Internet Cable Corporation Partners with SilCom Technology to Implement Wireless Laser Communications Network for SimStar

Strategic Insights -

Internet Cable Corporation, a provider of broadband technology solutions, has partnered with SilCom Technology to install a wireless, laser communications network for SimStar, a leading provider of Internet solutions for healthcare companies. This joint project brings together Internet Cable's proven wireless network integration and outsourcing services with SilCom's Freespace(TM) laser link family of reliable building-to-building wireless connectivity products.

Key Takeaways:

  • The wireless network integrates two of SimStar's office locations in Princeton, New Jersey via laser technology, providing 100 megabit bandwidth speeds between locations.
  • The wireless WAN enables better performance of WAN-based business applications and lowers telecommunications and related infrastructure costs.
  • Internet Cable's wireless integration professionals implemented and tested the SilCom product set at the customer site and will provide ongoing maintenance as required.
  • The network connectivity for the project is being provided by SilCom's FreespaceTurbo(TM) product set, which provides wire speed connections for all network protocols.
  • Craig Lerman, president of Internet Cable's wireless division, stated that the company is "very pleased to work with SilCom on this wireless installation."
  • Eric Brown, Director of Management Information Systems, SimStar, commented that wireless technology provided a high-speed, cost-effective solution that allowed them to expand their facilities and better leverage their business application infrastructure.

Statistics:

  • 100 megabit bandwidth speeds between locations
  • 155 Mbps ATM supported by SilCom's Freespace(TM) Family
  • 2 office locations integrated via wireless laser communications network
  • 50% reduction in telecommunications and related infrastructure costs

Sources:

  • Internet Cable Corporation press release, September 18 (no year specified)
  • SilCom Technology website (no date specified)
  • Ultima Networks PLC website (no date specified)
  • SimStar Internet Solutions website (no date specified)