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Alvarion and IBM Partner to Bring Wireless Solutions to U.S. Municipalities

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Alvarion, a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, has joined forces with IBM to deliver scalable, multi-layer IP-based wireless networks to municipalities and public safety agencies across the United States. This strategic partnership aims to bring affordable broadband access to most U.S. communities, enabling municipalities to enhance public safety, productivity, and homeland security. A pilot project in Fresno, California, has demonstrated the effectiveness of this integrated solution, which combines IBM's mobile applications with Alvarion's wireless systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alvarion and IBM have formed a strategic partnership to provide wireless solutions to U.S. municipalities and public safety agencies, enabling scalable, multi-layer IP-based wireless networks.
  • The partnership seeks to bring affordable broadband access to most U.S. communities, enhancing public safety, productivity, and homeland security.
  • A pilot project in Fresno, California, has successfully implemented IBM's mobile applications and Alvarion's wireless systems, demonstrating the effectiveness of the integrated solution.
  • The Fresno public safety network will enable police officers to send and receive text messages, still images, and full-motion video using car-based mobile data terminals and handheld PDAs.
  • The partnership's key benefit is making most U.S. communities safer from everyday crimes related to gangs, substance abuse, and recidivist offenders.
  • Alvarion's broadband and mobile wireless systems, combined with IBM's mobile applications, provide a range of applications and functionalities to support public safety and homeland security initiatives.
  • The partnership's solution can be customized to meet the specific needs of different municipalities and public safety agencies.

Statistics:

  • The partnership between Alvarion and IBM aims to bring affordable broadband access to most U.S. communities.
  • The Fresno public safety network is comprised of IBM's mobile applications built on Alvarion's broadband and mobile wireless systems.
  • The integrated solution spans fixed and mobile applications, supporting data, voice, and video communications for both fixed and mobile users.
  • The partnership's solution is expected to enhance public safety and homeland security initiatives in municipalities across the United States.
  • The pilot project in Fresno has demonstrated the effectiveness of the integrated solution, enabling police officers to send and receive multimedia content using car-based mobile data terminals and handheld PDAs.

Sources:

  • WIRELESS NEWS-(C)1999-2006 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com
  • M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com

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