Strix Systems Wireless News Update (Public)

HUTTON COMMUNICATIONS SIGNS NATIONWIDE AGREEMENT OF STRIX SYSTEMS WIRELESS MESH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:18:56 -0800

Hutton Communications, the North American leader in value added wireless equipment distribution, will sell Strix Systems full line of wireless mesh networking products and services nationwide. Hutton chose Strix Systems as a result of the company’s proven track record for delivering the industry’s de-facto standard robust high performance multi-radio products for wireless mesh networks. Hutton adds Strix Systems products to its existing extensive suite of wireless products, components, and accessories to their network of over 1,000 value added resellers.

For more details please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/Hutton-Communications-Signs-Nationwide-Distribution-of-Strix-Systems-Wireless-Mesh-Network-Products.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION PLUS STRATEGIC INVESTMENT

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:16:55 -0800

Strix Systems today announced the inflow of strategic investments from global investors driving the company’s increased growth, rapid expansion and new technology developments for international and U.S. markets.

The expansion marks a new chapter in the history of Strix Systems, enabling the company to increase the size of its U.S. and international sales, support organizations and increase its marketing and educational resources to spur the adoption of wireless mesh networks worldwide.

In addition, a new engineering organization has been established at a state-of-the-art R&D center in India, enhancing the company’s global reach and support network. This new center will play a key role in accelerating the company’s development of new wireless mesh networking products and services. Cost-effective manufacturing that only an international presence in Asia can provide will also be added to the company’s portfolio.

For more details go to http://www.strixsystems.com/press/Strix-Systems-International-Expansion-Plus-Investments.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS INTRODUCES NEW CASE STUDY VIDEO

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:16:55 -0800

Strix Systems introduces its latest case study on the largest city in Finland which uses Strix Systems Wireless Mesh Network products for its strategic municipal, city hot-zone, enterprise, hospitality, health services, airport and public transportation applications.

Please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com to view the video.

DIGITAL PAYMENT TECHNOLOGIES PARTNERS WITH STRIX SYSTEMS ON WIRELESS PARKING METER SOLUTIONS

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:13:11 -0800

Digital Payment Technologies (DPT), a leading supplier of advanced multi-space parking meters and revenue-management solutions for the global parking industry, has partnered with Strix Systems for wireless parking meter solutions.

"The rapid market acceptance of the LUKE on-street pay station by municipalities across North America and the emergence of wireless mesh networks as a viable technology make our partnership with Strix a natural fit. Our certification in working with Strix equipment now provides DPT clients with a new connectivity option that can deliver increased operational capabilities and reduced long term communications costs," said Chris Chettle, Vice President of Marketing for DPT.

Parking systems enabled through wireless broadband technology minimizes lost revenue from non-payment and broken meters, which can be of significant value in the multi-billion dollar parking industry. Strix robust high performance OWS supports DPT’s systems today, and the flexibility of Strix OWS enables additional radios for increasing user densities and radio partitioning for applications such as public internet, public safety and devices including DPT’s LUKE and SHELBY pay stations.

For more information visit: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/Digital-Payment-Technologies-Partners-Strix-Systems.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS DEPLOYED FOR LARGEST RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERSHIP AND RV PARK

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:11:44 -0800

Lazydays, the nations largest RV SuperCenter® and host to one of nations most popular RV Parks, uses Strix Systems Hot Zone solution for 100% coverage over its 126-acre RV destination complex.

"Service personnel can be literally anywhere on the property and use their Symbol PDA's to access service information" said Allen Karp, Lazydays Network Administrator "Customers mainly use laptops in their RVs and connect to the Internet, travel blogs and even IPTV,"

For more details visit: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/Lazydays-Dealership-RV-Park-Deploys-Strix-Systems.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS INTRODUCES THE ULTIMATE HOT-ZONE SOLUTION FOR ECONOMICAL TURN KEY WIRELESS DEPLOYMENTS

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:11:02 -0800

Strix Systems introduces the addition of Strix Integrated Hot-Spot Systems (HSx) and "The Ultimate Hot-Zone Solution" to its family of award winning products and solutions.

