that provides wireless video solutions in Pakistan. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/07/18/page2508-3085256.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/06/17/page2508-2382822.asp Tektronix Communications, a leading worldwide provider of communications network management and diagnostics solutions, announced the availability of automatic radio optimization, a new application that is part of OptiMon, the suite of advanced network optimization products based on Tektronix' Network and Service Analyzer (NSA) platform, widely adopted by wireless operators and manufacturers' professional services teams around the world. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/06/17/page2508-2382822.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/06/11/page2508-2237687.asp GigaBeam Corporation (Pink Sheets:GGBM) announced the general availability of three new broadband wireless product suites. This expands the Company's product line to include, in addition to the current point-to-point, line-of-sight, licensed 70/80GHz G-Series radio, a license exempt 5.8GHz broadband wireless radio and a licensed 4.9GHz broadband wireless radio, both with point-to-point and point-to-multipoint versions, as well as an offering in the licensed point-to-point 18GHz spectrum. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/06/11/page2508-2237687.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/06/11/page2508-2276256.asp Flirtomatic, a mobile and online flirting service, released its alpha version of Flirtomatic. The alpha version can be obtained worldwide and has an enriched mobile interface, built specifically for the users of iPhone and iTouch. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/06/11/page2508-2276256.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/15/page2508-1829017.asp Rogers Wireless, Inc. (TSX:RCI)(NYSE:RCI) and Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) announced the availability of Yahoo! oneSearch, Yahoo!'s award-winning mobile search service, to Rogers Wireless and Fido customers across Canada. With this launch, Rogers becomes the first North American carrier to bring Yahoo!'s revolutionary mobile search service and starting point to the mobile Internet directly to its customers. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/15/page2508-1829017.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/13/page2508-1816044.asp The next-generation of wireless technology has a new focus: enabling mobile business operations. This transcends the old wireless goals of voice roaming and a local data dynamic in favor of a new focus on enabling business operations remotely. Data-capable devices are in wide deployment, with nearly 90% of IT executives indicating their organizations either support or use such instruments, according to Nemertes' latest benchmark study, "Next-Generation Wireless". Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/13/page2508-1816044.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/12/page2508-1822716.asp Mobile operators and backhaul transport providers spent $3.7 billion worldwide on mobile backhaul equipment in 2007, and are expected to increase their spending in the high double-digit percents from 2009 to at least 2011, according to Infonetics Research 's latest Mobile Backhaul Equipment, Installed Base, and Services report. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/12/page2508-1822716.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/07/page2508-1782109.asp WPCS International Incorporated (Nasdaq: WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure, has announced that through its New England Communications Systems (NECS) subsidiary, it has been selected by The Town of East Lyme, Connecticut to provide an advanced wireless network for the town-wide mission critical public safety initiative. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/07/page2508-1782109.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/06/page2508-1785843.asp Clearwire (NASDAQ: CLWR) and Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) announced Wednesday that the companies will combine their broadband wireless units to create a $14.55 billion mobile wireless communications company to provide internet access, phone service, movies, games and a variety of other broadband wireless data services. The new company, which will retain Clearwire's name, will continue developing a mobile network based on WiMax technology, which promises much faster speeds than the latest 3g cellular networks. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/06/page2508-1785843.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/04/29/page2508-1702579.asp PacketHop, Inc., an SRI International company and an innovator in instant broadband wireless mesh networking communications systems, announced the commercial availability of its IEEE Draft 802.11s mesh product. PacketHop's implementation of the upcoming IEEE 802.11s industry standard enables the creation of meshed peer-to-peer communications structures -- as a standalone network or in conjunction with existing access points -- and opens new and strategic market opportunities for OEMs. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/04/29/page2508-1702579.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/04/17/page2508-1680950.asp Strix Systems announced the deployment of Strix Access/One wireless systems for the City of Pittsburg, California. Strix Access/One was chosen for its ability to deliver the highest throughput and lowest latency wireless mesh network for high quality stationary and mobile IP-based video surveillance. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/04/17/page2508-1680950.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/02/21/page2508-1556012.asp Redline Communications Group Inc. (TSX and AIM: RDL) unveiled its new RedCONNEX and RedACCESS products for the 4.9GHz band. Redline's 4.9GHz AN-80i is designed for use in public safety and military communications networks in the United States as well as in international markets where the spectrum is available for deployment of broadband wireless systems. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/02/21/page2508-1556012.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/02/09/page2508-1523483.asp Research and Markets has announced the addition of 'Project 25 Radio-Phased Development - Assessment of Technologies and Markets for First Responders Radio' to their offering. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/02/09/page2508-1523483.asp