STRIX SYSTEMS ACCESS/ONE IWS CHOSEN FOR THE FIRST LARGEST PURE VOICE OVER WIFI MESH NETWORK IN JAPAN
Calabasas, Calif. May 12th, 2008 -- Strix Systems today announced the deployment of Strix Access/One Indoor Wireless Systems (IWS) for robust enterprise class services to the tenants and management of THE LANDMARK TOWER YOKOHAMA, a fortress of structural and technical innovation in the futuristic Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama city.
"We are very happy with the results of the network,” said Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd Yokohama Branch. “The quality of voice calls on the network is excellent and a testament to the engineering by NTT EAST as well as the quality and reliability of the Strix Systems wireless, IP/PBX and NTT phone equipment used.”
KENYA DATA NETWORKS EXPANDS SERVICES ADDING SIX NEW COUNTRIES WITH STRIX ACCESS/ONE
CALABASAS, Calif., May 6th, 2008 -- Strix Systems, a worldwide leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking today announced that Kenya Data Networks (KDN) has expanded its network services to six major countries in sub-Sahara Africa. Strix’s Access/One® Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS), Indoor Wireless Systems (IWS) and Edge Wireless System (EWS) provide KDN greater performance, reach and mobility enabling the service provider to deliver cost effective services to Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon and Malawi.
“Butterfly has made it possible for customers to gain access to our high-quality services which currently include business data, mobile broadband, voice over IP and residential internet. “ said Dr. Kai U. Wulff, Managing Director of KDN. “Strix Systems products and services have enabled KDN to develop Butterfly as a strong high-value brand. We are very happy with the performance and reliability of Strix Systems equipment and services.”
CALABASAS, Calif., April 28th 2008 -- Strix Integrated Wireless Video System deployed for video surveillance at Boston Marathon. The IWVS was utilized by state and local public officials for “live” viewing and recording at fixed and mobile command centers. Brookline’s Emergency Operations Center served as host to state and local public safety agencies.
“Strix’s IWVS camera systems were a resounding success”, said Officer Scott Wilder, Director of Technology for the Brookline Police Department, “this will revolutionize the way we will handle the marathon and other large events.” “We can quickly deploy these cameras for temporary use in key areas without the concerns that accompany other video surveillance solutions”.
STRIX SYSTEMS ACCESS/ONE WIFI MESH DEPLOYED FOR CITY OF PITTSBURG CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SAFETY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE NETWORK
CALABASAS, Calif., April 14th 2008 -- Strix Systems today announced the deployment of Strix Access/One® Wireless Systems for the City of Pittsburg, California. Strix Access/One was chosen for its ability to deliver the highest throughput and lowest latency wireless mesh network for high quality stationary and mobile IP-based video surveillance.
“The ability to access the video cameras from any location has proven a significant asset to the City,” said Chief Aaron Baker, City of Pittsburg. “Our investment in this project has proven that wireless mesh network technology is an effective means to assist in fighting crime while ultimately saving tax payer dollars. We are expanding the system as needed and we intend to continue to initiate similar programs to improve our city-wide public safety efforts.”
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STRIX SYSTEMS WIFI MESH NETWORKS DEPLOYED TO CANADIAN MARKETS
CALABASAS, Calif., April 2, 2008 -- ReliaClear, Strix Gold Partner, is deploying Strix Access/One Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) for multiple City-wide WiFi networks throughout Canada. The City of Thorold, Ontario, which covers 32 sq. miles with a population over 18,000 is the first of many multi-city projects in which ReliaClear is providing the design, deployment and operations of commercial, municipal and public safety networks across the Ontario province and Niagara region.
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STRIX SYSTEMS WINS VON MAGAZINE INNOVATORS AWARD
CALABASAS, Calif., March 18th 2008 -- VON Magazine Recognizes Strix Systems Technical Achievements in the Wireless Industry through it’s Innovations in Wireless Mesh Networking
“The VON Magazine Innovator Awards recognizes the Internet Communications industry’s best and brightest companies, and we’re pleased to include Strix Systems as an inaugural winner,” said Doug Mohney, Editor-in-Chief of VON Magazine and Chairman of the VON Innovator Awards Program.
