| 01/28/07 | AirTight Announces OEM Licensing Agreement with 3Com
3Com to license industry-leading SpectraGuard Enterprise, SpectraGuard Planner and SpectraGuard Sentry to offer total wired and wireless IPS solution |
| 01/26/07 | iPass To Add Support for Windows Vista
Continuing in its commitment to unify the management of mobility
for the enterprise, iPass, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) announced that it
plans to deliver a version of the iPassConnect universal client
for Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system. The iPassConnect
client is the user interface for the iPass Mobile Office and iPass
Virtual Office global connectivity services. The new client software
is scheduled to be released in Q2 2007, with a demonstration version
planned for availability in March. |
| 01/26/07 | Nokia Signs Deal to Ensure 100% VoIP Call Completion
According to Business Week magazine, 3.1% of all VoIP calls fail. In comparison, the call failure rate for traditional telephone services is less than 0.01%. AnyFirewall Engine enables VoIP phones and applications to get through firewalls and resolve NAT challenges, ensuring that every call gets completed. |
| 01/25/07 | FON Signs Important Wi-Fi Licensing Agreement with Wireless Software Specialist Spotigo
The German company Spotigo has successfully signed an important
licensing agreement for its technically leading Wi-Fi Smart Client.
The Spain based company FON - the largest Wi-Fi Community in the world
- will be using the Spotigo technology to substantially improve the
way its Community members and customers can access its Wi-Fi
Community. Spotigo's technology will be provided by FON under the name
of the "FON Wi-Fi Connection Manager" and distributed to all of its
users and Community members around the world. |
| 01/24/07 | Cognio Tool Becomes Wireless Networking Spectrum Analysis Tool of Choice for Spectrum Solutions
After discovering the solution in mid 2006, Cognio’s Spectrum Expert instantly became Spectrum Solution’s tool of choice for planning and troubleshooting network deployments. The company used to have to drag in a traditional spectrum analyzer for site surveys. The bulky device needed to be tethered to a wall outlet, making it difficult to use in a mobile environment. And, according to Mike Kluemper, Senior Network Engineer for Spectrum Solutions, interpreting the results eventually obtained by the device was no easy task. |
| 01/23/07 | VeriWave to Leverage VeriWave's New 802.11n WaveBlade Test Platform
Trapeze Networks
announced that it is working closely with VeriWave to leverage VeriWave's
new 802.11n WaveBlade test platform and deliver state of the art wireless
LAN (WLAN) 802.11n solutions to customers. Working together, the companies
will provide end users with a comprehensive WLAN product and testing
platform to meet future network demands. |
| 01/20/07 | OptiView Series III Integrated Network Analyzer Claims to be Only Portable Integrated Analyzer with Enterprise-Wide Vision for Managing Wi-Fi Infrastructure Changes
Fluke Networks announces several new
capabilities for its market-leading OptiView Integrated Network Analyzer.
With these added functions the OptiView Series III Integrated Network
Analyzer becomes the only portable integrated analyzer with enterprise-wide
vision for managing infrastructure changes, deploying new applications and
technologies, solving network and application performance issues and
securing the network from internal threats. |
| 01/17/07 | Nokia Intellisync Ports Email to Sony Ericsson M600 and P990 Wireless 3G Cell Phones
Nokia (NYSE:NOK) announced an extension of its relationship with Sony Ericsson, bringing Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email to two additional Sony Ericsson devices, the M600 and P990. Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email allows mobile professionals to enjoy a fully synchronized, real-time email, calendar and contacts experience on their mobile devices. |
| 01/16/07 | Cognio's Advanced Wireless Analysis Tool Tell Customers When to Repolariza WiFi Antenna to Improve Wi-Fi Network Performance
Net Star Telecommunications was recently able to use Cognio's advanced wireless network analysis tool to save one of its clients from having to rip out and replace dozens of wireless network access points, a move that would have resulted in many thousands of wasted dollars. |
| 01/10/07 | Marvell Wi-Fi Access Points Selected for First Wi-Fi Protected Setup Testbed
Marvell (Nasdaq:
MRVL) announced that Marvell's TopDog 802.11n access
point solutions and 802.11a/b/g wireless USB client solutions have been
selected as part of the Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Protected Setup
testbed. Marvell silicon is among the first to be certified for the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup, an optional certification program based on a standardized
method for security setup in home Wi-FI networks. |
| 01/10/07 | Wi-Fi Alliance Aims to Secure More Residential Wi-Fi Networks with Easy to Set Up Security Program
The Wi-Fi Alliance has certified the
first products implementing its new simplified method for configuring
security-enabled networks in the digital home. The new optional
certification, called Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is based on a specification
developed by Wi-Fi Alliance member companies to provide an
industry-standard approach to ease setup of Wi-Fi networks and encourage
consumers to always enable security features. |
| 01/10/07 | Stonestreet One Announces Ultrawideband Products at CES
The solution brings the power of Stonestreet One's advanced
UltraSuite(TM) portfolio of UWB software services to WiMedia-based
systems. This includes consumer devices and mobile electronics such as
PDA's, smart phones, portable media players, and gaming systems which
support compact flash (CF) and SDIO interfaces running Microsoft
Windows Mobile Edition, Portable PC, Smartphone or embedded Windows CE
platforms. |
| 01/09/07 | The Nexus Wi-Fi Testing Systems Provide Signal Generation and Analysis Hardware for 802.11 a, b, g, j, and n Broadband Wireless Devices
Gage Nexus 802.11 WiFi test systems are capable of generating complex 802.11 testing signals for up-conversion and transmission as well as acquiring and analysing received and down-converted 802.11 signals |
| 01/08/07 | Huawei's GPRS Wireless Gateways Successfully Deployed into KPN's Mobile IP Network
Huawei's mobile softswitch product was selected to expand the capacity of the core network in the Circuit Switched (CS) domain, while adhering to KPN Mobile's stringent requirements. It is a key part of KPN Mobile's strategy is to deliver service to customers through shared radio and core network infrastructure. This is the first commercial deployment of all-IP mobile softswitch network architecture in Europe. |
| 01/05/07 | Meshcom Opens Office in China
Meshcom Technologies announced that it has established a full-time presence in China, with the opening of an office in Hong Kong. The new office responds to the vast mesh demands from the Chinese and Asian markets and is focused on leveraging strong growth opportunities in this fast-developing market. |
| 12/27/06 | Municipal Wireless Solution Get Accela Field Report Management Software in Deal with Nortel
Accela Wireless is a mobile government application that complements Nortel's mission by extending processing capabilities to the field for land use and asset management activities including inspections, investigations, code enforcement, work orders, and service reques |
| 12/22/06 | Color Broadband Offers Full Suite of Broadband Wireless Voice over IP Services
Color Broadband, Southern California's leading business VoIP and
wireless broadband provider, offers a full suite of solutions for
delivering data and voice over a hybrid WiMax and WireLine Broadband
network. Based on its retail success providing LignUp-powered VoIP
services direct to business customers, the company is now offering
wholesale VoIP services to building management firms (eSmart program)
and service providers (eVoice program). |
| 12/22/06 | SK Telecom Selects InterDigital to Develop Mobile Wireless Roaming Capability
SK Telecom announced it has chosen InterDigital Communications
Corporation (NASDAQ: IDCC) to develop an advanced mobility solution
for nationwide session continuity. The mobility solution will support
nationwide handover for SK Telecom's customers when moving between
WiBro and UMTS networks throughout the country. |
| 12/18/06 | Airspan Chooses WaveSight Propagation Software for 3D Planning of WiMAX Networks
Airspan Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRN)
announced that it has made its final selection of 3D ray-tracing
propagation models for use in its Fixed and Mobile WiMAX network
deployments. |
| 12/18/06 | Tropos Signs Deal for NetNearU’s TRACKOS Operations Software to Enhance a Wide Range of Services and Support for End Users on Municipal Wi-Fi Mesh Networks
NetNearU Corp. (NNU) and Tropos Networks announced that they have partnered to provide Wi-Fi mesh and back office OSS solutions in the growing metro Wi-Fi market. NetNearU’s TRACKOSTM management platform and the Tropos MetroMesh™ Wi-Fi platform have been successfully deployed together in a number of projects, including EarthLink’s Anaheim and Philadelphia networks, to provide wireless mobile and fixed Internet applications. |
| 12/18/06 | SkyPilot Signs Deal with Procera Networks to Enhance Customer's Ability to Monitor, Improve and Troubleshoot Wireless Bandwidth Utilization
Procera and SkyPilot will work together to deliver an enhanced wireless mesh network infrastructure solution to both companies' worldwide customer base of network operators. The companies will jointly develop advanced capabilities to enable next-generation wireless mesh networks to offer new solutions such as application prioritization, and help the operators collect detailed bandwidth and individual usage statistics, in order to more effectively control and shape traffic for optimal performance.
