| 10/07/08 | Brazilian Army School Selects Aruba Networks and Synergy to Build Secure Broadband Wireless Network
Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) announced that its Synergy has deployed Aruba's wireless networks at the Escola de Aperfeiçoamento de Oficiais (EsAO) Brazilian Army School and surrounding housing complexes. Established in 1919, EsAO serves company- and field-grade officers at its 46 acre Rio de Janeiro campus and housing complexes. |
| 10/03/08 | Sprint's XOHM Broadband Wireless Internet Service at Demonstrated at WiMAX Smart Home Exhibit
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. |
| 10/02/08 | Motorola Updates Key Technology Milestones for XOHM's WiMAX Broadband Wireless Network Achievements
In advance of the planned commercial deployment of WiMAX technology in Chicago by Sprint's (NYSE: S) XOHM business unit, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that its WiMAX infrastructure has passed network acceptance tests vital to the provision of mobile broadband service to Chicagoland residents and businesses. |
| 10/01/08 | Motorola Completes Acquires Leading Enterprise Security Software Company
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced the completion of its acquisition of AirDefense, Inc., a leading wireless LAN (WLAN) security provider. As previously announced on July 28, 2008, Motorola signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held AirDefense, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola integrated into Motorola's Enterprise Mobility business. |
| 10/01/08 | First Broadband Wireless Radios Selected by U.S. Army for First Battlefield Deployment of System to Iraq
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) announced that its Highband Networking Radio system will be deployed to the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Assault Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team currently assigned to the 4th Infantry Division in its role as Multi-National Division-Baghdad (MND-B). |
| 09/24/08 | U.S. Troops in Iraq Receive Broadband Wireless Internet Access from Aruba Networks and Babylon Telecommunications
Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) announced that
its wireless networks have been deployed by Babylon Telecommunications Inc.
at Joint Base Balad in Iraq to provide Internet access to over 20,000
soldiers. Prior to this deployment there was no authorized Internet access
at the base for the individual soldiers, making it difficult for troops to
stay in touch with loved ones and affecting morale. Babylon
Telecommunications was awarded a contract by the Army & Air Force Exchange
Services (AAFES) to handle the integration services and provide Internet
service at Joint Base Balad, the largest US military base in the region. |
| 09/12/08 | Azalea Networks Deploys Its 'Intelligent' Broadband Wireless Network Technology in China's City of Hangzhou
Azalea Networks announced a
broadband wireless network deployment covering key areas throughout the
City of Hangzhou in eastern China. This represents the latest in a series
of wireless deployments for Azalea in major Chinese metropolitan areas this
year. |
| 08/27/08 | Firetide Launches WLAN Controller for Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Networks
Firetide Inc., a leading developer of wireless mesh and access networks, today announced the new Firetide WLAN Controller that enables network-wide management and control of Firetide access points from a single interface. With the launch of the WLAN controller product, Firetide addresses a growing convergence trend in the channel, where a single integrator, be it security or IT, now provides the entire spectrum of networking services to an enterprise – from IP video surveillance to Wi-Fi access for employees and guests. Firetide’s extended wireless portfolio – from high-performance mesh backhaul to feature-rich WLAN management – is an excellent solution for integrators looking to break into new markets. |
| 08/26/08 | Applied Mesh Technologies' DCX Solution Certified on Aeris Network
Aeris Communications announced the certification of Applied Mesh Technologies on the Aeris network. Applied Mesh's DCX (Direct Connect eXternal) is the latest in automation communications technology to be certified on the Aeris CDMA2000(R) 1XRTT/EV-DO wireless network. As a wireless carrier focused on providing integrated communications into the utilities sector, the Aeris network coupled with the DCX solution offers utility companies expanded capability to reliably and securely receive wireless data. |
| 08/06/08 | ROK Mobile International Acquires Wi-Max/Wi-Fi Network Solution Provider MeshLinx Wireless
ROK Mobile Intl, a UK-based telecoms service provider, announced that it has purchased a 51% interest in MeshLinx Wireless Inc., a US-based global network provider of Wi-Max and Wi-Fi network solutions. |
| 08/06/08 | Motorola PremierOne Public Sector Applications Portfolio Optimizes New Technology Platform
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced its new public sector applications portfolio -- Motorola PremierOne -- the next evolution in public safety and service solutions, which transforms the way agencies operate, collaborate and share information. |
| 07/21/08 | Magal Receives an Order to Install a Broadband Wireless Municipal Command & Control System in an Asian Capital
Magal Security Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ GMS: MAGS, TASE:MAGS) announced today that it has received an order for the installation of a broadband wireless municipal security command and control system in a capital city in Asia, based on its FORTIS System. The first stage of this order which is expected to be completed by the end of August 2008 is approximately US$ 650,000. Following completion of the initial stage, management expects the project to be expanded, and the total sum of the whole project is expected to reach approximately US$ 3 million. |
| 07/17/08 | Next Generation Municipal Wi-Fi/WiMAX Service Alive and Well in Lompoc, California
The municipal Wi-Fi network in the City of Lompoc, California is achieving commercial success with a growing number of subscribers, using technology from Aptilo Networks, the global leader in integrated solutions for Service Management and Access Control for wireless networks including WiMAX , wireless mesh and Wi-Fi hotspots. Announced today, the City has replaced their existing service management system with the Aptilo Service Management Platform, which enables and manages Wi-Fi access and provides service control. |
| 07/09/08 | BelAir Networks Provides Tessco Customers with Market-Leading Wireless Mesh Products
BelAir Networks, the market leader in broadband wireless mesh networks, has signed a distribution agreement with TESSCO Technologies, the leading provider of the product and supply chain solutions needed to build, operate and use wireless networks and systems. The distribution agreement provides easy access to BelAir Networks best of breed wireless mesh products for TESSCO’s wireless system operators, program managers, contractors, resellers, and self-maintained utility, transportation, enterprise and government organizations. |
| 07/09/08 | Cresskill, N.J., High School Deploys Broadband Wireless Internet Access for 800 Students
Cresskill (N.J.) Junior and Senior High School has installed a wireless LAN from Meru Networks to provide its more than 800 students and faculty with mobile wireless access to the Internet and online educational materials.
