AirLink Communications Launches Canada's First EVDO-Capable Modems Operating on TELUS' Wireless High Speed Network.HAYWARD, Calif. -- Headline of the release should read: AirLink Communications Launches Canada's First EVDO-Capable Modems Operating on TELUS' Wireless High Speed Network (sted AirLink Wireless Launches Canada's First EVDO-Capable Modems Operating on TELUS' Wireless High Speed Network) The corrected release reads: AIRLINK COMMUNICATIONS LAUNCHES CANADA'S FIRST EVDO-CAPABLE MODEMS OPERATING ON TELUS' WIRELESS HIGH SPEED NETWORK Raven-E and PinPoint-E Rugged, Intelligent Modems Provide Mobile Broadband Connectivity for Ethernet and Serial-Based Applications across Multiple Industries AirLink Communications, Inc. and TELUS TELUS Telemetric Universal Sensor today announced Canada's commercial availability of rugged, intelligent modems for EVDO third generation (3G) networks. Fully inspected and certified by TELUS, the Raven-E and PinPoint-E modems are powered by ALEOS(TM), AirLink's proprietary intelligent embedded operating system An operating system used in special-purpose applications (embedded systems). Embedded operating systems are typically very compact and often designed for real time operations. See embedded Linux, QNX, OS-9, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, VxWorks and Symbian OS. , and are uniquely suited for a host of high-bandwidth, fixed and mobile applications including automatic vehicle location See mobile positioning. (AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) See mobile positioning. ), asset tracking, automated dispatch, disaster recovery, enterprise data/network back-up, public safety, remote monitoring, sales force automation Automating the sales activities within an organization. A comprehensive SFA package provides such functions as contact management, note and information sharing, quick proposal and presentation generation, product configurators, calendars and to-do lists. and security. "We're excited to offer TELUS clients the latest in our line of external wireless modems that enable pervasive connectivity for mobile broadband applications," remarked Justin Schmid, AirLink senior vice president, marketing and business development. "We applaud TELUS for staying at the vanguard of 3G wireless technology and deploying solutions that meet the evolving needs of its diverse Canadian client base." Based on the CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. 1xEVDO standard, the newest 3G wireless data technology available, TELUS' Wireless High Speed network offers clients mobile access to the Internet, e-mail servers and other data at speeds similar to desktop Internet access. Clients using the AirLink modems will experience typical download speeds of 400 to 700 kilobits per second (unit) kilobits per second - (kbps, kb/s) A unit of data rate where 1 kb/s = 1000 bits per second. This contrasts with units of storage where 1 Kb = 1024 bits (note upper case K). , and possible speeds of more than 2 megabits per second (unit) megabits per second - (Mbps, Mb/s) Millions of bits per second. A unit of data rate. 1 Mb/s = 1,000,000 bits per second (not 1,048,576). E.g. Ethernet can carry 10 Mbps. . Network coverage is now available in major urban centres across Canada, including Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Mount-Tremblant, St. Jovite and Quebec City. The AirLink Raven-E is an intelligent wireless gateway and optimal for providing primary or backup network connectivity for high-reliability, high-availability applications. It provides advanced networking features for private or public IP NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. , GRE/IP-SEC pass through, DHCP server and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. management. The modem is an ideal solution for any device with an Ethernet connection that requires pervasive connectivity, including PCs, routers, network equipment and POS/ATMs, as well as commercial automation equipment. By blending an always-on wireless broadband data connection with a high-precision, integrated GPS receiver, the AirLink PinPoint-E provides scaleable mobile data solutions for the enterprise. As a standalone in-vehicle device, it enables real-time, location-based applications. Its Ethernet, serial and digital interfaces enable a host of applications to communicate over public EVDO networks, with typical data speeds similar to DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary . "TELUS is committed to providing our clients across the country with access to the most innovative wireless communications solutions. Our Wireless High Speed network provides clients with access to higher speeds for fast access to the Internet, e-mail and other applications," said Robert Blumenthal, TELUS Senior Vice President for Product and Services. "The AirLink modems coupled with our Wireless High Speed network provide businesses and consumers speedy access to information that matters." About TELUS TELUS (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :T) (TSX:T-A) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $8.2 billion of annual revenue and 10.3 million customer connections including 4.6 million wireless subscribers, 4.7 million wireline network access lines and 1.0 million Internet subscribers. The company's strategic intent is to unleash the power of the Internet to deliver the best solutions to Canadians at home, in the workplace and on the move. TELUS provides customers with a wide range of wireline and wireless communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video services. For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com. About AirLink Communications AirLink Communications, Inc., founded in 1993, delivers wireless data solutions that enable pervasive connectivity to fixed and mobile assets. The company's continued industry leadership is based on its reputation for making complex wireless data solutions work. AirLink proactively designs and commercializes products based on a clear understanding of evolving customer needs. The company maintains strong working relationships with carriers, dealers and solutions providers. Its devices are broadly certified on major wireless networks in North America. AirLink's multi-tiered product suite includes both hardware and comprehensive software. For more information, please visit www.airlink.com. |
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