Close WindowPRNewswire | Nov. 4, 2003 —Aeris.net® today announced that it signed an agreement with Dobson Cellular Systems to expand its MicroBurst® deployment to include Dobson's digital network.
"Dobson Cellular Systems is a highly valued partner and an important part of our plan to deploy MicroBurst across several networks throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico," said Dick Gossen, president and CEO of Aeris.net. "As the leading provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications services, we are pleased to bring digital technologies to the M2M application community."
By expanding MicroBurst throughout the digital infrastructure, both analog and digital technologies will be available simultaneously. This added capability will provide MicroBurst customers with more robust coverage and it will protect their applications as carrier's eventually transition from analog to digital networks.
MicroBurst is very attractive to carriers because it is easy to deploy, has no impact on current voice and data services and provides an additional revenue stream that would otherwise be unattainable. The technology uses the existing control channel systems and SS7 networks of both analog and digital networks to exchange small amounts of data with remote devices. Because MicroBurst uses standard equipment with standard interfaces, set-up involves minimal configuration and programming changes with no network modifications. MicroBurst is a great opportunity for carriers to generate additional revenue from their wireless infrastructures.
Remote devices, equipped with new dual-mode (AMPS and Digital) and dual-band (800 and 1900 MHz) MicroBurst compatible modems, will communicate with the network through both digital and analog technologies. The modems will automatically switch between Digital and AMPS technologies depending on network and technology availability.
"By combining analog and digital technologies we create a more ubiquitous and robust solution for M2M application solution providers," said Mark Chiarelli, senior vice president, networks at Aeris.net. "Our agreement with Dobson Cellular Systems ensures digital and analog coverage throughout the Midwest and Northeast United States, and is a first step in our quest to incorporate infrastructure across North America."
For additional information please visit the Aeris.net web site at http://www.aeris.net
Dobson Cellular Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Dobson Communications (NASDAQ: DCEL). Dobson is a leading provider of telecommunication services. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company owns or manages wireless operations in 16 states. For more information please visit www.dobson.net
Aeris.net, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., provides web-to-wireless connectivity and control for a broad array of fixed and mobile telemetry applications using its proprietary MicroBurst® technology. MicroBurst employs the control channel infrastructure of cellular networks as a robust transmission medium to achieve low cost and ubiquitous data coverage. Aeris.net deploys MicroBurst technology across cellular service areas in the United States, Mexico, Canada and much of South America. Initial applications include vehicle tracking and alarm reporting, security and equipment monitoring, and utility meter reading. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.aeris.net or call 1-888-GO-AERIS within the United States.
MicroBurst® is a trademark of Aeris.net, Inc. Aeris is a registered trademark of Aeris.net. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.
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