Boingo Wireless Founder and CEO Sky Dayton to Keynote Shorecliff Communications' Broadband Wireless World Forum.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2002 Internet pioneer Sky Dayton Sky Dylan Dayton (born 8 August 1971) is an American entrepreneur. Dayton is the founder of EarthLink, co-founder of eCompanies, founder and Chairman of Boingo, and the CEO of Helio. Early life Dayton's father was a sculptor and his mother a dancer and poet. , the founder and Chairman of EarthLink and the founder and 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 the new wireless Internet service provider 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. Boingo Wireless Boingo redirects here. For the Hoodwinked character see Boingo (Hoodwinked). For the rock band, see Oingo Boingo. Boingo Wireless is a private American company that provides wireless communication services, specifically Wi-Fi. , will participate as a Keynote Speaker at the Broadband Wireless See wireless broadband. World Forum, February 13-14th at the Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities. in Anaheim, California. Boingo Wireless, Dayton's new venture, is creating a nationwide wireless Internet service in much the same way that EarthLink was built, according to the company. Boingo sells ultra-high-speed wireless Internet access to business travelers in heavily trafficked hot-spots, including hotels, airports, convention centers and cafes. The physical network is provided by Boingo's numerous wireless network partners, and uses the industry standard wireless LAN technology called "Wi-Fi". Boingo provides seamless connection and authentication across this patchwork of carriers through its Boingo Software. "The concept of wireless Internet access in public hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. is not necessarily new, but is important to the growth of the industry that a company such as Boingo can aggregate wireless ISPs and create a national service," said Timothy Downs, Event Director for the Broadband Wireless World Forum. "This service will allow business travelers to experience the benefits of true broadband wireless Internet access. Mr. Dayton joins our previously announced keynote speakers, Dan Hesse, Chairman, President and CEO of Terabeam and Tom Andrus, Vice President of Products and Services for EarthLink." The Broadband Wireless World Forum, held February 13-14th, 2002 in the Anaheim Convention Center, features exhibit booths and educational sessions focused on fixed broadband wireless technology. The event is sponsored by leading technology suppliers Ensemble Communications, Nokia, Harris Corp. and Netro Corp. Registration information for the Broadband Wireless World Forum is available online at www.broadband-wireless.com, or by calling toll-free 800/608-9641 xt 209. About Shorecliff Communications Inc.: Shorecliff Communications Inc. produces the largest executive conferences and trade exhibitions for the broadband, wireless and independent tower/owner management industries. More information is available at: www.shorecliffcommunications.com |
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