Auckland University of Technology and Reach Wireless Launch Campus Wi-Fi Zone That Uses RoamAD Technology.AUCKLAND, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. -- RoamAD, the supplier of world-leading metropolitan Wi-Fi networks and campus hotzone infrastructure, today announced that AUT AUT n abbr (BRIT) (= Association of University Teachers) → sindicato de profesores de universidad AUT n abbr (Brit) (= Association of University Teachers) → and Reach Wireless launched a campus Wi-Fi hotzone using RoamAD technology. The AUT Reach Wireless Wi-Fi Zone See Wi-Fi Alliance. is operated by Reach Wireless and is open to the public, with AUT students and staff getting special discounted rates of NZ$16.95 per month for mobile VoIP VoIP Mobile or 'Mobile Voice over Internet Protocol' is the application of Voice over IP technology to mobile handsets. VoIP Mobile requires a mobile handset that supports, at minimum, high speed IP communications. and wireless data access at speeds of up to 2Mbps. "We are very pleased to be able to cost effectively provide such good Wi-Fi coverage throughout the campus using the RoamAD technology," said Wendy Bussen, AUT's Executive Director for IT Services. The network was designed in one day and deployed in less than a week. "RoamAD was pleased to be able to efficiently provide a cocoon cocoon: see pupa. of Wi-Fi at AUT with the software based solution being easily configured to meet the needs of both Reach Wireless and AUT," said Craig Cameron, 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. , RoamAD. About RoamAD RoamAD(TM) supplies equipment for metropolitan Wi-Fi networks and campus hotzones. RoamAD's fully scalable, low-latency networks provide a cocoon of Wi-Fi coverage in dense urban environments and are specifically designed for mobile VoIP. RoamAD's technology roadmap includes 802.16 (WiMAX). RoamAD's web-based management platform provides real-time visibility and control of every element of the network. http://www.roamad.com. About AUT Auckland University of Technology Not to be confused with the University of Auckland. The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) (Māori: Te Wananga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau) is the newest university in New Zealand. is New Zealand's youngest and fourth-largest university, with a unique profile reflecting contemporary approaches to teaching, learning and research in higher education. Already highly regarded for its work in communications, design and business, the University has a clear focus on the practical and professional applications of technology and knowledge. www.aut.ac.nz wendy.bussen@aut.ac.nz About Reach Wireless Reach Wireless is a New Zealand-based Wi-Fi service provider that operates seamless roaming for customers between Wi-Fi Hotspots and Zones. Reach Wireless has around 100 hotspots throughout New Zealand and owns the Auckland CBD Wi-Fi Zone -- the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. www.reachwireless.co.nz steve.simms@reachwireless.co.nz |
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