BELLSOUTH SUPPORTS WIRELESS DATA NETWORK AT NASA PRESS SITE.More than 2,500 journalists visited Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral) U.S.launch site for manned space missions. [U.S. Hist.: WB, So:562] See : Astronautics and, for the first time, many wrote and submitted stories over a wireless data network that covered the six-acre NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. Press Site. The wireless data solution was created specifically for this launch by Nortel and is linked to the Internet by high- speed dedicated circuits from BellSouth. With the wireless data network in place, reporters on the ground had the flexibility to use their wireless-enabled laptops and handheld computing devices to seamlessly and securely access the Internet, e-mail, file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. and other applications. Designed to deliver user mobility, the Wireless Mesh Network (1) A network that relies on all nodes to propagate signals. Although the wireless signal may start at some base station (access point) attached to a wired network, a wireless mesh network extends the transmission distance by relaying the signal from one computer to another. provides reporters with secure and continuous access to the Internet while moving throughout the observation area, increasing productivity by allowing them to report on the story in real-time. For the Return to Flight mission, the first shuttle launch since January 2003, BellSouth installed upgraded circuits to serve the media with high-speed connections including 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 , T-1s and DS3s (45Mbps of dedicated bandwidth, commonly used for transmission of large amounts of data including video). Many of these circuits are run directly to the hurricane-rated structures that house individual news organizations, constructed after the last launch for additional safety at the NASA Press Site. These connections are utilized by news organizations for dedicated voice, data and video circuits that link headquarters locations to the reporters onsite. "BellSouth has a history of delivering unmatched service to its customers, regardless of size and level of need," said Marshall Criser Marshall Criser was president of the University of Florida from 1984-1989. He was the university's eighth president and the second alumnus to become president -- he graduated from the university with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1949 and a law degree in , president - Florida Operations, BellSouth. "International sporting, political and scientific events like tomorrow 's launch generate opportunities for BellSouth to indirectly serve viewers and readers around the world on a scale that very few providers can replicate. We're proud to be part of this historic launch." For more information about BellSouth Business voice and data solutions, visit http://www.bellsouthlargebusiness.com. About BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BLS See Bureau of Labor Statistics. ) is a Fortune 100 communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40 percent ownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice and data provider with more than 50 million customers. BellSouth offers a package of voice and data services. Through BellSouth Answers, residential and small business customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular Wireless service. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and long distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also offers online and directory advertising through BellSouth RealPages.com and The Real Yellow Pages. BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive environment are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. BellSouth Corporation can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.bellsouth.com/. For more information, call 404/829-8723. |
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