Airspan Networks, Inc. and Wireless Connections Announce Successful Implementation of Security and Terrorism Prevention Network.NORWALK, Ohio -- Airspan Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:AIRN), a leading provider of broadband wireless solutions, and Wireless Connections, a leading provider of fully integrated broadband data, Internet, voice telecommunications, and wireless deployment services, announced a successful implementation of Airspan equipment in a major security and terrorism prevention operation at this year's Super Bowl. The University of South Florida's Center for Ocean Technology (COT), in conjunction with the US Coast Guard, the Jacksonville Florida Sheriff's Department, and the Super Bowl Security Task Force, worked with DTNet, a Florida company, and Wireless Connections to deploy Airspan 700 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. wireless equipment to perform underwater scanning and mapping of the Port of Jacksonville The Port of Jacksonville the seaport in Jacksonville, Florida. The newest port in the United States, it carries over 2 million tons of cargo annually. It serves Jacksonville and the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan, and is currently the 38th largest port in the country and second and the St John's River. Two boats, one from the State of Florida's Institute of Oceanography oceanography, study of the seas and oceans. The major divisions of oceanography include the geological study of the ocean floor (see plate tectonics) and features; physical oceanography, which is concerned with the physical attributes of the ocean water, such as and the other from the United States Geological Survey The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. , were equipped with radar and sonar equipment to complete the scans prior to the arrival of cruise ships for the Super Bowl. Communications between the two surveillance ships and the law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). were enhanced with the use of the high-speed wireless equipment from Airspan that was provided by Wireless Connections. "We were able to connect securely via the Internet to the Office of Naval Research The U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia (Ballston), is the office within the U.S. Department of the Navy that coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the U.S. , the Pentagon, the FBI and other security agencies. Personnel from these agencies were able to view live video, sonar, radar and a moving map display A display in which a symbol, representing the vehicle, remains stationary while the map or chart image moves beneath the symbol so that the display simulates the horizontal movement of the vehicle in which it is installed. simultaneously over the secure wireless and Internet link at several remote locations," said Steve Untiedt, COT's Assistant Operations Director. "The entire operation was a great success," added John Kloske, COT's Director of Operations. About Wireless Connections Wireless Connections provides customers with high quality wireless communications services for markets including education, businesses, utilities, local telephone companies and government agencies. Wireless Connections is a subsidiary of Advanced Computer Connections, Inc. Collectively the organizations provide computer networking solutions, computer hardware and software sales, internet service access, hardware maintenance including repair and software application training. More information on Wireless Connections can be found at http://www.wirelessconnections.net About Airspan Networks Inc. Airspan Networks provides wireless voice and data systems and solutions, including Voice Over IP (VoIP), to operators around the world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands between 700 MHz and 6 GHz, including both PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. and 3.5 GHz international bands. Airspan has a strong product roadmap that includes offerings compliant with the new WiMAX 812.16-2004 standard, and software upgradeability to 802.16e from the time the WiMAX products are introduced. Airspan is on the Board and a founder member of the WiMAX Forum. The Company has deployments with more than 300 operators in more than 95 countries. Airspan's systems are based on radio technology that delivers excellent area coverage, high security and resistance to fading. Airspan's systems can be deployed rapidly and cost effectively, providing an attractive alternative to traditional wired communications networks. Airspan also offers radio planning, network installation, integration, training and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to facilitate the deployment and operation of its systems. Airspan is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn") is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. with its main operations center in Uxbridge, United Kingdom. More information on Airspan can be found at http://www.airspan.com |
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