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10/10/08Stratos is First Inmarsat Distribution Partner to Reach 10,000 BGAN Activations
Stratos Global Corporation announced it has reached a milestone of 10,000 BGAN activations. Stratos is the first Inmarsat Distribution Partner to reach this impressive BGAN sales milestone.
10/09/08The Canadian Broadband Wireless Industry Is Gathering in Montreal
At a time where wireless technologies are helping us increase our productivity by leaps and bounds, and at a time when we are living an unprecedented deployment of wireless networks, applications, tools and services, Mobile Maestria initiates the 1st Canadian Wireless Management Forum, in partnership with TechnoMontreal and the International Institute of Telecommunications (IIT).
10/06/08WiMAX Vendors Demonstrate Multi-Band WiMAX Network Operating at 2.5GHz and 3.65GHz
Airspan Networks (NASDAQ: AIRN), Fujitsu Network Communications, and Starent Networks, Corp. (NASDAQ: STAR) announced that they demonstratied a multi-band, interoperable WiMAX network at WiMAX World 2008, held in Chicago last week.
10/03/08Sprint'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.
10/03/08Altair ALT2150 Mobile WiMAX Baseband Processor Wins Best of WiMAX 2008 Award
The annual awards recognize leaders in the development and deployment of WiMAX technologies. Nominations were open to exhibitors, sponsors and speakers of WiMAX World USA Conference and Expo, Sept. 30 -- Oct. 2 in Chicago, and selected by a judging panel of experts from the WiMAX community.
10/01/08Towerstream Announces Deployment of Alvarion Mobile WiMAX Equipment in Chicago Network
Towerstream (NASDAQ: TWER) announced it is now delivering WiMAX service to businesses in downtown Chicago using the 802.16e BreezeMAX 3650 solution from Alvarion (NASDAQ: ALVR).
10/01/08Redline Enhances Network Management with Aptilo on Mobile WiMAX Solutions
Aptilo Networks and Redline Communications Group Inc. announced that the two companies have entered into a global technology agreement to utilize Aptilo's service management and access control solutions in Redline's RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX deployments worldwide.
09/30/08Aptilo and IntraISP Partner to Deliver Field-Proven CRM, Billing, and OSS Solutions for WiMAX Service Providers
Aptilo Networks and IntraISP announced that the two companies have partnered to offer a complete back-end system with advanced billing, customer relationship management (CRM) and operations support system (OSS) together with the Aptilo WiMAX CSN System, the market's first pre-integrated wireless broadband data and voice services solution for standards compliant mobile WiMAX authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA); policy management and service control.
09/30/08Altair Semiconductor in Live Low Power CPE Shootout at WiMAX World Chicago
Altair Semiconductor and other leading WiMAX chipset vendors to show live measurements of their low power broadband wireless solutions and to demonstrate how to best meet the low power challenge.
09/30/08Motorola Shows WiMAX in Action at WiMAX World 2008
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) will unveil new products and demonstrate how WiMAX can accelerate the delivery of personal media experiences during WiMAX World 2008, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, in Chicago. Motorola is in stand #601 at McCormick Place.
09/26/08AT4 wireless Selects Azimuth Systems' Ace TM 400WB Channel Emulator for Mobile WiMAX Testing
Azimuth Systems, Inc. announced that AT4 wireless, a global supplier of testing solutions for wireless technologies, has selected the Azimuth ACE 400WB channel emulator for integration into AT4 wireless' automated WiMAX interoperability testing solution. ACE 400WB integration allows AT4 wireless to emulate numerous real-world conditions necessary for accurate and repeatable RF performance, mobility and interoperability testing in a laboratory environment.
09/25/08Harris Stratex Networks Joins WiMAX Forum
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTX) announced that it has received principal member status with the WiMAX Forum. The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led non-profit organization committed to promoting and certifying interoperable WiMAX products.
09/19/08Redline's Customer Rapid Link Selected as Finalist for Best of WiMAX World 2008 Awards
Rapid Link of Atlanta is a finalist for the Best of WiMAX World award for its city-wide 3.65 GHz deployment of Redline's RedMAX WiMAX Forum Certified equipment
09/12/08Alcatel-Lucent 2.5GHz Base Station Receives Mobile WiMAX Certification from the WiMAX Forum
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announced that it has been awarded the WiMAX Forum Certified seal of approval for its WiMAX 802.16e Compact Base Station at 2.5GHz. This achievement further confirms Alcatel-Lucent's leadership in WiMAX and its commitment to accelerate the development of a global and open WiMAX eco-system.
09/11/08Motorola Survey Reveals Media Mobility is Key for the Millennial Generation
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced further results of its research into the consumer technology decisions and media consumption habits of the 'Millennial' generation (16-27 year olds). This new study of over 1,200 Millennials from five countries in Europe and the Middle East found that young adults are passionate about being in control of their rich media content and are heavily influencing older generations.
09/04/08RADWIN Announced the WinLink 1000 5.8 GHz in Now Compliant with ETSI Regulations for 4 Watt EIRP in Europe
RADWIN announced the release of its WinLink 1000 5.8 GHz High-Power solution which complies with the latest ETSI regulation [EN 302 502 V1.1.1] allowing 4 watt maximum radiated power (EIRP). WinLink 1000 5.8 GHz High-Power incorporates a Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) mechanism as defined by the new ETSI standard. RADWIN has already received orders by a number of major operators for this solution.
09/01/08The Canadian Wireless Industry is Building Momentum
At a time where wireless technologies are helping us increase our productivity by leaps and bounds, and at a time when we are living an unprecedented deployment of wireless networks, applications, tools and services, Mobile Maestria initiates the 1st Canadian Wireless Management Forum, in partnership with TechnoMontreal and the International Institute of Telecommunications (IIT).
08/27/08Linksys Broadband Wireless 802.11n Routers Lean to Green
Linksys announced enhanced efforts in helping to save resources and reduce waste. Linksys has begun rolling out eco-friendlier packaging for its consumer networking products, and it has received ENERGY STAR certified ratings on power adapters included with more than thirty of its home networking products.
08/27/08Proxim Wireless to Provide Wireless Backhaul for Live Video Streaming
Proxim Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXM) announced that NVIDIA has selected Proxim's QuickBridge 60250 wireless backhaul to stream live video between locations at its NVISION 08 event, to be held in San Jose, CA from August 25-27.
08/21/08Pipeline Wireless Builds New Broadband Wireless WiMAX Network to Offer Voice, Video, Prioritized Data Traffic and Wireless Internet Access
Pipeline Wireless, Boston's leading wireless broadband provider, and Redline Communications Inc. (TSX and AIM:RDL), a leading provider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, today announced that Pipeline Wireless has chosen Redline's RedMAX products to support its first WiMAX network.