Strix HSx is a dual-radio Hot-Spot system delivering 802.11a (optional 4.9GHz) and 802.11g for a combination of high density user access and high-speed backhaul to Strix Access/One Outdoor Wireless Systems.

Strix "Maxpacks" combine Strix OWS, Strix HSx, cables, antennas, mounting hardware, lightning suppression and related components to deliver a complete turn-key solution that starts small but scales big.

"The Ultimate Hot Zone Solution" is perfect for RV and mobile home parks, marinas, camp grounds, resorts, multi-tenant units, university campuses and other strategic applications including construction sites and oil rigs which are well served by this solution.

For more product and solution pricing please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/The-Ultimate-Hot-Zone-Solution

STRIX OWS DEPLOYED FOR KOREA'S INTELLIGENT HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:10:16 -0800

Korean Highway Corp. (KHC) selected Strix Access/One® Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) as the winner for the intelligent highway infrastructure test bed, the multi-phase, multi-year nationwide highway project between Korea’s two largest cities of Seoul and Pusan.

"We have not seen such a large area deployment of wireless mesh network with WLAN technology in the world," said Kim, Hongchol, Manager, Korean Highway Corp.

"Strix wireless mesh solution is impressive. We’ve already seen that it out-performs the competitors, but streaming megapixel video across 4 wireless hops at 180 kilometers per hour is amazing, and we know it can do more." said Henry Jung, Marketing Director, Broadwave, Inc.

For details please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/Koreas-intelligent-highway-infrastructure.asp

STRIX ACCESS/ONE IWS CHOSEN FOR LARGEST INDOOR WIRELESS VOIP NETWORK IN JAPAN

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:07:46 -0800

Strix Access/One IWS was deployed for the largest pure voice over IP network in Japan and the largest commercial indoor facilities supporting advanced digital IP/PBX services over a wireless mesh network. In comparison with traditional legacy Private Automatic Branch eXchange (PBX) and Personal Handy-phone Systems (PHS), the VoIP network provides high quality digital voice at a reduced cost and provides robust voice services to tenants of every floor as well as the parking structures and the executive helicopter landing pad (helipad).

"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."

Access/One IWS nodes are installed on each floor of the seventy story tower. Mounted on the ceilings of hallways, the nodes provide blanket coverage, connecting services between floors with wireless or wired backhaul as defined by the network design. The Strix VoIP WiFi network has achieved more than a 60% reduction in access points in comparison to other industry recognized manufacturers.

EAST NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION (NTT EAST) provided the integration of the network which included the Fujitsu IP-PBX, SIP servers, 3G/WiFi dual handsets and Strix modular multi-radio Access/One Indoor Wireless System (IWS) which delivers and exceeds the requirements for security, coverage, capacity, seamless roaming and Class of Service (CoS).

For more details please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/The-Landmark-Tower-Yokohama-Mitsubishi-NTT.asp

KDN EXPANDS SERVICES ADDING SIX NEW COUNTRIES USING STRIX SYSTEMS ACCESS/ONE

Tue, 6 May 2008 17:07:02 -0800

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."

For more details visit http://www.strixsystems.com/press/Kenya-Data-Networks-Extends-Reach.asp

INSTANT DEPLOYMENT OF VIDEO SURVEILLANCE FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON ENABLED BY STRIX SYSTEMS WIRELESS MESH TECHNOLOGY

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:05:51 -0800

Strix Systems Integrated Wireless Video System Provided Wireless Video Surveillance For Public Safety Using Galaxy Internet’s Brookline Wi-Fi Network

Strix Integrated Wireless Video System deployed for video surveillance utilized by state and local public officials at the Boston Marathon event held April 21st 2008.

Taking only minutes to deploy, install and operate, the Integrated Wireless Surveillance System (IWVS) powered by Strix Systems Edge wireless mesh network technology enabled "live" viewing and recording of multiple cameras during the event. In addition to feeding the video to various fixed and mobile command centers, Brookline’s Emergency Operations Center served as host to several state and local public safety agencies.

