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Meru Networks brings 1.3 GB/s outdoor access point to market (with related video)

Feb 7, 2012 11:41 AM, By Donny Jackson (donald.jackson@penton.com)

Meru Networks recently announced the availability of the OAP433e, a new outdoor Wi-Fi access point that provides more than 10 times the data throughput of the company’s previous outdoor access points....

Iridium's decision to tie into Wi-Fi is a smart move (with related video)

Sep 7, 2011 4:32 PM, By Lynnette Luna

Dubbed Iridium Force, the plan calls for more-accessible and cost-effective Iridium technology so that its partners can develop a wider range of Iridium-based products and services. As a result, Iridium will be licensing both its core technologies and its satellite connectivity....

...from our magazine

Rising star

Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Lynnette Luna

Enterprises increasingly are embracing 802.11n because it delivers more bang for the buck....

Dollars and sense

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By John W. Turner

Economics are just one of many justifications for an enterprise making the jump to wireless as its primary network....

...briefs

IEEE publishes 4th revision to Wi-Fi standard

May 7, 2012 2:56 PM

The IEEE on Monday published its fourth revision to 802.11. The updates include faster throughput, improved cellular hand-offs, and better communication between vehicles in addition to other improvements....

Smart-grid platform provider Ambient joins Wi-Fi Alliance

Mar 7, 2012 12:48 PM

Ambient Corp., a provider of flexible and scalable smart-grid communications platforms and technologies, has joined the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global non-profit industry association of hundreds of leading companies devoted to seamless connectivity....

S.C. city turns fire trucks into WiFi hot spots

Mar 1, 2012 12:29 PM

The city of Newberry, S.C., has contracted with In Motion to implement the onBoard system to leverage public and private network infrastructure for a citywide VoIP system....

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