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latest innovation introduces the industry’s first and most robust outdoor wireless video surveillance system delivering the highest throughput, lowest latency and greatest reach.
CALABASAS, Calif., January 25th, 2008 – Strix Systems, a worldwide leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, and Dotworkz Systems today announce the availability of the highest performance, Integrated Wireless Video Surveillance System (IWVS) – the industry’s only integrated wireless mesh network system specifically designed for optimal high-quality delivery of IP video surveillance over wireless/WiFi mesh networks in a single easy to deploy packaged design.
"The Integrated Wireless Video Surveillance System provides excellent performance and has proven itself to be a valuable solution for our customers,” said Sandy Bendremer, vice president, Galaxy Internet Services, “for our public safety installations, officers connect to the IWVS from anywhere on the wireless mesh network to view live or recorded video."
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CALABASAS, Calif., January 16, 2008 – Strix Systems, a worldwide leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced the introduction of the highest-powered, highest performance Mobile Wireless System (MWS) 100 to its award winning Access/One® product line. The MWS is the industry’s highest performance mobile extension which enables on-board video surveillance, voice over IP and critical data applications for in-vehicle wired or wireless client connectivity in public safety, railway, municipal, strategic and tactical wireless broadband mesh networks.
“Think about the possibilities enabled by a wireless mesh itself becoming mobile,” said Craig Mathias, a Principal with the wireless and mobile advisory firm Farpoint Group. “Transportation and public safety applications are only the beginning. The Strix Access/One MWS 100 is re-defining broadband mobility, and will enable the next generation of innovative and indeed remarkable wide-area wireless solutions.”
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STRIX SYSTEMS LEADS WIRELESS MESH NETWORK INDUSTRY
Multiple industry reports prove Strix Systems Leadership by Shipments, Revenue and Market Share.
CALABASAS, Calif., December 11, 2007 –Strix Systems, the technology and market leader in high performance wireless mesh networking, remains a worldwide leader, holding the top two positions in wireless mesh networking for number of radios shipped, revenues and market share according to In-Stat, Infonetics, Heavy Reading and Dell’Oro.
According to industry reports issued throughout 2007, including those from In-Stat, Infonetics, Heavy Reading and Dell’Oro, Strix Systems holds the top two positions in number of nodes or radios shipped, revenues or market share. In-Stat’s 2007 Worldwide Wi-Fi Mesh Equipment Market report ranks Strix Systems number one in revenues and two in unit shipments, Dell’Oro’s recent 2007 Wireless LAN Report places Strix Systems number two for number of radios shipped and Infonetics WiMAX and Outdoor Wireless Mesh Network Equipment reports Strix Systems as number one in market share based on revenue. Read more...
STRIX ACCESS/ONE WIRELESS MESH DEPLOYED FOR HISTORIC NETHERLANDS CITY
Groningen Unwired offers Commercial Wi-Fi Access to Students, Faculty, Residents, Visitors and the Municipal Government.
CALABASAS, Calif., November 20, 2007 - Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced that Groningen Unwired, a Strix premier partner, has deployed Strix’s Access/One® Network Outdoor Systems (OWS) for the historic Dutch city of Groningen.
The city of Groningen is the Netherlands center of education, innovation and technology. The city received the title “best inner-city of the Netherlands in 2006” (Source: statistic yearbook 2006 of the city of Groningen). Today, Groningen, with a population of almost 181,000, 25% of the population are students who attend the University of Groningen (RuG), the Hanzehogeschool (Hanze Polytechnic) and others. The city thrives not only as an education center, but as the main shopping center and agricultural enterprise for the entire region.
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STRIX SYSTEMS' ACCESS/ONE OWS DEPLOYED FOR BELGIUM'S FIRST MULTI-USE WIRELESS MESH NETWORK
Strix Access/One OWS Selected for Unmatched Multi-Radio Performance and Exceptional Coverage.