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| 07/08/08 | Midland Hotels Picks Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Mesh Wireless LANs to Provide High-Speed Internet Access for Guests
Ruckus Wireless announced that it was been selected by the Midland Hotel Corporation to provide Smart Wireless LAN systems as part of a $17 million renovation of Midland's group of Holiday Inn hotels throughout Massachusetts. |
| 07/08/08 | Sandals Resorts Deploy Smart Mesh Networks to Deliver High-Speed Internet Access in 20 Caribbean Resorts
Ruckus Wireless announced that it has been selected by Sandals Resorts International to supply all of its Caribbean properties including Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and The Royal Plantation Collection with an all-802.11n, indoor/outdoor Wireless LAN infrastructure based on its award-winning Smart Mesh Networking technology. |
| 07/07/08 | Redline and Tranzeo Collaborate on Broadband Wireless Interoperability for WiMAX Product Lines
Redline Communications Group Inc. (TSX and AIM: RDL), a leading provider of WiMAX broadband wireless products, announced the addition of the Tranzeo Wireless Technologies' (TSX:TZT) WiMAX subscriber units to the Redline Ecosystem Verification ('REV') program. The Tranzeo products have achieved Silver status in the REV program which is designed to accelerate the deployment of interoperable WiMAX networks around the globe. |
| 06/23/08 | Aruba Networks and Omni Data Secure Clinton Public School System With Wireless IP Video Surveillance Solution
Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN), a global leader in wireless LANs and secure unified mobility solutions, announced that the Clinton Public School System in Connecticut has selected Aruba's wireless LAN technology for use in wireless video surveillance systems at the district's four elementary, intermediate, and high schools. Aruba partner OMNI Data LLC will be providing integration services. |
| 06/20/08 | Motorola Develops One Point Wireless Network Management Control System for Wireless Internet Service Providers
Motorola, Inc. ( NYSE: MOT) announced the North American availability of its new set of software products for designing, deploying and managing outdoor wireless networks: the Motorola One Point Wireless Suite. The suite features MeshPlanner, PTP LINKPlanner and introduces Motorola's new Wireless Manager which provides IT managers and network operators enhanced visibility and control of Motorola's wireless broadband products. |
| 06/19/08 | Wireless Matrix Signs Three-Year Agreement With Municipal Utility Company
Wireless Matrix Corporation (TSX:WRX) announced that it has signed a three-year service agreement with a Midwestern municipal utility company to deploy the FleetOutlook solution suite with their vehicle fleet. |
| 06/19/08 | Axtel's High-Speed Wireless Internet Access Arrives in Mazatlan, Mexico
Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AXTELCPO; OTC: AXTLY), a fixed-line integrated telecommunications company in Mexico, announced the initiation of operations in Mazatlan, in the state of Sinaloa. Mazatlan is AXTEL's 4th new city during 2008, reaching a total of 31 cities throughout Mexico, offering telephony, Internet, data and advanced telecommunications solutions. |
| 06/18/08 | NOMOTECH Selects Redline's Products for $5 Million WiMAX Broadband Wireless Network in France and Africa
Redline Communications Group Inc. (TSX and AIM: RDL), a leading provider of WiMAX and broadband wireless
infrastructure products, announced that NOMOTECH, the largest
alternative telecommunications network provider in France, has selected its
WiMAX Forum Certified RedMAX products for its $5 million broadband
wireless network expansion. |
| 06/18/08 | Crowne Plaza Houston Upgrades to High-Speed Wireless Internet Access in Days with BelAir Networks
As the Crowne Plaza Houston North Greenspoint undergoes a multi-million dollar renovation, one element is critical to enhancing the guest experience at the hotel -- high-speed wireless Internet service. The Crowne Plaza is known for its excellence and commitment to customer service for those staying in the largest city in the state of Texas. With BelAir Networks and AFL Telecommunications, the hotel now offers high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access access throughout the facility giving guests access whenever and wherever they need it. |
| 06/12/08 | Utilities See 'Municipal Broadband Wireless Smart Grids' as Best Way to Combat Rising Fuel Costs
Escalating energy costs, combined with growing energy demand and increased regulatory pressures, have led to substantial innovations within the energy industry. Chief among these is the growth of the Smart Grid, a vastly improved means of managing energy delivery that incorporates principals and best practices from the computer networking industry. Given this environment, Trilliant Incorporated, a leader in delivering intelligent networks that power the Smart Grid, is pleased to report that the company has now delivered more than 750,000 devices with integrated intelligent communications supporting advanced metering, demand response and other Smart Grid applications. |
| 06/12/08 | Tractor Supply Builds Broadband Wireless Networks in 745 Stores Nationwide to Enhance Mobility, Improve Productivity, Achieve Better Inventory Management and Increase Store Profitability
The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT ) and PartnerSelect Business Partner Quest Solution and PartnerSelect Premier Independent Software Vendor (ISV) StepOne Systems, announced that Tractor Supply, the largest retail farm and ranch chain in the United States, has deployed an end-to-end Motorola enterprise mobility solution that includes deployment of 802.11 wireless LAN (WLAN) across its 745 stores nationwide to improve productivity, inventory management and store profitability. |
| 06/09/08 | Spectrum Interactive plc to Migrate All WiFi Services to Aptilo Networks' Service Management Platform
Aptilo Networks announced that Spectrum Interactive will migrate its entire WiFi network infrastructure -- which includes wireless hotspots in some of the UK's busiest airports, as well as Premium Inn, Travelodge and Radisson Edwardian hotels throughout the country -- to the Aptilo Service Management Platform, a solution that enables and manages WiFi access and provides service control. The move will unify Spectrum's back-end WiFi systems, standardizing on the Aptilo platform. |
| 06/03/08 | Ruckus Wireless 802.11n Smart Mesh Networking Wins Award for Excellence in Networking Technology Innovation
Ruckus Wireless announced today that it was named a NXTcomm Eos Award winner for its pioneering 802.11n smart mesh networking technology. Selected for excellence in technology innovation in the Access Networking category, Ruckus and its Smart Wi-Fi meshing technology will be recognized at the NXTcomm 2008 conference June 16-19 in Las Vegas. |
| 06/03/08 | Cambria County Activates Next-Generation Broadband Wireless Communication Network Designed by CONXX
Pennsylvania's Cambria County has activated its county-wide, multi-service communications network designed by CONXX. The highly versatile network enables the county to utilize a single, carrier-grade network for county government, education, public safety, commercial and residential applications. |
| 05/28/08 | Motorola Launches Broadband Wireless Enterprise Partner Program
The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced its Motorola Enterprise Broadband Wireless Partner Program designed to ensure the best deployment of WLANs for enterprise mobility with the ability of seamless wireless connectivity throughout the enterprise. Motorola has the industry's most comprehensive wireless portfolio, spanning from Wi-Fi to wireless wide area networking (WWAN) and covering indoors and outdoors to enable the all-wireless enterprise. |
| 05/15/08 | Tranzeo Wireless to Equip Mexico's Largest Home Builder With Wireless Communications System
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (TSX:TZT), a leading producer of high-performance wireless broadband and WiMAX communication systems, will be the exclusive supplier of wireless mesh network equipment to Desarrolladora Homex (NYSE:HXM), Mexico's leading homebuilder. |
| 05/15/08 | Rogers Wireless Becomes First North American Carrier to Launch Yahoo! oneSearch(TM)
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. |
| 05/14/08 | Homeland Integrated Security Systems to Add Broadband Wireless Personal Tracking and Energy Management Modules
Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HISU) announced that the Company will be adding two new products to its existing line in 2008. The new products include a two-inch by two-inch personal tracking device and a "plug and play" energy management module for machine-to-machine applications. |
| 05/13/08 | EarthLink to Discontinue Operation of Its Municipal Wi-Fi Network in Philadelphia
EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK) notified its Wi-Fi customers in Philadelphia that EarthLink is terminating its Philadelphia Wi-Fi service and that EarthLink is providing its customers a thirty-day transition period through June 12, 2008. |
| 05/12/08 | Aptilo Networks Selected as Finalist for Best of WiMAX World EMEA 2008 Awards' Industry Choice