For more details visit http://www.strixsystems.com/press/boston-marathon.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS ACCESS/ONE WIFI MESH DEPLOYED FOR CITY OF PITTSBURG CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SAFETY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE NETWORK

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:05:08 -0800

The City of Pittsburg Police Department in Contra Costa County California deployed Strix Access/One WiFi Mesh for the public safety video surveillance network.

“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."

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/pittsburg.asp

RELIACLEAR DEPLOYS STRIX ACCESS/ONE MESH NETWORKS TO CANADIAN MARKETS

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:03:34 -0800

ReliaClear is deploying Strix Access/One Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) for multiple City-wide WiFi networks. 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. As a provider of digital services, and unique in the region, ReliaClear offers a wide range of voice, video, data solutions to multiple markets and specialty digital telephone and Enterprise-class voice PBX solutions to business and wholesale customers.

ReliaClear chose Strix Access/One OWS after extensive evaluation and testing. The criteria for the selection included high throughput for high capacity and bursty user traffic, low latency to maintain high call quality at high volumes, and mesh resilience self-adjusting for highest performing backhaul. By choosing Strix, ReliaClear not only achieved their initial objectives, but gained a new range of enhanced services, reaching the greater population.

"We needed a system with quick deployment; a rapid and simple installation process timing was of the essence," said Michael Somerville, President of ReliaClear, "Strix Systems solutions allow us to deliver compelling and cost effective advanced services to our customers.

For more information please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/reliaclear-canada.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS WINS VON 2008 MAGAZINE INNOVATORS AWARD

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:02:34 -0800

Strix Systems today announced that it has received a 2008 VON Magazine Innovator Award, which is the foremost listing of innovative companies that represent the future of the Internet Communications industry.

Strix Systems has been named to the list due to its technical achievements of its Access/One® Edge Wireless System (EWS) complimenting the innovations of Strix Outdoor Wireless System (OWS).

"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.

Companies like Strix Systems should take pride in their accomplishments, because the selection committee unanimously felt as though Strix Systems stood apart from the large field of companies that participated in the nomination process.

Please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/corporate/pressreleases/VON-Innovators-Awards-03-15-08.pdf for more details.

STRIX SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY-FIRST HIGH POWER, HIGH PERFORMANCE INTEGRATED WIRELESS VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM FOR OUTDOOR DEPLOYMENTS

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:01:30 -0800

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.

Strix Systems patented high performance hardware and software are integrated into the Dotworkz D2 unique vandal-tough weatherized enclosures for IP-enabled Intelligent Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras.

The IWVS includes high power 802.11a and is the industry’s only wireless video solution supporting the most rigid compliance to high-power 4.9 GHz for public safety deployments. 802.11a and 4.9 GHz radios provide secured/encrypted WiFi access to the wireless mesh network. IP Video is switched at high-speed between radios and the IP camera connected Ethernet port while Strix Virtual/One(tm) and Strix Priority/One(tm) provide packet prioritization and Quality of Service throughout the network for the most reliable, uninterrupted streaming of high quality video.

For more information please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/Integrated Wireless Video Surveillance System.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS NEW IN-VEHICLE MWS 100 DELIVERS THE INDUSTRY’S HIGHEST PERFORMANCE FAST-ROAMING MOBILITY

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:26:03 -0800

Strix Systems 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.

For the full press release go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/Mobile Wireless System.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS LEADS THE WIRELESS MESH NETWORK INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:00:31 -0800

Multiple industry reports prove Strix Systems’ Leadership by Shipments, Revenue and Market Share.

Strix Systems 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.

Strix Systems maintains an industry-leading position and continues to increase its worldwide penetration with its award-winning product line with successful deployments in public safety, municipal and rural networks, high-speed transportation, industrial enterprise and other strategic markets. Having the industry’s most advanced modular multi-radio mesh network technology, Strix Systems has achieved a track record of success delivering the industry’s most robust, resilient and high performance systems capable of installations in any environment around the world.

"Infonetics believes that Strix Systems is a key manufacturer and critical solution provider in the wireless mesh network industry," said Richard Webb, Senior Analyst, Infonetics Research. "The market is accelerating and we’re now experiencing the greater penetration and ultimate benefits that solutions like Strix Systems Access/One have to offer."