CALABASAS, Calif., October 10, 2007 - Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced that Citymesh bvba, a Strix premier partner founded by Mitch De Geest, Frederik Demets, Peter-Jan Pertry, Sven de Brabander and Freek Pauwels, specializing in the design and deployment of large-scale wireless mesh networks, has deployed Strix's Access/One® Network Outdoor Systems (OWS) for Belgium's first city-wide wireless mesh network.
Blankenberge, Belgium, is an international European refuge known for its long sandy beach lined with cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and the casino situated in the cities center encompassing approximately 17.41 km². The city has a total population of over 20,000 full time residents and over 150,000 visitors during the summer months. Read more...
ICOP DIGITAL AND STRIX PARTNER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION VIDEO SURVEILLANCE PROJECTS
CALABASAS, Calif., October 4, 2007 - ICOP Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICOP), an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, and Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today jointly announced the formation of a co-marketing partnership and integrated video surveillance mobility solution enabling the companies to collaborate on pursuing mutually beneficial sales opportunities on a global basis for their advanced surveillance and wireless mesh networking solutions, respectively.
“We chose to partner with ICOP for a number of important reasons including its established market presence within law enforcement, its vision for community-wide surveillance and security and its best of class surveillance products and solutions,” stated Bruce Brown, Chairman and CEO of Strix Systems, Inc. “ICOP and Strix each share the same commitment for empowering communities with real-time, multimedia, mission-critical communications and situational awareness. Collaborating on our respective marketing efforts will compound our collective success.” Read more...
STRIX ACCESS/ONE OWS DEPLOYED BY POWERNET GLOBAL FOR CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY
CALABASAS, Calif., September 24, 2007 - PowerNet Global Communications (PNG) with its partner KW Communications, has deployed Strix Systems Access/One® Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS) providing WiFi access to the residents and businesses of Owensboro, KY.
A previously underserved community, Owensboro now has five towers spread across the county. PNG’s service, called “LiquidGrid”, includes five transmission sites installed with Strix Access/One OWS products that cover a 20 square mile area for Owensboro. Read more...
STRIX ACCESS/ONE OWS PROVEN FOR RAILROAD INDUSTRY WIRELESS SOLUTION
Study Performed by University of Nebraska Proves Strix Access/One Wireless Mesh Network Solution Meets and Exceeds Expectations
CALABASAS, Calif., September 12, 2007 - Advanced Telecommunications Engineering Laboratory (TEL) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been conducting a WiFi testing program for the railway industry and is recommending Strix Access/One® for future WiFi deployments alongside railroad tracks for its superb performance and manageability.
Funded by the Federal Railway Administration (FRA), BNSF and Union Pacific railroads, and headed by Dr. Hamid Sharif, director of the University’s Advanced Telecommunications Engineering Laboratory and an industry expert on wireless networking for railways, this unique and comprehensive study was performed using a test bed equipped with Strix Access/One® equipment to analyze the performance of WiFi for railroad industries.
“I see a huge potential for wireless mesh networks in the rail industry. Our findings will help railroads decide what types of wireless networks to install in their yards and along their tracks to improve the safety, security, and operational effectiveness of railroads,” said Dr. Sharif. “The results we have achieved with the Strix OWS are outstanding.” Read more...
STRIX SYSTEMS’ ANNOUNCES MOBILITY "SOLUTION SET" FOR WIRELESS MESH NETWORKS
Solution Set Program Ensures Faultless Integration of Critical Application Components with High-Performance Strix Access/One® Networks
CALABASAS, Calif., August 21, 2007 - Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced the first in a series of “Solution Sets” designed to give integrators pre-tested, interoperable building blocks to simplify and speed the deployment for public safety and other key wireless mesh applications.
The initial Mobility Solution Set is targeted at WiFi roaming and high-speed mobility for applications including railway and transportation systems. Strix mobility solution allows customers to provide wireless Internet and private network access end-to-end, while at in motion and at high-speed even where there are no existing power sources. Solar grids connected to uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) light up the mesh in any terrain while the Strix mobility solutions can also serve as a foundation for other critical applications including video surveillance, voice over IP (VoIP), railroad engine diagnostics, remote switches, sensors and other applications. Such solutions immediately resolve challenges related to the deployment of rural, city and country-wide WiFi networks, but also meet the needs of mission critical communications for public safety, mining, oil, water and gas production and many other industries. Read more...