08/13/08Keithley Creates Tutorial Poster for WiMAX Measurement
Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: KEI), a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, has published a new WiMAX Signal Measurement poster that illustrates the key measurement tools and software analysis techniques required for measuring complex WiMAX signals.
08/08/08Hughes Announces Fastest Personal Broadband Wireless Satellite Internet Access Plan Ever Offered
Hughes Network Systems, LLC, one of the world's leading provider of broadband satellite networks and services, announced the launch of the fastest consumer broadband satellite Internet access plan ever offered. The ElitePremium plan, operating over the HughesNet service and utilizing affordable consumer equipment, features download speeds of up to 5 Mbps and will be available to order August 21, 2008.
08/08/08EDX Wireless Adds Cambridge Broadband to Its Ecosystem of Strategic Partners
EDX Wireless, a creator of carrier-class RF planning tools for the design and deployment of broadband wireless networks, has added Cambridge Broadband Networks to its growing Vendor Partner Program. Cambridge Broadband Networks provides telecommunications operators with carrier-class packet microwave point-to-multipoint backhaul equipment. The company's unique approach to backhaul means that its technology provides operators with a highly compelling business case, reducing microwave backhaul equipment and operating costs by up to 50%.
07/25/08Nokia and Qualcomm Make Technology Pact on Broadband Wireless 3G Technologies including: GSM, EDGE, CDMA, WCDMA, HSDPA, OFDM, WiMax, and LTE
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) announced that they have entered into a new agreement covering various standards including GSM, EDGE, CDMA, WCDMA, HSDPA, OFDM, WiMax, LTE and other technologies. The agreement will result in settlement of all litigation between the companies, including the withdrawal by Nokia of its complaint to the European Commission.
07/22/08Motorola Announced an Advanced Predictive 802.11n Broadband Wireless Planning Tool
The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced the most robust 802.11n broadband wireless planning tools featuring predictive networking capabilities -- Motorola's 11n LANPlanner. The award-winning software suite -- now in its 11th edition -- has been enhanced to simulate the performance of 802.11n products like Motorola's AP-7131, the industry's first tri-radio 802.11n access point (AP).
07/22/08Colubris' Rob Scott to Participate in Upcoming Ernst & Young Webcast
Colubris Networks, the leading global provider of intelligent wireless LANs (WLANs) for enterprises and service providers, announced that President and CEO Rob Scott has been selected to participate in a webcast panel discussion entitled "Operational Effectiveness," hosted by Ernst & Young. This webcast, the second in the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Leadership Series, will take place on Wednesday, July 23 at 11:45 a.m.
07/18/08Motorola WiMAX CPEi 750 Desktop CPE Wins InfoVision Awards for Innovation
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that two of its innovative broadband solutions have been awarded the InfoVision Award, presented by the International Engineering Consortium (IEC) at the Broadband World Forum Asia 2008.
07/17/08D-Link Xtreme NTM Dual Band Router Crowned 'King'
D-Link has received top industry recognition for its new Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 from both PC Magazine and LAPTOP Magazine. The D-Link DIR-855 is a powerful dual band 802.11n wireless router engineered to maximize speed, range and performance of a Wi-Fi network when running multiple devices including high definition (HD) media players, game consoles and computers.
07/15/08Aruba Networks Expands Operations in Italy With New Office in Rome
Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN), a global leader in broadband wireless networks and secure unified mobility solutions, announced an expansion of its European operations with a new office in Rome dedicated to developing business throughout Italy. Aruba has been steadily expanding its operations throughout the EMEA region and now fields offices in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates.
07/15/08Nextlink Wins International Grant to Fund WiMAX Innovation & Collaboration
Nextlink Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of broadband wireless access solutions and a subsidiary of XO Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: XOHO), announced that it has received a grant from the Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation to develop an innovative, carrier-class WiMAX solution with an Israeli partner.
07/09/08BelAir 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.
07/08/08Motorola Selects NICE Inform for Denmark's Nationwide Public Safety Network, to Combine Radio Over IP and Telephony Communications
NICE Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) announced that it has received an order from its strategic partner Motorola on behalf of Denmark's Ministry of the Interior. The Ministry of the Interior will add NICE Inform, NICE's multi-media incident information management solution, to their NICE environment to consolidate radio over-IP and telephony audio content from the Danish public safety network, and to enable scenario reconstruction from a single application. NICE Inform will be used with Motorola Dimetra 6.x TETRA IP technology network, being the only solution in the industry to enable this capability.
07/07/08KVH Begins Rollout of Global Ku-band mini-VSAT Broadband Satellite Communications Network
In a move to offer faster, more affordable broadband connections to a growing market of leisure, commercial, and government vessels worldwide, KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI ) announced a new agreement with ViaSat, Inc., (Nasdaq: VSAT ) to begin the global rollout of the popular mini-VSAT Broadband satellite communications service. Together with the compact 24-inch KVH TracPhone V7 antenna, the mini-VSAT Broadband service is already offering regional Voice over IP telephone service and Internet access as fast as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2 Mbps (download) at fixed monthly rates to mariners throughout North America, the Caribbean, the North Atlantic, and Europe.
07/07/08Redline 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.
07/03/08O2 Introduces New High-Speed Internet Access Modems in the United Kingdom
O2 and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR- TSX: SW) announced the world's first commercial launch of the Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB Modem on the O2 network in the UK. Designed for mobile professionals, laptop computer users and frequent travellers, the O2 Business USB modem has a smaller, more durable USB design with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 2 Mbps.
06/23/08Aeris and Kyocera Wireless Introduce Early Adopter Program with Free Developer Network Access for Machine to Machine (M2M) Applications
Aeris Communications, a leading wireless communications service provider dedicated exclusively to the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and telematics marketplace across North America, and Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of wireless handsets, devices and embedded machine-to-machine modules, jointly announced the launch of the Kyocera Early Adopter Program for Aeris.
06/19/08Sixth Annual RFID World 2008 Event Addresses Critical Industry and Consumer Requirements With Demonstrable Vertical-Market RFID Solutions
TechInsights announced the expansion of the RFID World 2008 conference, offering demonstrable vertical market RFID solutions, discussion forums, seminars and symposia that address the increased demand from industry leaders for a RFID solutions-focused event. RFID World 2008: Beyond RFID: Global Solutions for the Auto ID Community will take place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand September 8-10.
06/18/08WiMAX Meets the Needs of Large Broadband Wireless Telecom Operators to Expand Coverage Areas with Cost Effective Technology
At the WiMAX Forum Global Congress 2008 in Amsterdam this week Nokia Siemens Networks is demonstrating a fully scalable, end-to-end WiMAX experience. The demonstration highlights how communications service providers can achieve their coverage and capacity objectives quickly and create seamless and personalized end-user experiences.