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| 12/15/06 | Hub télécom Selects AirWave to Manage 1,600 Node Wi-Fi Network in French Airports, Hotels, and Expo Centers
AirWave Wireless announced that Hub télécom has selected the AirWave Wireless Management Suite software to manage its wireless networks at seven major French airports (including both Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly Airports), nearly 40 hotels and two major exhibition centers. |
| 12/15/06 | Comarco Joins the Test & Measurement Crowd as Quality of Service Measurement Systems Seek New Revenue from 3G and WiMAX Broadband Wireless Networks
The company further intends to accelerate the introduction of several products that will help wireless carriers optimize the performance of new cellular networks. Leveraging the company's industry-leading Fast Scanning receiver technology, these products will allow network technicians to find, diagnose and fix complex problems for all major 2G and 3G standards as well as for emergent Mobile TV and Broadband Wireless (WiMAX) networks.
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| 12/14/06 | Sharp Cell Technology Defines Cell Perimeters for Higher Wireless Data Throughput
Xirrus, Inc. announced the availability of its Sharp Cell technology that further advances Xirrus' RF shaping capability by sharply defining the edge of the coverage area produced by the Wi-Fi Array. Sharp Cell also limits the RF bleed outside of a building promoting a more secure network and reduces the interference to neighboring Wi-Fi networks. |
| 12/14/06 | rPath Chosen by Newbury Networks for Enhancing its Wireless LAN Location Appliance
rPath announced that Newbury
Networks has selected rBuilder to
help deliver its recently announced location appliance to its
enterprise customers. Newbury provides real-time location tracking
solutions through its patented location-based technology. |
| 12/11/06 | Aruba Networks and OKI to Join Forces in Network Security
Aruba Networks and OKI Electric
Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6703) announced that they will join efforts
to deliver network security for Next-Generation Networks (NGN). The
relationship leverages Aruba's strengths in secure mobility technology and
OKI's strengths in QoS (Quality of Service) control technology for VoIP.
The companies will work together to develop new solutions, perform |
| 12/11/06 | Procera's PacketLogic to Manage and Secure a Statewide Network of Wi-Fi Hot Zones in Vermont
Procera Networks, Inc. (OTCBB: PRNW) announced that the State of Vermont will deploy
Procera's PacketLogic to manage and secure a statewide network of Wi-Fi hot
zones that will provide pay-as-you-go wireless broadband access for
travelers. Initial rollout will begin in December 2006, and be managed by
Summit Technologies, a leading wireless solution provider that has deployed
multiple enterprise wireless LANs and hotspot implementations throughout
the New England Area. |
| 12/06/06 | Municipalities Can Now Turn to Cognio EDX Mesh Network Planning Tools Engineer Large Scale Broadband Wireless Deployments
Cognio and
EDX Wireless are teaming together to help solve a nagging problem with mesh
deployments--interference. EDX's carrier-class SignalMX will
integrate Cognio Spectrum Expert's information about interfering
devices and locations to make modeling outdoor networks more accurate. |
| 12/06/06 | ERF Wireless Files Two Patent Applications on Wireless Security Technology
ERF Wireless (OTC
Bulletin Board: ERFW) announced that it has
completed the filing of two additional new patents that further protect the
basis of its leading-edge position in the secure wireless broadband bank
networking industry. |
| 12/05/06 | New Remote Monitoring Service Provides Visibility into WiMAX, WiFi, 3G Networks
CyberTel Capital
Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CBCL) announced the release date of
AireWire's remote management service. Called AireWire RMS, the service will
provide monitoring, performance and capacity management information to next
generation wireless service providers. The system will provide unique
capabilities for wireless customers allowing them to manage performance and
capacity metrics of their WiMAX radio networks.
