http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/78.rss BWE provides daily news on 802.11 and WiMAX broadband wireless antennas used by Wi-Fi Hotspots, Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) and Wireless Municipalities that provide broadband wireless data services. Antennas include omni directional, sector, panel, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint antennas for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.16 WiMAX systems. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:45:02 EST Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:45:02 EST mBLAST http://www.bbwexchange.com/images/bwelogos/bwe88x3http://www.bbwexchange.com http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2010/03/16/page1381-8223490.asp Dockon, Inc. announced the release of the first commercially available Compound PxM Loop (CPL) antenna for embedded product designs. Available now, the Dockon reference design CPL antenna increases radiation efficiency, intensity, directivity (gain) and radiated power for a given input in a small package. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2010/03/16/page1381-8223490.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2010/02/16/page1381-7158317.asp Exalt Communications announced that Hilbert Communications, LLC has deployed its microwave backhaul systems to massively scale backhaul capacity while simultaneously eliminating costly leased lines in its GSM and WiMAX service networks throughout Wisconsin and Michigan. Hilbert has already deployed a large number of Exalt systems and expects to roll out more as it phases out T1-based backhaul in its wireless network and scales its broadband service offering. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2010/02/16/page1381-7158317.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/28/page1381-6816243.asp Proxim Wireless Corporation announced that Sunny Corner Enterprises, an engineering and fabrication company in Canada, has deployed Proxim's new Tsunami QB-8150 point-to-point wireless backhaul products to connect its buildings and increase network capacity by nine times over its previous link. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/28/page1381-6816243.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/21/page1381-6831052.asp Exalt Communications announced that South Metro Fire Rescue Authority (South Metro) in Colorado has upgraded its mobile emergency communications network with Exalt EX-4.9i microwave radio systems . South Metro provides fire and emergency services over 176 square miles in Douglas and Arapahoe counties, serving communities such as Centennial, Cherry Hill, Greenwood Village, Parker and most of the Denver Tech Center. The organization deployed Exalt EX-4.9i radio systems to increase bandwidth and reduce interference issues it had faced with legacy Wi-Fi-based radio systems. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/21/page1381-6831052.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/17/page1381-6850801.asp Luxul Wireless and D-LINK announced the availability of a series of FCC certified high performance Wi-Fi systems. This new series of FCC certified systems and kits will bundle the D-LINK AirPlus Xtreme G access point, which delivers speeds of up to 108Mbps and includes SNMP management software. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/17/page1381-6850801.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/14/page1381-6816202.asp Proxim Wireless Corporation announced that its Tsunami 8100 broadband wireless backhaul and point-to-multipoint products -- introduced in mid-July -- have achieved significant traction in the market. The acceptance is so significant that sales of these products are expected to exceed $1 million in Q409. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/14/page1381-6816202.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/02/page1381-6776049.asp The Shimane facility encompasses 325,000 square meters, with almost 100,000 square meters of floor space, and so it requires the scalability, reliability and flexibility that the AeroScout solution delivers. AeroScout Wi-Fi Tags, Location Receivers, Exciters and Location Engine are integrated into a unified security management system, enabling prison officers to monitor the location of each inmate and compare it with their planned schedule of movements and activities for the day. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/02/page1381-6776049.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/01/page1381-6758757.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/page1381-6758757.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/11/page1381-6675712.asp Western Blue, Northern and Central California's experienced desktop to datacenter IT solution integrator, announced that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has included all three Siskiyou County grant applications among the list of state approved projects for rural broadband funding submitted for federal stimulus funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/11/page1381-6675712.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/11/page1381-6671618.asp The global BTS antenna market grew by 11.9% in 2008, according to the latest report from EJL Wireless Research titled "Global BTS Antenna Market Analysis and Forecast, 2008-2013 1st Edition." "The market remains dominated by sectorized panel antennas with single band high band (1700-2600MHz) being the largest category," says founder and President, Earl Lum. EJL Wireless Research is forecasting that the BTS antenna market will experience a decline through 2011 before recovery in 2012. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/11/page1381-6671618.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/27/page1381-6552263.asp Proxim Wireless Corporation announced that it is showcasing its new Tsunami 8100 and QuickBridge 60250 solutions for wireless HD video surveillance at the ISC East 2009 conference in New York City from October 27-29. To learn more about high-performance wireless connectivity and backhaul for security and surveillance applications, please visit Proxim and our partner Intelligent Security Systems (ISS) at booth #970. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/27/page1381-6552263.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/19/page1381-6494056.asp Viper Networks, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire Trimax Wireless, Inc., a privately-held developer and manufacturer of a complete line of modular wireless broadband infrastructure equipment for metropolitan scale wireless networks. The Company expects to finish their due diligence and close this transaction by November 30, 2009. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/19/page1381-6494056.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/30/page1381-6356302.asp Western Blue, Northern and Central California's experienced IT solution integrator, in a consortium with Siskiyou County, local firms, the Karuk Tribe, the College of the Siskiyou, national technology experts and the State of California announced a $23 million federal ARRA rural broadband wireless stimulus bid. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/30/page1381-6356302.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/30/page1381-6313398.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/page1381-6313398.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/29/page1381-6364171.asp DragonWave Inc. (TSX:DWI) announced a multi-year exclusive supply agreement with Unwired Australia to supply broadband wireless backhaul for the forthcoming Vivid Wireless Perth network. Vivid Wireless-Australia's first "4G" mobile WiMAX network deployment-will rely on DragonWave's Horizon Compact for backhaul connectivity of up to 200 Mbps initially. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/29/page1381-6364171.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/28/page1381-6392142.asp Exalt Communications announced that TMC has named its EX-6i-DS3-GigE microwave radio system as a recipient of the 2009 Wireless Backhaul Distinction Awards presented by its 4GWE Web site. