New AireLite G product solves high capacity building-to-building connectivity problems in enterprise campus networks

San Diego and Hannover (PRWEB) February 28, 2011

LightPointe, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-speed outdoor wireless point-to-point network bridging solutions, introduces a new addition to its high capacity wireless bridging product line. Dubbed AireLite G this new system combines the benefits of low cost-per-bit transport, high transmission security, and low total cost of ownership (TCO) in a compact and fully out-door rated system design.

The AireLite G product is based on the design concept of LightPointe’s highly successful and very popular FlightLite product line, which is deployed in more than 60 countries and is one of the best-selling free-space-optics (FSO) products on the market. Operating over recommended distances of up to 500 meters, the AireLite G provides full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet throughput at fiber-like system latency. The low profile, Power over Ethernet enabled AireLite G comes equipped with multiple fiber and copper network interfaces, an integrated and user-programmable Layer 2 Ethernet switch, an integrated in-band or out-of-band web browser and SNMP-based management platform, signal status indicators, a built-in alignment telescope, and an integrated heater and lens defroster.

“The AireLite G product is ideal for customers looking for an affordable short distance Gigabit Ethernet connection between enterprise campus buildings. The system provides a compelling economic value proposition with a return on investment that is typically less than 6 months when compared to alternative high capacity leased fiber connections,” says Heinz Willebrand, LightPointe President and CEO.

The new AireLite system adheres to internationally recognized laser class 1M eye-safety regulations and the system can be deployed anywhere in the world due to the license free nature of the optical transmission spectrum. The AireLite G system will be unveiled on the opening day of the CEBIT show in Hannover and shown to the public at the Pan Dacom booth in Hall 13, Booth C38 and at the Laser2000 booth in Hall 13, Booth B14.

About LightPointe

LightPointe Communications, Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes high-speed wireless point to point network bridging solutions based on patented free-space optics (FSO) and millimeter wave (MMW) technology. The products are used in fixed wireless last mile access for campus or enterprise building-to-building connectivity, and in infrastructure applications such as broadband cellular networks and wireless back haul for 3G/4G or WiFi networks. LightPointe has one of the largest combined FSO and MMW installation bases worldwide with more than 6000 systems deployed in more than 60 countries. The company is recognized worldwide for the highest standards of quality and service. For more information please visit http://www.lightpointe.com.

Sean Matthews, President of Visix, will lead lunch-and-learn roundtables for Educational Facilities on February 23 and 24, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. The session topic is “Campus Alerts: Incorporating Digital Signage in Your Crisis Communications Plan”, and will cover real-world crisis communication strategies, consideration for CAP (Common Alert Protocol) compliant products, and using triggers to activate a variety of communication outlets in the event of a campus emergency. Key learning objectives include:

• Utilizing digital signage in the event of a crisis
• Types of information to be communicated
• Defining responsibilities for creating and distributing alert communications to digital endpoints

“We’re excited to participate in roundtable discussions with education buyers at the show. This affords us a great opportunity to dialogue about important issues facing our customers and the digital signage industry,” says Matthews. “DSE is a great event for Visix to exhibit our products and this year we’re highlighting interactivity, wayfinding, enhanced creation tools and ease of workflows in our software products. It’s a great forum for us to learn what clients want in digital signage content management so that we can incorporate that feedback into our development plans.”
Visix booth 1232 will exhibit their MeetingMinder™ room signs and the latest versions of both AxisTV and Announce digital signage software. The company will premier their new Power over Ethernet (PoE) room sign, an interactive 15-inch LCD that can be surface mounted or recessed in walls. The PoE solution allows clients to run one Ethernet cable to the room sign to supply both power and data, thereby addressing concerns of both physical concealment and AC proximity for room sign power bricks.
The latest version of AxisTV, version.7.1, includes a large number of new feature enhancements for a significantly improved user experience. Notable items of the update are expansions to the CAP Compliant Mass Alert Notification feature and improved integration with various scheduling applications. Visix will also demonstrate their new Announce content management software, which enters Beta testing this month.
The Digital Signage Expo is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 22 through 25.