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| 12/05/06 | ABI Research Releases Report Detailing Top Wi-Fi Security Vendors
According to a new ABI Research study and its accompanying ABI Vendor Matrix, wireless LAN vendors are filling key security gaps with proprietary solutions that are becoming check-off items for enterprise buyers unwilling to wait for key standards to be finalized in areas such as roaming, load balancing and management. Enterprises also now expect tightly integrated intrusion detection and site planning functionality. |
| 12/04/06 |
Elektrobit Rolls Out Suite of WiMAX Products Using Software Defined Radios
Elektrobit announced
the availability of its suite of WiMAX modules. These ODM products
will shorten the time-to-market of new WiMAX base stations and
products. The products are targeted for telecom vendors and
operators. |
| 12/01/06 | New Security Software Protects Mobile Workforce at Home, at Work or on the Road, Against Malicious Access Points or Ad-hoc Connections
Sana Security, Inc. announced
Primary Response Air Cover, a standalone product for PCs that provides
broad threat protection of online identity and sensitive data from
wireless exploits such as sniffing, hijacking and malware, including
viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware and adware. |
| 12/01/06 | TechnoConcepts Plans Software Defined Radio Chipsets for 2007 Offering Dual Wi-Fi, WiMAX and 3G Cellular Services
TechnoConcepts, Inc. (OTCBB: TCPS) announced the
finalization of the product datasheet that will serve as the baseline
for the Company's initial commercial production run of its True
Software Radio wireless receiver and transmitter chips, targeted
for delivery in the first quarter of calendar year 2007, and the
completion of the chips' parametric characterization. |
| 11/30/06 | University of Richmond Shows Municipal Governments How to Manage Wi-Fi Interference with Precise Spectrum Analysis
At the University of Richmond, students matter. In fact, the University of Richmond recently installed a campus-wide wireless network, consisting of nearly 600 access points, to make it easier for students to work and communicate. And to keep their RF environment clean and clear, the University of Richmond uses Cognio's Spectrum Expert. |
| 11/30/06 | FirstHand Technologies Granted Patent for Multi-protocol Data Communication System Supporting Wireless Telephony, Content Delivery
FirstHand Technologies, an innovator in transforming smartphones
and PDAs into full-featured business telephones, announced that
it has been granted a patent for a multi-protocol data communication
system supporting wireless telephony and content delivery. |
| 11/29/06 | Antcor Provides Wi-Fi Mesh Networks to OEM Partners and System Integrators
Antcor S.A. and Meshcom Technologies announced technology cooperation to integrate and bundle Meshcom's MeshDriver mesh networking software into Antcor IkarusOS wireless networking operating system. |
| 11/29/06 | Fortress Technologies Provides Wi-Fi Security for Navy Ships
Fortress Technologies announced that it has been awarded a contract by
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics
(NYSE: GD - News ), to implement secure wireless communications on the next
generation replenishment ships under the U.S. Navy's Dry
Cargo/Ammunition Ship (T-AKE) program. This contract serves as one of
the first major wireless awards since the Navy lifted its ban on
wireless networking. |
| 11/28/06 | Fingerprint Wi-Fi Security Continues to Grow for Broadband Wireless Networks
silex technology america, Inc. announced a partnership with
Bountiful WiFi to provide the most reliable fingerprint-based access
control system for WiFi local area networks (WLANs) on the market by
bundling silex's SX-650 NetGuard WiFi network access control device
and the S1 biometric fingerprint reader with the Bountiful Router. |
| 11/18/06 | Fortress Technologies' High Performance Wireless Security Controllers Earn Critical FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Certification
Fortress Technologies announced that its FC-X Series of security
controllers have been awarded a Federal Information Processing
Standard (FIPS) 140-2 level 2 certificate (Cert. #718) from the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In order to
earn the FIPS certification, Fortress' FC-X Series of security
controllers were put through rigorous testing by an accredited
independent lab and reviewed by NIST, ensuring they satisfy the
government's high standards for use within agency networks. |
| 11/18/06 | Freescale and Software Technologies Group Spur OEM Development With ZigBee Certified Products
Enabling the rapid adoption of ZigBee certified technology for industrial and commercial applications, Software Technologies Group in collaboration with Freescale Semiconductor, (NYSE: FSL) has received ZigBee certification for a host of products powered by Freescale's ZigBee solutions. With the recent ZigBee Certified Product status earned by Software Technologies Group's Sensor Network Infrastructure (SNI), Freescale offers a proven portfolio of ZigBee certified network products, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can design complete systems that support the ZigBee protocol. |
| 11/18/06 | LongBoard and France Telecom Jointly Develop Multimedia Roaming Solution for GSM, GPRS, CDMA, UMTS, Wi-Fi, and WiMax Wireless Networks
The solution enables service providers to offer subscribers different levels of multimedia service quality, such as Premium subscription and charge customers accordingly. For example, a Premium level subscriber would get priority over another subscriber when these customers are both within range of a Wi-Fi access point. |
| 11/17/06 | Wi-Fi Array Now Comes with Security Firewall
Xirrus, Inc., a provider of high capacity, long range Wi-Fi products that can effectively extend wired network capabilities to wireless without compromise, announced the availability of its advanced Wi-Fi Firewall. Xirrus' patented Wi-Fi Array, which packs 4, 8, or 16 radios into a compact device along with an onboard Gigabit Switch, now includes an onboard, rules-based Firewall that significantly enhances the security of Wi-Fi networks. |
| 11/17/06 | Microsoft Tests New Advertising Platform for Advertising Sponsored Wi-Fi Hotspots
Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and MetroFi Inc. announced a strategic alliance to bring locally relevant MSN content and services to MetroFi's advertising-supported, free Wi-Fi network throughout Portland, Ore. The two companies also plan to use the Microsoft adCenter platform to help advertisers reach local Wi-Fi users. The free Internet service for residents and visitors is expected to launch with coverage around Pioneer Courthouse Square later this year and, when completed, cover 95 percent of the city. |
| 11/17/06 | IQmax WiMAX Testing for Mobile WiMAX Solutions Now Supported by LitePoint System
LitePoint Corporation announces support for Mobile WiMAX on the IQmax one-box test system. Based on an integrated Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) and Vector Signal Generator (VSG) architecture, the single-box IQmax Test System can test critical WiMAX physical layer parameters for developers, volume manufacturing test and quality assurance (QA) stations at the lowest possible cost. |
| 11/15/06 | Wi-Fi TouchPanel Fingerprint Sensor Provides Biometric Security and Ease of Use for Enterprise Customers
Fingerprint sensors from AuthenTec are providing biometric security and convenience for Crestron's new security WiFi touchpanel - a multi-purpose system that enables multiple users to operate computers, TV sets, lights, climate controls, security systems, and other devices from a single location. |
| 11/15/06 | Windows Mobile Powered Devices to Enhance Wi-Fi Security
A lightweight, purpose-built client for Windows Mobile powered
devices, SecureClient Mobile maintains continuous and transparent VPN
connectivity with Check Point VPN-1 and Connectra gateways when
roaming across networks, and eliminates the need for end-users to
re-authenticate. |
| 11/10/06 | Kabel Noord Selects Hopling Technologies for Expansion of Intelligent Hotspots and Municipal Services
Kabel Noord already has installed intelligent Wi-Fi Hotspots at several locations on the islands of Ameland and Schiermonnikoog. The Wi-Fi Hotspots are located around the harbors, at camp grounds and hotels and are addressing the nomadic user. Anyone with a Wi-Fi enabled device (desktop, laptop or PDA) has the ability to gain access to Internet. |
| 11/10/06 | California Broadband Wireless Conference for Public Safety and Public Access Hosted by Radio IP Software
Radio IP Software, Inc. announced that it is
co-hosting the Broadband Wireless Conference for Public Safety and Public
Access in Riverside, California. The other co-hosts are vendors in the
broadband industry, a consortium which includes InfiNet Wireless, Lockheed
Martin Information Technology, Public Safety Broadband and Wi-Fi Citywide. |
| 11/10/06 | Wi-Fi Access Controller Software for Mobile Wireless Networks Announced by Firetide
Firetide Inc. announced the release of its
new HotView Controller software designed to deploy, secure, and manage
a dynamic mobile architecture that combines centralized control with
distributed network intelligence. The software, which operates on
Linux-based PCs, enables a new breed of mobile applications including
continuous video surveillance on moving vehicles, uninterrupted voice over
IP calls moving across multiple IP domains, and mobile Wi-Fi access for
public transportation users, first responder vehicles, and industrial
vehicles such as forklifts, cranes, and trucks. |
| 11/10/06 | Next-Generation Wi-Fi Software Engine for Real-Time Location Tracking Released by Ekahau
Ekahau Inc. introduced the Ekahau Positioning Engine (EPE) 4.0, a
major upgrade of Ekahau's server software that features faster and more
accurate location tracking capabilities than its predecessor. As the key
component of Ekahau's turn-key RTLS solution, the EPE 4.0 significantly
eases the deployment and management of a real-time location solution, while
providing the ability to track more than 10,000 objects. |
| 11/10/06 | New WiFi Manager Adds Wireless Switch Management Functionalities
AdventNet Inc. announced
support for wireless switches, thin/dumb access points with the release of
version 5.0 of ManageEngine WiFi Manager. The new version enables
enterprises to monitor, configure, secure and manage a heterogeneous
network with both thick/stand- alone access points as well as wireless
switches -- all from a single console. |
| 11/08/06 | Cognio and MobileAccess Team up to Improve Interference Detection and Enterprise Wireless Reliability
Cognio and MobileAccess Networks announced they are teaming up to ensure the quality and reliability of enterprise wireless networks. Complementing the MobileAccess Universal Wireless Network with Cognio Spectrum Expert means that customers receive real-time spectrum analysis capabilities that help to detect foreign causes of interference that can degrade network performance. |
| 11/02/06 | Cyberoam Debuts Internet Security Appliances in Asia Pacific
Cyberoam, the provider of identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances, today announced the launch of its offering in Asia Pacific region. This marks Cyberoam's entry into Asia Pacific's network security appliance market which is expected to grow at the rate of 15.6% CAGR, reaching US $1,134 million in 2010. |
| 11/02/06 | Aventail's SSL VPN Becoming the De Facto Standard for Secure Wi-Fi Access for Universities Across the Globe
SSL VPN leader Aventail announced that universities across the globe, including Norwich University, University of Ballarat, and University of Ottawa, have selected and deployed Aventail's award-winning SSL VPN solution to help provide secure remote access to their campus-wide Wi-Fi networks. |
| 11/02/06 | Autocell Signs Deal with Microsoft Automated Wi-Fi Frequency Management
Autocell, innovation leader in automatic radio frequency (RF) management software for wireless networks and applications, today announced that Microsoft Corporation (NYSE: MSFT) and Autocell have entered into a Licensing Agreement with respect to Autocell's patent portfolio related to load balancing, automatic channel selection, transmit power control, fast roaming, automatic secure wireless key distribution and generation, as well as various software architecture patents.
