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Elliptic Technologies Debuts NEW multi-packet processing security engine for high Capacity Wireless and Network Applications

September 1, 2011 – Ottawa, Canada: Elliptic Technologies, a leading global supplier of security IP and software, unveiled today its latest security engine called the Multi-Packet Manager, a highly programmable and efficient security protocol accelerator with enhanced processing capabilities for multiple data streams. The Multi-Packet Manager is perfectly suited for applications that deal with multiple active connections and significant traffic load on different contexts, such as 4G LTE-Advanced wireless cellular base stations and femtocells.

The market is experiencing an explosion of new multi-media enabled mobile devices that are connecting to networks in all market segments, from smartphones, tablets, datacom, to consumer electronics and smart grid. It is estimated that there will be more than 50 billion connected devices in use by 2020. This rapid growth puts a lot of pressure on more

HICKORY, NC–Touting one of the wireless industry’s most comprehensive location platforms, Andrew Solutions, the CommScope, Inc. division that is a global leader in wireless communication systems and products, has upgraded its GeoLENs® Mobile Location Center (MLC) to Version 10.1 with additional and expanded functionalities.

“GeoLENs MLC 10.1 will continue to enable commercial, emergency, and security location-based applications in wireless networks on what we believe is the widest range of positioning capabilities available from a single vendor on a common platform,” said John Baker, vice president and general manager, Network Solutions, Andrew. “The Version 10.1 upgrade makes it possible for operators to deploy such services on larger networks with additional positioning technologies, enhanced performance, and the potential to share infrastructure.”

GeoLENs MLC 10.1 can support networks of up to two million cells, intended for operators whose network footprints continue to grow with macro base stations and more

Picochip and Wavesat Achieve Key LTE Interoperability Testing Milestones
for Femtocells, Picocells and User Equipment

Bath, UK / Sunnyvale, CA – December 9, 2010 – Picochip and Wavesat announced today that they have successfully completed interoperability testing (IOT) between Picochip’s PC960x LTE small cell base station solution and Wavesat’s Odyssey 9000 family of UE chipsets. Completing this series of LTE service and IOT milestones represents success in the two companies’ jointly stated aim of delivering full performance with end-to-end interoperability.

“Open interoperability is key to the success of any cellular technology,” notes Peter Jarich, Service Director with Current Analysis. “To be sure, interop usually develops over time. Here, the fact that semiconductor reference designs are of a maturity and quality to support end-end system test, verification and IOT is an encouraging sign for the pace of LTE development and likely to accelerate the maturation of the market. In more

TM Forum’s Management World: Destination Dublin

New state-of-the-art venue to host the world’s leading communications and digital services management conference in 2011

MORRISTOWN, NJ—September 3, 2010—TM Forum announced today that after eleven years in Nice, France, its flagship Management World conference will move to Dublin’s new, state-of-the-art Convention Center - the CCD - May 23-26, 2011. Dublin and the CCD will provide the perfect business environment for Management World attendees—a leading capital city that is easy to get to, easy to do business in and with a reputation for hospitality that is second to none.

As a vibrant European hub for global technology companies, including major communications service providers, IT organizations and large online businesses such as Google, Facebook and eBay, Dublin is a natural fit for the increasing scope of the industry’s premier conference.

“One of the keys to growing an event more

Yenney Launched the First Commercial Femtocell Network in 2007

RICHARDSON, Texas, August 24, 2010 – Chris Yenney has joined AirWalk Communications as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing. In 2007, Mr. Yenney led the successful launch of the world’s first commercial CDMA femtocell network at Sprint Nextel.

Mr. Yenney’s appointment is part of AirWalk’s plan for rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for more efficient data and voice networks. In his role at AirWalk, an innovator of IP-based CDMA cellular network equipment, Mr. Yenney will develop new business opportunities and strategic relationships with major CDMA wireless operators and OEM partners. He will drive AirWalk’s business expansion by positioning its products and technology in the marketplace.

