AirLink Communications Launches Intelligent Rugged Modems for EDGE Networks; Powered by Siemens' MC75 Quadband EDGE Module, AirLink's Products Offer Pervasive, High-Speed Connectivity to Fixed and Mobile Assets.HAYWARD, Calif. -- AirLink Communications, Inc., a pioneer and leading provider of fixed and mobile wireless data solutions, today announced the commercial availability of its newest intelligent rugged modems for EDGE networks, which it will showcase at next week's CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. Wireless IT and Entertainment 2005 show (M2M M2M Machine-to-Machine (communication, mainly mobile) M2M Minutes to Midnight (Linkin Park album) M2M Mobile to Mobile (cellular phone) M2M Member-to-Member M2M Month to Month Zone, Booth #322). Developed with the Siemens MC75 quadruple band EDGE module, the rugged modems will enable enterprise and industrial customers to ubiquitously monitor and control fixed and mobile assets. AirLink's offering includes three distinct products: Raven, Raven Ethernet and PinPoint, which have passed field-testing and have formal certification from Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless company. Additional carrier certifications are expected to be completed in 2005, and the products are fully compatible with all existing GSM/GPRS frequencies worldwide. "AirLink is a true innovator in the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. M2M and telematics markets," explained Peter Fowler Peter Fowler (born 9 June, 1959) is an Australian golfer. Fowler was born in Hornsby, New South Wales. He turned professional in 1977 and won the Australian Open in 1983. , Vice President, Sales, Wireless Modules NAFTA NAFTA in full North American Free Trade Agreement Trade pact signed by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in 1992, which took effect in 1994. Inspired by the success of the European Community in reducing trade barriers among its members, NAFTA created the world's Region, Siemens Communications, Inc. "The quality of their solutions and leading position as an integrated software vendor for key vertical applications make AirLink an automatic selection as a Siemens tier one original equipment manufacturer, receiving early access to our first-to-market, carrier-certified, class 10 EDGE MC75 module." All AirLink EDGE modems are equipped with the AirLink 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. (ALEOS) intelligent software, making them ideally suited to handle complex asset management applications across several broad industry sectors. --Raven is an intrinsically safe, Class I Div 2 certified intelligent rugged wireless device designed for telemetry telemetry Highly automated communications process by which data are collected from instruments located at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. , SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) A process control application that collects data from sensors and machines on the shop floor or in remote locations and sends them to a central computer for management and control. , intelligent transportation, utility management, remote monitoring and homeland security. --Raven Ethernet functions as a gateway or network appliance - providing a robust, high-speed wireless alternative when Ethernet connectivity is optimal, but cable and 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 options are too costly, not available or when true mobility is desired. Applications include primary and backup router connectivity, automation, ATM machines and point-of-sale. --PinPoint combines the rich intelligence of ALEOS with a high-precision GPS receiver to provide a robust and cost effective solution for countless mobile workforce and asset tracking applications such as fleet management, real-time dispatching, automatic vehicle location See mobile positioning. and public safety. "Adding quadband EDGE technology to our portfolio of wireless data solutions allows our customers to capitalize on pervasive, high-speed connectivity to critical information," stated Justin Schmid, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. "Working with our partners, we are helping end users migrate from older, slower wireless networks to EDGE - allowing them to reap the benefits of dramatically improved speed and coverage, while realizing a rapid return on their investment." Systems integrator and AirLink Authorized Dealer, Locher Environmental Technology, is one such partner helping AirLink customers make the transition to EDGE technology. Locher Environmental specializes in helping customers such as government agencies and research institutions deploy remote telemetry applications for environmental data collection. One Locher Environmental customer has already purchased hundreds of AirLink EDGE modems for a remote telemetry application requiring real-time monitoring of the discharge of a large river and the monitoring of the aquifer, along with weather information. This information is then fed back to a central host computer, which can trigger a series of actions to further analyze or alter water quality. "We have been using AirLink modems in our integrated solutions for several years now and have found them to be very reliable across all the wireless technologies they support," commented Kevin Locher, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Locher Environmental Technologies. "With the breadth of AirLink's portfolio, we can help our customers choose the ideal intelligent wireless connectivity solutions, based on their unique needs and geographic constraints, to achieve the desired results. Several of our customers are now considering replacing their existing wireless applications employing CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) A low-speed, digital, wireless data network that is an enhancement to an existing analog cellular network. Based on IBM's CelluPlan II, CDPD provides a packet overlay onto the AMPS network and moves data at 19. , 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. or GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. with the faster AirLink EDGE technology." EDGE stands for Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) or Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS), is a digital mobile phone technology that allows it to increase data transmission rate and improve data transmission reliability. , a high-speed wireless technology that offers increased data speeds to mobile devices with complete interoperability and backwards compatibility to existing GSM/GPRS networks. With download speeds of 100-130 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). (Kbps) and burst speeds up to 200 Kbps, EDGE technology is three times faster than GPRS and nearly twice the speed of CDMA 1x networks. About Locher Environmental Technology Locher Environmental Technology, established in 2001, provides integrated solutions for the environmental monitoring industry. Integrated monitoring systems are utilized to monitor mission-critical applications for many federal, state, and local agencies. One of the key elements of the monitoring system is the versatile, reliable, and robust communication network. Information pertaining to water levels, water discharge, wave height and period, wind gust / direction, rainfall, water quality, etc. is received in real-time via a wide-area telemetry network. The information received assists agencies in their decision-making process, for both immediate action and future planning. For more information, please visit www.locherenv.com, or call 866-956-2437. 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. (C) 2005 AirLink Communications. All rights reserved. |
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