Lucent Technologies Leads Broadband Wireless World Forum as Top Sponsor and Keynote Presenter.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 1999-- Advanced Radio Telecom Joins Lucent in Keynote Address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. Shorecliff Communications Inc. today announced that Lucent Technologies, is the top, or "signature," sponsor of its Broadband Wireless See wireless broadband. World Forum. Lucent, the world leader in communications networking, will be joined by Advanced Radio Telecom in the keynote address to be held Monday, February 22, 1999, in San Francisco. Larry Schwerin, general manager, Wireless Broadband Networks Division, Lucent Technologies, will discuss the current state-of-the-art technology for high-capacity, fixed wireless networks. He will evaluate the relative merits of wireless broadband versus other forms of local access for the transmission of data, video and voice. He will also identify U.S. and international market trends and opportunities for fixed wireless services in the 10-42 GHz spectrum range. Harry Hirsch, chairman 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. , Advanced Radio Telecom (ART), will continue the keynote by exploring the unmet needs of the bandwidth-starved, small to mid-sized businesses that lack access to a high-speed, high-capacity fiber network. Hirsch will outline how ART plans to utilize broadband wireless to offer an integrated suite of advanced data communication services that address the growing demands of businesses. Lucent is the provider of choice for wireless broadband technology and end-to-end network solutions for ART. The Forum is co-sponsored by the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA PCIA Personal Communications Industry Association PCIA Personal Care Ingredients Asia PCIA Parent-Child Interaction Assessment (structured direct observation procedure) PCIA Professional Concepts Insurance Agency, Inc. ) and its newly-formed Wireless Broadband Alliance The Wireless Broadband Alliance is an alliance of wireless broadband operators aimed at increasing wireless broadband adoption and improving user experience across operators. (WBA WBA West Bromwich Albion (English Soccer Club) WBA World Boxing Association WBA Weekly Benefit Amount WBA Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (Madison, WI) WBA Wireless Broadband Access ) and the Canadian Wireless Telecom Association (CWTA CWTA Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association CWTA China Wool Textile Association CWTA Cadillac/Wexford Transit Authority CWTA Connecticut World Trade Association CWTA Charlotte World Trade Association CWTA Computers and Writing Teaching Assistants ). In addition to Lucent and ART, participating organizations include: Alcatel Fixed Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Bosch Telecom, Cisco Systems, Hughes Network Systems Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS), is a provider of broadband satellite network products for businesses and consumers. HNS pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access services and IP-based networks with its original DirecPC service but which it now markets , Newbridge Networks, NEXTLINK Communications, Nortel Networks, Spike Technologies, Teligent Inc., Triton Network Systems, and U.S. West. The show will be held February 22-23, 1999, at the San Francisco Marriott The San Francisco Marriott is a skyscraper in San Francisco, California. The building rises 436 feet (133 meters) in the southern region of San Francisco’s Financial District. It contains 39 floors, and was completed in 1989. . Individuals interested in exhibiting at, sponsoring or attending the 1999 Broadband Wireless Forum should call 800/608-9641, ext. 209 or visit the Web site at www.scievents.com. About Shorecliff Communications Inc. Shorecliff Communications (www.scievents.com) is a leading producer of highly specialized educational conferences for executives in the wireless telecommunications, communications infrastructure, broadband wireless, gaming, resort, finance and health care industries in the US and Latin America. In addition, Shorecliff develops events properties and custom publishing ventures in partnership with corporate clients and sponsors. About Lucent Technologies Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., designs, builds and delivers a wide range of public and private networks, communications systems and software, data networking systems, business telephone systems and microelectronic components. Bell Labs is the research and development arm for the company. For more information on Lucent Technologies, visit the company's web site at http://www.lucent.com. About Advanced Radio Telecom Advanced Radio Telecom is a facilities-based, broadband ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. providing a direct connection between the customer premise and the Internet. ART owns and operates metropolitan area networks in Seattle, Portland and Phoenix utilizing fixed wireless and fiber optic technologies. ART owns or manages 363 38GHz spectrum licenses in more than 210 markets nationwide, including 49 of the top 50 and 90 of the top 100 markets nationwide. With Lucent Technologies as its network integrator and provider of wireless and data networking solutions, ART offers a full range of Internet services including dedicated Internet access at speeds up to 10Mbps, e-mail, web hosting, domain name server (DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the ) registration, IP Fax and more. For more information, please visit ART's website at http://www.art-net.net. |
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