Aeris.net | For Immediate Release
CTIA Wireless I.T. And Entertainment Show 2003, Las Vegas, Nevada, | Oct. 21, 2003 PRNewswire —Aeris.net®, provider of wide area wireless networking services designed and optimized to enable cost-effective telemetry-based applications, today announced at the CTIA Wireless I.T. and Entertainment Show 2003 that it has added two new features to its MicroBurst® network. The first feature enables the use of digital cellular technologies (CDMA, GSM and TDMA) for remote wireless connectivity in addition to MicroBurst's existing analog AMPS capabilities. The second feature expands the data-messaging capabilities of the network to enable a 14-digit data packet that can be sent to any remote device. The combination of these improvements provides a higher ROI for Aeris' carrier partners, a more robust and capable network for machine-to-machine (M2M) solution providers, an expanded market for MicroBurst compatible modem manufacturers and a more reliable, capable and secure network for end-user customers.
"With the advent of MicroBurst's new digital connectivity and forward data messaging capability, Aeris.net continues to lead the M2M industry with the most advanced wireless communications solution for telemetry-based applications," said Dick Gossen, president and CEO of Aeris.net. "With over 400,000 devices utilizing the MicroBurst network across all of North America, we are the leading provider of M2M communications services. These new features enable us to grow our current customer base while expanding our services into new markets with new applications."
The MicroBurst network combines the existing wireless and wireline infrastructures of wireless carriers with proprietary control channel technology to create a North America-wide data network specifically optimized for M2M applications. MicroBurst compliant wireless modems provide reliable wireless data connectivity to remote devices. All data is routed through carrier SS7 networks to the Aeris.net Network Operations Center (NOC) where it is exchanged with the appropriate application solution provider.
Aeris.net adapted its control channel technology to work with both analog AMPS and digital networks. The technologies will operate in conjunction with each other and will initially enable the same services that are currently being offered. New dual-mode (analog and digital) and dual-band (800 and 1900 MHz) modems will assess and select the technology that provides the best wireless connectivity depending on what is available in a given location. By combining the technologies, Aeris.net ensures more robust coverage and protects customers as analog network availability becomes more limited over the next several years. The integration of digital access technologies adds significant functionality and enhances the speed, reliability, quality of service and low cost of MicroBurst services. These additions also create new opportunities for M2M applications and services that require, or can take advantage of, a digital network.
Prior to this announcement, the MicroBurst network had limited abilities to send data to remote devices. With the addition of the 14-digit forward data packet, M2M solution providers can query remote devices for specific information, make configuration changes and deliver application data to remote devices. This will not only improve the applications of existing customers, but it will expand the market opportunities for MicroBurst to include new applications that were previously unable to use the network because they required more extensive two-way capabilities.
"No other wide area networking solution has been optimized to the extent that the MicroBurst network has for M2M communications," said Syed Zaeem Hosain, senior vice president and CTO of Aeris.net. "These added capabilities ensure that the MicroBurst network and services will continue to be the connectivity solution of choice for telemetry application providers."
Both of these new features and new dual-mode modems will be commercially available in the first quarter of 2004. Limited testing will be available for advanced users later this year. For additional information please visit the Aeris.net web site at http://www.aeris.net
Aeris Communications is 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 deploys MicroBurst technology across cellular service areas in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. 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 http://www.aeris.net or call 1-888-GO-AERIS within the United States.
Editors Note: Aeris.net is exhibiting at this year's CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment Show 2003. The show is taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 22, 23 and 24 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. Please stop by the Aeris.net booth (#1239) in the M2M Zone.
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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