Aptilo Networks, the global leader in integrated solutions for Service Management and Access Control for wireless networks including WiMAX, wireless mesh and Wi-Fi hotspots, announced the company products have been selected as a finalist to receive the Best of WiMAX World EMEA 2008 Industry Choice Award for its Aptilo WiMAX CSN System. The awards recognize leaders in the development and deployment of WiMAX technologies. |
| 05/09/08 | ActiveMine Broadband Wireless Mesh Network Provides Communications for Mining Opertations
Active Control Technology Inc. (TSX-V:ACT) announced a major enhancement of ActiveMine, the premier wireless communications and locating system for mines, that represents a breakthrough in underground mining communications. |
| 05/07/08 | WiMax Will Be the Next DSL for More Than 5 Billion People Worldwide; LTE Years Away from Meaningful Existence
We believe there is a role for LTE as the natural evolution of GSM/HSPA-and probably also CDMA/EV-DO-but we believe it is years away. As such, it contrasts sharply with WiMax, which is being deployed today and for which spectrum has already been made available. WiMax already has an ecosystem which looks a lot like WiFi in terms of cost and diversity, whereas LTE simply is not even defined yet, much less available. |
| 05/07/08 | SmartRiverside Unwires Riverside Convention Center with BelAir Networks
BelAir Networks announced that an industry-leading mobile broadband mesh technology is being deployed to provide high-speed wireless access at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, California, the largest city in one of the U.S.'s fastest growing metropolitan areas. The deployment supports the city's SmartRiverside initiative, which is focused on driving economic development and digital inclusion programs and fostering technology innovation in this fast growing high tech community. |
| 05/06/08 | Predicting the Future Triumph of Clearwire's $14 Billion Broadband Wireless Network
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. |
| 04/29/08 | PacketHop Announces Availability of Draft IEEE 802.11s Broadband Wireless Mesh Networking Products
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. |
| 04/23/08 | 3G Wireless Carrier Upgrades GSM/HSPDA Network with WiMAX Broadband Wireless Technology to Add Quality IP Data Services for Its Existing Base of 23 Million Customers
Airspan Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRN) announced that Vodacom Lesotho, a subsidiary of Vodacom Group has selected Airspan as its preferred WiMAX supplier. Airspan will supply its MicroMAX base stations in the 3.3 - 3.5 GHz frequency band in addition to CPEs (customer premise equipment). The contract is through Airspan's reseller partner, TVS. |
| 04/21/08 | eMeter Announces Interoperability Program with Leading Broadband Wireless Mesh Networking Meter Reading Companies
eMeter Corporation, a provider of meter data management (MDM) enterprise software to electric, gas, and water utilities, announced the launch of its IntegratedMDM Program with market-leading Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) companies Cellnet+Hunt, CURRENT Technologies, Eka Systems, Elster Group, Sensus Metering, and Trilliant Inc. |
| 04/18/08 | Strix Systems Access/One Wireless Mesh Networks Deployed for the City of Thorold in Ontario Canada
Strix Systems announced the deployment of Strix Access/One® Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) for the City of Thorold in Ontario, Canada. ReliaClear Canada Inc. of Ontario, Canada is Strix Gold Partner deploying the solution and responsible for distribution, resale and deployment of Strix Access/One wireless mesh network systems and professional services throughout Canada. |
| 04/17/08 | Strix Systems Deploys Broadband Wireless Mesh Surveillance Network for the City of Pittsburg in California
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. |
| 04/16/08 | Setting Marketing Trends in the Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) Industry
Due to mistakes made by Google, Earthlink, Sprint and other big companies in the broadband wireless industry, many members of the press seem to have lost their appetite for wireless Internet service provider stories. Regardless, of the media who now frown on the ability for broadband wireless technology to provide high-speed Internet access, the truth is that there are literally thousands and thousands of companies doing it successfully around the world. |
| 04/10/08 | Motorola Receives Award for Innovative RFS7000 Broadband Wireless LAN Switch
The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that its RFS7000 Wireless LAN (WLAN) switch was named Best of Show at the FOSE 2008 conference. The solution was also named the best new product in the "Networking Equipment" category. |
| 04/08/08 | Fortified Holdings Announces NOMAD TAP System Sale to New York City Fire Department
Fortified Holdings Corp. (OTCBB: FFDH) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Fortified DataCom ( www.fortifieddatacom.com ) has been awarded a contract to deliver and support the field deployment of NOMAD Tactical Access Points from the New York City Fire Department (NYFD). |
| 04/04/08 | Tranzeo Wireless To Equip Mexico's Largest Wireless Broadband System
Wireless mesh network equipment made by Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (TSX:TZT), a leading producer of high-performance wireless broadband and WiMAX communication systems, will be used to provide wireless Internet access throughout the city of Culiacan, Mexico. The project, "Culiacan: Technological City" is part of an overall plan to improve one of the countries fastest growing cities through 2010. |
| 04/02/08 | Motorola Launches PTP 45600 For U.S. Federal And NATO Wireless Broadband
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT ) announced it has expanded its portfolio of MOTOwi4(TM) Fixed Point-to-Point (PTP) Wireless Ethernet Bridges to include the PTP 45600 Integrated and Connectorized models. The systems provide U.S. Federal Government agencies and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) license holders in the 4.5 GHz band with the bandwidth, performance and reliability they need to support communications in difficult radio-frequency (RF) environments and geographies. |
| 03/19/08 | Carnegie Mellon University Demonstrates that Wireless Mesh Network Deployments Still Growing Strong
The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that Carnegie Mellon University has deployed Motorola's enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure to provide seamless mobile connectivity indoors and outdoors to faculty and students. Motorola has the industry's most complete indoor and outdoor WLAN portfolio to enable the wireless enterprise. |
| 03/19/08 | Active Control Signs $1.6 Million Exclusive Mesh Network Supply Agreement
Active Control Technology Inc. (TSX-V:ACT) announced that it has entered into a reseller agreement with MeshDynamics Inc., the developers and suppliers of ActiveMine's third generation mesh network nodes. The agreement includes a prepayment of USD $1.6 million in exchange for certain exclusive rights to mesh network nodes that incorporate MeshDynamics' proprietary patented and patent-pending Wi-Fi technology. |
| 03/18/08 | Micromini Wireless Mesh Station 'picoMesh LunchBox' Completed; Easily Expanding Wireless LAN's Communications Area
A trial model of the "picoMesh LunchBox" micromini wireless mesh station has been completed. This is small enough to be placed on the palm and has a high-level wireless multihop relay. Its self-configurable mesh networking capability immediately ensures a broadband communications area upon its installation. |
| 03/04/08 | Storm Semiconductor and Meshcom Announce Broadband Wireless Mesh Network Solution
Meshcom Technologies and Storm Semiconductor announced a partnership to roll out a total solution for Wi-Fi mesh access point designs. The solution consists of Storm Semiconductor's Gemini, a powerful dual core network processor, Meshcom's mesh technology and a complete reference design will be available to access point manufacturers in 1H/2008. |
| 03/04/08 | Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Builds Broadband Wireless Network to Connect 13 Library Branches
Bluesocket, Inc. announced that the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District (FVRL) has selected Bluesocket's BlueSecure product family to launch a wireless local area network (WLAN) across 13 locations. The new network unifies wireless services and management across the library's many branches, making it more cost effective and less time consuming for the IT staff to offer high-bandwidth Internet connectivity to the district's 1.5 million annual visitors. |
| 03/03/08 | IPLogic, Inc. Recognized by Cisco as an Outdoor Broadband Wireless Mesh Authorized Technology Provider
IPLogic, Inc. announced that it has achieved the Outdoor Wireless Mesh Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This designation recognizes IPLogic as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support Cisco Outdoor Wireless Mesh solutions. |
| 03/03/08 | Digi Releases 1-Mile Range RF Module Designed for ZigBee Mesh Networking
Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII) introduced the XBee-PRO ZNet 2.5, an extended-range RF module designed for ZigBee mesh networking. The powerful XBee-PRO ZNet 2.5 provides up to 1 mile (1.6 km) RF line-of-sight transmission, significantly increasing the number of applications in which ZigBee mesh networking can be used. It is the latest addition to Digi's Drop-in Networking product family and is fully compatible with any other XBee ZNet 2.5 Drop-in Networking product, including RF modules, adapters, wall routers and gateways. |
| 02/29/08 | Infonetics Research: WiMAX equipment market up 46% in 2007, forecast to hit $7.7B in 2011
The WiMAX market sequentially grew 11% for the quarter and 46% for the year, with worldwide sales of fixed and mobile WiMAX equipment hitting just under $800 million in 2007, says Infonetics Research in its latest "WiMAX and Mesh Network Equipment and Devices" report. |
| 02/21/08 | Tranzeo Wireless Offers Turn-Key WiMAX Solution With New Family of Pico Base Stations Using Proximetry's AirSync
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (TSX:TZT) announces a new family of turn-key WiMAX pico base stations using Proximetry's market-leading intelligent provisioning and management software, AirSync. The first product operates in the 3.5GHz licensed band, offering wireless internet service providers (WISPs) and emerging carriers a price/performance breakthrough and higher degrees of base station performance management. |
| 02/14/08 | Chicago Transit Authority Deploys Wi-Fi Mesh Network
System Development Integration, Inc. and Tropos Networks announced the successful deployment of a sophisticated Wi-Fi mesh network in rail yards used by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the second largest public transit system in the nation. The CTA installed the network to cover ten of its rail yards, with the largest storing up to 282 railcars. The system enables the CTA to move its rail yard maintenance inspector's transactions from paper to high speed Wi-Fi networks. |
| 02/14/08 | New Broadband Wireless Distributor to Deliver Tranzeo Wireless Products to Africa
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (TSX:TZT) has partnered with Taurus Communications Ltd., a leading distributor of integrated wireless communications equipment to the rapidly growing areas of Nigeria and West Africa. |
| 02/08/08 | AirWave Wireless Management Suite Version 5.3 Expands Options for Broadband Wireless Network Managers
AirWave Wireless announced the release of its new AirWave Wireless Management Suite Version 5.3 software, designed to help IT manage large scale and mission-critical wireless networks. By supporting a broad range of new products, including recently released enterprise-grade 802.11n wireless devices, AirWave 5.3 software offers network administrators an alternative to proprietary element management systems and enables IT to manage complex, heterogeneous networks from a single, integrated console. |
| 02/06/08 | BelAir Networks Delivers Broadband Wireless Mesh Network for Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston
BelAir Networks is delivering high-performance wireless mesh solutions for mission-critical Defense applications to the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston (SSC Charleston). Two new products, the BelAir200D and BelAir100D Wireless Mesh Node for Defense Applications include 802.11n features and support for the 4.4 GHz frequency band. |
| 02/05/08 | Google's 700MHz Wish Comes True
If you haven't heard yet, the nationwide block of spectrum in the 700MHz band being auctioned by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission received sufficient high dollar bids today to exceed the "reserve," or minimum price of US$4.6 billion, which will require any winning wirelesss operator to keep the spectrum open. |
| 02/04/08 | University Builds First 802.11n Broadband Wireless Network in Canada
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced that Montreal's Concordia University has added the next chapter to its history as one of Canada's leading technology trailblazers by deploying the country's first 802.11n wireless network on a university campus and incorporating it as part of a larger, innovative indoor-outdoor wireless mobility infrastructure. |
| 02/04/08 | U.S. Government Signs $655,000 Order for Broadband Wireless Video Surveillance Kits
Law Enforcement Associates Corporation (LEA) (AMEX: AID) announced it has received a $655,000 order for 30 of the company's Wireless Video Kits. The order was placed by an unnamed agency of the U.S. Government, which has purchased several dozen of the advanced surveillance systems following an initial order in May 2005. Total value of the kits purchased to date by the agency is approximately $3.5 million. LEA expects to recognize the full value of the latest contract during the current quarter ending March 31, 2008. |
| 01/30/08 | City of Brunswick Completes First Phase of Broadband Wireless Implementation
The City of Brunswick, Georgia announces the completion of the first phase of its wireless mesh deployment. The City of Brunswick has been working with WindChannel Communications for the design, installation and servicing of wireless technologies to upgrade communications among its various government agencies, enhance the protection of its citizens and businesses, and contribute to economic development. The network is expected to go live this month. |
| 01/28/08 | Strix Systems New In-Vehicle MWS 100 Delivers Fast-Roaming Broadband Wireless Mobility
Strix Systems announced the introduction of the company's highest-powered, highest performance Mobile Wireless System (MWS) 100 to its award winning Access/One product line. The MWS is one of the industry's highest performance mobile extension which enables on-board video surveillance, voice over IP and critical data applications for in-vehicle wired or wireless client connectivity in public safety, railway, municipal, strategic and tactical wireless broadband mesh networks. |
| 01/21/08 | Wireless Innovation Alliance Encouraged by FCC Announcement of White Space Prototype Testing Schedule
The Wireless Innovation Alliance (WIA) congratulated the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its commencement of TV 'white space' device testing, beginning on January 24, 2008. The testing process will allow for the FCC to gather additional data on prototype devices that will enable the development of clear and effective rules of the road to help guide future technological development within the vacant spaces of the broadcast television spectrum. |
| 01/18/08 | Firetide Enhances Broadband Wireless Mesh Network Resiliency and Introduces Enterprise-class Access Features
Firetide Inc., a leading developer of broadband wireless mesh and Internet access networks, announced new enhancements to its unique architecture based on its AutoMesh routing protocol and HotView Pro network management software. Firetide products now offer the newest carrier-and enterprise-class features that bring the network intelligence on par with wired networks to advance the Firetide mission of reliable connectivity anywhere. |
| 01/18/08 | Strix Systems New In-Vehicle MWS 100 Delivers the Industry's Highest Performance Fast-Roaming Broadband Wireless Mobility
Strix Systems, a leader in high-performance broadband wireless mesh networking, announced the introduction of the highest-powered, highest performance Mobile Wireless System (MWS) 100 to its award winning Access/One product line. The MWS is the industry ' s highest performance mobile extension which enables on-board video surveillance, voice over IP and critical data applications for in-vehicle wired or wireless client connectivity in public safety, railway, municipal, strategic and tactical wireless broadband mesh networks. |
| 01/16/08 | New White Paper Available on Integrating Cellular and Wi-Fi Networks Using Unlicensed Broadband Wireless Access
Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) announced the availability of a new white paper on Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) that explores how a modest investment in Wi-Fi infrastructure and Internet connectivity can enable the reliable use of cell phones at work. Poor cellular coverage has made it difficult for many companies to depend on cell phones. By leveraging an Aruba wireless network to both fill in coverage gaps and enable low-cost voice-over Wi-Fi calling, UMA can be transformed into reliable, business-critical tool. |
| 01/08/08 | Zensys Announces Most Advanced RF System-on-Chip for Broadband Wireless Home Control Applications
Zensys announced the launch of its fourth generation Z-Wave single chip for Broadband Wireless Unified Home Control, the ZW0401, which is the ideal wireless RF control platform for unifying all AV and Home Control devices in an interoperable home network. |
| 01/07/08 | In-Car WiFi Broadband Wireless Router Seeks Out High-Speed Internet Access While Driving
Autonet Mobile announced new product features to its service that let passengers simultaneously store personalized content and media within the car, while accessing the Internet from any WiFi enabled device through the Autonet Mobile WiFi Router. Together with Delphi, Autonet Mobile will feature its latest product next week at CES in Las Vegas in a Toyota Camry in Delphi's booth #5206, North Hall of the LVCC |
| 12/26/07 | Stratus Technologies Group and LastMile Communications, Ltd. Partner to Deliver Unprecedented Wireless Performance and Safety for the Residents and Businesses of Doral, FL.