Strix Systems continues its penetration with unequaled successes around the world.

For more information go to http://www.strixsystems.com/press/Strix%20leads%20market%20in%20shipments%20and%20revenue.asp

MESQUITE POLICE DEPLOY PTZ CAMERAS ON STRIX WIRELESS MESH

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:59:40 -0800

Mesquite Police Department using high-tech Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras deployed over Strix Access/One OWS-based Wireless Mesh network. Click here to see Dallas/Fortworth Texas Channel 11 news coverage: http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=22853@ktvt.dayport.com

STRIX WIRELESS MESH DEPLOYED IN HISTORIC NETHERLANDS CITY

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:58:43 -0800

Groningen, with a population of approximately 181,000, has been unwired by Groningen Unwired who offer Commercial Wi-Fi Access to Students, Faculty, Residents, Visitors and the Municipal Government.

Unwired Holdings, designed, deployed and operates the state-of-the-art broadband wireless mesh network for Groningen under the name "Groningen Unwired".

Alcadis, the European distributor of Strix Systems assisted Unwired with the design and deployment of the network. "The network was deployed in less than 10 working days" says Hans van Elsen, Sales Director at Alcadis. "The intelligence is in the network. Once nodes were up and running, configuring and maintaining the network needed very little effort".

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/groningen.asp

AUDISOFT FRONTLINE COMMUNICATOR - STRIX SYSTEMS CERTIFIED

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:56:44 -0800

Audisoft Technologies has been certified "Wireless Mesh Ready" by Strix Systems. Frontline Communicator Makes Mobile Wearable Audio/Video Surveillance Communications possible over Strix Access/OneWireless Mesh Networks.

AudiSoft and Strix are taking advantage of existing and new market synergies to increase mobile wearable video surveillance and communications awareness. While public safety is a primary application, many others including medical and industrial implementations have benefitted from this technology innovation.

For the full press release please go to http://www.strixsystems.com/press/audisoft.asp

FIRST CITY-WIDE MULTI-USE WIRELESS MESH FOR BELGIUM

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:53:35 -0800

Strix Access/One OWS Selected for Unmatched Multi-Radio Performance and Exceptional Coverage. Citymesh bvba, a premier Strix Systems partner, 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's city center encompasses approximately 17.41 km. The city has a total population of over 20,000 full time residents and over 150,000 visitors during the summer months. Strix Access/One OWS products provide city-wide coverage connecting any standard Wi-Fi capable laptops, dual mode cellular/GSM/Wi-Fi phones, PDAs or other devices without the need for extra hardware or complicated installation. Business critical, municipal and public safety-related applications include a new wireless tracking service called ��project kidwatch��, which traces the current location of children at the beach and around the city. Another example includes mobile and stationary advertising on video LCD-TV screens throughout the city and managed over the mesh network.

For more information please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/blankenberge.asp

ICOP DIGITAL AND STRIX PARTNER IN MOBILE PUBLIC SAFETY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:51:01 -0800

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.

For more information please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/icop_digital_surveillance.asp

WiFi/Cell Dual-mode phone adoption to generate $35 billion in revenue for service providers and hardware vendors

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 16:50:29 -0800

New report by Insight Research Corporation finds high consumer adoption of dual-mode WiFi/Cell phones. Led by consumer demand, fixed mobile convergence (FMC) is taking off around the world, even as businesses watch from the sidelines, says a new study from Insight Research. According to the new market research report, over the next five years FMC will generate more than $35 billion in revenue for service providers and hardware vendors. FMC service allows the same handset to access telecommunications services through both fixed and cellular networks. The handset, which can toggle between fixed and mobile calling, can also leverage WiFi hotspots, voice over IP (VoIP) technology, and voice over wireless local area networks (WLANs).

For more information go to: http://www.insight-corp.com/reports/fmc07.asp.