06/17/08SR Telecom & Co. Promotes Broadband Wireless Technology at the WiMAX Forum Global Congress
The company's sponsorship of the Media Zone provides direct access to members of the worldwide media covering the WiMAX industry, and positions SR Telecom & Co. as one of the leading WiMAX vendors. In addition, the sponsorship represents another important step for SR Telecom & Co. since its re-launch following the acquisition by Groupe Lagasse, a Canadian holding company specializing in the telecommunications industry.
06/17/08New Network Management Platform Allows WiMAX Operators to Automatically Detect, Provision and Manage WiMAX Network Devices over the Air
Bridgewater Systems (TSX:BWC) and Mformation Technologies Inc. announced the integration of MFormation Service Manger with the Bridgewater Systems service control and subscriber data management solution. Through this integration, WiMAX operators will be able to automatically detect, provision and manage WiMAX devices over the air using industry-standard IP and OMA DM protocols, thereby reducing service introduction costs, enabling new flexible supply channels for WiMAX devices, and immediate subscriber access to WiMAX services. This integrated solution is being implemented with a tier-1 WiMAX service provider in North America.
06/17/08Ruckus Wireless Casts Safety Net to Trapeze Resellers Caught in the Wi-Fi Circus
In an effort to bring peace and prosperity to networking resellers not interested in selling specialty wire, cable and cord products for the electronics and electrical markets, Ruckus Wireless said it will offer Trapeze partners compelling incentives to immediately become Ruckus Big Dog Partners.
06/16/08Motorola WiMAX Accelerates the Delivery of Personal Media Experiences at WiMAX Forum Global Congress 2008
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) will demonstrate its global WiMAX leadership with a showcase of its wi4 WiMAX portfolio and compelling WiMAX-enabled experiences at stand 3.37 during the WiMAX Forum Global Congress 2008, in Amsterdam, 17-18 June.
06/16/08Aruba Networks' Remote Access Point Wins 2008 Wireless Security Product of the Year Award
Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) announced that it has been awarded the Wireless Security Product of the Year Award by Techworld for its Remote Access Point (RAP) technology. Targeted at organizations with teleworkers, traveling executives, branch offices, first responder or disaster recovery requirements, RAP offers a truly instant-on, no set-up remote connectivity solution. Once loaded on an Aruba access point, many of which can easily fit in a purse or valise, RAP establishes an encrypted tunnel to the data center and uses a built-in stateful firewall and split-tunneling router to securely deliver the enterprise network to mobile users.
06/12/08Nortel Signs Agreement to Resell Alvarion WiMAX Broadband Wireless Network Equipment
Nortel (TSX:NT)(NYSE:NT) and Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR) entered into a joint strategic WiMAX agreement to create an end-to-end WiMAX solution to meet the needs of the evolving wireless broadband market. The Nortel and Alvarion mobile WiMAX solution is expected to combine industry-leading technologies from both companies to allow operators around the globe - including well-established service providers and new entrants to the wireless market - to simply and efficiently deliver high-speed wireless broadband for a variety of applications, mobile or nomadic, including VoIP, streaming music, and HD video.
06/11/08Future Technologies Adds Redline Broadband Wireless Networking Products to Federal GSA Contract
Future Technologies spearheaded the application and approval process for the Redline products. The listings on the GSA Contract Schedule, facilitates the process for Federal agencies to procure Redline's products via Future Technologies.
06/09/08Spectrum 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.
06/03/08Ruckus 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.
06/03/08WiMAX Expo Opens in Taipei with M-Taiwan Leading the Way
M-Taiwan has been underway for 3 1/2 years and the government's work, from issuing and deploying spectrum to assisting manufacturers to develop WiMAX equipment, is done. The achievements will be showcased on 2-6 June at the Taipei Show Hall Two in the world-class dedicated exhibition entitled 2008 WiMAX Expo, Taipei. M-Taiwan's application services and Open Solution Integration demonstrate how Taiwan- produced WiMAX products successfully mesh with commercial network equipment from abroad, serving as testimony that the technical standards of locally-made WiMAX are on par with those of major manufacturers around the world. The timing is right for Taiwan to penetrate the international WiMAX market.
06/02/08Homeland Integrated Security Systems Signs LOI to Produce Tracking Solution for School Buses Across the U.S.
Homeland Integrated Security Systems and Sky Shield will produce a state-of-the-art tracking device to protect the nation's schoolchildren. "The School Bus/RFiD Solution" product will track the time and location that children enter and exit school buses, enabling parents, teachers and administrators to track their safety.
05/28/08Voice Mobility Announces the Addition of ROI Networks to Its Distribution Network
Voice Mobility International, Inc. (TSX:VMY)(OTCBB:VMII)(FRANKFURT:VMY), a Vancouver-based developer and provider of carrier and enterprise broadband wireless messaging solutions, announced the addition of ROI Networks as a certified reseller of the Voice Mobility solution set.
05/28/08Motorola 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.
05/27/08D-Link Adds Dollars to Government Stimulus Checks
D-Link announced a broadband wireless tax refund rebate program designed to let consumers take advantage of additional savings and expand the value of their government stimulus checks when purchasing high-performance D-Link 802.11n Wi-Fi networking and connectivity gear for building out the ultimate digital home.
05/27/08Gilder/Forbes Telecosm Conference Taps Provigent Chairman to Speak on Broadband Wireless Communication
Provigent, a leading provider of System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solutions for the broadband wireless transmission market, announced that Eli Harry, Provigent Chairman will present at the 12th Annual Gilder/Forbes Telecosm Conference held this week at The Sagamore Resort in Lake George, New York. Eli Harry will speak in the "Broadband Wireless: High-speed communication through integrated wireless solutions" session on Thursday, May 29, 2008.
05/19/08NETGEAR Broadband Wireless Routers Now Available at Wal-Mart
NETGEAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR) announced the availability of NETGEAR's industry-leading routers for wireless networking at Wal-Mart stores across the U.S. and via Walmart.com.
05/15/08Fujitsu and Socket Mobile Form Strategic Partnership for Mobile Sales Tools
Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT) and Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation announced a strategic partnership and plans for joint product offerings aimed at improving mobile data collection in a variety of industries. Combining the mobile data collection capabilities of Socket Mobile with the tablet and ultra-mobile computing expertise of Fujitsu will offer trusted, proven solutions for improving customer service by increasing the tools available to mobile workers.
