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WiMAX Environmental
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BelAir Networks Takes
Leadership Role in Advancing Environmental Standards for Municipal
Networks
Other Topics:
WiMAX Semiconductor Solutions,
WiMAX Integrated Communications Service,
WiMAX 3.5 GHz Frequency Band,
WiMAX Filter Solutions
BelAir Networks
December 5, 2006
Industry’s most comprehensive mobile broadband mesh product family
now compliant with new environmental regulations in California and
Europe
Kanata, Ontario -- BelAir Networks, the leading provider of mobile
wireless broadband mesh network solutions, chosen for citywide
deployments in Minneapolis, Toronto, and City of London, UK, today
announced the company’s compliance with the European Union (EU)
Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS), which
restricts the use of harmful substances in new electrical and electronic
equipment. The new EU directive came into force on July 1, 2006.
California’s RoHS regulations will take effect on January 1, 2007.
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RoHS guidelines are
recognized as the new global standard for environmental regulation. In
addition to the 25 countries of the EU and the state of California, RoHS
regulations are slated to come into effect in both China and Korea in
2007. Argentina, Australia, Japan and the U.S. are also working on
similar legislation to restrict the use of hazardous substances in
electronics.
Given the key role that local governments play in driving and supporting
sound environmental policies and practices for their communities and
citizens, RoHS guidelines provide a solid baseline requirement for
cities and counties deploying municipal networks.
“Achieving compliance with world-leading environmental regulations is a
natural extension of our commitment to delivering carrier-grade products
and teaming with world-class partners,” stated Jim Freeze, senior vice
president, marketing and alliances, BelAir Networks. “BelAir has always
built the highest quality and most cost-effective products for municipal
broadband wireless networks – now we’re also taking a leadership role in
supporting environmental standards.”
In addition to the Minneapolis, Toronto, and City of London deployments,
BelAir Networks was also recently selected for the city of Boston’s
first Wi-Fi pilot project, and by Dolphin Stadium in Miami for a
broadband wireless network supporting the world’s largest wireless POS
system under one roof. The company was also recently recognized with an
InfoWorld 100 Award based on an innovative wireless network deployed for
military housing in San Diego. BelAir Networks teams with world-class
global partners, including Siemens, Lucent and Fujitsu to deploy proven,
cost-effective wireless broadband mesh networks.
BelAir Networks comprehensive product portfolio, deployed in more than
200 networks worldwide, delivers high performance, cost-effective,
flexible deployment options and a migration path to future technologies.
Supporting Wi-Fi, WiMAX mesh, and 4.9 GHz Public Safety, the portfolio
includes the flagship four-radio BelAir200 Wireless Multi-service Switch
Router, the dual-radio BelAir100 Multi-service Node, the BelAir100C
Multi-service Node featuring point-to-multipoint backhaul, the
BelAir100S, the single-radio BelAir50C and BelAir50S, and the six-radio
BelAir300 Converged Multi-service Wireless Node, all seamlessly managed
by the BelAir BelView Network Management System.
About BelAir Networks
BelAir Networks is the first company to offer scalable, mobile wireless
broadband mesh networking solutions with the highest quality for data,
voice and video. The company teams with world-class global partners to
deploy proven, cost-effective wireless broadband mesh networks. BelAir’s
wireless networking solutions are built on the only multi-service
architecture for municipal wireless broadband deployments of Wi-Fi,
WiMAX and 3G Cellular networks. Built specifically for outdoor-in
deployments, BelAir Networks’ patented solution delivers the lowest cost
per user and deploys in days, blending into the physical infrastructure
of downtown business districts, hotels and resorts, and campuses.
Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company. For more
info, visit www.belairnetworks.com. |
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