Bonsai Networks Provides LinkSpot Networks with Wi-Fi Operational Support Services.Business Editors HERNDON & RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2004 ASP solution increases Wi-Fi flexibility for subscribers within RV Parks, Resorts, Campgrounds and Service Centers LinkSpot Networks, the leading provider for advanced communications services within RV parks, resorts and campgrounds, has selected an APS solution from Bonsai Networks to provide a consolidated back office billing and accounting solution as part of their comprehensive Wi-Fi access service. Bonsai Networks' BOSS (Bonsai Operational Support Service) delivers a centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. Wi-Fi billing, session management and portal service that ties all LinkSpot locations together, adding flexibility to increase the users' experience. Through BOSS, LinkSpot can offer a wider variety of service plans and features to its highly mobile customer base. "The last several years have seen a tremendous explosion in the numbers of Americans traveling across the country in Recreational Vehicles. When traveling, they expect to be able to maintain the same high level of connectivity with their friends and colleagues as when they are home," said Mark Kaplan
Mark Kaplan is an American violinist who studied at the Juilliard School under Dorothy DeLay. He is currently a professor at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. , CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of LinkSpot Networks. "We create 'LinkSpots' at high demand travel locations to provide our customers with high quality, reliable Internet connections. "The advanced capabilities Bonsai Networks BOSS solution will allow us to provide our users with additional flexibility while traveling including complete and transparent roaming between all LinkSpot locations," concluded Alan Kobran, President 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. , LinkSpot Networks. "We are excited to be working with LinkSpot. We have developed BOSS to be delivered on an 'as needed,' services basis. This allows Bonsai Network's customers to deploy advanced Wi-Fi capabilities while avoiding large initial capital outlays," said Jim Pflaging, President and CEO, Bonsai Networks. "With BOSS, LinkSpot Networks can all of their users to access their network service from any of their more than 55 service locations across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ," noted Pflaging. About LinkSpot Networks: The leading provider of Wi-Fi based Internet and technology based services to America's outdoor venues. With operations in over 55 resorts, parks and campgrounds, LinkSpot provides fast and convenient Internet access See how to access the Internet. to the traveling public. Locations offering LinkSpot are able to attract more customers and retain them for longer periods of time due to the availability of easily accessible Internet services. Visit LinkSpot Networks at www.linkspot.com - LinkSpot, "Connecting the Great Outdoors". About Bonsai Networks: Bonsai Networks is a leader in real time signaling, billing and session management solutions for Wi-Fi service providers. Bonsai's major distribution partners include Sun Microcomputer (SUNW SUNW Sun Microsystems, Inc (former stock symbol; now JAVA) SUNW Stanford University Network Workstation (Sun Microsystems, Inc) ), Alcatel and The Cloud, Europe's largest WiFi managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality provider. Bonsai Networks has major customers and strategic partners in both North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Europe. Visit Bonsai Networks at www.bonsainetworks.com. |
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