05/14/08EDX Wireless Adds Fortress Technologies as Broadband Wireless WiMAX Spectrum Planning Partner
EDX Wireless, a long-time provider of RF network planning tools, announced that Fortress Technologies, a leading provider of secure wireless solutions, is now an EDX Technical Services Partner. As a member of the EDX partner ecosystem, Fortress offers expertise with Wi-Fi and WiMAX systems for the Federal government and public sector markets to EDX customers.
05/14/08Homeland 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.
05/12/08Aptilo 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.
05/06/08Predicting 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.
05/01/08D-Link Now Shipping 3000 Customizable Skins for Broadband Wireless Networking Equipment
D-Link is now shipping personalized electronic device skins for its most popular home networking products, including Wi-Fi routers and storage enclosures. Consumers now can customize their home networking gear with some 3000 designs, including fashion designs, sports teams, colleges, tattoo art, initials, symbols, and corporate logos, as well as the ability to customize a skin with personal photos using a custom design tool from Skinit Inc., the leading provider of personalization solutions for consumer electronic devices.
04/24/08Interop Las Vegas to Showcase ZyXEL Broadband Wireless Routing Products
ZyXEL Communications, Inc., a leading provider of secure broadband wireless networking, Internet connectivity and routing products, will showcase secure Internet connectivity products with three key Value Added Resale partners -- BestComm, Feeney Wireless, and MultiTrends at Interop Las Vegas -- and will discuss their latest deployments in hospitality, digital signage and with a world-renowned fast food chain.
04/24/08Psion Teklogix and AeroScout Announce RFID Partnership for Wi-Fi Real-Time Asset Management Solutions
Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON.L) and AeroScout, Inc. announced a partnership to develop automated real-time asset management solutions. Integrating AeroScout's Wi-Fi-based Active RFID tags and MobileView software with Psion Teklogix' rugged mobile computers, the companies offer customers accurate and scalable automated inventory tracking and yard management solutions.
04/18/08Lantronix Announces Winners of Its Annual Wireless Design Contest
At the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, Calif. yesterday, Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX) announced the winners of its annual Wireless Design Contest. The contest challenges engineers, students, and hobbyists to develop a creative and practical wireless product using Lantronix's MatchPort(r) b/g, an 802.11 b/g embedded wireless device server module.
04/17/08NETGEAR Presents Business Case for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses to Go Wireless at Interop Trade Show
NETGEAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR) is sponsoring its second SMB Solutions Summit at the Interop trade show in Las Vegas, April 29-May 1, 2008. Company executives will offer presentations on a variety of networking issues relevant to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in three sessions on three consecutive days as part of the trade show's agenda of events that are free to all registered attendees. The sessions will be held in Meeting Room Reef E/F on Level 2 of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center
04/16/08Setting 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.
04/10/08Motorola 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.
04/07/08Front Page PR Announces Internet Marketing Workshops for Small Businesses in Arizona
The weekly Internet Marketing Workshops will teach any business owner how to define keywords, adjust meta tags for search engine marketing, develop content that is search engine optimization and build websites that generate quality sales leads and generate revenue 24 hours a day.
04/01/08TCS smsExpress Platform Expands Wireless Carriers' Enterprise-to-Phone Business Opportunity
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS ) introduced the TCS smsExpress Mobile Value-added-service Platform (MVP) for wireless carriers looking to create or expand their Enterprise-to-Phone (E2P) business. This platform provides a service delivery vehicle for mass distribution and guaranteed delivery of enterprise-generated content targeted for employees or enterprise consumers. Unlike traditional revenue sharing with content aggregators, smsExpress MVP allows wireless carriers to directly generate enterprise premium messaging service revenues.
04/01/08NETGEAR and Tatara Systems to Show Interoperable Broadband Wireless Femtocell Solution at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas
NETGEAR Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR ) announced a plan to achieve interoperability between NETGEAR's Femtocell Voice Gateway (DVG834GH) and the Tatara Convergence Server.
03/27/08Airvana Spotlights CDMA Femtocell Leadership at CTIA Wireless 2008
Airvana, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIRV), will showcase its comprehensive solutions for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) at CTIA Wireless 2008 (Booth 3321), taking place April 1-3, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. In live demonstrations, the company is highlighting the HubBub(TM) CDMA femtocell, the only femtocell to support both 1x-RTT and EV-DO services; the Universal Access Gateway (UAG), a convergence gateway for innovative femtocell or Wi-Fi-enabled FMC services; and the Femto Service Manager, which provides standards-based, highly scalable management and auto-configuration capabilities for femtocell deployments.
03/27/08MSUA-5 International Conference and Exhibition to Highlight the Promise of Mobile Broadband Wireless Satellite Services
The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) announced that the MSUA International Conference and Exhibition will focus on "Delivering the Promise of Mobile Satellite Services." MSUA-5 is the only conference dedicated to the mobile satellite industry, and will be held at the Pier 5 Hotel on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, on May 13-14, 2008.
03/21/08Motorola Teams Up With United Information Highway on Mobile WiMAX Trial in Thailand
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that the company has achieved the first successful mobile WiMAX trial in Thailand, teaming up with United Information Highway Company Limited (UIH). The trial, demonstrating new wireless broadband experiences for users, marks the first among a series of Motorola's mobile WiMAX engagements in Thailand and yet another milestone in the company's global WiMAX development.
03/21/08Solar Powered Web Hosting Company Selected NextPhase Wireless to Implement Major Broadband Wireless Network Upgrade
NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NPHS) announced that it has been selected to implement a major wireless network upgrade for AISO.Net, the world's first and only solar-powered Web hosting company. Specifically, NextPhase is deploying carrier-grade microwave radio frequency networking equipment, produced by Dragonwave, to deliver AISO.Net with scalable, flexible and secure wireless broadband access and connectivity over licensed fixed wireless spectrum acquired by NextPhase in the Southern California region.
03/19/08Aruba Networks and Avaya Collaborate on Green Teleworker Voice and Data Access Solutions
Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) announced it is working with Avaya, Inc. to provide a voice and data access solution for teleworkers. The unified mobility solution securely delivers enterprise voice and data applications to teleworkers in any location, regardless of how they connect to the communications network or what enterprise applications they need to access.
03/19/08Google Signs Deal with Voice Mobility to Push Google Apps with Mobile Broadband Communication Services
Voice Mobility International, Inc. announced it has joined the Google Enterprise Professional program, which extends the power of Google across the enterprise and helps customers get more value out of their Google enterprise deployments.
03/17/08Silvus Technologies to Showcase Enabling High-Speed Wireless Broadband Capabilities for Both 802.11n and Wireless HD Video
Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of broadband wireless semiconductor IP solutions in 802.11n, wireless HD video, and tactical military systems, will showcase technology demonstrations and lead in-depth discussion sessions, both of which feature technology-proven wireless broadband capabilities within the company's solution portfolio.