“This is an exciting time for AirWalk, and Chris will be an integral part of our team as we continue to build our momentum in the industry and ramp up more

AUSTIN, TX.–August 2, 2010–The Wireless History Foundation (WHF) will hold its inaugural Wireless Hall of Fame dinner in San Francisco on Oct. 5, 2010. At this first-ever event, industry leaders will honor newly named members of the Wireless Hall of Fame and recognize previous honorees from the early years of wireless. The dinner will take place at the Palace Hotel, the evening before the CTIA Enterprise and Applications™ 2010 tradeshow Oct. 6-8.

“Induction in the Wireless Hall of Fame is one of the wireless industry’s highest honors,” said Denny Strigl, retired president and chief operating officer of Verizon Communications and former president and CEO of Verizon Wireless. Strigl, a Wireless Hall of Fame member, is Chairman of the October 5 event. “I am proud to be associated with individuals whose contributions and achievements launched the wireless industry and to honor them at the inaugural Wireless more

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 15, 2010 – AirWalk Communications, an innovator in IP-based CDMA cellular radio network equipment, announced today that Roger Dorf, former Cisco Systems vice president and longtime telecommunications industry executive, has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Dorf’s presence on the board will be instrumental as AirWalk enters a high-growth stage focused on implementing more efficient data and voice networks for macrocell and picocell solutions.

With more than 40 years of executive and engineering leadership experience, Mr. Dorf most recently served as vice president and general manager of the broadband wireless business unit at Cisco Systems. Prior to Cisco’s acquisition of Navini Networks in 2007, he had been president and CEO of Navini. In his career, Mr. Dorf also held top leadership positions at Celite Systems, Nortel Networks, Synch Research, AT&T Network Systems, AT&T Paradyne, Cullinet Software, and IBM.

“We are very pleased more

Designated as a fourth-generation (4G) mobile specification, LTE is designed to provide multi-megabit bandwidth, more efficient use of the radio network, latency reduction, and improved mobility. This combination aims to enhance the subscriber’s interaction with the network and further drive the demand for mobile multimedia services.

With wireless broadband, users can more readily access their Internet services, such as online television, blogging, social networking, and interactive gaming — all on the go.

Changes in mobile communications have always been evolutionary, and the deployment of LTE will be the same. It will be a transition from 3G to 4G over a period of several years, as is the case still with the transition from 2G to 3G.

As a result, mobile operators must look for strategies and solutions that will enhance their existing 3G networks, while addressing their 4G deployment requirements without requiring a forklift upgrade. Specifically, mobile more

Two Upcoming Events – webinars will be archived and available for playback on demand

Topic: What is the Business Case for Femtocells?
Date: July 13, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time

As wireless carriers across the globe gear up for the 4G land-grab, femtocells may well take a prominent role in the deployment of advanced wireless services. However, the market for the personal, mini base stations (that use subscribers’ wired Internet connections for backhaul) may need to get smoothed out before operators rely on the devices to improve coverage and customer retention. How will carriers market femtocells to subscribers? What services — if any — will be bundled with the devices? And what role will femtocells ultimately play in a 4G world?

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Speakers:
Peter Jarich, Analyst, Current Analysis
David Nowicki, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management, Airvana
Simon more

New intelligent, high-density, multi-protocol system for Network Interface Devices and Media Converter Modules

Minneapolis, MN — April 27, 2010 — Transition Networks Inc., the fiber access technology expert, a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM: JCS), today announced the introduction of The ION Platform, a new family of intelligent optical networking devices designed to drive a new standard in optical networking. Built to meet the increasing demand of today’s networks, the ION takes manageability and security in optical networking to a new level. Network managers can now take advantage of fiber technology without having to compromise on reliability, scalability or security, and they can do it at a cost savings.

With a multitude of new security features and a robust management framework, the ION offers a path to lower operating expenditures while maintaining valuable capital expenses. At the more