STRIX SYSTEMS’ ANNOUNCES "DISTRIBUTED IP VIDEO SURVEILLANCE" SOLUTION SET
Market Leader in Wireless Mesh Networking Partners with Leading Innovators of IP Video Surveillance Technology
CALABASAS, Calif., August 21, 2007 - Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced its Distributed IP Video Surveillance Solution Set, which is based on the Strix Access/One® Outdoor and Indoor Wireless Systems (OWS/IWS). The Solution Set includes pre-tested products from leaders in the IP video surveillance who have certified “Wireless Mesh Ready,” making it easier for integrators to build a successful, fully distributed IP video surveillance system.
Freed from the constraints of wired video surveillance systems, customers employing Strix Access/One solutions can locate cameras, video servers, storage clusters, and other “Wireless Mesh Ready” network elements wherever they are needed—on buildings, on power or telephone poles, in railway cars, and more. In addition, because distributed systems can be both centralized and decentralized, a video surveillance solution based on Strix’s Solution Set will not have a single point of failure, as traditional video surveillance systems do. Systems built on Strix’s architecture do not require complicated proprietary hardware, complex cable connectivity, or dedicated monitors. Existing network personnel can easily add cameras to the Strix OWS, as well as configure cameras and server components and make changes to the network from any location. Read more...
STRIX SYSTEMS’ ACCESS/ONE WIRELESS MESH NETWORK COVERS 25-SQUARE MILE MOBILE COAL MINING OPERATIONS
Falkirk Mining Gains Throughput, Reliability, Ease of implementation and Administration with Strix Solution
CALABASAS, Calif., August 7, 2007 - The Falkirk Mining Company, a subsidiary of The North American Coal Corp. the nation’s largest lignite coal producer, has deployed Strix’s Access/One® Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS) and Access/One® Network Edge Wireless System 150 (EWS 150) at its Falkirk surface coal mine in North Dakota. Falkirk Mining’s wireless mesh network, which currently covers over 25 square miles and continues to grow, is used for critical logistics data communications to constantly moving coal trucks and bulldozing equipment. Multiple simultaneously active mobile network hotzones roam across the mine at any one time.
Falkirk mines approximately eight million tons of lignite coal annually, using large earthmoving equipment. Giant mobile dragline cranes expose the coal which is then loaded into oversized 200-ton haul trucks that dump the coal into Falkirk’s crushing facility. Dozers then re-grade the land for eventual return to area landowners, farmers, and ranchers. The company has installed a wireless network system into nearly every type of equipment used throughout the mining process—including survey trucks, scrapers, bulldozers, blades, coal trucks, excavators, shovels, pickup laptops, and large draglines—to help ensure it meets the precise performance in reclamation and high safety standards that make the company a prime example of the modern coal industry. Read more...
STRIX SYSTEMS’ AWARDS 42 COUNTRY DISTRIBUTION DEAL TO SAMEER GROUP
FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Agreement Expands Strix’s Presence in Fast-Growing African Market
CALABASAS, Calif., July 31, 2007 - Nairobi-based Sameer Group, the leading economic force in Africa and pioneer provider of affordable mobile telephone services in Kenya, will distribute the Strix Access/One® family of products across 42 countries and six island nations of sub-Saharan Africa.
Under a Strix Master Value Added Distributor (MVAD) agreement, Kenya Data Networks (KDN), one of Sameer Group’s Information Technology businesses, becomes a major distribution point for Strix Systems in Kenya. Kenya’s largest licensed Public Data Network Operator (PDNO) and full-service data communications carrier, KDN will distribute the full line of Strix Access/One Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS), Indoor Wireless Systems (IWS) and Edge Wireless System (EWS) products throughout Africa to service providers, integrators and resellers who require cost effective indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi voice, video and data networking services for their customers. Read more...