03/10/08NETGEAR and Nokia Siemens Networks Collaborate on 3G HSPDA/Wi-Fi Femto Home Broadband Wireless Access Solution
NETGEAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR) and Nokia Siemens Networks announced their collaboration to certify NETGEAR's Femtocell Voice Gateway (DVG834GH) for interoperability with Nokia Siemens Networks' Femto Gateway. The combined solution will enable mobile operators to deliver high quality cellular phone coverage throughout the home and small office, and provide consumers affordable and easy access to a range of advanced network services via existing 3G and Wi-Fi handsets.
03/06/08Ericsson Wins Mobile Broadband Wireless Network Expansion Contract in Germany
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by German mobile operator E-Plus to expand and upgrade its WCDMA network. The deal also includes the expansion and enhancement of the E-Plus microwave transmission network and will allow subscribers to enjoy best- quality mobile data services in most parts of Germany.
03/04/08Storm 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.
03/04/08More 9,000 McDonald Restaurants to Provide Boingo Subscribers with Broadband Wireless Internet Access through Wayport
Boingo Wireless Inc. and Wayport, Inc. announced a new strategic agreement between the two companies. This agreement will enable Boingo subscribers to access Wayport's entire North American network of Wi-Fi hot spots, including more than 9,000 Wi-Fi-enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants.
02/20/08Extricom Announces Broadband Wireless PartnerAdvantage Channel Program for Wi-Fi Services
Extricom, the premier provider of enterprise-class wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure systems for converged voice (VoWLAN), data, video, and RFID services, launched its PartnerAdvantage Partner Program. The PartnerAdvantage launch comes as solution providers and Value Added Resellers (VARs) of all sizes are searching for highly differentiated solutions that will enable them to take advantage of the multi-billion dollar opportunity the wireless LAN (WLAN) market represents.
02/18/08Turn Mobility Into Profitability
Sprint; Research in Motion; NetGain, a provider of a telecommunications inventory and expense management solution; and Alteritech, an IT managed services firm, will host a free seminar for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on March 18, 2008, from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
02/08/08OKI and Alcatel-Lucent to Collaborate in Marketing OKI's Broadband Wireless Mobile WiMAX Terminals
Oki Electric Industry, Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6703) announced an agreement with Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU), to jointly market OKI's mobile WiMAX terminals to the worldwide market. As part of the agreement, a demonstration showing how OKI terminals work with Alcatel-Lucent ' s WiMAX base stations will be featured at Alcatel-Lucent's booth at Mobile World Congress 2008, which will be held from Feb. 11 to 14 in Barcelona, Spain (Booth number: 8A147 in Hall 8).
02/08/08Dual-Mode EDGE-WiMAX Reference Design Based on Nexperia Cellular and Intel WiMAX Solutions
NXP Semiconductors will be demonstrating a dual-mode EDGE-WiMAX reference design at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 11-14, 2008. The dual-mode reference design highlights the extended mobility between the two wireless standards by combining NXP's Nexperia Cellular System Solution 5210 for EDGE networks with the forthcoming Intel  WiMAX Connection 2400 solution for ultra mobile and CE devices, formerly codenamed, "Baxter Peak." A fully validated reference design for the dual-mode EDGE-WiMAX solution will be available from NXP in second half 2008.
02/04/08Wisper High Speed Internet Selects Asoka To Simplify Wireless Broadband Installations
Asoka USA announced Wisper High Speed Internet has selected Asoka products for its wireless broadband installations. Wisper will now put PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapters on every installation truck to allow easy installation, quick connectivity and broad network reach for high-speed Internet.
01/31/08EMBARQ to Sell HughesNet Broadband Wireless Satellite Internet Service
EMBARQ announced that it has signed an agreement with Hughes Network Systems, LLC, the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, to be a reseller of HughesNet broadband satellite Internet access to EMBARQ business customers. Now EMBARQ announced that it has signed an agreement with Hughes Network Systems, LLC, the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, to be a reseller of HughesNet broadband satellite Internet access to EMBARQ business customers. Now EMBARQ business customers in certain rural areas of the United States will have high-speed Internet access comparable to the services available in other EMBARQ markets.
01/28/08Leading WiMAX Companies Setup WiMAX Business Development Center in Monaco to Let Customers Experience Best of Breed Broadband Wireless WiMAX Communications
Monaco Telecom has revealed it is working with wireless broadband solutions provider Alvarion Ltd (Nasdaq:ALVR), networking solutions provider Cisco and mobile communications company Nokia (NYSE:NOK), to set up a Center of Excellence on Mobile Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) in Monaco.
01/28/08New Research Report Provides Comprehensive WiMAX Business Planning Kit
Research and Markets has announced the addition of WiMAX Comprehensive Business Planning Package to their offering. The comprehensive WiMAX package includes the Mind Commerce WiMAX Business Plan, WiMAX Business Planning Tool, and WiMAX RFP. This represents the most comprehensive WiMAX business planning kit available today as it provides a business plan, planning tool with working spreadsheet, and RFP. Each of these are also available separately.
01/24/08Learn the Latest Trends, News and Technology in Satellite-Enabled Communications at SATELLITE 2008 Conference
From IPTV to Corporate Networks, Comms on the Move to ATC, the SATELLITE 2008 Conference has satellite-enabled communications covered. With more than 40 sessions addressing broadcast, military, teleport, emerging regions, mobile satellite services, and satellite financing, the SATELLITE 2008 Conference and Exhibition attracts a broad spectrum of satellite professionals who utilize the technology for military, broadcast, enterprise applications.
01/23/08Elan Digital Systems Ltd Announces Support for the WiMAX Forum
ELAN DIGITAL SYSTEMS LTD announced its support for single-standard WiMAX technology by joining the WiMAX Forum, an industry-led non-profit organization committed to promoting and certifying interoperable WiMAX products, as a regular member.
01/22/08NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router Wins Award for Broadband Wireless Simplicity
NETGEAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR) announced that the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300) won POPULAR MECHANICS Magazine's celebrated Editor's Choice Award at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
01/17/08Clearwire and Google Collaborate to Offer Search and Communications Tools
Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) announced it is teaming up with Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) to deliver the company's popular Google Apps communication suite to Clearwire customers. Clearwire will begin migrating its current customers to Gmail and Google Calendar in the first half of this year. In addition, Clearwire customers will also have access to Google Talk.