POWERNET GLOBAL DEPLOYS STRIX OWS ON TOWERS IN KENTUCKY

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:49:10 -0800

PowerNet Global Communications (PNG) with its partner KW Communications, has deployed Strix Systems Access/One(R) 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. PNGs service, called LiquidGrid, includes five transmission sites installed with Strix Access/One OWS products that cover a 20 square mile area for Owensboro. LiquidGrid brings broadband Internet access as a last mile and mobile Internet service, but also private high speed services are provided using Strix Edge Wireless Systems (EWS) customer premise equipment (CPE) for increased coverage and higher throughput to residents , businesses , corporations , manufacturing , industrial , transportation services, police department , the municipality and more.

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/owensboro.asp

WORLDWIDE DEMAND FOR WI-FI/CELLULAR COMBO PHONES

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:47:42 -0800

Half of those planning to replace their cell phones want Wi-Fi capability. To meet the growing demand, there is an avalanche of dual-mode phones in the pipeline. Enabling vendors to clearly understand the challenges and exploit the opportunities in the market, the report includes a description of the Wi-Fi/cellular handset vendors, a description of some recent model Wi-Fi/cellular handsets, results of an In-Stat survey about the demand for Wi-Fi in cellular handsets, and worldwide Wi-Fi/cellular forecasts through 2011. Strix Systems is meeting the demand for rural, town, city-wide and strategic wireless WiFi mesh networks world-wide.

Go to: http://www.strixsystems.com for more information.

STRIX SYSTEMS MEETS AND EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS IN FEDERAL RAILROAD STUDY

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 16:46:09 -0800

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(R) 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 Universitys 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".

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/federalstudyprovesstrix.asp

IOC'S AND RURAL COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS CAN GET FUNDING FROM RUS GRANTS AND LOANS TO PURCHASE STRIX

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:43:12 -0800

The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has awarded Strix Systems technical acceptance from the Rural Utilities Service division of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). More information. Strix Access/One products are authorized for use in the telecommunications systems of RUS borrowers. RUS certification authorizes certified independent operating companies and rural communications providers to use funding from RUS grants and loans to purchase Strix Access/One equipment. June 29, 2007, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Chuck Connor today announced the availability of $8.9 million in grants for communities without broadband service to provide residential service and connect facilities such as police and fire stations, health care, libraries and schools. See full Press Release.

STRIX "SOLUTION SET" SIMPLIFY EQUIPMENT CHOICES

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:42:19 -0800

Strix Fashions 'Solution Sets' to Simplify Equipment Choices By Adam Stone When it comes to mesh network equipment, it has taken amazingly little time for us to go from "What is that?" straight to "How do I know which one to buy?" Already end users find themselves with almost too many choices. Founded in 2000, the 75-person firm says it can ease the burden on integrators and end users with the introduction of what it is calling "Solution Sets," pre-tested interoperable building blocks meant to make buying and deploying mesh networks easier and faster. "The intention of the solution set is to simplify it all, to help people make the right choices," Russell said. Read more - http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/news/article.php/3696481

STRIX ANNOUNCES "DISTRIBUTED IP VIDEO SURVEILLANCE" SOLUTION SET

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:31:36 -0800

Strix announced its "Distributed IP Video Surveillance" Solution Set, which is based on the Strix Access/One(R) Outdoor and Indoor Wireless Systems (OWS/IWS).

The Solution Set includes pre-tested products from industry leaders in 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 do not require centralized servers, a video surveillance solution based on Strixs Solution Set will not have a single point of failure, as traditional video surveillance systems do. Systems built on Strixs architecture do not require complicated proprietary hardware, complex cable connectivity and cumbersome monitoring locations. 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.

To find out more go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/videosolutionset.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES MOBILITY "SOLUTION SET"

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:39:57 -0800

Strix announced its "Distributed IP Video Surveillance" Solution Set, which is based on the Strix Access/One(R) Outdoor and Indoor Wireless Systems (OWS/IWS).

The Solution Set includes pre-tested products from industry leaders in 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 do not require centralized servers, a video surveillance solution based on Strixs Solution Set will not have a single point of failure, as traditional video surveillance systems do.

Systems built on Strixs architecture do not require complicated proprietary hardware, complex cable connectivity and cumbersome monitoring locations. 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.

