http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/70.rss BWE provides daily news feeds on 802.11b products, services and technologies that serve the 2.4GHz slice of public spectrum. News may also include services provided by Wi-Fi Hotspots, Wireless ISPs (WISPs) and Wireless Municipalities that roll out high-speed wireless. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:34:55 EST Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:34:55 EST mBLAST http://www.bbwexchange.com/images/bwelogos/bwe88x3http://www.bbwexchange.com http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/30/page1373-430243.asp Cisco® (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced a new turnkey Wi-Fi Asset Tracking solution specifically geared for aerospace, automotive, mining and semiconductor manufacturing industries. This solution utilizes Cisco Wi-Fi location tracking technology to improve asset utilization, reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/30/page1373-430243.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/29/page1373-428587.asp Hopling Technologies announced today that StarMesh Technologies, has placed a $600,000 order for Hopling Technologies Xnet Viper mesh network nodes. The order will provide 400 wireless mesh nodes for one of StarMesh Technologies' largest customers, WebNet Converged Wireless Network Ltd., (WebNet CWN), which is building a citywide wireless Mesh Network in 12 Canadian Cities and rolling out in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/29/page1373-428587.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/28/page1373-428606.asp ALTIUS Communications announced that the company has received two key industry awards. ALTIUS was awarded the Agent of Success Award by Motorola Canopy during a year-end partner meeting in Tucson. In addition, the company was named a Top 10 Value Added Reseller (VAR) Partner by Ceragon Networks. Both awards were presented to Jim Connor, founder and president of ALTIUS Communications. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/28/page1373-428606.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/28/page1373-428617.asp With Vodafone, Sprint and Verizon sharing the first morning platform, the 4th International Basestation Conference immediately delivered on its promise to tackle the key issues facing the carriers, OEMs and subsystem/chip manufacturers in the rush to deliver cost effective broadband wireless services to the mobile public. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/28/page1373-428617.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-427243.asp Four of the top five metro-scale Wi-Fi mesh networks for overall user experience are powered by the Tropos MetroMesh architecture, according to a new report from Novarum, a firm providing strategic consulting and analysis for the wireless broadband data industry. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-427243.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-426022.asp WiBlast Communications, LLC together with the Nantucket Police Department, will provide secure mobile broadband access to police cruisers when they are within WiBlast Broadband's coverage area on the Island using Tropos Networks' MetroMesh Mobile system. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-426022.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-426026.asp Continuing in its commitment to unify the management of mobility for the enterprise, iPass, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) announced that it plans to deliver a version of the iPassConnect universal client for Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system. The iPassConnect client is the user interface for the iPass Mobile Office and iPass Virtual Office global connectivity services. The new client software is scheduled to be released in Q2 2007, with a demonstration version planned for availability in March. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-426026.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-427616.asp Renesas Technology America, Inc. announced the RQG2003 high-performance power SiGe HBT(a)(1), a device that achieves the industry's highest level of performance at 2.4GHz and 5GHz. In IEEE 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN routers/terminals, RF (radio frequency) tag readers/writers Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-427616.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-427617.asp Pegasus Wireless Corporation (OTCBB: PGSW) announced that the company is on schedule to open its new manufacturing facility in Grand Bahama on February 1, 2007. The facility is located in Freeport and will be used to further develop the Company's manufacturing and distribution capabilities. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-427617.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-426017.asp According to Business Week magazine, 3.1% of all VoIP calls fail. In comparison, the call failure rate for traditional telephone services is less than 0.01%. AnyFirewall Engine enables VoIP phones and applications to get through firewalls and resolve NAT challenges, ensuring that every call gets completed. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/26/page1373-426017.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-425002.asp Golden Telecom commenced the final phase of its WiFi network rollout with beta-testing at the end of 2006. More than 50,000 users have registered on www.goldenwifi.ru since the network became available in trial mode which is almost three times more than the incumbent DSL operator signed in Moscow during the third quarter of 2006. In January 2007 alone, there have already been over 20,000 active users of Golden WiFi with approximately 6,000 active daily users. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-425002.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-424194.asp Xirrus, Inc. announced that Sierra Corporation has completed its deployment of Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays at Carter G. Woodson Collegiate Academy. The deployment consists of 16 Wi-Fi Arrays, which cover the entire three building campus supporting more than 500 students, faculty and school employees. The Carter G. Woodson Collegiate Academy chose the Xirrus solution because it requires less cabling and fewer devices, hence making the deployment rollout quicker, more efficient and less expensive. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-424194.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-424195.asp The German company Spotigo has successfully signed an important licensing agreement for its technically leading Wi-Fi Smart Client. The Spain based company FON - the largest Wi-Fi Community in the world - will be using the Spotigo technology to substantially improve the way its Community members and customers can access its Wi-Fi Community. Spotigo's technology will be provided by FON under the name of the "FON Wi-Fi Connection Manager" and distributed to all of its users and Community members around the world. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-424195.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-424210.asp Successful Completion of Rigorous Compatibility and Interoperability Testing Between NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Routers and Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Results in Award of the Certification, the First Among All Router and Access Point Vendors Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-424210.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-424707.asp The agreement will allow Vodafone Italia's customers to access Trustive's global network. Similarly, Trustive customers can now use Vodafone Italia's network of hotspots located in major five-star hotels and airports across Italy. The Trustive network currently covers over 20,000 hotspots worldwide, including all major EU airports. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-424707.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-428590.asp Hopling Technologies announced that it has signed a multi-million euro Distribution Agreement permitting a strategic partnership with Connection N&C Corporation (CN&C), to distribute Hopling Technologies wireless networking products in the EMEA territory. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-428590.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-428536.asp Leading Wi-Fi service provider, BOZII Ltd has been short listed for the Best Wireless ISP award at the 2007 ISPAs - 9th Annual UK Internet Industry Awards. The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) awards are the industries premier event, celebrating innovation and best practice and recognising leading organisations within the industry. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/25/page1373-428536.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-423551.asp Siemens Communications, Inc. announced that Internet Service Provider 20/20 Communications of Ann Arbor Michigan is using Siemens solutions and services on the "Wireless Washtenaw" project in Michigan's Washtenaw County. County officials developed the project to bring wireless broadband service to all areas of the county, especially to suburban and rural residents who could only access the Internet using slower-speed dialup connections. Siemens and 20/20 have already began installing wireless infrastructure in Ann Arbor, Saline, and Manchester as part of a pilot program that county officials expect will pave the way for full-scale deployment of services in 2007. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-423551.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-423587.asp Toronto Hydro Telecom, Inc. announced the results of independent third-party performance testing of its broadband wireless network, known as One Zone -- the largest ubiquitous Wi-Fi zone of its kind in Canada. One Zone consistently delivered Internet upload and download rates at a blistering 5 Mbps, far surpassing the performance of all other tested networks including Wireless Philadelphia, a citywide Wi-Fi initiative currently still under construction, and Google's Wi-Fi network in Mountain View, California. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-423587.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-423659.asp After discovering the solution in mid 2006, Cognio's Spectrum Expert instantly became Spectrum Solution's tool of choice for planning and troubleshooting network deployments. The company used to have to drag in a traditional spectrum analyzer for site surveys. The bulky device needed to be tethered to a wall outlet, making it difficult to use in a mobile environment. And, according to Mike Kluemper, Senior Network Engineer for Spectrum Solutions, interpreting the results eventually obtained by the device was no easy task. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-423659.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-424044.asp WebNet CWN Doubles Executive Office Space in Preparation to Hire 60 Broadband Wireless Personnel to Launch the United States Management, Marketing and Licensing Division in Las Vegas in Preparation to Launch Its First of 50 Metropolitan Mesh Networks throughout the United States in 2007 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-424044.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-422693.asp Aperto Networks announced that Arab Telecom is deploying a nationwide broadband wireless network in Kuwait using Aperto's state-of-the-art broadband wireless PacketWave gear. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-422693.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-422694.asp RADWIN marks a string of successes at the upcoming 3GSM World Congress with recent significant cellular backhauling project wins. RADWIN will showcase its carrier-class, competitively priced solutions for cellular carriers at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 12-15, 2007, Booth 2E07. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-422694.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-422737.asp Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) announced that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has decided to expand its core network with Ceragon's field-proven, secure wireless communication solution, providing exceptional performance, security and reliability. The order received is valued at $1 million, and additional orders are expected. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-422737.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-423083.asp Critical Links will integrate NextHop's wireless LAN (local area network) controller software into their VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) business gateway software platform delivering a single turnkey VoFi (Voice over WiFi) offering for business gateway solutions in enterprise and carrier markets. This integration will provide integrated, production-ready software allowing networking equipment OEMs in the business gateway market to decrease development risk and reduce time-to-market. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/24/page1373-423083.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/23/page1373-421807.asp Firetide, Inc. announced its new HotPort 6000 indoor and outdoor mesh nodes featuring a dual radio backhaul that enables systems integrators and administrators to provide increased bandwidth and overall reliability for large municipal, industrial, and long range transportation networks. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/23/page1373-421807.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/23/page1373-421585.asp Frost & Sullivan confers the 2006 Product Differentiation Innovation Award on Accuris Networks in the European FMC market. This Award is presented in recognition of the company's ability to provide the innovative, market-proven, smart fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) solution currently available through its AccuROAM platform. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/23/page1373-421585.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/23/page1373-422291.asp RoamAD announced that Hawke's Bay's Eastern Institute of Technology has selected RoamAD, and its New Zealand integration partner Kordia, for its campus-wide Wi-Fi network. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/23/page1373-422291.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/20/page1373-418321.asp HSDPA is now operational in countries as diverse as the USA, South Korea, France, Bahrain, the UK and Australia, currently supporting downloads at up to 3.6Mbit/s, with improvements to 10-14Mbit/s scheduled in the near future. The high transfer speeds offered by HSDPA are possible thanks to the addition of a special W-CDMA channel, known as the High-Speed Downlink Shared Channel (HS-DSCH), to the 3G specifications. Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/20/page1373-418321.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/20/page1373-418462.asp Fluke Networks announces several new capabilities for its market-leading OptiView Integrated Network Analyzer. With these added functions the OptiView Series III Integrated Network Analyzer becomes the only portable integrated analyzer with enterprise-wide vision for managing infrastructure changes, deploying new applications and technologies, solving network and application performance issues and securing the network from internal threats. Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/01/20/page1373-418462.asp