CALABASAS, Calif., July 24, 2007 - Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced that KT Corp., the largest high-speed internet operator in Korea, is deploying Strix’s Access/One® Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS). The Strix wireless mesh network enables seamless mobile access to KT’s NESPOT Wi-Fi internet service; NESPOT integrates fixed-line and wireless services, offering wireless internet access to laptops, PDAs, and homes. In this first wave of deployments, Strix distributor Broadwave, Inc., of Korea installed the Strix network in cooperation with its sales partner, Hyundai HDS, at the award-winning Westin Chosun Hotel Busan beachfront hotel in Busan, Korea.
KT selected Strix’s wireless mesh solution to extend the high-speed NESPOT service area beyond its current limits and to offer a variety of wireless network services such as VoIP, surveillance, and sensor applications throughout Busan’s Haeundae Beach area. While high-speed wired internet access is already available indoors, the Strix OWS offers roaming and mobility that the wired internet cannot offer. The OWS network at the Westin Chosun Hotel Busan enables hotel guests and visitors to access NESPOT service even when they are outdoors. KT will serve any shadow areas with Strix’s Access/One Network Edge Wireless System 150 (EWS 150), which provides a high-performance backhaul Wi-Fi connection to Strix’s OWS and Indoor Wireless Systems (IWS), enabling an end-to-end wireless experience and seamless inside/outside roaming.
“The Strix OWS will help users enjoy seamless wireless internet access whether they are indoors or outdoors,” said Kim Leesu, NESPOT Business Team Manager at KT Corp. “Starting from the beach hotel, we’ll deploy Strix wireless mesh networks in other hotels as well as in the nearby airport.”
CALABASAS, Calif., July 18, 2007 - “Wire Cutting” Event with Galaxy Internet Services to be held on July 18th at Devotion House on Harvard Street at 6pm.
BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, July 18, 2007 The Town of Brookline will announce the launch of the region’s first border-to-border municipal Wi-Fi network, which includes the nation’s first implementation of newly licensed spectrum for public safety. The event is to be held in front of the Devotion House at 345 Harvard Street in Brookline.
Brookline is the first municipality in the United States to have a border-to-border multi-use first responder Wi-Fi network utilizing licensed frequencies for police and fire, and standard Wi-Fi for consumers. Brookline will be utilizing the newly licensed 4.9 GHz spectrum on a town-wide basis, dedicated to emergency services. First responders such as police and fire will be able to exchange information with local, state and federal agencies for improved security via a licensed frequency reserved for emergency services. With broadband wireless internet access, they will also be able to utilize new applications to distribute information to personnel both in the field and in command centers.
Brookline’s Chief Information Officer, Kevin Stokes, said “This is the beginning of a robust alternative to some of the other broadband services available in Brookline. The Town will be utilizing it to enhance and lower the cost of communications, and increase the efficiency of Town services”. Sean Cronin, Deputy Town Administrator, added “This is truly one of those rare opportunities in local government where everyone wins: residents, businesses, the Town and its employees, and, ultimately, the taxpayers.”
STRIX SYSTEMS TAPPED FOR DEPLOYMENT OF FIRST WIRELESS MESH NETWORK IN GREECE
Municipality of Galatsi Uses Strix Access/One OWS in Network that Serves Businesses, Residents, and City
CALABASAS, Calif., May 30, 2007 – Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced that the municipality of Galatsi is using Strix’s Access/One® Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) to deploy the first wireless mesh network in Greece. Galatsi will provide fee-based broadband services to residents and businesses, free Internet access to students, and free Internet access and VoIP service for municipal employees. BGM Ltd., a wireless networking company based in Galatsi, has tested and deployed the Strix system, which covers an area of 4 sq. km. in the city center.
In fall of 2006, BGM deployed the first phase of the network. Due to the topology of the region, Strix OWS 2400 Series and OWS 3600 Series are particularly well suited to provide coverage over long distances and around buildings, hills, valleys, and forested areas. Galatsi is densely populated with 50,000 people, adding to the difficulty of providing wireless coverage in the city center and outlying areas. However, the combination of Strix’s high power output, directional and sectorization techniques, and Strix Dynamic Mesh Architecture ™ (Strix DMA™), which optimizes mesh networks, maximizes coverage areas to a radius of 300 to 400 meters.