To find out more go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/videosolutionset.asp

FALKIRK MINING CHOOSES STRIX SYSTEMS OWS FOR 25 MILE OPERATION

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 16:38:25 -0800

The Falkirk Mining Company, a subsidiary of The North American Coal Corp. the nations largest lignite coal producer, has deployed Strix's Access/One(R) Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS) and Access/One(R) Network Edge Wireless System 150 (EWS 150) at its Falkirk surface coal mine in North Dakota.

Falkirk Minings 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. Wireless gear was installed 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.

For more information please visit: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/falkirkmining.asp

SAMEER GROUP TO DISTRIBUTE STRIX SYSTEMS ACCESS/ONE IN 42 COUNTRIES IN SUB-SAHARA AFRICA

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:37:39 -0800

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(R) family of products across 42 countries and six island nations of sub-Saharan Africa.

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/sameer-group.asp

KT DEPLOYS STRIX FOR NESPOT WIFI SERVICES

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:36:58 -0800

KT Corp., the largest high-speed internet operator in Korea, is deploying Strixs Access/One(R) Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS). The Strix wireless mesh network enables seamless mobile access to KTs 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.

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/kt-nespot.asp

BROOKLINE WI-FI ON NEW ENGLAND CABLE NEWS

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:35:31 -0800

BROOKLINE "CUTS THE WIRE" and is covered by a number of TV stations. One such news network is New England Cable News who discusses WiFi as a utility.

To view the video go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/video/NECN/NECN-Brookline-Coverage.html As stated in a recent press announcement, Brooklines 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."

LAST MILE MAGAZINE "ASK THE EXPERT"

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:34:10 -0800

Last Mile Online launches "Ask the experts" where readers ask questions and experts respond. This issue features the following questions: Our Town, as many municipalities are doing, is evaluating if municipal Wi-Fi would be a good decision for us. It appears that the private sector is now going to look very closely at a communitys profile to see if their investment will pay off for them. Can you please outline what a good business case would be for a municipality to attract a third party partner to provide this service and achieve an acceptable subscription rate? Can you tell me what the expected lifetime of Wi-Fi technology will be over the next 5-6 years? How long will 802.11a/b/g systems stay viable given the advancements of 802.11n and 802.16 technologies?

Industry notables including Kirby Russell, Director of Product Marketing for Strix Systems and Craig Settles, author and president of Success.com, respond:
http://www.lastmileonline.com/index/webapp-questions-action?id=6

"WIRE CUTTING" CEREMONY AT BROOKLINE MASS FEATURING A STRIX SYSTEMS NETWORK

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:30:54 -0800

The Brookline, Massachusetts Wire Cutting Event with Galaxy Internet Services is to be held on July 18th at Devotion House on Harvard Street at 6pm. The Town of Brookline will announce the launch of the regions first border-to-border municipal Wi-Fi network, which includes the nations 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. The Wire Cutting event will feature prominent speakers including the Communications Commissioner on Telecommunications, Brookline's CIO, Chief of Police, Bob Carp the CEO of Galaxy and Bruce Brown the CEO of Strix Systems. There will be a raffle and giveaways. Brooklines 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." According to Bob Carp, Galaxy's president, "The Brookline Wi-Fi mesh network, built on Strix Systems high performance multi-radio mesh technology, is an excellent example how a single wireless infrastructure can support both public safety and general public access in an area with both high population density and an extremely dense tree canopy". "Our goal is to provide a network service with excellent performance and excellent customer satisfaction, Accordingly, as we test and fine tune the WiFi network, we encourage all users with any Wi-Fi device to connect to BrooklineWireless at no cost and go!"

For more information go to http://www.strixsystems.com/press/brookline-ceremony.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS MESHES MUNI IN GREECE

Wed, 30 May 2007 16:25:52 -0800

Municipality of Galatsi uses Strix Systems Access/One Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) to deploy the first wireless mesh network in Greece for businesses, residents, and the City

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 (DMA(TM)), which optimizes mesh networks, maximizes coverage areas to a radius of 300 to 400 meters.