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| 11/02/06 | Arxceo Integrates Anti-Reconnaissance Intrusion Prevention with JCI's Award-Winning B-Mobile to Create Personal IPS for Japan
Arxceo Corporation, a provider of anti-reconnaissance and anomaly-based attack prevention technology, today announced that it has completed the integration of its patented technologies, Plug and Protect (PnPRO(TM)) and Tag-UR-IT(TM) into Japan Communications Inc.'s (JCI) award-winning B-Mobile PHS product to create a new, endpoint security solution for Windows XP, called Personal IPS. Personal IPS is a host-based Intrusion Prevention System providing secure data communications services to both consumer and corporate customers in Japan. |
| 11/01/06 | Airband Launches Powerful Online Management Tool For Customers
Airband Communications announced the release of Airband Online, a new web-based account management tool designed to provide customers with immediate access to their services and account information. |
| 10/26/06 | Fortress Technologies Takes Leadership Position, Delivers on Commitment to NSA ''Suite B'' Security Requirements
Fortress Technologies announced that its "Suite B" Security Module is now
available for testing on their FC-X Series of enterprise security
controllers. The Suite B Security Module implements a set of
cryptographic algorithms specified by the National Security Agency
(NSA) to provide standard, interoperable security for protecting both
classified and sensitive but unclassified (SBU) information. |
| 10/19/06 | EDX Wireless Releases EDX SignalPro Version 6.1 Specifically Designed for WiMAX Network Design
EDX Wireless LLC has announced the availability of EDX SignalPro version 6.1 as well as an updated Network Design Module, each containing features specific to WiMAX. EDX SignalPro with the Network Design Module will be used in the on-site WiMAX University WiMAX Network Designer Certification Boot Camp as the RF modeling tool for hands-on design experience. |
| 10/19/06 | Green Hills Software DSO Solution Chosen by TeleCIS Wireless to Develop High-Performance WiMAX System-on-Chip
Green Hills Software, Inc. announced that TeleCIS has chosen the Green Hills MULTI integrated development environment (IDE) and the INTEGRITY real-time operating system (RTOS) to develop the industry's most cost-effective, lowest power, highest performance WiMAX fixed/portable System-on-Chip (SoC). The Green Hills solution allows a design that uses less memory and a more efficient CPU than alternative solutions. It provides TeleCIS customers with the lowest Bill of Material costs enabling the delivery of affordable residential Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). |
| 10/19/06 | Texas Instruments New Software Library Meets Mobile WiMAX Requirements for Wireless Infrastructure Products
Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE:
TXN) (TI) expands the depth and distinction of its WiMAX infrastructure
solutions with the announcement of its WiMAX Forum 802.16e Wave 1
Certification Library. TI's highly optimized software library incorporates
all of the core signal processing and permutation functions required to
build a Wave 1 compliant solution. In addition, TI has incorporated Wave 2
permutation functions to hasten the adoption of the advanced multi-antenna
signal processing features such as MIMO and beamforming which are defined
as part of the WiMAX Forum Wave 2 feature set. TI's software library is a
key component of its 1 GHz, DSP- based wireless infrastructure solution
supporting the evolution of the mobile WiMAX standard. |
| 10/19/06 | Reef Point Systems Unveils Universal Convergence Gateway for Fixed-Mobile Convergence Networks
Reef Point Systems unveiled the Universal Convergence Gateway (UCG), which for the first time gives telecommunications service providers a single platform for delivering voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia services to their customers over all major fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) network technologies and standards: mobile, fixed-line and wireless. |
| 10/18/06 | Cisco Fortifies 802.11 Mobile Enterprise Security
For enterprise administrators, the Cisco Secure Services Client provides client security while easing the complexity of deploying and managing a large number of networked devices. Similarly, users now have a uniform client interface, irrespective of whether they connect at home, on the road, or in the office over a wired or wireless network. This solves one of the greater challenges facing administrators - managing authentication and interoperation of multiple, disparate clients across wired and wireless networks. |
| 10/18/06 | Network Chemistry Expands Market Leadership With Leading Wireless Security Partner Program
Network Chemistry announced the global IMPACT Partner Program. Members of this
new program -- which already includes more than 20 companies -- are able to
resell the RFprotect suite of solutions to their enterprise and
government customers, extending the reach of the Network Chemistry's family
of wireless security solutions. |
| 10/15/06 | Cyberoam Commences Tech Roadshow on Identity-based Security to Asia-Pacific Partners
The Cyberoam Security Certification Program offers in-depth training into Identity-based Security, creating certified security professionals. These professionals would be trained to understand the security requirements of enterprises with increasingly mobile users who cannot be identified through static IP address-based security. The program equips these professionals in deploying Cyberoam's identity-based security appliances and in supporting enterprises to create customized user identity-based policies that meet enterprise requirements.
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| 10/15/06 | Smith Micro's Consumer Products Group Releases Anonymizer Anonymous Surfing Platinum Suite Offering Protection of User's Vital Information
Smith Micro Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMSI) announced the release of Anonymizer Anonymous Surfing Platinum, a powerful new Internet protection software suite that blocks, encrypts, and defends users' information against Internet fraud. The Anonymous Surfing Platinum suite is a comprehensive privacy protection software program which protects user's private information and is published under the Smith Micro brand of products. |
| 10/15/06 | Continental AG Accelerates Mobility Strategy with ETT and iPass
ETT, a UK and Germany-based data communications integrator, and iPass, a global provider of services that unify mobility management, today announced a major three-year contract with Continental AG, one of the world's leading automotive industry suppliers. The contract involves the global management and provisioning of secure remote access connectivity through the iPass Mobile Office service to 5,000 mobile workers at Continental AG. |
| 10/15/06 | 3UK, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone Trial Mobile TV Powered by TDtv Technology
The TDtv trial, which is scheduled to run to the end of the year, will
test key performance and deployment aspects of the mobile TV technology.