Stratus Technologies Group Inc. and LastMile Communications, Ltd. announced that they have partnered to deliver on-demand high performance services and high definition multi-media content within the Doral, FL wireless broadband network. |
| 12/19/07 | Wireless Broadband Mesh Network Vendor Receives $17.5 Million of Investment Capital
BelAir Networks announced today $17.5 million in financing led by new investors Export Development Canada (EDC) and Wellington Financial. Existing investors Comcast Interactive Capital, T-Mobile Venture Fund, Trilogy Equity Partners, Panorama Capital (formerly JPMorgan Partners), VenGrowth Capital Partners Inc., BDC Venture Capital, Ventures West Management, McLean Watson and MMV Financial also participated in this round. |
| 12/14/07 | Clarendon Hills, Ill., Deploys 4.9GHz Municipal Wireless Broadband Network to Enhance Mobile Video Surveillance Security System
Federal Signal's Safety and Security Systems Group, a leader in advancing security and well-being, and the Village of Clarendon Hills, Ill., announced the deployment of a 4.9GHz municipal broadband wireless networked security system to enhance public safety and security around the village's downtown train station. |
| 12/13/07 | Research Reports that Proxim Wireless Leads in Marketshare for the Broadband Municipal Wireless Mesh Network Industry
Proxim Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXM) announced that it has achieved unit share leadership for the Wi-Fi mesh market in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Rest of World (ROW) geographies, according to the Dell'Oro Group's Wi-Fi mesh market share report for the third quarter of 2007. |
| 12/13/07 | NewMarket Technology, Inc. Continues Momentum with Innovative Municipal Wireless Broadband Contract in Brazil
NewMarket Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT) announced a contract with Associcao Paranaense De Cultura (APC) to deliver a municipal broadband wireless solution to Curitiba University and the surrounding neighborhoods. The APC is a Brazilian company that manages universities, hospitals and radio stations. The contract between APC and NewMarket is intended to build the Curitiba solution as a pilot to be subsequently expanded to additional cities throughout the Brazilian state of Parana. |
| 12/10/07 | New XBee Wall Router Makes it Easy to Deploy and Extend ZigBee Broadband Wireless Networks
Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII) introduced the XBee wireless wall router, a ZigBee router used to expand a ZigBee network's range. By plugging into standard power sockets, XBee wall routers are easy-to-install building blocks for self-healing ZigBee networks and ideal for creating robust Drop-in Networks. |
| 12/03/07 | Tropos Networks Number One in Wi-Fi Mesh Shipments Worldwide
Tropos Networks announced that it holds the number one position for units shipped worldwide in Q3, 2007, according to the Dell ' Oro Group ' s latest Wi-Fi mesh market share report just published. |
| 11/15/07 | Hotspot Business Solutions Selects Leading WiMAX Vendor for National WiMAX Network in Tanzania
Redline Communications Inc. (TSX and AIM: RDL) announced that Hotspot Business Solutions, a regional telecommunications provider in Tanzania, has selected Redline's RedMAX products for the country's first national WiMAX network. |
| 11/15/07 | Siemens HiPath Broadband Wireless Network Provides Anywhere, Anytime Communications for Dominican College
College Sharpens Competitive Edge while Building Wireless Open Communications Foundation to Help College Community Be More Collaborative |
| 11/15/07 | Siemens Releases Next Generation HiPath Wireless Convergence Software and New Outdoor Broadband Wireless Access Point
Siemens Communications, Inc. released the HiPath Wireless Outdoor Access Point (OAP) and V5 of the HiPath Wireless Convergence Software. These new Siemens WLAN offerings further extend the company's commitment to creating an open, wide-ranging wireless network environment for Voice over WLAN and Mobility-Enabled Business Processes - delivering Fixed Mobile Convenience (FMC) to the enterprise. |
| 11/15/07 | Tropos MetroMesh Wi-Fi System Selected for Derry's Broadband Wireless Coverage Zone
Tropos Networks has revealed that the Walled City and commercial centre of Derry, Ireland, is now live with Wi-Fi wireless coverage, using the company's MetroMesh Wi-Fi system and providing Digital Tour Guides and free Internet access services. |
| 11/07/07 | Research Study Shows that Colleges and Universities Continue to Build Broadband Wireless Networks to Provide Students and Staff with High-Speed Internet Access
Despite the pervasiveness of wireless networks on campus, colleges and universities continue to aggressively build them out to expand coverage and eliminate areas of poor reception. That is one of the key findings from the latest survey of member schools by ACUTA, the Association for Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education. |
| 11/06/07 | Coastside Net Completes Broadband Wireless Network Deployment of Beamforming Wi-Fi Equipment to Provide High-Speed Wireless Internet Access Service in Northern California
GO Networks announced that Coastside Net has completed the upgrade of its downtown Half Moon Bay, CA, outdoor Wi-Fi network using GO Networks' innovative Mobile Broadband Wireless (MBW) products and technologies. |
| 11/06/07 | Airspan's MicroMAX Wireless Broadband Access Solution Is Approved by the Rural Utility Service for U.S. Government Funded Projects
Airspan Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRN) announced that its MicroMAX 5.8 GHz wireless broadband access solution and its corresponding subscriber terminals, the EasyST and the ProST, have been accepted by the Rural Utility Service (RUS) for purchases under the RUS Broadband Loan Program. |
| 11/06/07 | MetroBridge to Acquire Wireless ISP Serving 3,000 Customers Six Counties in Utah for $5 Million
MetroBridge Networks International Inc. (TSX-V: MEB) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Utah Broadband, LLC, a Salt Lake City-based company with operations in six counties including the Salt Lake City, Provo, and Park City metropolitan areas for $5.4 million. Utah Broadband has approximately 3,000 customers with an Average Revenue per User (ARPU) of approximately US$55 per month. The company is a profitable operation with annual revenues exceeding US$2.2 million. |
| 11/02/07 | Alcatel-Lucent Adds $11.8 Million Broadband Wireless Network to Children's Hospital Campus Contract
To date, UPMC's data center expansion projects are well underway; the optical and IP/MPLS metro backbone will be carrying live applications at the beginning of December; and the North American headquarters project for U.S. Steel Tower has been launched. In addition to moving forward within the scope of the original contract, Alcatel-Lucent, in conjunction with its new value-added reseller Johnson Controls, has been awarded an additional USD 11.8 million contract for a voice and data wireless infrastructure project at the new Lawrenceville campus for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. |
| 11/02/07 | Veriana Networks, Inc. Selects Marion, Indiana for New Headquarters Based on City-wide Wi-Fi Broadband Wireless Network
Veriana Networks, Inc. announced its plans to build a new global headquarters for Veriana, its subsidiaries and other future businesses here, a move that the company projects will create more than 280 technology jobs by 2012. The company, which specializes in technology, media and risk management for the entertainment industry, will site its new global headquarters on 252 acres adjacent to Interstate 69 and Highway 18. |
| 11/02/07 | Ruby and Meshcom Partnering on Broadband Wireless Mesh Networking Wireless Access Points
Meshcom Technologies announced its cooperation with Ruby Corporation, a Taiwanese company which offers industrial grade wireless communication product series including L2 switch, EDGE router, and Outdoor Access Point. The integration of Meshcom's advanced mesh technology into these products will provide customized mesh networking solutions for various industrial applications. |
| 10/29/07 | Proxim Wireless Introduces 4.9 GHz Broadband Wireless Public Safety Access Solutions for In-Vehicle Applications
Proxim Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXM) announced the mobile ORiNOCO AP-4900MR-LR mesh access point and the mobile Tsunami MP.11 Model 4954 point-to-multipoint subscriber unit. The new products provide mobile broadband data access in public safety vehicles using the 4.9 GHz spectrum dedicated for public safety applications in the United States. |