"We are extremely satisfied with the performance, flexibility, and cost of Strix Systems products. They simply work and work well," said Theofanis Roussas, general manager of BGM Ltd. "Strixs system has enabled us to not only offer public and secured access with QoS for the municipality, but also gives us the performance to offer VoIP over the wireless network". "We are testing VoIP SIP servers and various dual mode phones, and we are also beginning tests on IP-based video surveillance cameras and surveillance servers, which will be connected to the Strix network for several security applications."

For more information please go to http://www.strixsystems.com/press/greece.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS CHOSEN FOR NORTH COUNTY COASTER AND SPRINTER RAILWAY LINES

Mon, 14 May 2007 16:18:29 -0800

The North County Transit District (NCTD) of San Diego has installed Strix's Access/One(R) 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. "Transportation , railway specifically, are a strategic market for on-board and trackside wireless mesh networks, and Strix OWS and MWS fit this requirement well," said Kirby Russell, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Strix Systems. Customers worldwide realize that Strix OWS has the industry's best architecture for all wireless applications, mobile and stationary. The installation at the Coaster rail line is an excellent example of systems that take full advantage of Strix's performance and mobility.

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."

Datel Systems chose Strix's OWS/IWS combination for its performance, ease of set-up, flexibility, scalability, and Strix 4.9 GHz public safety band, which is easily upgraded in the field. Bandwidth testing demonstrated throughput of 17 to 20 Mbps across the over ten miles deployed, which was the strongest finding on the market. Each OWS node has four antennas; two omni-directional antennas communicate with trains, while the other two antennas provide backhaul ingress and egress. Datel found the nodes were easy to install, with installation/mounting time of only about 15 minutes.

Strix promised exceptional performance, and unlike many other vendors, delivered on its promise, said Billy Bryant, Director of Sales, Datel Systems. Once we tested Strix products, it was clear that only the Strix OWS could support Coasters demanding applications. In fact, we were able to implement more applications than we originally envisioned. Installing a Strix OWS is nearly as easy as installing a home wireless system. The entire Coaster OWS network was up and running in only three months, and that included setting up poles and getting power for the signaling equipment.

In the next phase of deployment, the North County Transit District will use its own funds to extend Coaster's Strix high-speed wireless transportation solution to cover the entire 42 miles of rail.

For more information please go to http://www.strixsystems.com/press/CaliforniaRail.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS INTRODUCES INDUSTRY'S HIGHEST POWERED WI-FI MESH CPE

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:17:05 -0800

The Access/One Network Edge Wireless System EWS150 is the industry's highest-powered mesh extension providing the industry's greatest penetration and range.

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. The high-powered EWS 150 provides the best wall-penetrating EWS-150-intro.jpg 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 more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/ews150.asp

LIFESTYLE GOOGLES STRIX MESH

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:16:00 -0800

LifeStyle Networks Ltd. is building the largest wireless mesh network in Mumbai for broadband connectivity and a wide range of services from third party companies, to the city of 18 million people. According to LifeStyle's managing director (MD), Abhishek Javeri, Google Earth has played a major role in the network's development and rollout.

Strix Systems nodes are set with GPS (Geographical Positioning System) coordinates which feed data into the Google application to create an online network map. Strix network management software communicates with Google Earth allowing the operator to see each node and its position on the network in "live" in real-time. For more information get the Latest news.

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/mumbai-india.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS WIRELESS MESH NETWORK DEPLOYED IN MILTON KEYNES, FASTEST-GROWING CITY IN THE U.K.

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:14:57 -0800

Strix Systems, the market leader in wireless mesh networks, announced today that 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 worlds most successful companies, including BP, DaimlerChrysler, Homebase, KPMG, Suzuki GB, and VWAudi. Strix partner Briteyellow is deploying the mesh network, which currently covers the central business districts, is now being expanded to cover 40 sq. mi. of city center, and will eventually blanket the entire city (100 sq. mi.). The network enhances the citys business reputation and reduces communications costs for local businesses and residents. Strix partner Briteyellow is deploying the mesh network, which currently covers the central business districts, is now being expanded to cover 40 sq. mi. of city center, and will eventually blanket the entire city (100 sq. mi.). The network enhances the city's business reputation and reduces communications costs for local businesses and residents. For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/miltonkeynes.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS SELECTED FOR THE FIRST CITY-WIDE WIRELESS MESH NETWORK IN FINLAND