About Visix
Visix, Inc. designs, develops and supports a suite of software applications that allows users to create, import and manage their visual communications from anywhere and to deliver those messages to virtually any endpoint.
The company offers digital signage software, room and event scheduling solutions, and applications for targeted messaging to desktops and portable devices. Each of the products works independently or can be integrated into scalable deployments from a single display to large networks. This comprehensive approach to on-time communications – from concept to delivery – provides systems including software, hardware and distribution accessories, as well as multi-tier service and support options to manage and maintain dynamic visual communications.
Contact Visix at 800.572.4935 or salesteam@visix.com. Parties interested in additional information about Visix, AxisTV, Announce, MeetingMinder™, and other digital signage products should visit the Visix website at www.visix.com.

D-Link, a networking infrastructure provider, has launched its third generation Green Ethernet switches, the DGS-1100 series, and its fast Ethernet Web Smart DES-1210 series.

The offerings are designed to allow SMEs to use a fully-featured, managed wireless network at low costs and maintenance.

The DGS-1100 series comply with the new IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard. It combines Gigabit Ethernet switching with the latest energy saving technology.

The offering reduces power consumption by switching into a low-power state during periods of low network usage, without interruption to the connection, said the company.

D-Link UK & Ireland general manager Chris Davies said the EasySmart switch is ideal for businesses looking to effectively manage network traffic, but without the cost or complexity usually associated with a traditional managed switch.

Davies said, “The easy installation and range of features of the DGS-1100 removes the barrier of entry for managing networks and ensures that employees will be able to access the network, transfer large files and use online services without loss of speed or quality.”

The EasySmart range is available in both a 16 and 24 port version, with prices starting at £129.99.

Another offering by the company, Ethernet Web Smart DES-1210 series is designed for small and medium businesses (SMBs) looking to construct a secure and productive network environment at an affordable price, said the company.

The DES-1210-08P and DES-1210-28P provide “Power over Ethernet” (PoE) functionality and management capability.

D-Link UK & Ireland general manager Chris Davies said Web Smart switches allow small businesses to work smarter and create highly-flexible networks.

Davies said, “The release of Web Smart further increases the breadth of our switches portfolio and reaffirms our commitment to providing small businesses with reliable, cost-effective and easy-to-use networking products.”

The Web Smart Switches are available in several port configurations, with prices starting at £168.99.

The eDoor Control Module (DCM) offers PoE+ technology, an advancement the company started using on its products in 2007. It means IP devices to receive power as well as data over existing local area network (LAN) cabling.

According to a study by Venture Development Corporation, CEM was the first company to bring PoE Plus to the market. The company references this move in its newly released white paper, a document it has published to complement its latest product. PoE+ means the maximum power rating has increased from 15 to more than 30 watts.

CEM’s DCM 330 has been built with PoE technology to power readers and heavy-duty maglocks on two doors, using an Ethernet network cable.

It has been made for use with CEM’s range of AC2000 security management systems. The eDCM 330 works in conjunction with a Midspan power injector between the CEM AC2000 system server and the door and incorporates CEM technology.

The product should deliver up to two amps to enable it to power an entire door set, including access control readers, maglocks and associated items.

From Plus to Ultra PoE
Andrew Fulton, business development director for CEM Systems, said: “With the release of the eDCM 330 two-door controller, the CEM solution is now available to power third party readers, making the innovative solution accessible to the wider access control market.”

CEM’s access product has been installed at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, Glasgow’s Victoria and Stobhill Hospitals, UK and Marina may Sands Casino, Asia.

The company said its next move will be to incorporate PoE Ultra into its products, where power delivered to a door can go up to 60 watts.

802.11n offers substantial benefits over previous wireless standards, with speeds up to five times faster than traditional WLANs, greater range and improved reliability to support high-performance mobile applications such as HD video, high-resolution imaging and voice over wireless LAN (VoWLAN). However, with these benefits has come the considerable challenge of integrating the access points into an existing network, since additional power is required for dual-band 3×3 radios (those functioning in both the 2.4 and 5GHz bands) to work at optimum performance levels.

