Birdstep Technology Partners with TerraWave Solutions To Distribute Mobile IP and Secure Wireless Access Software to Wi-Fi Resellers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2003 Complete Wi-Fi Solutions For Hot Spot & Enterprise Environments Birdstep Technology, a developer of wireless infrastructure software for mobile IP and secure wireless access, announced a value-added distributor partnership with TerraWave Solutions, a distributor of end-to-end Wi-Fi solutions. The companies will jointly develop a strong channel to provide resellers with wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area infrastructure software designed to secure and significantly increase the mobility of a Wi-Fi network See wireless Ethernet and 802.11. in both public and corporate environments. Under the terms of the agreement, TerraWave Solutions will distribute Birdstep's IP Zone Server and Intelligent Mobile IP Client to resellers deploying wireless networks for Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and hot spot venues such as the enterprise, schools, hospitals, hotels and airports. "Birdstep's wireless LAN software further completes TerraWave's full line of Wi-Fi infrastructure and accessory products, enabling us to offer resellers a robust, secure and low-cost solution for any environment," said Chris Marco, president of TerraWave Solutions. "We have established partnerships to distribute best-of-breed Wi-Fi infrastructure, security, management and diagnostic technologies, and the addition of Birdsteps' software fulfills a vital component of a total Wi-Fi solution by incorporating additional mobility and wireless access controls for our reseller channel." Birdstep's IP Zone Server is a wireless access package that allows system integrators to deploy and maintain wireless access solutions. The access software contains functions for user authentication See authentication. , local and central administration and interfaces into billing systems. Birdstep's Intelligent Mobile IP Client seamlessly connects and reconnects users across different types of network infrastructures, without application downtime or user intervention. "With the escalating demand for both enterprise and public hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. , Birdstep is developing new ways to make a complete Wi-Fi software solution available," said Hans-Arne L'orange, chief executive officer for Birdstep Technology. "Our partnership with TerraWave promotes this effort and allows resellers to easily access our technology for effective deployments." The agreement will take effect immediately to support the distribution of Birdstep's Mobile IP and Secure Wireless Access solutions. TerraWave will ship product to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Resellers can call TerraWave sales at 210/375-8482 to inquire or order Birdstep's products. About Birdstep Technology Birdstep Technology Inc. was founded in Oslo, Norway in 1996 and is traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange Oslo Stock Exchange An exchange founded in 1819 and trading stocks, bonds, and stock options that is considered the options market of Norway. (OSE OSE - Open Systems Environment ) under ticker "BIRD". The company has approximately 80 employees in Oslo and Seattle. Birdstep's small footprint, high performance database technologies combined with its wireless roaming and access software enables companies to build innovative solutions for embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. and the Mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. . Named a 2002 Comet Award winner by Communication Systems Design magazine, Birdstep makes your information accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device and on any infrastructure. For more information, visit www.birdstep.com. About TerraWave Solutions TerraWave Solutions is a value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. distributor specializing in complete 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi solutions. Focusing on specialty wireless LAN products for custom applications, TerraWave integrates components based on the unique requirements of every reseller client. TerraWave Solutions' line of best-of-breed wireless products is compatible with all major wireless vendors. With more than 100 years of combined WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network expertise, TerraWave's engineers also provide high-caliber tech support, consulting, training, integration, staging and set-up. For more information, visit www.terrawave.com or call 210/375-8482. |
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