Successful Adaptive Broadband AB-Access Users' Group Spurs Formation of Independent U-NII Organization.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2001 Adaptive Broadband(TM) Corporation (Nasdaq:ADAP ADAP AIDS Drug Assistance Program ADAP Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program ADAP Agricultural Development in the American Pacific ADAP Autodiscovery/Autopurge ADAP Airport Development Aid Program ADAP Advanced Digital Antenna Production ) reported today that an independent organization will be formed in support of the U-NII U-NII Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (bandwith for wireless LAN Networks by FCC 5.15-5.35 GHz and 5.75-5.825 GHz) (Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure) 5.8 GHz band used in the U.S. for fixed wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 as a result of the successful AB-Access(TM) Users' Group A users' group (also users group or user group) is a type of club focused on the use of a particular technology, usually (but not always) computer-related. meeting held April 5-6. Operators deploying the AB-Access U-NII product representing Europe, Latin American, Asia, and North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. gathered at the April meeting to share technical expertise and field experience, and to discuss issues and find solutions. The company said innovative ideas came from customers serving various market segments -- business, metro building, multi-dwelling unit, the entertainment industry and the residential market. In addition to customers participating in the meeting, three representatives from Adaptive Broadband's PartnerNet program, FVC FVC forced vital capacity. FVC abbr. forced vital capacity FVC, n See forced vital capacity. FVC forced vital capacity. , Efficient Networks and Tessco, sponsored portions of the program. The PartnerNet program certifies third-party products that complement the AB-Access product, such as voice over IP, video streaming See streaming video and video stream. and other applications. Another Users' Group meeting is being scheduled for approximately 90 days from now in Florida to coincide with a new AB-Access software release. Goal of New U-NII Organization: to be UNII-FIED! The goal of the new, independent U-NII organization being formed is to facilitate exchange agreements between deploying companies and the coordination of frequency use in various markets for U-NII band operators in the U.S. and Canada. The U-NII organization will be open to all equipment manufactures, software developers and users of equipment in the U-NII band. It is anticipated that the initial meeting for this group will take place in early summer. A recent industry report projects that by 2005, a third of broadband wireless See wireless broadband. subscriber equipment in the US. will be unlicensed. Co-chairs: Users' Group Meeting a Milestone "The AB-Access Users' Group meeting was a milestone for the fixed wireless industry in that many diverse companies came together to exchange ideas and experiences deploying U-NII band systems. Adaptive Broadband's product development group received invaluable feedback from current users in the form of functional improvements and requests for additional features," commented David Herr, vice president of technology for DATACentric Broadband Corp in Houston, TX. "It was an honor to co-chair the kick-off of this group. I believe that there was a very good response to this initial meeting and great momentum to carry it forward. The Users' Group will work to implement dialogs between carriers, providers and equipment manufacturers. Also, I came away with a very good feeling that Adaptive Broadband is working very hard to maintain its leadership position in the U-NII band multipoint equipment provider space. I believe that the company will retain and gain more market share," commented Robert Campbell Robert Campbell, Bobby Campbell or Bob Campbell may refer to: In politics:
About Adaptive Broadband Adaptive Broadband (www.adaptivebroadband.com) is a data networking solutions company that is developing leading-edge technology for the deployment of broadband wireless communication over the Internet. Its AB-Access(TM) fixed wireless broadband platform bridges the last mile, currently replacing the local loop for corporate and small business subscribers and migrating to the residential market. Combining a leading packet-on-demand technology and time division duplexing, it offers data transmission at rates up to 25 Mbps -- providing the capability for voice, real-time video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. , transmission of full streaming video, web surfing, and transmission of data files - all simultaneously and over one connection. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, such as Adaptive Broadband's potential success in the residential market. All forward-looking statements are based on current information, and Adaptive Broadband assumes no obligation to update such statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual events or results may differ materially from those suggested by a forward-looking statement. Factors which could cause actual events or results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in quarterly results, delays in receipt of orders or in the shipment of products, delays in the recovery of data communications and Internet markets and delays in product cost reductions. These and other risks are set forth in Adaptive Broadband's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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