Wavelink Enhances Most Scalable, Multi-Vendor WLAN Management Solution; Mobile Manager Grows Number of Access Points Managed; Adds Proxim and Dell Support; Increases Customers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2003 Wavelink Corporation, a leading provider of mobile infrastructure management software for the enterprise, today announced the availability of an enhanced version of Wavelink Mobile Manager(TM) that further advances the product's position as the industry's most scalable, proven, multi-vendor WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network management solution. Wavelink's WLAN management software, Mobile Manager, enables network administrators to rapidly deploy, efficiently secure and easily manage wireless networks, including multi-site wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area implementations, from a central console. With the latest enhancements to Mobile Manager, enterprise customers can now manage more than 5,000 access points (APs) from a single server -- making it the most scalable solution in the industry. Mobile Manager has also expanded its multi-vendor offering by adding support for Proxim Corporation's access points, the ORiNOCO AP-2000 and ORiNOCO AP-600, and for Dell's TrueMobile 1170 access points, providing customers with the flexibility to manage networks across varying hardware platforms. In addition, Mobile Manager is the first to support Cisco's new Aironet access points now running IOS (1) (Internetwork Operating System) An operating system from Cisco that is the primary control program used in its routers. IOS is widely used and robust system software that supports the common functions of all products under Cisco's CiscoFusion architecture. software, and offers its customers the ability to painlessly migrate installed legacy Cisco APs to the new IOS platform. "Large enterprises see great potential in wireless LANs, but fear the management challenges that arise when these networks span hundreds or thousands of access points -- often from different vendors and spread out over multiple locations," said Warren Wilson, senior analyst, Summit Strategies. "Wavelink Mobile Manager has long been one of the top WLAN management products in terms of scalability and multi-vendor support. The new version further enhances those capabilities and strengthens Wavelink's leadership in this crucial industry sector." Wavelink also recently announced a version of Mobile Manager that integrates with HP OpenView for a single centralized solution for both wired and wireless networks. This product will be available for general release in August. With over 300 customers across a broad range of industries, Wavelink Mobile Manager continues to extend its leadership in enterprise wireless LAN management. New customers include: Retail: Best Buy, BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. , Bridgestone, Firestone, ConAgra, Converse, Hudson's Bay, Tesco, Willow Brook Foods, Pep Boys, Barnes & Noble and OfficeMax. Education: University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1848, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford and three branch campuses located in Booneville, Tupelo, and Southaven. , University of Missouri, Alabama A&M, DeVry Institute, Arkansas State University Arkansas State University, at Jonesboro; coeducational; chartered 1909; named State Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1925–33. In 1933 the school became Arkansas State College, and in 1967 it achieved university status and adopted its present name. , Hampton College, University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
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Logistics & Manufacturing: IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , TNT TNT: see trinitrotoluene. TNT in full trinitrotoluene Pale yellow, solid organic compound made by adding nitrate (−NO2) groups to toluene. Logistics, YKK YKK Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha (Japanese: Yoshida Company Limited, manufacturer of zippers, etc.) , Lockheed Martin, EcoLab and Alticor. "Our company goal is to enable easy manageability, cost efficiency and security of wireless networks. Wavelink is now becoming instrumental in the ubiquitous use of WLANs by continuing to solve real-world WLAN administration problems," said Dave Bullis, 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 Wavelink. "As enterprises continue to see the benefits of wireless solutions, more and more companies turn to Wavelink as the leader in this industry to easily gain control over these complex and growing networks." The new version of Wavelink Mobile Manager provides network administrators with: -- Increased Scalability -- Mobile Manager is the most scalable solution in the industry, with the ability to manage over 5,000 APs from a single console. -- Expanded Multi-Vendor Support -- Mobile Manager adds support for the Proxim ORiNOCO AP-2000, Proxim ORiNOCO AP-600 and Dell TrueMobile 1170 access point, in addition to support for Cisco, Symbol, Intel, Ericsson and Nortel APs. -- Cisco IOS Support -- Mobile Manager supports Cisco Aironet access points running IOS and is the only solution available for customers to painlessly migrate their installed legacy Cisco APs to the new IOS platform, by using mass upgrades. -- Integration -- Mobile Manager integrates with other network management systems, including a new plug-in to HP OpenView, for centralized management of both wired and wireless networks from a single console. About Wavelink Mobile Manager As wireless LANs grow within the corporate network, IT managers are challenged with the task of managing large numbers of mobile devices and access points. Meeting these challenges requires a robust solution that extends and integrates the management functionality of established wired LANs to these new wireless networks. Wavelink Mobile Manager is the first and most widely-deployed multi-vendor solution for addressing these unique challenges by providing effective network management and control over wireless LANs. Mobile Manager allows IT managers to keep performance up and costs down by enabling the central management of large numbers of access points and mobile devices. About Wavelink Corporation Wavelink Corporation is a leading provider of wireless application development software, network management and mobile device solutions for the enterprise. Since 1992, Wavelink's innovative software has powered a growing number of Fortune 1,000 companies, with more than 5,000 customers and 40,000 installations to date in over 50 countries. Wavelink supports the world's most popular programming languages and device operating systems with technology that spans wireless local area networks (WLAN), or Wi-Fi, as well as wireless wide area networks (WWAN See wireless WAN. ). For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.wavelink.com or call 425-823-0111. |
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