| 10/29/07 | Rajant Corporation and SMR Solutions Announce Partnership to Provide Portable Wireless Mesh Solutions in India
Rajant Corporation announced a partnership agreement with India's SMR Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a multi-service technology integrator based in New Delhi, India. The partnership will leverage each company's unique strengths in wireless networking and applications to deliver a comprehensive solution for first responders, military and mining companies. |
| 10/29/07 | Anixter, Firetide and OnSSI to Host Coast-to-Coast Seminar Series for Senior Law Enforcement Officials on Wireless Video Surveillance
To respond to escalating demand for information on using wireless video surveillance for Homeland Security and public safety initiatives, Anixter, Firetide, and OnSSI are hosting a four-city seminar series to provide the "roadmap for success" to public safety agencies. The seminars will deliver insights into policy, technology, funding and deployment issues facing law enforcement when implementing a wireless surveillance network. |
| 10/29/07 | AudiSoft Technologies certified "Wireless Mesh Ready" by Strix Systems
AudiSoft Technologies, innovator and industry-leader in IP-based wearable mobile digital video surveillance and communications announced it has received Strix Systems "Wireless Mesh Ready" Certification for its Frontline Communicator solution. |
| 10/29/07 | Firetide Closes $14.4 Million Series D Round to Fuel Growth in Response to Global Market Demand
Firetide Inc. announced that it has secured $14.4 million in Series D financing. The funding round includes existing investors plus the addition of Coral Capital Management, the lead investor in the round. Firetide will utilize the funds to further its global business strategy and to respond to growing market demand for its real-time video surveillance and mobile infrastructure solutions. |
| 10/29/07 | ADI Engineering Releases New Broadband Wireless Products That Enable FCC Compliance for Wireless ISPs
ADI Engineering, Inc. announced availability of three new products that when used with ADI wireless router boards provide a simple and cost effective solution to system-level FCC compliance. ADI's newly announced RM1 high-power 802.11a/b/g MiniPCI radio with enhanced FCC modular approval, AE1 cast aluminum enclosure, and PS1 48-volt power supply enable immediate system-level FCC compliance of multi-radio systems built using ADI's Pronghorn Metro SBC(TM) quad radio wireless router board. |
| 10/25/07 | USDA's Rural Development Utilities Program Approves $268 Million for Open Range Communications to Build Broadband Wireless Networks for 500 Rural Communities
Open Range Communications, a broadband wireless provider whose primary focus is delivering rural wireless broadband that is Simply Easier, announced it will build a national network offering high-speed data and voice services to hundreds of un-served and underserved rural communities across America. |
| 10/24/07 | ArrowSpan Announces Compatibility with Sputnik Wi-Fi Mesh Network Control Center Service
ArrowSpan Inc. announced its compatibility with Sputnik Control Center Pro and Standard, and the Sputnik Gateway 700. Sputnik Inc. is a leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) that allows wireless service providers to offer free and paid Wi-Fi services and manage them over the Internet. |
| 10/23/07 | KermanTel Selects Nortel to Provide IPTV Broadband Wireless Mesh Network Solutions
Regional service provider Kerman Telephone (KermanTel) has selected Nortel (NYSE: NT) to roll out wireless data and IPTV services to its customers in this central California town. |
| 10/23/07 | Kentucky Deploys Municipal Wireless Mesh Network from Nortel Using WiMAX Broadband Wireless Technology
Visitors can experience the historic charm and striking landscapes of Kentucky's 22 state resort parks without sacrificing the safety and convenience of staying in touch thanks to a municipal broadband wireless mesh network solution from Nortel (NYSE: NT). |
| 10/23/07 | SmartSynch and Burbank Water and Power Deploy World's Wi-Fi-Enabled SmartMeters
Because electricity reserve margins are diminishing and transmission grids are reaching their maximum load capacity, Burbank Water and Power (BWP) - in collaboration with SmartSynch - has begun deploying the world's first Wi-Fi-enabled SmartMeters, which will operate on a new municipal Wi-Fi network deployed by BWP. The utility serves 45,000 households and 6,000 businesses in Burbank, Calif., with water and electricity. Once fully deployed, the municipal Wi-Fi network will cover the entire city and SmartSynch ' s Wi-Fi-enabled SmartMeters will monitor BWP's entire energy load. |
| 10/15/07 | Firetide Announces ''Switch to Firetide'' Trade-Up Program to Help Customers Migrate to Firetide Mesh Networks
Firetide Inc. announced a special, limited-time offer for resellers: a trade-up program that allows customers to submit any competitive mesh product--indoor or outdoor, single radio or multi-radio--for a rebate on the purchase of any Firetide HotPort 6000 series mesh node. The offer allows resellers to pass the entire rebate or a percentage of the rebate on to customers, providing a cost-effective way to migrate to Firetide for the duration of this 90-day program. |
| 10/15/07 | Obregon, Mexico Deploys First City-Wide Wi-Fi Network in Mexico Using Tropos Networks' Solution
Tropos Networks announced that the Sonora Institute of Technology (ITSON) Public University is deploying a multi-user, multi-application Wi-Fi network covering 23 square miles of Obregon, Mexico located in the State of Sonora, bordering California and Arizona. The wireless network which uses the Tropos MetroMesh solution is part of the state and federally-owned university's initiative to create a knowledge-based and more productive economy in the region. |
| 10/11/07 | Strix Systems' Access/One OWS Deployed for Belgium's First Multi-Use Wireless Mesh Network
Strix Systems announced that Citymesh bvba, a Strix premier partner founded by Mitch De Geest, Frederik Demets, Peter-Jan Pertry, Sven de Brabander and Freek Pauwels, specializing in the design and deployment of large-scale wireless mesh networks, has deployed Strix's Access/One Network Outdoor Systems (OWS) for Belgium's first city-wide wireless mesh network. |
| 10/10/07 | 2nd Annual Municipal Communications ConferenceEarly Bird Rates End October 12
Over a dozen experts in municipal communications will come together to present at the 2nd annual, "Municipal Communications Conference," in Toronto on November 19 & 20 (early bird ends October 12). |
| 10/10/07 | ICOP Digital and Strix Systems Partner for Broadband Wireless Video
ICOP Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICOP) and Strix Systems jointly announced the formation of a co-marketing partnership and integrated video surveillance mobility solution enabling the companies to collaborate on pursuing mutually beneficial sales opportunities on a global basis for their advanced surveillance and wireless mesh networking solutions, respectively. |
| 10/09/07 | FON's Citywide Wi-Fi Booming in the UK
At launch, new members will be part of an existing community of 500,000 members and will have access to more than 190,000 FON hotspots worldwide. Anyone joining in will be able to use those FON hotspots across the world and all the new BT FON hotspots free of charge. |
| 10/04/07 | The Top Five Misconceptions About the Success of Municipal Wireless Networks
Reports of the market's demise aren't just exaggerated - they're wrong. In the past four years the municipal wireless industry has grown to become a $400 million market and is expected to grow another 35% over the next four years. The bottom line success of these municipal wireless networks is the fact that they streamline productivity and save cities millions of dollars when planned and managed properly. |
| 10/03/07 | Siemens Building Technologies Pioneers Broadband Wireless Solution for St. Anthony's Sensitive Environment
At St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., recently demonstrated the potential of wireless building controls in hospitals. Without disrupting patient care or hospital operations, the APOGEE Wireless Field Level Network (WFLN) solution helped provide a flexible and reliable system. |
| 10/03/07 | Michigan's Renowned Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Upgrades Internet Coverage With Firetide Wireless Mesh Network