The network’s primary high-speed connection in the city center enables high throughput in all nodes in the network; Strix Access/One nodes can achieve throughput of over 100 Mbps. The OWS 3600 Series nodes act as the central nodes for the network while the OWS 2400 nodes are mounted on buildings around the municipality.
Strix Industry-Leading Performance, Ease of Use, and Scalability Set Precedence for Railway Applications
CALABASAS, Calif., May, 2007 -Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced that the North County Transit District (NCTD) of San Diego has installed Strix’s Access/One® Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS) and Indoor Wireless System (IWS) to provide real-time mobile communications for its Coaster rail line. Consulting firm Datel Systems installed the Coaster network. The second most traveled rail line in the U.S., Coaster rail line in southern California averages 48 passenger trains and two freight trains a day.
Coaster uses Strix OWS and IWS to implement mission critical railway applications:
- Remote video surveillance provides 24x7 monitoring inside the trains and the surrounding track to improve safety and provide evidence should a serious or catastrophic event occur.
- Secured encrypted transport for railway communications secures stations, tracks, bridges, and tunnels.
- Completely solar-powered Strix OWS nodes provide 24x7 uptime and emergency backup.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) paid for the Strix OWS/IWS network, which currently extends 10 miles along the Coaster rail line in San Diego.
"Our Coaster rail line runs right through Camp Pendleton, one of the largest Marine Corps bases in the nation,” said David Papworth, Chief of Transit Enforcement, North County Transit District of San Diego Police and Public Safety. “Our relationship with Camp Pendleton has been excellent; they understand the role of the NCTD and our wireless network in protecting our infrastructure and they assist us with that. One of the things that intrigued us is that we can use the Strix system to communicate with other agencies. This interoperable communications not only fills the requirements of the County of San Diego but also fills federal and state requirements under the Department of Homeland Security.”
STRIX SYSTEMS’ NEW EWS 150 EXTENDS OUTDOOR WIRELESS MESH EDGE INDOORS WITH INDUSTRY’S HIGHEST POWER, LONGEST REACH
Strix’s Latest CPE Solution Enables Seamless Wireless Connectivity for Carriers, Municipalities, Enterprises, and Public Safety Agencies
CALABASAS, Calif., May 1, 2007 – Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today introduced the industry’s highest-powered mesh extension, the Access/One® Network Edge Wireless System 150 (EWS 150). The EWS 150 provides a high-performance backhaul Wi-Fi connection to Strix’s Access/One Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS) and Indoor Wireless Systems (IWS), enabling an end-to-end wireless experience and seamless inside/outside roaming. Designed for use by carriers, municipalities, public safety agencies, and enterprises, the new Strix product supports a broad range of voice, video, and data applications.
“One of the significant obstacles to offering ubiquitous Internet throughout a metro area is bringing the wireless mesh outdoor Internet connectivity indoors,” said Sandy Bendremer, vice president of Galaxy Internet Services. “The high-powered EWS 150 provides the best wall-penetrating power, therefore giving service providers like Galaxy the ability to offer indoor services as well.” Galaxy Internet Services is deploying Strix’s Access/One OWS for the city-wide Wi-Fi network in Brookline, Massachusetts.
“For the best possible metro-scale Wi-Fi mesh performance, in terms of both throughput and reliability, customer premises equipment is essential,” said Craig Mathias, a principal with the wireless and mobile advisory firm Farpoint Group. “The EWS 150 points the way to a future where wireless broadband is the access of choice for both residential and business customers.”
Strix Access/One Multi-Radio Mesh Network Will Provide Wireless Broadband Infrastructure for the City’s Public Wi-Fi Access and Critical Public Safety Communications
CALABASAS, Calif., April 30, 2007 – Strix Systems, the technology and market leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced that Galaxy Internet Services (Galaxy) has selected Strix Systems to provide its Access/One Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) high-capacity, multi-radio mesh network for the city-wide Wi-Fi network in Newton, Massachusetts. Strix’s modular, multi-radio OWS incorporates Strix Dynamic Mesh Architecture™ (DMA™) for high power and long reach, 2.4GHz radios for access, dual 5.8Ghz radios for ingress and egress backhaul, and long-range 4.9GHz radios for secured public safety communications services.
