Completion of Minneapolis Wi-Fi network delayed again
A communication lapse between city staff and the Park Board is holding up completion of the wireless network.
From Star Tribune, December 19, 2008
Wi-Fi Coming to Japan's Bullet Trains Next Year
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Passengers on Japan's super-fast bullet trains will be able to surf the Web while travelling at 270 kilometers per hour thanks to a new service that will start in March.
NTT Communications will offer Wi-Fi service throughout cars......
From PCWorld, December 18, 2008
Inauguration Bringing Coverage Upgrades to D.C.
The nation’s four largest wireless companies are all building extra network capacity for the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama on Jan. 20 next year.
From Wireless Week, December 17, 2008
Alvarion Awarded a $6 Million WiMAX Contract by Costa Rica’s Incumbent Operator ICE
Alvarion to implement turnkey project with its leading Mobile WiMAX™ solution, enable advanced broadband service in San Jose and rural areas of Limon
From Alvarion, December 16, 2008
OKC To Ease Commutes With Wi-Fi
City Plans To Sync Lights, Reduce Drive Times
From Koco 5 Oklahoma City, December 12, 2008
Solar-powered Wi-Fi comes to Harvard Square
The Harvard Square Business Association extended its public Wi-Fi system last week, without extending its electric bill. Harvard Square, the bustling commercial district just outside the gates of Harvard University, became the first customer of Meraki Solar's new solar-powered mesh repeaters.
From Industry Standard, December 12, 2008
Economics of Monitored Video with Video Analytics
The video surveillance market as a whole – including hardware, professional services
and infrastructure – has some pretty compelling growth statistics. It is currently
estimated at $13.5B and will reach $46B by 2013.1 At the same time, the remote
monitoring industry is on the rise, largely fueled by video monitoring, which is growing
at nearly 20% per year and will continue at this pace over the next 5 years.2 And as
customers make the transition from analog to digital, the need for intelligent video
solutions is moving to center stage.
From Cernium, December 09, 2008
House Report Find FCC’s Martin Abused Power
A December 2008 House of Representative Committee on Energy & Commerce report alledges to improper management of FCC affairs by Chairman Kevin Martin in areas directly affecting state & local government wireless communications and public safety matters
From House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee, December 09, 2008
A Second Look at Citywide Wi-Fi
For proponents of citywide Wi-Fi projects, this has been a tough year -- and one of fresh promise.
From Wall Street Journal, December 09, 2008
Alvarion Cuts Staff 11%; Management Salaries Reduced
Alviarion (ALVR) this morning said it will cut its staff by 11%, and reduce management salaries as part of a plan to reduce costs, confirming reports in the Israeli press earlier this month. Alvarion has about 1,000 employees.
From Barron's, December 08, 2008