TDtv base stations provided by IPWireless have been deployed on 12 cell
sites covering parts of Bristol in the UK to provide broadcast services to
TDtv enabled smart phones. MobiTV, Inc., the international mobile and
broadband television services company, will provide the client application,
as well as facilitate the mobile content and operational components of the
trial.
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| 10/13/06 | Crestel Introduces WiMAX Billing and Customer-Centric Management
Elitecore Technologies introduces Crestel Convergent Billing to deliver end-to-end billing and customer-centric management that meets the complete OSS / BSS, policy management, authentication and customer care requirements with distinct offerings for Tier-1 and Tier-3 WiMAX service providers.
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| 10/04/06 | Network Chemistry's Wireless Security Solutions in Evaluation for Rigorous Common Criteria Certification
Network Chemistry announced that its RFprotect suite of products is officially in evaluation for an EAL2 certification under the Canadian Communications Security Establishment's (CSE) Common Criteria Evaluation and Certification Scheme (CCS). Common Criteria certification of security products is mandated for commercial information security products purchased by the U.S. government for use in national security systems, and Network Chemistry's participation in this process demonstrates the company's commitment to providing the highest quality assurance to its customers. |
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| 09/21/06 | New Sputnik Wi-Fi Gateway and Access Point Firmware Reduce Cost of Building and Managing Large Wireless Networks
Sputnik announced the Sputnik Gateway 700 and Sputnik Agent NMS. Together, these products enable wireless service providers to build and easily expand high-capacity Wi-Fi networks with centralized management of subscribers and devices. |
| 09/20/06 | Highdeal Solves the Billing Challenge for Wireless Matrix
Wireless Matrix provides real-time telematics and mobile resource management applications such as fleet tracking and remote inventory. These services, which leverage both terrestrial and satellite-based communications networks, depend on a large number of remote devices out in the field generating extraordinarily large transaction volumes. This presents a challenge for traditional telecom billing systems. |
| 09/20/06 | Network Management for Broadband Wireless Providers
How does one effectively implement a robust Broadband
Wireless Network Management (BBW NM) capability? The rapid
evolution, complexity, and flexibility of Broadband Wireless Networks and their
technology greatly complicate this task. Fortunately, there are several
important resources and proven techniques to help you bootstrap your BBW NM capability and avoid many of the pitfalls commonly encountered.
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| 09/19/06 | AIRCOM Unveils Wireless Planning Tools for WiMAX Networks
A set of planning tools intended for WiMAX networks planning have been unveiled by AIRCOM International, a radio planning solutions provider. The company has introduced WIMAX ACCESS and WIMAX BACKHAUL WiMAX planning tools as independent products, alongside the existing planning capabilities provided by its ASSET3G and CONNECT radio and microwave planning tools. It launched the new tools as part of its new ENTERPRISE release, V5.2. |
| 09/15/06 | Sandia Fingerprinting Technique Demonstrates Wireless Device Driver Protection
Fingerprinting an 802.11 network interface card (NIC) is not a new concept, says Van Randwyk, and many tools exist that can help identify card manufacturers and model numbers via a wireless device's Media Access Control (MAC) address. Sandia's approach, however, is more advantageous in that it fingerprints the device driver, where most exploits rest due to the driver's placement within the operating system. Additionally, the features used by the Sandia passive technique are not a configurable option in any of the drivers tested, unlike the MAC address in most operating systems.
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| 09/12/06 | Trango Wireless Systems Chosen to Help Secure Ground Zero
At the time of the terrorist attacks, several employees from the Pelco Orangeburg, NY office responded immediately and volunteered to set up a wireless, self-powered video transmission system to help secure Ground Zero.
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| 09/09/06 | Diamond I Outlines Potential Uses, 'Value' of Technology Underlying Pending Patent Application for Wireless Biometric Security
Diamond I, Inc. (OTC
Bulletin Board: DMOI) discussed the "value" and potential uses for the
technology embodied in its "Biometrically-Secured Portable Wireless
Entertainment, Shopping & Gaming System" pending patent application. |
| 08/31/06 | Trapeze Networks Releases Industry-Leading Mobile Applications
Trapeze Networks announced the release
of the latest version of its industry-leading product, Trapeze
Mobility System Software 5.0. As WLAN infrastructure matures,
customers are demanding increased functionality from their wireless
networks such as advanced security, voice, management, and location
solutions. In response, Trapeze has worked with core customers and
partners to develop and deliver leading mobile applications to satisfy
customers' current and emerging business needs within these areas.
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| 08/31/06 | Diamond I Launches New Wireless Gambling-Focused Interactive Web Site
Diamond I, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DMOI) announced that it has launched its new, interactive web site that offers visitors a chance to play (for entertainment purposes only) the same slots, roulette, blackjack and poker as will be available on the company's GS2 wireless gambling device. |
| 08/31/06 | RoamAD Releases Quad-Band Radio Support for Converged Wireless Mesh Networks
Each RoamAD powered multi-radio node operates up to four radios per node in any combination for 802.11a/b/g and 4.9 GHz public safety networking. The frequency bands supported are 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz, and 5 GHz. |
| 08/31/06 | HypeWifi Launches Unique Question-Based Wi-Fi Advertising Platform That Offers Advertisers a New Way to Reach Their Customers
HypeWifi, Inc. announces the launch of the HypeWifi Advertising Platform, a unique and targeted advertising platform based on demographics and user behavior. Utilizing HypeWifi's existing base of Wi-Fi hotspots, advertisers can gain exposure to a targeted demographic and can gather marketing feedback through its unique question-based logon. |
| 08/30/06 | iPass Secures Patent for Quality Monitoring Functionality of iPass Service
iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) announced it has been granted a continuation patent (US Patent 6,985,945) on the network quality monitoring functionality of the iPass service. The continuation extends the protections previously granted to iPass in 2003 for the company's Service Quality Management (SQM) technology. |
| 08/25/06 | Fortress Technologies Provides Secure Wireless Communications for DoD Interoperability Exercise
Fortress Technologies announced that it successfully established and demonstrated secure wireless communications during the Joint User Interoperability Communications Exercise (JUICE), which took place at Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey. Sponsored by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), JUICE is an annual Department of Defense (DoD) exercise that evaluates leading commercial technologies for operational configurations, applicability of tool sets, reporting processes, as well as interoperability with the Global Information Grid (GIG) interface for tactical deployment in support of the war fighter. |
| 08/23/06 | Wi-Fi Alliance Announces Wi-Fi Protected Setup as Name for New Program Targeting Home Wi-Fi Ease of Use
The Wi-Fi Alliance
announced Wi-Fi Protected Setup as the name for its upcoming consumer
ease-of-use program, formerly code named "Wi-Fi Simple Config." Slated for
launch in Q4 of this year, the program is planned as an optional
certification based on a standardized method for security setup in home
Wi-Fi networks. |
| 08/23/06 | Pornography Filtering Technology Safeguards Culver City's Public Wireless Network
Culver City, California, the first Los
Angeles municipality to offer the public a free all-access wireless
Internet system, has now added Audible Magic's CopySense Network Appliance
to filter illegal and problematic content from their network. The decision
to implement filtering technology was the result of a CopySense network
analysis that disclosed the fact that Culver City's open network included
some illegal trading of copyrighted music, movies and other video content,
including pornographic videos and access to pornographic web sites.
