Accton to Integrate Boingo Authentication into VoIP Products to Enhance Mobility and Increase Usage.HSINCHU, Taiwan & SANTA MONICA Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. , Calif. -- Accton Technology Corp. of Taiwan (TAIEX TAIEX Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office (EU) TAIEX Technical Assistance Information Service : 2345, www.accton.com), global outsourcing partner for networking and communications solutions, and Boingo Wireless Boingo redirects here. For the Hoodwinked character see Boingo (Hoodwinked). For the rock band, see Oingo Boingo. Boingo Wireless is a private American company that provides wireless communication services, specifically Wi-Fi. Inc. (www.boingo.com) today announced plans to jointly develop VoIP WiFi handsets, dual mode handsets and personal gateway products. Accton's first product based upon the collaboration with Boingo -- a VoIP WiFi handset -- will be available in March 2006. Follow-on products will include dual mode (GSM/WiFi) handsets, as well as portable personal gateways. Accton is the first OEM/ODM company to announce its plans to embed Boingo's authentication services into all of its emerging VoIP product lines. The VoIP products will provide direct access to Boingo's WiFi hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. for low-cost VoIP services without the need for a PC. Once within range of a Boingo hot spot, WiFi users can take advantage of broadband applications such as VoIP and data streaming. "The combination of Accton's expertise in IP technology and innovative platforms, and Boingo's proven ability to create a global network of accessible commercial hotspots presents a winning solution for Accton's ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property (IP). See contract manufacturer. customers, network operators, and the end users," said Henry Yang, Accton's CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. . "This technology partnership, and the products that will come from it, further demonstrate Accton's vision -- a commitment to building low-cost IP-related products that provide affordable communication devices to the market." "The future success of VoIP and dual-mode handsets depends on partnerships like this that bring together the technologies necessary to deliver the true roaming and seamless mobility we envision," said Jonathan Mendelson, Boingo Wireless director of business development for devices. "Working with Accton -- a proven leader in ODM manufacturing in the field of networking -- is a great step toward delivering on that vision." By partnering with Boingo, Accton ensures all future VoIP products can identify and access Boingo's more than 25,000 global hot spots. The new products give VoIP service providers more to offer their users: more opportunities and flexibility to utilize their low cost VoIP telephony through any of Boingo's global WiFi network See wireless Ethernet and 802.11. sites in hotels, airports, convention centers, truck stops, and retail stores. Boingo's authentication and provisioning services allow users to enter a commercial hotspot and access the network with no need to enter SSIDs. About Accton Technology Corp. Accton Technology Corp. is a global premier provider of networking and communications solutions for top tier networking, computer, and telecommunications vendors. Leveraging its advanced software applications and state-of-the-art ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. , Accton collaborates with its strategic partners to design, develop and manufacture innovative, leading-edge technologies. The company's constantly evolving core technology, highly qualified employees and aggressive cost engineering make it possible for Accton to deliver superior products that are as affordable as they are robust. For more information about Accton and its subsidiaries, visit www.accton.com. About Boingo Wireless Boingo Wireless Inc. is an ultra-high-speed wireless Internet service available in thousands of locations such as hotels, airports, cafes, and other public places, in dozens of countries throughout the world. Both directly and through major carrier and ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. partners, Boingo provides business travelers with a wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 Internet connection to improve productivity while on the road. Through its WiFi software and Roaming System, Boingo makes finding and connecting to WiFi networks point-and-click simple and secure. More information about Boingo is available at http://www.boingo.com. Boingo is a registered trademark of Boingo Wireless Inc. |
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