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:13:31 -0800

Strix Access/One Outdoor Wireless System Meets City's Key Criteria; Highest Performance, Greatest Flexibility, and Lowest Total Cost of Ownership Will Aid Expansion throughout City The City of Oulu, Finland, is using Strix Systems Access/One(R) 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 wireless network, called panOULU, provides open and free wireless (WiFi) Internet access to the general public and an established business plan for panOULU subscriptions enabling organizations to provide its own open panOULU visitor network to customers and guests in its premises.

The network is also available to municipal field operations and business users to help enhance their productivity and competitiveness. Oulu is northern Europe's most significant high-technology competence center, particularly in the areas of IT and wellness technology.

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. The panOULU network currently has 675 access points (APs), of which 60 provide outdoor coverage for users on the city's buses and ferries and even the city's bookmobile. For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/panoulu.asp

HONDA CHOOSES STRIX SYSTEMS FOR FACTORIES

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:12:04 -0800

STRIX WIRELESS MESH NETWORK DEPLOYED THROUGHOUT HONDA ENGINE PLANTS IN CHINA

Strix Access/One Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Systems Enable Real-time Process Control and Data Collection Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd. (DHEC), a joint venture of Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is deploying Strix Access/One(R) 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. 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. To learn more please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/honda.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS WINS METRO PRODUCT OF YEAR

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:10:53 -0800

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(R) 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.

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/netevents-metro.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS GETS INVESTMENT FROM SAMSUNG

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:09:32 -0800

Strix Systems, technology and market leader in wireless mesh networking, receives strategic investment from Samsung Ventures America, the US based venture capital investment arm for Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC).

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 Electronics, the market leader in WiMAX equipment, is a key player in driving the worldwide adoption and deployment of WiMAX Samsung Ventures reviewed wireless mesh products on the market, and believes Strix has best solutions, especially in supporting mobility, voice and video over wireless mesh.

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/samsung.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS & LIFESTYLE DO MUMBAI, INDIA

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:08:38 -0800

STRIX OWS 2400 DEPLOYED FOR FIRST CITY-WIDE WIRELESS MESH NETWORK IN MUMBAI, INDIA LifeStyle Networks Pvt. Ltd. of Mumbai, India, has selected Strix's carrier-class Access/One(r) 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.

For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/mumbai-india.asp

STRIX SYSTEMS WINS BROOKLINE MASSACHUSETTS

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 16:06:18 -0800

GALAXY INTERNET SERVICES SELECTS STRIX SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE CITY-WIDE WIRELESS MESH FOR BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS Strix Multi-Radio Mesh Network with Long-Range 4.9GHz Access, Simultaneous 2.4GHz Access, and 5GHz Ingress/Egress Backhaul Is Critical to City's Public Safety Mobile Communications. 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 Brookline, Massachusetts. The Strix OWS, which incorporates long-range 4.9GHz access, simultaneous 2.4GHz access, and high-capacity integrated dual-radio 5GHz backhaul, is critical to achieving Brookline's public safety requirements. Brookline's new wireless mesh network is the first city-wide Wi-Fi network in the Boston metro area and represents a significant step forward in the deployment of combined public safety and commercial networks in the U.S. to incorporating 4.9GHz. The network will support a variety of public safety and municipal applications and provide Wi-Fi services to a population of over 58,000. The Strix OWS will enable Brookline's Police Department to gain immediate access to police reports and crime incidents and to perform remote video surveillance. In addition, the network will support traditional Internet services and voice communications (VoIP) for public safety, municipal, and commercial/consumer applications. Strix's new long-range 4.9GHz capability implements the DSRC-C mask adopted by the FCC for high-power operations; this mask is critical for paving a path towards unified communications for public safety agencies nationwide. The new option provides more than double the coverage area compared to standard 4.9GHz implementations and is a critical factor to consider for any municipal mesh network. For more information go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/press/brookline.asp