Concourse Communications Awarded Neutral Host Wireless Access System Contract At Ottawa International Airport.HOUSTON -- Concourse Communications, the leading developer of neutral-host wireless access systems for airports and other commercial venues, announced today that they had signed a contract with the Ottawa International Airport Authority for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of a Commercial Wireless Access System at the Ottawa International Airport. The network, based upon the popular 802.11b/g standard known as WiFi, is expected to be operational later this year. All public areas inside the airport will be covered along with the outside areas surrounding the ramps. In winning the contract, Concourse partnered with BOLDstreet Wireless, an Ottawa-based Wireless Internet services company which will provide marketing and end-user 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. services. "Wireless access is becoming a more common offering in airports across the country", said Paul Benoit, 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. of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. "I am pleased that we will soon be able to offer the service to our customers who are very technology savvy and need to be connected when they travel." "There is significant pent up demand within the mobile professional community in Canada for WiFi connectivity, not unlike what we have seen in our US airports", said Joe Beatty, CEO of Concourse Communications. "We're delighted to have been selected to help make Ottawa International the second major Canadian airport to offer these kinds of services." "Concourse's track record of success at world-class airports fits well with BOLDstreet's Canadian WiFi leadership and focus on user experience." said Tom Camps, President and CEO of BOLDstreet Wireless. "The result is a high-value and uniquely forward-thinking solution for the OMCIAA and all the travelers passing through the Ottawa Airport." About OMCIAA OMCIAA operates Ottawa International Airport without government subsidies under a 60-year lease transfer agreement with Transport Canada Transport Canada is the department within the government of Canada which is responsible for developing regulations, policies and services of transportation in Canada. History . The OMCIAA's mandate is to manage, operate and develop airport facilities and lands in support of the economic growth of the National Capital Region. Its new state-of-the-art passenger terminal building opened for business on October 12, 2003. About Concourse Communications Group, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control As the leading developer of neutral host Wireless Access Systems, Concourse Communications Group is redefining wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. services at major U.S. airports and other commercial venues, including LaGuardia, JFK, Newark Liberty, Detroit Wayne County Wayne County is the name of sixteen counties in the United States of America, some named for the American Revolutionary War general Anthony Wayne:
About BOLDstreet Wireless BOLDstreet delivers unique revenue opportunities to global WISPs and Telecom Carriers through its proprietary Global Roaming The ability to use a communications device such as a cellphone or PDA and be able to move from one cell or access point to another without losing the connection. Application Services See ASP and Web services. Platform (TM)(GRASP). By removing the traditional constraints on WiFi access revenue, BOLDstreet provides business partners with immediate opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, loyalty and revenue. More information about BOLDstreet is available at www.boldstreet.com or by calling 1-877-613-9555. |
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