Firetide Inc. announced that the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, one of the world's top 50 destinations according to Conde Nast, recently completed deploying a Firetide wireless mesh network throughout its 900-acre property. Using Firetide HotPort wireless mesh nodes and HotPoint access points, Grand Traverse installed a total of 50 nodes and 70 access points throughout the property to replace, expand and improve the resort's existing system. The project was part of the 26-year-old property's $14 million renovation project. |
| 10/02/07 | Sweden Boasts World's First ZigBee City for Metro-Scale Wireless Meter Reading Solution
The city of Gothenburg (or Goteborg), Sweden, will soon form the world's largest ZigBee network when it deploys the NURI AiMiR Advanced Meter-reading Management (AMM) System for its 270,000 homes. |
| 09/27/07 | Sprint Preparing to Dominate Broadband Wireless Industry with 190MHz of Spectrum and WiMAX Technology (3G Carriers Beware)
Mobility innovator Sprint (NYSE: S) announced increased momentum for its Xohm WiMAX mobile broadband initiative, citing new access device developments, simplified network connectivity and an international operator alliance. The progress was reported from the WiMAX World USA conference in Chicago, an initial launch market for the advanced mobile Internet service set for commercial launch in a number of U.S. cities beginning the second quarter of 2008, and reaching 100 million people by year end. |
| 09/27/07 | Yankee Group Says Wireless Community Networks for Large Cities Could Generate Millions of Dollars in Advertising Revenue
Yankee Group announced that advertising should be part of a well-balanced business plan for wireless community networks. The plan also requires a broad portfolio of revenue sources that includes government anchor tenancy, subscribers and value-added business services. Cities with the population size and demographics of Minneapolis or Boston could realize as much as $7 million annually from advertising revenue once the network is fully built out. This projection underscores the impact web-based advertising for community wireless broadband networks can have in driving revenue and service opportunity in a market that is still in its infancy. |
| 09/27/07 | European Governments Embrace Municipal Broadband Wireless Strategies to Raise Modern Government Reputation
An independent survey across Europe's government and IT community revealed a commitment to deploying local government wireless networks. Internal productivity issues and the desire to be seen as a modern government has led almost a third (30 per cent) of authorities in East and Western Europe, and North America, to have wireless networks up and running by summer 2008. A further 45 per cent are actively developing plans. However half of all respondents cited securing funding as the biggest hurdle in deploying municipal networks. |
| 09/26/07 | Research Reports that Small Businesses in Atlanta Could Not Succeed without Broadband Wireless Communications
Atlanta's entrepreneurs and small business owners are leaders in using wireless capabilities to stay connected to their customers and gain a competitive advantage in their markets, AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T ) has announced in a recent survey. The survey, conducted in 10 major business centers across the country, found that wireless devices are becoming indispensable for small business owners, who rely heavily on wireless technology to stay connected to business operations and customers when out of the office. Atlanta was ranked first in WiQ among the markets surveyed because the city's entrepreneurs and small business owners continue to absorb and leverage wireless capabilities. |
| 09/26/07 | Tech Data U.S. Launches New Broadband Wireless Specialized Business Unit to Assist Computer Reseller Build Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Data Networks
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) established its Wireless Specialized Business Unit (SBU). The new SBU will provide sales, technical and product management resources to resellers capitalizing on the demand for indoor and outdoor wireless networking solutions like hotspots for small businesses, corporate campuses, universities and municipalities. |
| 09/20/07 | Capgemini and Trilliant Networks Provide AMI Solution to Help Hydro One Win North American Award for Broadband Wireless Metering Solution
Capgemini Canada Inc. and Trilliant Networks, Inc. announced that they served as the AMI solution provider team for Hydro One's Smart Metering Project, winner of Utility Planning Network's (UPN) 2007 Metering Award. To date, Hydro One has installed more than 160,000 smart meters and is on track to have 240,000 installed by the end of 2007. |
| 09/18/07 | 2nd Annual Municipal Communications Conference to Be Held in Toronto
Over a dozen experts in municipal communications will come together to present at the 2nd annual, "Municipal Communications Conference," in Toronto on November 19 & 20 (early bird ends October 12). |
| 09/11/07 | Research Reports Says Mobile Broadband Wireless Business Services Will Create $100 Billion Market by 2012
Business is on the move: the benefits of working remotely now go well beyond telecommuting, and an increasingly complex ecosystem of applications that enable work to be done from mobile devices is developing. Mobile data applications and services used by business customers will generate over $100 billion in worldwide revenue by 2012, according to a recent forecast from ABI Research. |
| 09/10/07 | Kordia Activates First Phase of Metro Wi-Fi Internet Access Roll Out in New Zealand
Kordia Metro Wi-Fi is Already Available in Two Cities with a Vision for Targeted Metro Wi-Fi Coverage in Every New Zealand City by 2010 |
| 09/07/07 | Champaign, Illinois Shows Other Big Cities How Municipal Broadband Wireless Internet Access Can Be a Boon to Economic Development
Networks, an innovative leader in carrier-class outdoor Wi-Fi solutions and a subsidiary of NextWave Wireless Inc., (NASDAQ: WAVE), announced the launch of a downtown Champaign, IL Wi-Fi network that provides free wireless internet access to downtown Champaign outdoor cafes and the historic West Side Park. |
| 09/06/07 | Firetide Names New Vice President, Business Development for Municipal and Public Safety Markets
Firetide, Inc. announced that it has named Michael Dillon to serve as the company's vice president of business development, reporting to Bo Larsson, chief executive officer. He will be responsible for leading the company's business development efforts specifically focused on the municipal and public safety markets. |
| 09/05/07 | Municipal Wireless Mesh Network Capacity Expected to Rise from their Current Level of 1-5 Mbps to More than 100 Mbps
In a new report, "Municipal Broadband Strategy: Beyond Wireless," Diamond projects that within the next five years, capacity requirements will rise from their current level of 1 to 5 Mbps to more than 100 Mbps, according to the report. Cities that are crafting their broadband strategies completely or largely around Wi-Fi or Wi-Max networks will not be able contend with the exploding bandwidth requirements, but instead will be overwhelmed by an increasing need for capacity. |
| 08/30/07 | In-stat Reports that Wi-Fi Mesh Networking Faces Slowing Growth
The Wi-Fi mesh networking equipment market had over 100% shipment growth in 2006, and will have over 90% growth in 2007, reports In-Stat. Strong growth will continue for Wi-Fi mesh access points (APs) for the next several years, as shipments grow more than three-fold between 2006 and 2011, the high-tech market research firm says. Most of that growth however will come between 2006 and 2008, with growth rates rapidly declining starting in 2009. |
| 08/30/07 | Citywide Broadband Wireless: Moving Beyond Single-Use Public-Access Models: The Case for Anchor Tenancy and Operational Efficiency
Are the media missing a broader, ongoing story on broadband-wireless business-model planning? Before the public gives a final verdict on the failure or success of local-government broadband-wireless networks, W2i urges a close watch of network implementations in Minneapolis, Brookline and Riverside, which have been built largely on improving workforce productivity and on local-government anchor tenancy. |
| 08/30/07 | Hopling Technologies Appoints Bob Kok Director of Metro Networks
Hopling Technologies, a rapidly growing leader in IP-based wireless networking equipment for enterprises, operators and service providers, is pleased to announce that it has appointed former Managing Director of Set Wireless Bob Kok as Director of Metro Networks. |
| 08/29/07 | Azalea Networks to Deploy Largest Industrial Broadband Wireless Network in China