01/17/08Swisscom Expands Broadband Wireless Roaming Services to 2200 WiFi Hotspots in China
Coordinate Technologies announced that it has finalized a bilateral roaming agreement with Swisscom, Switzerland's leading telecommunications operator. Swisscom customers will now have access to over 2200 WiFi hotspots managed by China Netcom and China Mobile, including 43 airports, 1300 hotels, and all Starbucks locations. Chinese customers will be able to access 1000 top-tier hotspots managed by Swisscom.
01/07/08NextWave Wireless Forms New Business Units to Meet Growing Demand for Company's Mobile Multimedia and Wireless Broadband Products
NextWave Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ: WAVE), a global provider of enabling mobile multimedia and wireless broadband technologies, announced the formation of two new business units, NextWave Mobile Products and NextWave Network Products, to enhance the company's ability to meet growing market demand for its cutting-edge mobile multimedia and wireless broadband products and technologies.
12/26/07Bluetooth and Ultra-Wideband Expert Highlights 2008 Trends at CES
Colin Macnab, CEO of Artimi, will present market opportunities for Bluetooth and ultra-wideband (UWB) technologies during a wireless technology panel session at International CES 2008 in Las Vegas, January 7-10, 2008.
12/21/07Alvarion Continues WiMAX Broadband Wireless Momentum in 2007
Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR) announced that it has continued to extend its global broadband wireless leadership position in WiMAX during 2007, and that a Tier 1 operator recently joined more than 25 other operators in choosing Alvarion to provide a Mobile WiMAX solution. Alvarion's WiMAX solutions are the most widely-deployed in the industry.
12/19/07NetGear Announced that More than 100 of Its Wi-Fi Access Points, Wireless Routers and Wi-Fi Phones Are Energy Star Certified
NetGear, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR) announced that more than 100 of the company's products for homes and small and medium-sized businesses have met ENERGY STAR performance levels. This achievement underscores the company's long-standing commitment to delivering products and packaging that are friendly to the environment.
12/14/07EDX Wireless Adds WirelessLogix to WiMAX Propagation Measurement and Tuning Solution for Managing Wireless Broadband Networks
EDX Wireless has added WirelessLogix to its Vendor Partner Program as the first drive test manufacturer to join the EDX ecosystem. Under the terms of the partner agreement, the data collected by WirelessLogix' XCAL-X tool is able to be used in EDX SignalPro directly, without any data conversion processes.
12/13/07Research Report that Cisco is #1 Vendor in Voice over Wi-Fi for the Wireless Broadband Industry
Cisco Systems has been ranked at the top of the latest Voice over Wi-Fi ecosystem Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research. Aruba Wireless Networks and Nortel claimed the second and third spots in the company ' s most recent evaluation of worldwide VoWi-Fi vendors offering comprehensive solutions.
12/12/07Stonestreet One Achieves WiMedia's Ultrawideband Promoter Status
Stonestreet One, Inc. announced that it has become a promoter member of the WiMedia Alliance. As part of its promoter-level status, Stonestreet One also has joined the WiMedia Board of Directors.
12/10/07Authorized Reseller of HughesNet High-Speed Wireless Broadband Satellite Internet Service Launches BroadbandCorporation.com
Broadband Corporation, an authorized reseller and retailer of the HughesNet high-speed satellite Internet service, announces the launch of its Web site, www.BroadbandCorporation.com .
12/07/07Motive, Inc. and AT&T Knowledge Ventures Developing End-to-End Broadband Wireless Service Assurance for Mobile IPTV Service
Motive, Inc. (OTC: MOTV.PK) announced a partnership with AT&T Knowledge Ventures to market an advanced service assurance solution for broadband wireless Internet protocol television (IPTV). Using Motive Service Assurance Solutions, providers can rapidly deploy and manage complex service offerings--such as high-speed Internet, video, mobile and converged services -- by enabling comprehensive visibility into and control over the entire service delivery chain.
12/07/07WeRoam Signs Up 12,7000 Golden Telecom Wi-Fi Hotspots with International Broadband Wireless Roaming Agreeement
WeRoam and Golden Telecom, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLDN) announce the signing of a partnership roaming agreement. The agreement significantly extends WeRoam's global coverage of public WiFi hotspots by adding more than 12,700 hotspots of the Golden Telecom WiFi network throughout Russia.
12/07/07Airport Wireless Develops Broadband Wireless Techshowcase Retail Project to Provide Business Travelers with Leading Edge Wi-Fi and 3G Mobile Communications Solutions
HMSHost and Airport Wireless announced the opening of the first Techshowcase at Oakland International Airport's Terminal 2. A high technology airport retail store developed and operated by Airport Wireless, Techshowcase features mobile consumer electronic devices from the world's leading manufacturers, including Belkin, BlackBerry, Boingo Wireless, Energizer, Igo, Klipsch, Logitech, Motorola, Nokia, Parrott, Plantronics, Sirius, Sony, and Superior Communications.
12/03/07Protium Technologies Announces Broadband Wireless Partnership Agreement With Software Defined Radio Developer
Protium Technologies, Inc. and Vanu, Inc. have signed a teaming agreement formalizing their business relationship. Under terms of the agreement, Protium will continue to design, develop and manufacture a line of RF front-end equipment to meet the requirements of Vanu's software defined radio architecture.
12/03/07Aruba Networks Ranked #1 Rising Star
Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) announced that it has been ranked 1st in the Rising Star category of the 2007 Deloitte & Touche USA LLP's Technology Fast 50 program for Silicon Valley. Rankings for the Fast 50 Rising Star program are based on percentage revenue growth over three years (2004-2006), and stack ranking results were only recently released. Aruba was ranked first based on a 6,221 percent revenue growth during this time, as compared to an average revenue growth percentage of 1,885 for Fast 50 Rising Star winners.
11/28/07Canada Ramps Up Competition with Broadband Wireless Spectrum Auction
Quebecor Media Inc. and its subsidiary Videotron Ltd. are pleased by the public policy decision announced today to expand competition in Canada's wireless business to the benefit of consumers. Quebecor Media will participate in the spectrum auction and is confident that the outcome will allow the company to invest $500 million to build a broadband wireless network using the latest-generation technologies.
11/27/07Conterra Ultra Broadband and CellularOne of Arizona Announce Joint Effort to Eliminate the Digital Divide on the Navajo Nation
Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC. and CellularOne of Arizona announced the creation of a joint marketing and engineering effort; partnering with the Navajo Nation to deliver the largest broadband and wirelesss data transport effort across their tribal lands.
11/27/0712th Annual Mobility World Congress Showcases China's Broadband Wireless Market
With more than 1.3 billion people and a wireless penetration rate of only about 35 percent, according to Wireless Intelligence, China will remain world's largest mobile market opportunities well into the next decade. The 12th annual Mobility World Congress - held Dec. 3-6 in Hong Kong - provides a unique, concise opportunity to learn about existing and emerging opportunities in China, including wireless technologies such as WiMAX, applications and services.
