DS3 Computing Solutions Deploys Orthogon's OS-Gemini as Backbone Network for Texas A&M University Distance Learning Network.ASHBURTON, U.K. & WALTHAM, Mass. -- State-of-the-art wireless network sets the bar for distance learning programs Orthogon Systems(TM), a leading provider of carrier-grade wireless systems, and DS3 Computing Solutions (DS3), a leading educational and government system integrator in the state of Texas, today announced the successful deployment of a broadband wireless See wireless broadband. distance learning/video conference network for Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The network covers over 235 miles and connects Texas A&M's Kingsville campus to 24 school districts in Southeast Texas Southeast Texas is a subregion of East Texas located in the southeast corner of the U.S. state of Texas. The subregion is geographically centered around the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown and Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan areas. using Orthogon's OS-Gemini point-to-point broadband wireless solution. It is the result of a partnership between Texas A&M University-Kingsville, DS3, the school districts, and several government agencies that enables high school students to earn dual college credits, teachers to obtain certification and higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. , and workforce training to be conducted within the communities. "Our goal is to provide educational services to those students unable to enroll in on-campus studies. This process of access and opportunity is enhanced by the advanced capabilities of this wireless distance learning network," said Dr. Tadeo Reyna, Director of Distance Learning and Continuing Education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. "By providing a network that enables real-time interaction between students and teachers, we are able to provide a learning environment that delivers the highest quality education available globally outside the classroom." The high-bandwidth, asymmetric network enables new functionality for distance learning applications not available with conventional broadcast-only networks. Instead of pushing content to students, Texas A&M's wireless distance learning network enables interactive communication between students and faculty/ administration via Web courses and videoconferencing A real time video session between two or more users or between two or more locations. Although the first videoconferencing was done with traditional analog TV and satellites, inhouse room systems became popular in the early 1980s after Compression Labs pioneered digitized video systems . The network is used not only for classes, but also for University support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services such as admissions and financial aid programs, and non-credit workforce training for the state of Texas. "It's not just for students, but for the communities in general as well," added Dr. Reyna. "Texas A&M's wireless distance learning network is a model for distance education programs nationwide, and is already providing real benefits to the Southeast Texas community," said Davis Sylvester III, 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 DS3 Computing Solutions. "Key to the network's success is the technology, planning and design engineering provided by Orthogon Systems. The OS-Gemini is providing highly reliable connections between the sites, was easy to install and is operating flawlessly in this environment." To enable the network, the OS-Gemini platforms provide 24 carrier-grade connections between the Kingsville campus and the 24 school districts in Southeast Texas. The wireless links averages 25 miles in distance and are connected across near-line-of-sight paths. The OS-Gemini is providing throughput of 15 Mbps both upstream and downstream across the network to support two-way voice, video and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. . "The Texas A&M University-Kingsville deployment shows the OS-Gemini in yet another deployment scenario for which it is ideally suited, long range broadband wireless connections that require carrier-grade reliability," said Phil Bolt, president and CEO of Orthogon Systems. "We are pleased to be participating with DS3 Computing Solutions on this leading edge network." About the OS-Gemini Wireless Ethernet The standard for wireless networking within a home or office. Also known as a "Wi-Fi" or "802.11" network, wireless Ethernet is the wireless counterpart to regular, wired Ethernet, which is also the standard for local networks. See 802.11 and wireless LAN. Bridge The OS-Gemini is the only point-to-point broadband wireless product that can negotiate obstacles and terrain to maintain a wireless link with carrier-class reliability. The system provides a secure broadband link, connecting separate networks where obstacles such as trees and buildings prevent a direct line-of-sight connection or where long distances compromise carrier-grade connections. The platform is FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. certified, operates in the unlicensed 5.8GHz band and is easy to install, configure and manage. It delivers payback Payback The length of time it takes to recover the initial cost of a project, without regard to the time value of money. in less than 12 months to enterprise customers, including corporations, municipalities, universities and hospitals seeking to connect disparate networks; and to wireless ISPs seeking to backhaul data or cellular traffic. About Orthogon Systems Orthogon Systems is an innovative technology company building breakthrough non-line-of-sight wireless technology for the enterprise and service provider marketplaces. Its market leading OS-Gemini broadband wireless Ethernet bridge See Wi-Fi bridge and powerline Ethernet bridge. has the industry's deepest non-line-of-sight capabilities, overcoming obstacles and terrain where existing wireless systems cannot operate. Orthogon Systems is privately held and headquartered in Ashburton, United Kingdom with offices in Waltham, Massachusetts One of the early centers of the Industrial Revolution in northern America, Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 59,226 at the 2000 census. . For more information contact us in the UK at +44(0) 1364.65.55.00, in the US at +1 617.886.9128 or on the Web at www.orthogonsystems.com. |
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