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| 08/22/06 | Devicescape Addresses the #1 Challenge for Wi-Fi Users: Simple and Secure Setup
Devicescape Software announced general availability of its Devicescape Agent software. Building upon the company's Secure Wireless Client, the Devicescape Agent provides device manufacturers with Devicescape's Easy Access technology, expanded platform support, including Windows Mobile 5.0, and expanded chipset support. With the Devicescape Agent, manufacturers now have the first and only solution that will enable them to develop service-enabled devices that are easy to connect to Wi-Fi networks. |
| 08/22/06 | WiFi Spectrum Troubleshooting Now Available from Cognio
Cognio announced a new version of Spectrum
Expert that makes quick work of troubleshooting and eliminating
physical layer problems. With Spectrum Expert 3.0, Cognio adds
powerful diagnostics that make it easy to see whether a WiFi problem
is in the "Air" or in the wired network. With "one look" IT Managers
are alerted to interference problems and shown the precise cause of
the interference.
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| 08/22/06 | Meritech Offers Wireless Site Survey Tool for RFID Deployments
Meritech and Cognio have teamed together to provide an
RFID site survey tool capable of mapping RFID reader coverage and
improving network performance. Meritech will integrate the Cognio UHF
RFID Cardbus module into the iSite platform. iSite is a software
application created for WiFi network deployments which provides a
powerful design environment able to plot the coverage footprint of
radio signals. |
| 08/21/06 | Fortress Technologies Demonstrates Versatility of Secure Wireless Networking for State of Missouri
Fortress is working with Nortel Government Solutions, a systems integrator, in the exercise. The Fortress/Nortel architecture being used in the demonstration integrates Wi-Fi and WiMAX transmissions with high assurance security. This solution enables the quick establishment of secure communications - offering immediate "on demand" voice, video and data capabilities - that provide the dependability and versatility required to communicate in various situations. |
| 08/21/06 | 2006 Global Mobile Data - Battle Between HSDPA and WiMAX
Annual report contains: Mobile triple play, SMS, MMS, Mobile TV, HSDPA, IMS, Edge, WAP, GPRS, HSCSD, EV DO, iX, 4G, WiMAX, Corporate Mobile data, m-commerce, micropayments, RFID, telemetry, GPS, location services. Also contains industry analysis issues and strategies, government policies, spectrum developments. |
| 08/16/06 | Wirelessmapping.com Announces Wireless Customer Pre-qualification System
Wirelessmapping.com announces the availability of a wireless customer pre-qualification system. This is designed for fixed wireless and WIMAX operators and their quest to answer the questions "Do we offer service at this address?" and "Can we determine this without having to send a truck out to check for signal?"
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| 08/16/06 | ABI Research Sees Other Devices Soon to Overtake Gaming Consoles in Networked Entertainment Markets
Many millions of handhelds from Nintendo and Sony ship with wireless networking connections, and the new generation of consoles from the big-three vendors all feature options for consumers to connect to online gaming services.
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| 08/15/06 | MTC-Vodafone launches Executive Dashboard for Service and Business Monitoring of Broadband Wireless Network in Kuwait
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) announced the launch of the Harris NetBoss Executive Dashboard by MTC-Vodafone, Kuwait. The NetBoss Executive Dashboard provides managers and executives with a graphical display of network status, usage and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) accessible via the web, quickly and clearly conveying critical service and business information to ensure optimal network performance and service quality. |
| 08/14/06 | Vodafone Deepens Effort to Combat Threats with Anti-Virus Protection
The security solution also features McAfee VirusScan Mobile,
designed to protect mobile devices against threats that originate from
mobile browsing, downloads, and multiple forms of mobile messaging
including email, SMS and MMS.
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| 08/08/06 | Content Delivery for 3G Mobile Services Growing in Canada
Capitalizing on TELUS' advanced Wireless High Speed (EVDO) service, the Amp'd Mobile partnership breaks new technological ground, making it possible for Canadian subscribers to easily access personalized wireless content on their mobile handsets |
| 08/04/06 | AirDefense Announces Mobile 4.0 Product
AirDefense announced the release of AirDefense Mobile 4.0, the newest version of the company's security and wireless network assessment tool. Mobile 4.0 includes a new analysis engine, which is built on the award-winning, patented technology used in the company's flagship product, AirDefense Enterprise. The analysis engine provides network administrators with more than 100 security and performance-based alarms, along with other new features such as alarm notification via email or Syslog messaging.
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| 08/02/06 | EarthLink to Deploy NetNearU's TRACKOS Software
NNU's TRACKOS software is an industry-leading combination of systems management, financial reporting and user management tools that provides a complete operations support system for companies seeking to manage public wireless networks and the users of those networks. |
| 08/02/06 | Telstra and iPass Extend Partnership With International Wireless Hotspot Roaming Agreement
For iPass customers, the agreement means they can now access more than 60,000 available hotspots in 160 countries. In Australia, Telstra Wireless Hotspot is the country's leading provider of secure and reliable wireless broadband internet access ensuring iPass customers have the access they need while travelling 'Down Under'.
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| 08/02/06 | JupiterResearch Finds That the Majority of Home Wi-Fi Users Are Securing Their Networks
JupiterResearch finds
that 60 percent of Wi-Fi network owners enable security on their home
networks. Detailed in a new report by JupiterResearch, "Home Wi-Fi
Security: Understanding Consumer Behavior and Impact on Wi-Fi
Adoption," privacy is consumers' main reason to secure their home
Wi-Fi network and awareness of illicit network use and potential
bandwidth theft has increased. |
| 08/02/06 | Firetide Ships Software for Multi-Service Wireless Networks in Support of Emerging Applications
Firetide Inc. announced that it
is currently shipping software that expands system support of simultaneous
video, voice, and data applications over a wireless mesh infrastructure.
The new software includes significant enhancements which enable network
providers to deploy multiple devices and applications over a wireless mesh
with the reliability and security they would expect over a wired network.
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| 08/01/06 | Wind River Targets Mobile Handhelds and Telecommunications Equipment with Commercial Grade Linux Platforms
The Linux editions of the Wind River General Purpose Platform, Platform for Consumer Devices and Platform for Network Equipment ship with the latest version of the company's Eclipse-based device software development suite, Wind River Workbench 2.5 and include significant new enhancements to runtime performance and footprint size, networking protocols, security, file systems and hardware architectures.