11/19/07CBS Launches Free Broadband Wireless Internet Access in Midtown Manhattan CBS Wi-Fi Mobile Zone
CBS Corporation announced that it will "light up" midtown Manhattan with the creation of the "CBS Mobile Zone," a wireless high-speed network enabling New Yorkers with Wi-Fi-enabled cell phones, laptops or other devices to access the Internet for free, and make voice over internet (VOI) calls.
11/15/07AIRCOM and Huawei Successfully Complete Network Management Interoperability Tests Between IP and CDMA Broadband Wireless Networks
AIRCOM announced that it has successfully completed the integration between Huawei's iManager M2000, the mobile network management tool, and AIRCOM's DATASAFE, the market-leading network configuration management tool. This interoperability integration will enable Huawei to further improve call quality for more than 300 million mobile subscribers worldwide.
11/14/07Signalware Allows CDMA Cell Phones to Tap into IP-Based Wireless LANs
Ulticom, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ULCM) announced telecommunications equipment maker Contela Inc. has chosen Ulticom's Signalware software as the signaling platform for its enterprise, IP-based Wireless Office Solution (IP-WOS).
11/07/07RADWIN Selected for Major Cellular Broadband Wireless Backhaul Project in Africa
RADWIN announced that it was chosen by an MTN Group company in Africa for a major cellular backhaul project. The MTN Group is a multinational telecommunications group operating in 21 countries and serving more than 40 million subscribers. RADWIN worked in cooperation with GALint, a leading turnkey solutions provider and RADWIN's partner, to deliver on the project.
11/07/07Wireless VoIP Partnership to Provide High-Speed Internet Access, IP Voice and IPTV Services
The newly scribed partnership between communication developers ReliaClear Canada Inc. and Wi-Hop Networks Inc. announced that they have signed with the Toronto based company N.E. Ware Communications, a provider of Wi-Fi hardware. The newly established trust will collaborate in concentrating their efforts to develop technological advances that will echo throughout the Niagara Region.
11/07/07Nextlink Signs Up Global Crossing to Resell Gigabit Broadband Wireless Links in 75 Markets Nationwide
Nextlink Wireless, Inc. announced that Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC) will resell Nextlink's broadband wireless services nationwide. The agreement will allow Global Crossing to utilize Nextlink's nationwide broadband wireless networks and services for high-capacity metro and last mile access solutions. Global Crossing will be able to leverage Nextlink's broadband wireless networks as virtual extensions of the Global Crossing network, giving it more direct access to its customers and increased local coverage in markets where Nextlink operates.
11/06/07IMT-2000 Approval Puts WiMAX on Equal Footing with 3G as a Broadband Wireless Radio Interface
NextPhase Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB: NXPW) applauded the recent adoption of WiMAX Mobile (802.16e) by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as a global standard for mobile devices.
11/06/07Rohde & Schwarz and Beceem Improve WiMAX Radio Testing
Beceem, a leading Mobile WiMAX terminal chipset developer, and Rohde & Schwarz, a world wide leader in test and measurement equipment, have teamed up to enable best-in-WiMAX RF performance test solutions for the WiMAX ecosystem.
11/06/07Intel Utilizes WiMAX and Laptops to Perform Digital Transformation Projects in Morocco
In a country known for mesmerizing mystique and a multicultural history that dates back to at least 8,000 B.C., Intel Corporation is using computers and Internet technology to help bring Morocco's 33 million people into a modern digital age ripe with opportunity.
11/05/07Cable Operators Acknowledge Wireless Internet Access Points Key to Building Wireless VoIP Business Model to Compete in Telecom Industry
NETGEAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR ) announced that Numericable, the largest cable operator in France, is offering NETGEAR's Wireless Cable Voice Gateway (CVG834G) to its Internet customers. Already a leader in the European home networking market, NETGEAR expects this relationship to augment its growing presence within France, where Numericable services are available to approximately 40% of all homes -- over 9.5 million households.
11/02/07Ruby 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.
11/02/07EFJohnson Subsidiary Announces Agreement With Cisco to Build 700MHz, 4.9GHz and WiMAX Broadband Wireless Equipment
EFJ, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFJI) announced that its EFJohnson subsidiary is teaming with Cisco to combine Cisco's IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) with EF Johnson's robust portfolio of advanced Land Mobile Radio communications solutions. This will provide state and local governments and first responders with a complete IP interoperability solution as they look for new ways to improve response times to protect citizens.
11/02/07Ingram Micro Adds Extricom Wi-Fi Switches, Wireless Access Points and Broadband Wireless Accessories
Extricom, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance, next generation wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure solutions, announced that its award-winning Interference-Free Wireless Local Area Network System is available from Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor. Since mid-summer, Ingram Micro has been offering its reseller customers the complete family of Extricom WLAN switches, access points and accessories.
10/30/07Airband Communications Launches National Indirect Channel Program
Airband Communications Inc. has introduced a new national Indirect Channel Program to further expand the company's market reach and strengthen sales channels.
10/29/07Rajant 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.
10/29/07Anixter, 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.
10/29/07AudiSoft 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.
10/29/07GO Networks Wins Product Acceptance by U.S. Govt. Rural Development Telecommunications Program
GO Networks (NASDAQ: WAVE) announced that its innovative Mobile Broadband Wireless (MBW) product family has gained Rural Development Telecommunications Program product acceptance. Rural Development, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, grants product acceptance to suppliers based on a wide range of operational and manufacturing criteria. By gaining acceptance, service providers and municipalities will be able to apply Rural Development loans to purchase GO Networks' MBW family of carrier-grade outdoor Wi-Fi products.
10/26/07Deloitte Partners With CTIA to Announce First-Ever Wireless Fast 50 Rankings
Deloitte & Touche USA LLP announced the first-ever Wireless Fast 50, a ranking of the fastest growing wireless companies based on revenue growth over the past five years. Satellite technology pioneer SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI ) achieved the top spot, with SkyBitz, TeleNav, BTI Systems and Tira Wireless rounding out the top winners, respectively.
10/25/07USDA'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.
10/24/07IEEE 802.16 WirelessMAN Standard enters IMT-2000 Family for International Mobile Telecommunications
The IEEE announced a major step forward in the internationalization of the IEEE 802.16 WirelessMAN standard for Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks with its incorporation into the set of IMT-2000 Recommendations maintained by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Final approval was granted by the ITU's Radiocommunication Assembly (RA), which convenes every 3-4 years and included delegations of nearly 100 nations along with many private-sector representatives and international member organizations such as IEEE. The International Telecommunication Union is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies.
