Parvus to Unveil Mobile Internet Access Solution for Commuter Bus and Coach at BusCon 2006 in Chicago.Parvus' RiderNet[TM] to Help Bus Transit Authorities and Private Coach Operators Increase Ridership Through Broadband 802.11 Wi-Fi Service SALT LAKE CITY & CHICAGO -- Parvus Corporation will introduce its RiderNet[TM] passenger Internet access solution at the BusCon 2006 Expo (booth #1208) being held October 23-25 at Navy Pier, Chicago. This new mobile 802.11 hotspot solution provides bus operators a turn-key solution for bringing high-speed Internet access to commuters. Purpose-built for the harsh vehicle environment, RiderNet is one of the first such products specifically tailored for commuter transit and private coach installations. Enabling broadband connection speeds comparable to DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary with minimal infrastructure investment by transit operators, RiderNet reliably connects wireless (802.11) subscribers to a high-speed cellular backhaul at speeds averaging 400-700kbps (with bursts up to 2Mbps). Considered by Parvus to be the most robust and affordable wireless Internet access solution available today for transit vehicles, RiderNet helps mass transit authorities increase their ridership by enhancing the productivity of their business commuters. Passengers can check email, visit websites, and use VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. connections from any Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). . Multiple business models are supported including free, pay-per-use, and subscription service to add-value and/or generate additional revenue for transit operators. The product comes with all the equipment needed for hassle-free installation and operation, including wireless router, broadband modem, vehicle power supply, antennas, and cabling. All RiderNet[TM] deployments are managed by Parvus through standard monthly service agreements. Parvus monitors and tracks all fielded systems and can perform first-level troubleshooting remotely from the Parvus Network Operations Center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. (NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, ) in Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. . Advanced options for the RiderNet solution include: * RADIUS AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. : Industry standard authentication and user tracking * Priority Ethernet Port: High or low priority for on-board AVL/DVR system connection * 802.11 Client Interface: Connect to depot networks for downloading video/data from DVR/vehicle logic units * Managed content filtering * Custom Splash Pages: Walled garden capability for branding and surveys * Remote Management: Optional web interface and syslog monitoring * Customer Care and Revenue Reporting: Traffic and usage reports The Utah Transit Authority The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) operates a public transportation system throughout the Wasatch Front of Utah. It runs fixed route buses, charter buses, and ski buses to nearby ski resorts. (UTA uta see leishmaniasis. ) announced earlier this month that it has deployed the Parvus RiderNet solution on its commuter bus line serving passengers between Ogden and Salt Lake City. ABOUT PARVUS Parvus is a provider of rugged mobile networking and embedded computing technologies for transportation, military, homeland security and medical device industries. For more information, contact Parvus at 801.483.1533 or visit www.parvus.com. |
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