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| 08/01/06 | PDAs, Smartphones and Wireless Tablet PCs Showcased at Leading Investor Conference
The event will be attended by securities analysts, fund managers and institutional investors. The presentation will provide an overview of products, market opportunities and industry trends influencing the mobile wireless industry. |
| 08/01/06 | Earthlink Turns to ATX Communications for Municipal Wireless Network Know-How
ATX Communications has been selected to provide critical network services in support of Wireless Philadelphia, Earthlink announced. Through its new relationship, ATX is helping enable one of the first major U.S. cities to connect residents, businesses, schools, communities and visitors through a wireless city-wide Internet network. |
| 07/31/06 | Kaplan IT Learning Launches CWNA Practice Exam for Wireless LAN Administration
Transcender has partnered with the Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP(R)) Program to become an authorized third party practice test provider for the CWNA Wireless LAN Administration certification exam for IT professionals. Transcender is a part of Kaplan IT Learning, a leader in certification preparation, skills assessment, learning services and software to help individuals and organizations train on technology and prepare for technology certifications. The in-depth practice exam is now available on Transcender's website at http://www.transcender.com . |
| 07/28/06 | Unwired Australia Provides Guarantee Service on Wireless Delivery
Allot Communications and
Unwired Australia, a leading wireless broadband provider in
Australia, announced that Unwired will deploy Allot NetEnforcer
devices in its new Melbourne network to optimize network utilization
and to ensure a quality experience for every customer. |
| 07/28/06 | New VPN Gigabit Wireless Routers Provide All the Security Needed for Small Businesses
Situated at the heart of a small business network, the Gigabit Security
VPN Router or SSL/IP sec VPN router lets multiple office computers share an
Internet connection, like any router. However, Linksys has designed two
different kinds of Virtual Private Network (VPN) routers to fit the needs
of many small businesses. The Gigabit security router provides up to 1000
Mbps of networking bandwidth on each of its ports and capability of
connecting up to 5 IPSec remote users securely over the Internet. The
SSL/IPSec security router provides built in VPN tunnels using Secure Socket
Layer (SSL) technology to connect 5 remote users to the office network
while providing the 10/100 connectivity and router features small
businesses require to offer connectivity for their users.
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| 07/18/06 | New 3.5GHz Test Platform Enables Rapid HSDPA Deployments
Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK) announced the Tektronix K1297-G35 Protocol Tester for
mobile equipment manufacturers and mobile operators. Building on Tektronix'
recognized leadership in simulation and emulation of mobile network
elements, the K1297-G35 brings to market the highest level of test
performance available, and allows the testing of new technologies such as
HSDPA and HSUPA at data rates of up to four times 14.4 Mbps.
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| 07/18/06 | AirWave Migrates Legacy Access Points to End-to-End Network Management Suite for Wi-Fi Networks
Aruba Networks and AirWave Wireless announced the integration of Aruba's
next- generation enterprise wireless products with AirWave Wireless
Management Suite: end-to-end management tools for Wi-Fi networks. The
integration provides enterprises that have a distributed Wireless LAN
(WLAN) architecture consisting of many stand-alone "thick" access points
with an easy migration path to the Mobile Edge, a centralized WLAN
architecture |
| 07/18/06 | Wireless VoIP Startup Receives $6.1 Million in Series B Funding
UnWired Buyer, Inc. announced it secured $6.1 million in Series B funding. Gefinor Ventures led the round with participation from Accent Texas Fund I, LP, Aegis Texas Venture Fund, DFJ Mercury and other investors. The funding will be used for product development, marketing and customer acquisition for UnWired Buyer's voice-based e-commerce platform.
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| 07/14/06 | TerraSip Provides Quick Return on Investment for VoIP Phones in Wi-Fi Internet Cafes
Users do not need to bother with downloads, software installation, complicated VoIP gateways or conventional telephone systems. All they require are an ADSL connection and a VoIP compliant terminal device or a so-called softphone. |
| 07/13/06 | VeriSign to Secure WiMAX Standard Wireless Broadband Networks
VeriSign, Inc.
(Nasdaq: VRSNz) announced that it
has been selected by the WiMAX Forum, the exclusive global organization
dedicated to certifying the interoperability of wireless broadband access
products based on global standards, to provide PKI-related services to all
WiMAX Forum Certified solutions based on IEEE 802.16-2004 and ETSI
HiperMAN 1.2.1. This partnership promotes industry-wide equipment
compatibility and interoperability within the WiMAX Forum community by
creating a single, trusted device authentication standard across broadband
wireless networks.
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| 07/13/06 | Alcatel Announces New SIP Connectivity and Voice Over WiFi for Small Business
Alcatel (NYSE: ALA) announced the availability of the latest version of its Alcatel OmniPCX Office, its IP communication server dedicated to SMBs (small-to-medium sized business). The new version includes major developments such as a new PC-based attendant console, IP telephony on a local wireless network, new features for multi-site SMBs, and a SIP network interface providing inter-site links for Voice over IP (VoIP) and access to further service provider offerings. |
| 07/12/06 | AirTight Networks Partners with Extricom for Wireless Network Security
AirTight Networks and Extricom announced a global partnership to provide integrated wireless switching and wireless intrusion prevention solutions to enterprises worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will co-market and cross-reference sell each other's solutions, enabling customers to easily and rapidly procure and deploy a complete, best-of-breed WLAN solution. |
| 07/12/06 | Roamware Wins Wireless Roaming Traffic Redirection Patent
The United States Patent Office recognized Roamware, Inc. for its pioneering work in mobile traffic redirection - the ability for a network operator to redirect subscribers to the most advantageous network whilst roaming abroad - issuing Roamware United States Patent Number 7,072,651, entitled "Method and System for Cellular Network Traffic Redirection," and exclusive patent rights over its broadly-worded claims.
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| 07/12/06 | Cyberoam Partners with TheGreenBow to Provide IPSec VPN Client
Elitecore Technologies has teamed up with
TheGreenBow to offer IPSec VPN within the Cyberoam Unified Threat
Management (UTM) appliances. |
| 07/07/06 | City of Madison, Wisconsin Launches WiFi Mesh Network
Pronto Networks and Cellnet Technology, Inc. announced their first joint city wide wireless broadband access network deployment using Cisco WiFi mesh equipment for the City of Madison, Wisconsin. The Madison City hotzone deployment covers the airport, Capitol Square, State Street, and University Areas of Downtown Madison and the area encompasses residential, commercial, business and government users. The Wi-Fi service consists of a network of Cisco Mesh WLAN Controllers and mesh Access Points deployed throughout the city and Pronto’s UniFi OSS Platform operated from a central NOC (network operations center). |
| 07/07/06 | While You’re Roaming The Wi-Fi Frontier, Is Your Back-Office Ready?
These days, Wi-Fi hotspots are popping up in more places than just your airport terminal and Starbucks. Now you’re likely to find them in McDonalds, Motel 6, Dairy Queen, and even your UPS store. And the national chains aren’t the only ones in on the action. Depending on where you live, your local “Mom and Pop” bar, store or restaurant is just as likely to offer Wi-Fi service. In fact, a leading Wi-Fi hotspot directory, lists over 117,000 public hotspots in 128 countries. |
| 07/05/06 | TMN in Portugal Extends Connectivity Partnership with Birdstep Technology
Birdstep Technology ASA announced further engagement to upgrade the TMN's ease-of-connectivity client offering with added support to additional data cards. The upgraded solution for TMN will offer coverage of the GPRS, UMTS, HSDPA and WLAN networks with PC cards. The deployment is scheduled to be nationwide.