10/24/07ArrowSpan 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.
10/24/07HelloSoft and Sonus Provide IP-based Broadband Solution for Variety of 3G, Wi-Fi and WiMAX Wireless Access Points
HelloSoft, Inc. and Sonus Networks (Nasdaq: SONS ) announced that the two companies are joining forces to enable mobile users to harness the power of IP for increased flexibility and access to enriched services. The two companies are partnering together to deliver new services through a suite of converged fixed broadband and mobile wireless solutions.
10/24/07Calence, LLC Enhances WLAN Capabilities with MobileAccess Partnership
Calence, LLC announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with MobileAccess, the foremost in-building wireless innovator. The agreement enables Calence to enhance its conventional WLAN offerings by delivering multi-service in-building wireless solutions powered by the MobileAccess Universal Wireless Network.
10/24/07Nokia Reveals Glimpses of Future Mobile Broadband Wireless Technology Trends
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) shared its vision for technologies which will impact the future of the convergence of Internet and mobility at The Way We Live Next, an exclusive briefing at the Nokia Research Center in Oulu, Finland's northern technology hub.
10/23/07Cisco WiMAX Acquisition Questions and Answers Session
Cisco announced its intentions to acquire Navini Networks, Inc. The Richardson, TX-based company, known as a leading independent broadband wireless access equipment provider, offers users rich experiences anytime, anywhere, and across any network.
10/23/07Richardson Electronics Expands Broadband Distribution Agreement with Wavecom to Reach Key Markets in Americas
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL) announced the extension of its distribution agreement with Wavecom SA to include North and South America. The strategic partnership will expand Richardson's distribution of Wavecom's Wireless CPU products and wireless communications solutions.
10/23/07WiMAX Forum Endorses Industry's First WiMAX Broadband Wireless Application Lab in Taiwan
More than 3,000 visitors and 50 WiMAX Forum member companies converged to participate in the WiMAX Forum Taipei Showcase and WiMAX Forum conference this week to experience the demonstration of live Mobile WiMAX products and services. During a press conference to kick off the two day exposition, the WiMAX Forum announced the opening of the industry ' s first WiMAX Forum-endorsed application lab and the results of its fourth public, Mobile WiMAX PlugFest.
10/23/07NDS Partners with ITRI to Demonstrate Live WiMAX TV
NDS (Nasdaq: NNDS) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan announced today that they are partnering to demonstrate the secure live transmission of TV content over mobile WiMAX. The application is deployed over ITRI's WiMAX network in Taiwan. The demonstration is taking place on the ITRI stand at the WiMAX Forum Showcase and Conference, which is currently meeting in Taipei (October 22-26).
10/23/07D-Link Enters WiMAX Market With Beceem Powered Broadband Wireless Terminals
Beceem Communications announced that it has entered into an agreement with D-Link. D-Link is announcing its Mobile WiMAX products based on the BCS200 during 2007 WiMAX forum Taipei show case. Commercial shipments of the products are expected in the first quarter of 2008.
10/17/07Coordinate Technologies Signs Broadband Wireless LAN Roaming Agreements with Operators from Portugal, Brazil and the Philippines
Coordinate Technologies announced that it has finalized bilateral roaming agreements with Airborne Access, PT Wi-Fi and Vex. Under the terms of these agreements, Coordinate will support international subscribers as they roam onto WiFi hotspots managed by China Netcom, and China Mobile, as well as on future hotspot networks as they become available through the Coordinate aggregated network platform. Additionally, Coordinate has been selected by China Netcom and China Mobile to support Chinese subscribers roaming to international markets.
10/17/07Stratos Adds AOS Inc.'s SkyPipe Satellite Broadband Wireless Network Optimization to Enhance Performance of BGAN from Stratos
Stratos Global Corp. (TSX: SGB) announced it has added AOS Inc.'s SkyPipe network optimization technology to its Stratos Advantage suite of value-added services - further differentiating BGAN from Stratos above baseline BGAN services.
10/15/07Fujitsu and Navini Show Industry's First Interoperability Demonstration Using Beamformed Mobile WiMAX
Navini Networks and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) announced today the first demonstration of multi-vendor interoperability using Smart WiMAX technology -- the conjunction of smart beamforming with Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO) on a Mobile WiMAX (802.16e) network. Smart WiMAX systems will provide an estimated doubling of system capacity, while offering up to twice the coverage of simple WiMAX networks in a fully mobile setting.
10/15/07Firetide 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.
10/15/07UDcast and WildBlue Team Up to Deliver High Performance, Secure Broadband Internet by Satellite for Enterprises
UDcast, a worldwide provider of solutions enabling full IP over broadcast media, and WildBlue Enterprise Solutions(TM), a provider of business-class, satellite-delivered, broadband connectivity, announced today a technical and commercial relationship to jointly develop new products, services and markets for the enhanced delivery of broadband Internet by satellite to the small and medium size business sector.
10/15/07AmeriTech Announces Selection of Renasis' SAP36g High Powered Multifunctional Access Point
AmeriTech College in Draper, Utah, has selected the Renasis SAP36g High Powered Access Point to provide ubiquitous wireless coverage for the school's ambitious online tutorial and mentoring program. This technology approach enables AmeriTech graduates to segue effortlessly into the high tech demands of nursing and other paramedical professions in today's hospitals, health care facilities, dental offices, and pharmacies.
10/15/07Alltel Wireless Launches New Wi-Fi EVDO Broadband Wireless Combo Deal for High-Speed Wireless Internet Access
Whether staying in a hotel, waiting for a flight or drinking a latte at the local coffee shop, Alltel customers can now connect to the Internet virtually anywhere. Alltel Wireless, America's largest network providing coverage across the nation, today launched Alltel Wi-Fi, an easy-to-use solution powered by Boingo Wireless that instantly provides customers with laptop access to thousands of hotspots throughout North and South America. Alltel also provides wireless broadband access via Alltel Wireless Internet service, allowing customers to access the Internet from their laptop or smartphone at speeds of up to 2.4 Mbps on its nationwide data network.
10/10/07Wal-Mart, Hughes Sign Deal to Sell Broadband Wireless Satellite Internet Access to Rural Communities
Hughes Network Systems, LLC announced that consumers across North America will be able to purchase HughesNet, the leading satellite broadband Internet access service, from Wal-Mart, giving customers in rural areas the opportunity to experience the benefits of high-speed Internet access. The HughesNet service will be sold in 2,800 Wal-Mart stores across the U.S., including locations throughout most of rural America where terrestrial broadband services, such as cable and DSL, are often not available.