Cometa Networks Named Among Top Wireless Startups of 2003; FierceWireless Recognizes Cometa Networks as a ''Fierce'' Company to Watch This Year.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2003 Cometa Networks, Inc. today announced that it has been selected as one of FierceWireless's list of "The Fiercest 15", designating it one of the top 15 wireless startups of the year out of more than 1200 companies studied. "No other announcement has given more traction to the growth of Wi-Fi hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. as a business than the creation of Cometa Networks," said Stephen Wellman Stephen Wellman (born August 31, 1982 in Zurrieq, Malta) is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Football League side Marsaxlokk, where he plays as a defender. External links
Cometa will be delivering 802.11-based services across the country; with a focus on the top 50 major metropolitan markets. "We will enable telecommunications service providers to deliver easy-to-use, secure and reliable network services to their business and consumer customers at convenient local retail locations where people work, shop and play," said Larry Brilliant Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Brilliant is a medical doctor, epidemiologist, technologist, author and philanthropist. Brilliant, a technology patent holder, has been CEO of two public companies and other venture backed start ups. , president and interim 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 Cometa. The Fiercest 15 celebrates the spirit of being "fierce" - daring to be innovative and aggressive, even in a difficult market environment. FierceWireless, an internationally recognized email newsletter for the wireless industry, evaluated more than 1,200 privately held wireless companies based on vision, revenue potential, quality of deals and partnerships, and competitive position. The list is available at www.fiercewireless.com. "FierceWireless is recognized for its advanced understanding of wireless trends and businesses," said Brilliant. "Being selected as a member of The Fiercest 15 is an honor that underscores Cometa's growing prominence in the wireless community." About Cometa Networks Cometa Networks was created in December, 2002, by leading technology companies AT&T, Intel and IBM, and global investment concerns Apax Partners and 3i. It plans to provide broadband wireless See wireless broadband. internet service to telecommunications companies, 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. , cable operators and wireless carriers, who then can offer their customers wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet. , using wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) technology, also called 802.11. Visit Cometa at www.cometanetworks.com. About FierceWireless FierceWireless is an internationally recognized email newsletter for the wireless industry. Every business day, more than 40,000 executives in over 100 countries rely on FierceWireless for a quick, authoritative briefing on the day's top stories. FierceWireless is widely heralded in the wireless industry, and has been featured in Wired, the BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. , Business 2.0, Washington Post, and other news outlets. It is published by FierceMarkets, Inc., a business publishing company based in Washington, DC. This news release includes statements about potential future events that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions that it is a new venture and its success will be affected by a number of factors, including its ability to raise sufficient amount of capital and enter into satisfactory commercial arrangements with customers and suppliers. Many of these factors are beyond the Company's control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what the Company currently foresees. |
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