Concourse Communications Selects TRACKOS System by NetNearU; Leading Airport WiFi Operator Partners With Proven OSS Supplier.Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2003 Concourse Communications Group, the leading developer of neutral-host, wireless access systems in airports, has selected NetNearU Corp's TRACKOS(TM) Operational Support System (OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. ) to support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services over its Wi-Fi networks at Minneapolis-St.Paul International and LaGuardia Airports. "Concourse recently took back direct operational responsibility of its networks, and it's important that we utilize well-proven OSS's to enable reliable service for the daily users and subscribers of our WISP roaming partners," said Joe Beatty, 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 Concourse Communications. "The airports are telling us they want true neutrality in the provision of wireless voice and data services, and we are responding," he adds. TRACKOS will provide end-user authentication, credit card authorization, network management support and customer support. It was chosen by Concourse because it is carrier-grade and highly scalable, therefore well suited for venues that continue to exhibit double-digit, month-to-month growth. "The WiFi TRACKOS, 'just add Internet' solution, is the preferred OSS for reliable and rapid deployment of hotspots," said Larry James George Lawrence ("Larry") James (born November 6, 1947) is a former American athlete. A double medalist at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Larry James also set world records and won NCAA titles during his track career. , chairman and CEO of NetNearU Corp. "We are pleased to include these Concourse airports in the growing portfolio of high-trafficked WiFi hotspots that are managed by TRACKOS," he adds. "Airports are key hotspot locations. Travelers prize Wi-Fi access and increasingly expect it to be available in every airport to which they fly. Large airports are all deploying or planning to deploy Wi-Fi access and I expect that even smaller airports will increasingly join in," says Analyst Monica Paolini of Senza Fili Consulting. 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 NetNearU Corp. NetNearU Corp. provides comprehensive point-of-access management solutions including Operation Support Systems (OSS) and client software for distributed devices. The Company's software solutions manage networks of broadband wireless See wireless broadband. access points utilizing the 802.11 standard, as well as Internet-based kiosks and web payphones used to provide public Internet access, mobile professional data services, e-commerce applications and customer service functions. The Company is headquartered in College Station, Texas College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, situated in Central Texas. It is located in the heart of the Brazos Valley. The city is located within the most populated region of Texas, near to three of the 10 largest cities in the United States - Houston, Dallas, and San . More information about NetNearU may be found at http://www.nnu.com. |
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