Galaxy is the anchor ISP for Newton’s new multi-purpose mesh network, which will deliver a broad range of services to a population of 80,000 people. Galaxy and the City established a public-private partnership whereby the City provides access to municipal resources such as streetlight poles and buildings. In exchange, Galaxy will provide City agencies and the police and fire departments free access to city-wide wireless services. The combined-use network will enable voice, video, and data access for the municipality’s public safety agencies, commercial and consumer Wi-Fi, and Internet and private access to consumers, small businesses, enterprises, government agencies, and public safety services.
“I’m pleased to announce a public-private partnership that will take advantage of sophisticated technology to improve City services, while enabling citizens and visitors in Newton to stay connected,” said David Cohen, mayor of Newton, Massachusetts.
STRIX WINS METRO PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2007
CALABASIS, Calif., and EVIAN, France, February 27, 2007 – Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced it has won the NetEvents 2007“Metro Product of the Year” Technology Leader Award for its Strix Access/One® Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Systems (IWS and OWS).
The judges, chosen from an independent panel of industry analysts and senior press representatives from over 30 European publications, singled out Strix for its “innovative, low-cost mesh network, offering carrier class resiliency.” Camille Mendler, vice president – Enterprise Research, Yankee Group, said, "Strix Systems disrupts traditional connectivity models, enriching communications choices for consumers and enterprises alike.”.
“Receiving the NetEvents award at such a high-profile event, with so many of Europe’s top industry press representatives present, is another important recognition of our solution’s importance,” said Nan Chen, vice president of product management and marketing at Strix Systems. “Heavy Reading and Infonetics have already named Strix Systems as the worldwide market-share leader in wireless mesh networking, while Iometrix has identified us as the technology leader.”
STRIX SYSTEMS BRINGS WIRELESS MESH NETWORKING TO AMERICA’S CENTER & EDWARD JONES DOME
CALABASAS, Calif., April 3, 2007 – Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced that the America’s Center convention complex of St. Louis, Missouri, one of the largest in the U.S., has installed Strix Systems’ wireless mesh network solutions to provide high-speed voice, video, and data access throughout the complex. Strix’s Access/One® Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) is deployed in the Edwards Jones Dome, which holds 70,000 people and is the home of the St. Louis Rams football team. Strix’s Indoor Wireless System (IWS) is deployed in the complex’s full-service convention center, which hosts over 200,000 attendees annually and boasts over 500,000 contiguous square feet of exhibit space in six halls, 83 executive meeting rooms, three-level state-of-the-art theater, 28,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom and public access ways.
Known for its hosting the largest indoor gathering ever held in the United States - the 1999 Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II, the America’s Center annually hosts professional and college football and basketball, elaborate trade shows, major conventions, religious convocations, exhibitions and touring entertainment acts as varied as rock concerts, motocross races and monster truck rallies, The center selected Strix because it wanted a network that it can adjust and expand or contract as needed, depending on the event.
“In this age of innovation, we needed to offer a wireless mesh network to stay competitive,” said Jack Canavera, communications manager of America’s Center. The center is growing rapidly, and because the Strix mesh network is easily flexible, scalable and high performance, it helps us handle that growth by allowing us to easily add nodes when and where we need them.
STRIX SYSTEMS’ WIRELESS MESH NETWORK DEPLOYED IN MILTON KEYNES, FASTEST-GROWING CITY IN THE U.K.
CALABASAS, Calif., 2007, Briteyellow, a wireless communications specialist, in partnership with Invest Milton Keynes, has deployed Strix’s Outdoor Wireless System® OWS for its city-wide wireless mesh broadband network in Milton Keynes, U.K.
Milton Keynes, one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.K., is also the country’s most successful business center outside London. The city is home to some of the world’s most successful companies, including BP, DaimlerChrysler, Homebase, KPMG, Suzuki GB, and VWAudi.