HiPath Wireless is the first solution to provide full dual-band 3×3 MIMO and 802.11n functionality that complies with the 802.3af Power-over Ethernet (PoE) standard, so enterprises can enjoy the highest performance without additional costs. Most enterprise WLANs rely on 802.3af switches, but the six radios used by 802.11n access points tend to draw more power than these switches can provide over a single connection. Some existing 802.11n solutions use a reduced number of radios or frequency bands, or force customers to simultaneously upgrade to higher-wattage, proprietary non-standard PoE switching infrastructure, resulting in significantly reduced performance and more complex and costly deployments.

“Enterprises are excited about 802.11n and the potential for new, high-performance wireless applications. But so far they have been hesitant to embrace the new technology out of concern that it will require significant changes to their existing network,” said Paul DeBeasi, senior analyst for Burton Group. “Siemens’ dual-band, 3×3 MIMO Access Points enable enterprises to deploy an 802.11n network using their existing 802.3af-compliant infrastructure.”

Siemens 802.11n solution enables enterprises to realize the full benefits of 802.11n, without costly upgrades to the backbone network and wireless controller infrastructure, thanks to its unique VNS (Virtual Network Services) architecture. The VNS architecture provides performance optimization for high-bandwidth applications by intelligently routing network traffic between the edge of the network and the core, depending on the application and available network capacities, to maximize the bandwidth that can be achieved on the network. This architecture was designed to achieve optimal high-bandwidth performance without requiring upgrades to the existing wired network controllers, making it easier and more cost-effective to deploy and integrate the solution across the enterprise. Competitive solutions that require all traffic to be forwarded to the central WLAN controller lead to the potential for significant bottlenecks due to the substantially higher bandwidth of 802.11n. Many vendors require costly upgrades to the wired backbone and new wireless controllers to fully implement 802.11n.

Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), one of the world’s leading convention, sports and entertainment venues, deployed the previous version of Siemens’ HiPath Wireless solution in December 2005 in response to increasing demand from venue users for wireless connectivity. With a campus that includes a 3.9 million square foot conference center, the Georgia Dome stadium and the 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park, GWCC enjoyed the flexibility and ease of use offered by the Siemens system. They are preparing to begin field trials of the new 802.11n HiPath Wireless solution in January 2008, to take advantage of the increased speed, range and reliability of 802.11n.

“We’ve been very pleased with the functionality and stability of our existing Siemens HiPath Wireless solution, and we’re excited about the potential that 802.11n offers for improved performance and range,” said Sam Brown, Director of IT Services for the center. “The fact that Siemens’ 802.11n portfolio does not require us to upgrade our switching infrastructure or our WLAN controllers ensures that we can seamlessly integrate 802.11n into our network with minimal cost and effort. Continuing to be a leader in technology in the convention industry is important to us. When we can increase speed, range and reliability of our wireless system, we know it’ll be great for our customers.”

Siemens’ 802.11n solution includes two new 802.11n HiPath Wireless Access Points, AP3610 (internal antenna) and AP3620 (external antenna), a new version of HiPath Wireless Convergence Software (V5 R1) that enables controllers to recognize and manage 802.11n access points, and a new version of HiPath Wireless Manager HiGuard that delivers advanced management and WIPS security for 802.11n-enabled networks, another key advancement from Siemens.

“In support of the mobile enterprise, Siemens now has a HiPath Wireless offering for new and existing customers looking to benefit from the considerable speed and reliability benefits provided by 802.11n technology,” said Luc Roy, vice president of Enterprise Mobility for Siemens. “The unique architecture and capabilities that we have designed into HiPath Wireless can give any enterprise the confidence that they can easily and cost-effectively deploy a high-performance wireless network, while taking care of ever increasing mobile business.”

Siemens’ HiPath Wireless solution will begin shipping in March 2008. The new HiPath Wireless Access Points will sell for $1,300/€960. Upgrades to the HiPath Wireless Convergence Software will start at $349/€280 and HiPath Wireless Manager HiGuard upgrades are available free of charge.

Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG is one of the world’s leading vendors of Open Communications solutions for enterprises of all sizes, enabling business processes to be more productive, faster and more secure – with any device, network or information technology infrastructure. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG with 17,000 employees globally and headquarters in Munich.
More about Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG at http://www.siemens.com/enterprise