Azalea Networks announced that it has been selected by Daqing Oilfield Company Ltd. to deploy China's largest industrial wireless mesh broadband network. Daqing commissioned the project to support its requirements for wide area fixed and mobile video security and data collection. Located in Harbin province, China's Daqing Oilfield Company is one of the world's leading producers of oil and natural gas. |
| 08/23/07 | Clark School Issues Guidelines for Fending Off Wireless WiFi 'Parasites,' Harm from Unauthorized WiFi Access Points
College students do it. Coffee shop customers do it too. Your neighbor in Apartment 3C is probably doing it right now. Many computer users search for an available wireless network to tap into -- whether at the mall, at school or at home -- and whether they have permission to use that network or not. Knowingly or unknowingly, these wireless "parasites" may be doing more than filching a signal. When they connect, they can open up the network -- and all the computers on it -- to an array of security breaches. |
| 08/22/07 | Strong Growth Potential for High-Speed Wired/Wireless Data Communication Networks for Mobile U.S. Government Employees
Given their enormous impact on employee efficiency and productivity, high-speed wired/wireless data communication networks are attracting increased attention from the Federal as well as state and local governments in the U.S. Wireless services and solutions are especially beneficial for field workers, such as building, facility and health inspectors, social workers, emergency teams and event coordinators, allowing them to carry along their offices wherever they go. |
| 08/22/07 | Strix Systems Introduces Industry's First Broadband Wireless Mesh Network Solution Set for Fully Distributed IP Video Surveillance
Strix Systems announced its Distributed IP Video Surveillance Solution Set, which is based on the Strix Access/One Outdoor and Indoor Wireless Systems (OWS/IWS). The Solution Set includes pre-tested products from industry leaders in IP video surveillance who have certified "Wireless Mesh Ready," making it easier for integrators to build a successful, fully distributed IP video surveillance system. |
| 08/22/07 | Firetide Further Enables Large-Scale Broadband Wireless Internet Access and Mobility Deployments
Firetide, Inc. announced new enhancements to its HotView mesh management software and HotView Controller mobility software. Firetide products continue to extend intelligence to the edge of the network, enabling large-scale wireless access and mobility deployments, and providing new business opportunities to Firetide partners worldwide. |
| 08/22/07 | Strix Systems Launches Mobility "Solution Set" for Broadband Wireless Mesh Applications
Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced the first in a series of "Solution Sets" designed to give integrators pre-tested, interoperable building blocks to simplify and speed the deployment for public safety and other key wireless mesh applications. |
| 08/10/07 | WiCity Goes Live with Free City Wide Wi-Fi Network in Niagara Falls
Natco International, Inc. (OTCBB: NCII) is pleased to announce that the City of Niagara Falls, in cooperation with Photo Violations Technologies Corp., will make history again by becoming the first city to use WiCity. |
| 08/09/07 | Global Backhaul The Bandwidth Explosion In Wireless Networks Identifies Key Network And Subscriber Trends And Assesses Their Impact By Region
"Global backhaul: The Bandwidth Explosion in Wireless Networks" is an analysis of the global wireless backhaul market. It identifies key network and subscriber trends and assesses their impact by region (Asia-Pacific, Middle-East Africa, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America, and North America). |
| 08/01/07 | Pan American Games Turned to Motorola's Broadband Wireless Technoloogy for Event Security and Intelligence in Brazil
A consortium led by Motorola provided communication and mission critical solutions - including voice, data, video and images - for the Pan American Games, held in Río de Janeiro, Brazil, The consortium, Integração Pan, was made up of Rocha Bressan/GE, Dígitro, ISDS, OLM and Sisgraph along with Motorola. |
| 08/01/07 | New Research Report Assesses End-User Opinion on Municipal Wireless Networks
Local governments are experimenting with municipal wireless networks to provide constituents with wireless internet access in outdoor areas of a community. This report provides information of the Internet applications provided by municipal wireless networks and assesses customer satisfaction |
| 07/31/07 | MobilePro Corp. Spins Off Operating Unit that has been Managing Sprint's MMDS Broadband Wireless (WiMAX) Network for the Past Eight Years
Kite Networks is one of the leading pioneers in Municipal WiFi networks in the U.S. Kite Networks provides service to over 17,000 Sprint customers across 21 markets in 11 states on Sprint's 2.5GHz licensed broadband wireless networks. The company is now seeking private equity investments to expand its own broadband wireless network build-out as well as the capital needed to build out Sprint's WiMAX network. |
| 07/26/07 | Strix Systems' Access/One Outdoor Wireless System Deployed by Korea Telecom for NESPOT Wi-Fi Internet Service
Strix Systems announced that KT Corp., the largest high-speed internet operator in Korea, is deploying Strix's Access/One® Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS). The Strix wireless mesh network enables seamless mobile access to KT's NESPOT Wi-Fi internet service; NESPOT integrates fixed-line and wireless services, offering wireless internet access to laptops, PDAs, and homes. In this first wave of deployments, Strix distributor Broadwave, Inc., of Korea installed the Strix network in cooperation with its sales partner, Hyundai HDS, at the award-winning Westin Chosun Hotel Busan beachfront hotel in Busan, Korea. |
| 07/26/07 | Wireless ISP Expands Broadband Wireless Mesh Network in Ellis County, Texas
Tier One Networks announced the expansion of its Ellis County Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) mesh network. The expansion represents both an increase in territory and an improvement in signal quality for existing customers. |
| 07/26/07 | MeshLinx to Build Software Configurable Multi-Radio Broadband Wireless Mesh Network that will Cover the City of Richardson, Texas
MeshLinx Inc. announced that Richardson, Texas will be home to the most advanced wireless mesh network deployed. It will feature software configurable, silicon chip radios delivering high-speed internet service to the entire city. Richardson will receive the network at no cost to the city and their residents will be offered a free service with burst rates up to 768Kbps. |
| 07/26/07 | Motorola's MOTOMESH Series of Products Now Offer More Broadband Wireless Choices for Municipal Wireless Networks
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT ) announced two additional radio configurations for the MOTOMESH product series of municipal wireless networks. Motorola now offers 2.4/5.4GHz and 2.4/4.9GHz versions of MOTOMESH Duo, to expand its two radio meshed WiFi product, currently available in 2.4/5.8GHz configuration. |
| 07/24/07 | Understand the Market Forces Affecting the Adoption of Municipal Broadband Wireless Networks
As the market for municipal wireless networks matures, municipalities and technology vendors have developed a variety of business models to deliver the best value for their communities. Three leading business models are the completely public model, the public-private partnership model, and the anchor tenant model. |
| 07/12/07 | GO Networks' High-Performance, Mobile Broadband Wireless Solution Selected for State of Rio De Janeiro Wi-Fi Pilot
GO Networks announced that the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will pilot GO Networks' Mobile Broadband Wireless Wi-Fi solution in the city of Paraty. The pilot will help local authorities determine the range, quality and price-performance requirements for municipal wireless broadband networks in cities throughout Brazil. The pilot will require the deployment of GO Networks' MBW 2100 Micro and MBW 1100 Pico Cellular-Mesh Wi-Fi base stations which utilize the company's advanced xRF adaptive beamforming smart-antenna technology to deliver superior network performance. |
| 07/10/07 | MeshDynamics Bolsters Broadband Wireless Border Security
In a rugged environment along a remote national border, field personnel have new access to vital applications thanks to a pilot netw |
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