Briteyellow and Invest Milton Keynes chose the Strix OWS because it is the industry-leading platform for network flexibility, robust mesh infrastructure, and roaming. Eventually 1,000 Strix multi-radio OWS nodes will provide high-speed public Internet and private business access, enabling the municipality and businesses to participate in the public/private network partnership.
STRIX SYSTEMS SELECTED FOR THE FIRST CITY-WIDE WIRELESS MESH NETWORK IN FINLAND
CALABASAS, Calif., 2007 - Strix Systems anounced that the City of Oulu, Finland, is using Strix Systems’ Access/One® 2400 Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) to build its first city-wide wireless mesh network. Strix mesh technology will provide faster connection speeds and extended coverage beyond the coverage offered by the old WiFi network. The Strix mesh network delivers high-speed broadband mobility and high-quality voice, video, data access to the general public.
The PanOULU network, in operation since 2003 provides open access to over 11,000 users. Statistics for January 2007 reports 5,656 regular users, 194,170 sessions, and 8.4 million online minutes.
Strix OWS 2400 was specifically chosen for its reduced Opex and lowest total cost of ownership; competing single- and multi-radio products required additional cost-prohibitive wired backhaul capacity. Without the Strix solution, expanding the outdoor network would have been too costly in the long term.
STRIX WIRELESS MESH NETWORK DEPLOYED THROUGHOUT HONDA ENGINE PLANTS IN CHINA
CALABASAS, Calif., 2007 - Strix Systems anounced that Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd. (DHEC), a joint venture of Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is deploying Strix Access/One® Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Systems (IWS and OWS) to provide strategic, facilities-wide wireless access throughout eight plants in Guangzhou, China. DHEC is deploying the network as part of its new system for automated manufacturing and operations.
DHEC is responsible for the development, manufacture, and sale of car engines and transmissions and their parts; it also provides after services. These products are mainly used in the Accord, FIT Saloon, and Odyssey car series made by Guangzhou Honda. DHEC also supplies engines to Guangzhou Honda Automobile and Dongfeng Honda Automobile. The company’s yearly manufacturing capacity is 360,000 engines and over 480,000 sets of spare parts.
Strix IWS and OWS products are installed in several DHEC plants, including Honda’s main automobile engine factory, the engine assembly facility, and the automobile casting plant. The company’s project offices will use a complement of IWS and OWS products to provide a secure, high-performance, enterprise-class wireless network infrastructure for plant workers, managers, and executives. Strix Access/One solutions enable fast and cost-effective deployments, removing the need for physically wiring the plants, which would interrupt the time-sensitive 24x7 manufacture and assembly process.
STRIX SYSTEMS GETS STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FROM SAMSUNG
CALABASAS, Calif., 2007 - Strix Systems anounced that Samsung Ventures America, the US based venture capital investment arm for Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC) has invested an undisclosed amount to Strix Systems.
Samsung Ventures has seen significant WiFi/WiMAX opportunities worldwide, especially in areas of next generation mobile broadband through wireless mesh, and wireless backhaul for 3G and WiMAX via advanced mesh technology.
Samsung Ventures has reviewed nearly all wireless mesh products on the market, and believes that Strix has the best solutions, especially in supporting mobility, voice and video over wireless mesh.
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STRIX OWS 2400 DEPLOYED FOR FIRST CITY-WIDE WIRELESS MESH NETWORK IN MUMBAI, INDIA
CALABASAS, Calif., 2007 - Strix Systems today announced that LifeStyle Networks Pvt. Ltd. of Mumbai, India, has selected Strix’s carrier-class Access/One® Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS) for the deployment of the first city-wide wireless mesh network in India.
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with over 18 million people. There are nearly 1,000 radios already in operation and more than 2,000 additional radios will be operational before mid-2007. Additional projects will follow.
LifeStyle addresses the issues of the incumbent cable operator by offering a better last-mile alternative, including broadband Internet, IP video surveillance, streaming video conferencing, and mobile roaming, to corporate enterprise, industrial, government, and residential customers throughout Mumbai.
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