ACJ Technology Solutions to Create a Network of Free Hot Spots for Local Businesses and Consumers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2004 ACJ ACJ American Committee on Jerusalem ACJ Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes (Christian Youth Association, Guatemala) ACJ American Communication Journal ACJ Acromioclavicular Joint ACJ Advisory Circular Joint ACJ Artificially Constructed Junction Technology Solutions, a Bellevue based provider of Wireless Networking See wireless network. solutions, announced today that it is creating a network of free Hot Spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. for local businesses like restaurants, coffee shops, oil change shops, and other locations with frequent patrons. ACJ will install, manage, and maintain the wireless equipment at no cost to the business. In return, the business must offer wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet. for free. "Initially people thought it was a really bad idea, with so many places offering fee-based access," says Greg Skinner, President of ACJ. "The problem with fee-based access is that you are limited to a specific number of locations depending on the service provider. A coffee shop may be associated with one service and a restaurant may be associated with another, each charging a different fee for access. A value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. should add value instead of additional cost to the customer." Free Hot Spot service at retail locations is an idea that's beginning to spread. For example, Atlanta based 3rd Wave (www.3rdwavehotspot.com) recently launched a similar program. In New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NYCWireless (www.nycwireless.net) has placed free access in various locations. Locally, Crossroads Mall Crossroads Mall may refer to:
"It's really good for everyone involved, because we can provide the same level of service to a business that fee-based providers offer," says Skinner. "In addition, people tend to stay longer at locations that offer wireless connectivity, spending more on products, services, and promotions offered by the business. By offering the service and equipment free to businesses, it also helps promote other services that we offer." When users access the free service, they are redirected to an initial web page that provides information about products and services offered by ACJ. Skinner wants to initially develop a network with 20 locations. "It's important for us to stay close to our clients for the initial rollout so we're going to start with a small number of local businesses and expand from there." Skinner adds, "It's estimated that by 2008, 90 percent of all laptops will be enabled with wireless. We think most of those users will want to use their laptops at locations that offer connectivity for free." Businesses interested in participating in the program should register at WWW.ACJTS.COM / HOTSPOT.HTM HTM HyperText Markup (file extension) HTM Hand To Mouth HTM harmful-to-minors HTM Held-to-Maturity HTM High Tide Mark HTM Hazlo tú mismo (Spanish: do it yourself) HTM Hierarchical Temporal Memory or contact ACJ Technology Solutions, Inc directly at 425-644-6842. Greg Skinner has worked in the Information Technology industry for over 20 years at both Compaq (HP) and 3Com. In 2003, he opened ACJ Technology Solutions Inc. at 13400 Northup Way, Suite 25 in Bellevue. With a professional staff of Certified See certification. Wireless Network Engineers, ACJ Technology Solutions Inc., provides reliable wireless networking solutions to homes and businesses in the Seattle area. For more information, visit WWW.ACJTS.COM |
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