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/28/page1381-6392142.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/25/page1381-6358925.asp Micrel Inc., (NASDAQ: MCRL) announced that it will be showing the industry's newest and most innovative high-performance, low-power, low-cost IC solutions at Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Boston. The show is being held at The Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA. Micrel's booth is No. 326. Micrel will showcase new products for fiber optic and Ethernet as well as demonstrate a broadband wireless networking reference design, targeting low-data rate applications, utilizing Micrel RF transceivers, Zilog Microcontrollers and based upon Micrel's MicrelNet "Star Cluster-of-Trees" wireless networking solution. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/25/page1381-6358925.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/08/page1381-6127821.asp DecaWave the pioneering fabless semiconductor company has partnered with the Dublin Institute of Technology's Antenna & High Frequency Research Group (AHFR) for antenna design research expertise for its ground breaking broadband wireless ScenSor chip. The resulting antennas are optimised, but are fully customisable to client technologies and application needs and specifications. DecaWave's ScenSor has a wide range of standards-based applications for both Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) and Ultra Low Power Wireless Transceivers. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/08/page1381-6127821.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/27/page1381-6098297.asp Independent Towers Holdings LLC, a wireless communications tower company, announced it has signed a tower development agreement with Tarpon Towers LLC. The agreement commits up to $7.5 Million in financial support to Independent Towers to develop and acquire 30 or more sites in the Northeastern United States. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/27/page1381-6098297.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/24/page1381-6091225.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/page1381-6091225.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/20/page1381-6078877.asp NewPath Networks announced that Square 1 Bank will provide the company with a $10 million line of credit. NewPath will use the line of credit to help fund continued expansion of the company's Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) networks in new and existing markets throughout the U.S. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/20/page1381-6078877.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/07/page1381-6053823.asp Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems, Inc. (BATS) has successfully demonstrated an industry-first ship-to-ship wireless broadband communications tracking system integrating its BTS-2500 units with two wireless broadband radios. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/07/page1381-6053823.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/06/page1381-6061393.asp The system starts at registration as adult guests are provided a Smart Band RFID wristband, which is embedded with a 13.56MHz RFID inlay. The automated wristbands provide secure, keyless entry into the family's hotel room, eliminating the need to carry hotel room keys or cards. Throughout the resort, RFID enabled point of sale (POS) workstations enable guests to easily make cashless payments with the RFID wristbands at food and beverage concessions, gift shops, and restaurants. Vending and token machines are also RFID enabled to allow cashless purchases with the wristbands. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/06/page1381-6061393.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/05/page1381-6059738.asp Ericsson Inc. (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed an agreement with MapleNet Wireless, Inc. to sell Ericsson's portfolio of short- and long-haul microwave radio systems to broadband wireless network operators in the utilities, health care, education and municipal government segments. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/05/page1381-6059738.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/31/page1381-6041724.asp Quantenna Communications, Inc. announced that it has added to its Series C funding round with a new investor Swisscom, Switzerland's leading telecommunications provider. The Series C round also includes previous announced investors Grazia Equity, Sequoia Capital, Sigma Partners, Southern Cross Venture Partners and Venrock Associates. With this additional funding investment, Quantenna plans to expand its technology leadership position in whole-home 4x4 MIMO wireless networking with dynamic digital beamforming and continue to expand its field trials with leading customers. To date, Quantenna has raised over $44 million. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/31/page1381-6041724.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/28/page1381-6044468.asp Faxis announced the debut of its embedded antenna products. Taking an innovative approach to antennas, RFaxis will now have the ability to offer total front-end solutions. To head up its efforts, RFaxis has appointed noted industry veteran Dr. Ping Peng as vice president, Antenna Products. Key among Dr. Peng's first initiatives will be to create the industry's first series of broadband, high efficiency, high gain embedded antennas. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/28/page1381-6044468.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/21/page1381-6031194.asp Quantenna Communications, Inc. announced that it has been selected to the 2009 AlwaysOn Global 250 List. The AlwaysOn Global 250 Award is given to private, emerging technology companies creating new business opportunities in high-growth markets. Quantenna was selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team based on demonstration of growth, market opportunity, quality of innovation and customer traction. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/21/page1381-6031194.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/15/page1381-6019573.asp Proxim Wireless Corporation (OTCQX: PRXM) announced its new 4G Backhaul product lines -- the Tsunami QB-8100 point-to-point (PtP) and the Tsunami MP-8100 point-to-multipoint (PtMP) . Both products exceed the International Telecommunications Union's (ITU's) performance requirements for 4G. The new Tsunami product family combines MIMO and OFDM technologies with Proxim's Wireless Outdoor Routing Protocol (WORP) to provide PtP and PtMP backhaul for carriers, WISPs and government entities. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/15/page1381-6019573.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/06/page1381-5996049.asp 3G Americas announced that it has published an educational report titled, MIMO Transmission Schemes for LTE and HSPA Networks as a tool to increase awareness of smart antenna systems -- also known as multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology -- and help guide their deployments in HSPA and LTE networks within 3GPP's specifications and technology standards. The 3GPP evolution continues to be the leader in standardizing the most advanced forms of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antennas. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/06/page1381-5996049.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/06/02/page1381-5927419.asp Exalt Communications announced availability of the EX-s Series GigE carrier-class, split-mount microwave radio systems for the 6 to 40 GHz ANSI/FCC and ITU/ETSI licensed bands. These point-to-point systems offer mobile operators, government agencies and enterprises new levels of backhaul flexibility and functionality, enabling smooth, low-cost TDM to IP migration and supporting mobile network evolution from 3G to HSPA/4G/LTE. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/06/02/page1381-5927419.asp