DHL to employ latest-generation Wi-Fi systems throughout U.S. network
Jan 23, 2007
DHL announced it is adopting the latest “new generation” scanning technology, deploying a single system across the entire DHL US network to provide enhanced shipment visibility for DHL customers....
Sprint Nextel cites WiMAX network progress for 2007
Jan 23, 2007
Sprint Nextel announced progress with its plans for a large-scale advanced mobile broadband network designed to bring wireless innovation to devices and new multimedia mobile applications to customers.
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Wi-Fi meshing AP shipments to double by 2010
Jan 23, 2007
Wi-Fi meshing, which allows wireless access nodes to achieve a longer range by using each other as repeaters, is becoming increasingly common in several markets, reports In-Stat. ...
WiMAX and metro Wi-Fi more energy-efficient than cellular
Jan 23, 2007
Energy costs represent the third most significant operating expense (OPEX) item for cellular carriers today, and fluctuating energy costs are a significant area of concern for business planners. ...
Alvarion and Accton form company to develop WiMAX consumer devices
Jan 23, 2007
Alvarion Ltd. and Accton Technology Corporation announced that together they have formed Accton Wireless Broadband (AWB)—a new company based in Taiwan—to develop mass market WiMAX consumer electronic devices in order to complement Alvarion’s WiMAX offerings while facilitating the transition of WiMAX and Personal Broadband services to worldwide availability.
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CSR acquisitions enable sub $1 GPS in handsets
Jan 18, 2007
Cambridge, UK based CSR said that it has acquired NordNav Technologies AB and Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd that will enable the company to provide software-based low cost GPS suitable for mass-market mobile phones and personal navigation devices (PNDs). ...
High-definition multipoint extender goes wireless
Jan 18, 2007
Avocent Corporation has released a wireless high-definition media extender that provides both wired and wireless connectivity in one product. ...
Wireless link delivers medical diagnostic images
Jan 11, 2007
BridgeWave Communications has announced that Medical X-Ray Center has deployed both BridgeWave AR60 and AR80 gigabit wireless links to extend high-speed network connectivity to remote sites while ensuring access to an all-digital Picture Archiving Communications System. ...
ZigBee transceiver series expands
Jan 11, 2007
AeroComm has enhanced the ZB2430 "ZigBee Your Way" transceiver line to feature best-in-class output power, receive sensitivity, and line-of-sight range - up to three miles....
Reference designs enable PC wireless docking
Jan 11, 2007
By Mark Valentine, Technical Editor, RF Design WiQuest Communications has developed a Wireless Docking solution for PC video and graphics transfer applications, and now offers Wireless Docking Station and Mini Card reference design kits. ...
RFID reader module with 1 W Gen2 dense reader
Jan 9, 2007
WJ Communications, Inc. announced the availability of WJR 7000, the next generation of WJ’s state-of-the-art modules, designed to support full 1-watt Gen2 Dense Reader spectrum, fast data rate of 240 kHz, and worldwide operation capability. ...
Industry's longest-range draft-802.11n Wi-Fi chipset
Jan 9, 2007
Ralink Technology Corp. announced the industry's longest-range Wi-Fi chipset for the design of draft-802.11n wireless local-area-network products. ...
Power amplifiers for WiMAX and Wi-Fi
Jan 9, 2007
Sirenza Microdevices is offering its new SZP series of 2 watt high-performance linear power amplifiers for WiMAX (802.16 d/e) and Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g) applications.
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University to provide wireless access to downtown Hamilton, New York
Jan 9, 2007
Tropos Networks and Integral Wireless Solutions, Inc. announced that Colgate University now provides live Wi-Fi services to the college campus and downtown Hamilton, New York, in response to their students’ increasing digital lifestyle and the growth of the mobile internet.
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Aircel to deploy WiMAX networks across Northern and Eastern India
Jan 9, 2007
Alvarion Ltd announced that Aircel Business Solutions (ABS), a subsidiary of leading Indian cellular service provider Aircel, is expanding its current network and planning to use BreezeMAX 3300 to deploy WiMAX networks across 50 cities in northern and eastern India.
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Femtocells set to challenge Wi-Fi cell phones
Jan 9, 2007
The Strategy Analytics RF & Wireless Component service has released, “Femtocells Enabled by PicoChip to Square Off Against VoFi,” which notes that low-cost femtocells could emerge as an attractive alternative to voice over Wi-Fi (VoFi) in future homes.
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Nascent WiMAX service faces barriers in China
Jan 9, 2007
WiMAX has an excellent opportunity to expand China’s market for fixed, portable, and mobile broadband access, reports In-Stat. ...