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| 07/05/06 | Secgo Software Oy Joins WiMAX Forum
Secgo Software Oy announced its membership in the WiMAX Forum, a non-profit corporation formed to promote and certify compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless solutions. Secgo’s membership will allow the company to affect the WiMAX standardization and also leverage the visibility of its Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standards compliant Mobile IP products. |
| 07/05/06 | Vonage Introduces the Vonage Flash Drive V-Phone
When customers are surfing the internet at a Wi-Fi hotspot, they can plug in their V-Phone and make calls too. With its plug and play ease, the V-Phone is ideal for business travelers, students, or anyone on the go. Users can check their voicemail from any computer and send voicemail attachments directly to an email account or BlackBerry. The V-Phone allows small businesses to save money on phone bills with Vonage's flat-rate, full-featured calling plans. Small business employees will benefit from the convenience of a virtual mobile office with the ability to make phone calls from PCs with high speed internet access anywhere in the world.
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| 06/30/06 | Nomadix Announces Agreement with Lucent Technologies for Global Network Support Services
Nomadix, Inc. announced the expansion of an existing agreement with Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) to provide global Remote Technical Support (RTS) and Repair and Exchange (RES) Services for the Nomadix Service Engine (NSE) The NSE is the core infrastructure component for Nomadix´ public access Wi-Fi solutions, and Lucent´s RTS and RES will become cornerstones of Nomadix´ Business Services. As part of Nomadix Interconnect Services (NIS), Nomadix Business Services support the more than 26,000 total NSEs installed worldwide.
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| 06/30/06 | Fortress, Nortel Government Solutions Team Up to Secure Wireless Networks
The companies have demonstrated a joint solution to a number of U.S. Government agencies that integrates market-proven products and services to secure voice and data applications across hybrid wireless (Wi-Fi, WiMAX) and wired networks. Fortress and Nortel Government Solutions will market and sell this solution to U.S. Federal Government agencies.
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| 06/30/06 | Aruba Networks Delivers the Only Wireless LAN System to Comply With Department of Defense Mandate for Wireless Access and IDS
Aruba Networks announced that it is delivering the only Wireless LAN
(WLAN) system that meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of
Defense's (DoD's) recent mandate on secure wireless access and Intrusion
Detection Systems (IDS). DoD Directive (DoDD) 8100.2, which was released on
June 2, 2006, provides additional guidance on the requirements for any
wireless device that is connected to the DoD Global Information Grid and
specifies that all such systems should be capable of delivering integrated
IDS in addition to other security measures.
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| 06/30/06 | NetMotion Wireless Releases New Version of Mobility XE Mobile VPN
NetMotion Wireless announced general availability of Mobility XE 7.0. In response to requests from large enterprise customers and prospects, the release includes major enhancements to security, scalability and mobile device support. Specifically, Mobility XE 7.0 includes Microsoft-certified support for Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphones, RSA-certified integration of SecurID two-factor authentication and an increase in scalability that results in support for deployments of up to 35,000 mobile workers.
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| 06/29/06 | Spokane Public Schools Selects AirWave to Deploy and Manage District Wide Wireless Network
AirWave Wireless Inc. announced that Spokane Public Schools in Spokane, Washington, has selected the AirWave Management Platform (AMP) wireless network management solution to configure, monitor, and secure the district's growing WiFi network, providing services to over 34,000 students, teachers, and administrative staff. |
| 06/23/06 | Actiontec Router Now Interoperable with Motive Device Management Software
Actiontec Electronics announced that its MoCA-enabled Four-Port Broadband Wireless Router has passed interoperability tests with Motive, Inc.¹s Home Device Manager product for remote management of customer premise equipment (CPE) by broadband service providers |
| 06/23/06 | Staccato Communications Announces Partner Program
Staccato Communications, an Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology pioneer and Certified Wireless USB leader, announced its Team Staccato Partner Program with 14 initial partners |
| 06/23/06 | Motorola Unveils HotZone Duo, Providing High Performing, Cost Effective, and Scalable Municipal Wireless Access
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) introduced its HotZone Duo solution, a high performance, cost effective meshed Wi-Fi network, that provides scalable area-wide wireless broadband access to large and small municipalities
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| 06/23/06 | Motorola Expands Portfolio of Wireless Network Design Software with Introduction of MeshPlanner
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced MeshPlanner, a software solution which enables the efficient and cost-effective design of outdoor wireless mesh networks |
| 06/22/06 | Lucent Technologies Selected By Telefónica to Increase Performance Management
Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) has been selected by Telefónica of Spain to maximize the availability and responsiveness of Telefónica's application servers and end-to-end performance of all network traffic (WiFi, LAN, etc.) using Lucent's VitalSuite Application Performance Management software |
| 06/21/06 | Third-Generation Chip Supports Key Cellular Handset Interfaces and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Coexistence
Conexant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXT), a leader in semiconductor solutions for broadband communications and the digital home, expanded its low-power Wi-Fi product offering with a third-generation 802.11b/g device that is targeted at battery-powered handheld products with embedded wireless networking capabilities such as cell phones, smartphones, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) handsets, cameras, MP3 players, gaming consoles and global positioning systems |
| 06/20/06 | Meshcom Providing Mesh Technology to Wi-Fi Industry
Meshcom, a pioneer in wireless metro Wi-Fi mesh networking technology, announced the solution for access point vendors to enable mesh networking functionality in their offerings |
| 06/17/06 | Enure Networks Unveils World’s First Software to Automate Home Networking
Enure Networks announced the world’s first product capable of completely automating the setup, configuration, repair and total management of home networks and broadband services |
| 06/16/06 | Navini Announces Availability of Its Software Upgrade to Mobile WiMAX 16e
Navini Networks announced the availability of its mobile WiMAX 16e software with smart
beamforming. |
| 06/13/06 | Texas Instruments and Tata Elxsi Deliver 802.16e Demonstration System to Support Emerging Mobile WiMAX Infrastructure Market
Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) (TI) and Tata Elxsi announced their collaboration on an end-to-end base band demonstration system for IEEE 802.16e infrastructure products, enabling manufacturers to quickly roll out flexible base station solutions targeting the mobile WiMAX market |
| 06/09/06 | Smith Micro Joins Wi-Fi Alliance
Smith Micro Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMSI), a company that markets and develops a wide
range of software products and services for the wireless market, announced its membership in the Wi-Fi Alliance |
| 06/08/06 | RSoft and Liekki Announce New Fiber Laser Module For RSoft's OptSim
RSoft Design Group, a provider of photonics design automation software, and Liekki Corporation, a supplier of highly doped optical fibers, announced the upcoming release of a new module for RSoft's OptSim, the industry-leading optical communication simulation platform |
| 06/08/06 | Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Introduces Trusted Security Suite to Eliminate Dangerous Endpoint Security Leaks
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC - News ) announced Trusted Security Suite, an endpoint security solution that combines device identification, port monitoring and endpoint auditing software to prevent data leakage and protect an organization's information resources and intellectual property from unauthorized access |
| 06/06/06 | Motorola Enhances Its Canopy Product Line With Launch of Prizm 2.0 Network Management Applications Suite
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) has introduced Prizm 2.0, a network management software
platform that helps operators reduce the operating and capital costs of running a Canopy wireless network while enabling tiered service offerings that can create new revenue streams |
| 06/05/06 | TowerGroup Says Financial Institutions Must Do Better Jo |
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