[0] HP Unveils Secure Solutions for Anytime, Anywhere Wireless PC Networking Connectivity.High Tech Writers PC Expo A trade show for resellers, corporate managers and technical professionals from CMP Media LLC, a subsidiary of United Business Media. First held in New York in 1983 with 120 exhibitors and 9,600 attendees, the show grew from the personal computer's early years to 550 vendors and more than 2000 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2000 HP Collaborates with Lucent Technologies for Wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area Solution, Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR, TSX: SW) is a wireless communications equipment designer and manufacturer, founded in 1993 and currently headquartered in Richmond, BC, Canada. Sierra's products are sold through indirect channels, such as wireless operators (e.g. and GoAmerica for Wireless WAN Solution Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : HWP HWP Height (and) Weight Proportionate HWP Half-Wave Plate HWP Highway Patrol HWP Height Weight Proportional HWP Hewlett-Packard Corporation (stock symbol) HWP Hydrolyzed Whey Peptides ) today demonstrated another facet of "always on" computing announcing new, wireless, high-performance Local Area Network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ) and Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions. These new technologies -- bundled with solutions from Lucent Technologies, Sierra Wireless and GoAmerica -- provide customers with secure ways to share critical data. HP's offer of end-to-end wireless solutions across its multiple computing platforms gives mobile professionals a new level of computing freedom whether in their office or on the road. "The Internet has enabled users to work in an increasingly virtual global world," said Hilary Glann, global mobile marketing manager for HP's Mobile Computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings Division. "HP's wireless solutions eliminate boundaries and limitations, enabling access to critical information anytime, anywhere. HP's wireless LAN and WAN solutions address the issues of security and manageability with reliable, easy-to-use services tailored to the needs of the customer." Wireless LAN HP and Lucent Technologies' co-branded, wireless LAN solution is bundled with manageability software, enabling IT managers to easily manage and integrate a wireless LAN across existing networks. For secure data transfers, the solution also features a 64-bit encryption algorithm A formula used to turn ordinary data, or "plaintext," into a secret code known as "ciphertext." Each algorithm uses a string of bits known as a "key" to perform the calculations. The larger the key (the more bits), the greater the number of potential patterns can be created, thus making . Not just a comprehensive solution, the wireless ORiNOCO LAN offering, which uses the latest 802.11b technology with connectivity speeds up to 11 Mbps, has been rigorously tested for compatibility across HP notebook and desktop PC lines. Now, dynamic mobile workforces have the freedom to be productive from any location on company grounds. In addition, by using wireless Network Interface Cards (NICs) for desktop computers and notebooks, IT managers can easily move and restructure offices without spending the time and money to pull new cabling or reconfigure network hubs. Wireless WAN HP's wireless WAN solution is designed for mobile professionals who need to send and receive e-mail, access the Internet and check databases while traveling. As one of the founding members of the WirelessReady Alliance (WRA WRA Wisconsin Realtors Association (Madison, WI) WRA War Relocation Authority (US WWII) WRA Western Reserve Academy (Hudson, Ohio) )(1), HP offers a complete wireless WAN solution with GoAmerica and HP notebook PC preferred vendor Sierra Wireless. The HP wireless WAN includes the Sierra Wireless AirCard 300 wireless PC card and a variety of service plans from GoAmerica. Customers also receive GoAmerica's Go.Web software technology, enabling them to more efficiently browse the Web and send and receive e-mail. The HP wireless WAN solution is available for the entire family of HP notebook PCs and select models of HP Jornada Handheld PCs. Wireless PAN HP is working to provide a reliable PAN solution, incorporating Bluetooth technology, to give users the ability to eliminate connecting cables and wirelessly synchronize data among notebook PCs, personal digital assistants (PDAs) cell phones and other peripherals. HP is a member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is the body that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies and trademarks to manufacturers. (SIG) and is leading the development to help establish the Bluetooth 2.0 wireless standard. U.S. Pricing and Availability The co-branded HP and Lucent wireless LAN solution is expected to be available in early July from the HP Business Store and through authorized HP resellers. HP's wireless LAN solution includes a $995(2) LAN accesspoint, a $179(2) PC card for use with HP OmniBook notebook PCs, and a $69(2) PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). adapter for use with HP desktop PCs. The Sierra Wireless AirCard 300 wireless PC card is available immediately for the entire family of HP OmniBook and Pavilion notebook PCs, as well as HP Jornada Handheld PCs, direct from the company's Web site and through select regional HP authorized resellers. The Sierra Wireless AirCard 300 is $479(2). GoAmerica wireless service is $59.95(2) per month for unlimited use. GoAmerica is currently offering HP customers a $100 rebate on the purchase of Sierra Wireless' AirCard 300 with one-year wireless service plans. About HP Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services - is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to individuals and businesses through simple appliances, useful e-services and an Internet infrastructure that's always on. HP has 86,000 employees worldwide and had total revenue from continuing operations continuing operations Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the of $42.4 billion in its 1999 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com. (1) WirelessReady Alliance was founded by Sierra Wireless. (2) Estimated U.S. street price, actual prices may vary. |
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