Broadband Wireless Company, Radix Wireless, Changes Its Name To BeamReach Networks; New brand identity denotes future for broadband wireless technology to the home.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 13, 2000 Radix The base value in a numbering system. For example, in the decimal numbering system, the radix is 10. (mathematics) radix - The ratio, R, between the weights of adjacent digits in positional representation of numbers. Wireless, Inc. announced today that it has changed its name to BeamReach Networks, Inc. and has adopted a new brand identity to prepare the company for its entry into the broadband wireless market. "The name BeamReach Networks has special significance for us since it relates very well both to our unique technology and to our vision for broadband wireless networks," said BeamReach Networks' 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. , Bob Kelsch. The term `Beam' refers to the company's advanced beamforming technology that enables high capacity, non-line-of-sight wireless access in point to multi-point systems. The word `Reach' relates both to the extended reach of our radio signals and to the advanced scope of the company's technology and products. The name also has a parallel meaning. `BeamReach' is also a nautical term meaning the fastest point of sail, underscoring the company's commitment to deliver the best performing broadband wireless solutions. In conjunction with the name change, the company has launched a new website that is located at www.beamreachnetworks.com. BeamReach Networks has been funded by a powerful group of strategic investors with access to global resources. The investor group includes a cross section of venture, financial, operator, and vendor leaders who are experienced in and dedicated to the wireless market. The investor group includes Goldman Sachs Group, Verizon Communications, Siemens Mustang Ventures, Mitsui Private Equity, Sofinnova Ventures, and the Walden International Investment Group. BeamReach Networks is developing a new broadband wireless access technology that will revolutionize broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a . The patented techniques being implemented by BeamReach Networks enable an order of magnitude A change in quantity or volume as measured by the decimal point. For example, from tens to hundreds is one order of magnitude. Tens to thousands is two orders of magnitude; tens to millions is three orders of magnitude, etc. gain in the spectral efficiency and capacity for broadband wireless systems, as well as unprecedented reach and coverage in non-line-of-sight environments. With the BeamReach Networks system, operators can rapidly deploy a cost effective wireless broadband system with large cell radii ra·di·i n. A plural of radius. radii Noun a plural of radius and the high capacity needed to deliver QOS-based IP services to a large number of subscribers. BeamReach Networks is currently developing solutions for the MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service or Microwave Multipoint Distribution Service) A digital wireless transmission system that works in the 2.2-2.4 GHz range. , WCS See Windows CardSpace. and 3.5 GHz bands but will later expand to other frequencies. About BeamReach Networks BeamReach Networks is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. located in Mountain View, Calif. The company has invented a new generation of wireless technology and is engaged in developing broadband wireless products for network service providers around the world. For more information, please visit www.beamreachnetworks.com. |
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