Proxim Provides Wireless Networking Technology for MIPPS' Enterprise-Focused Wireless DSL Service Across Canada
With this solution, businesses will enjoy high-speed Internet connectivity anywhere they roam within their facility; simple, low-cost network installation and management; and easy network updates. Proxim Harmony makes it simple for small and medium-sized businesses, which often have limited IT resources, to install a network. Proxim Harmony access points are automatically configured while the network is managed through a familiar, Web-based interface. The network investment is protected because Harmony's patented SmartArchitecture supports all leading wireless standards, including IEEE 802.11b, OpenAir, 10 Mbps frequency hopping and future 5 GHz technologies, and the network can be easily updated or expanded.
"We are extremely excited that we have been able to bring together Proxim and Rhythms Canada to provide a reliable, innovative and cost effective national wireless service. We chose to offer our services with Proxim's wireless products because our customers demand reliable, cost-effective connectivity that can grow with their businesses-which is just what Harmony delivers," explained Sharon Prizant, president of MIPPS Inc. "In addition, Harmony is the only wireless office infrastructure that allows multiple wireless standards to work together in the same network, so we can offer our customers maximum flexibility as their connectivity needs grow."
"We're very pleased to be working with Rhythms Canada and MIPPS Inc. to accelerate the adoption of DSL and wireless networking in the small and medium-sized business market," said Lynn Chroust, director of Proxim's Commercial Networks Business Unit. "By uniting MIPPS Inc. DSL service and Proxim Harmony, customers across Canada will receive fast access to information with the flexibility and cost-savings of a wireless infrastructure."
"We're seeing strong adoption of DSL in the business environment in Canada, and adding wireless will make DSL even more attractive to the small to medium-sized business," said Norbert Dawalibi, president and CEO of Rhythms Canada. "The combined speed, security and flexibility of a Proxim wireless network is a perfect fit with our high-speed service."
About MIPPS
MIPPS Inc. utilizes its technology to offer small to large sized businesses the ability to use bandwidth to power internet access, voice over IP, video conferencing, security applications, e-commerce applications, wireless LANS and more at speeds only previously available to large firms in fiber-rich areas. Founded in 1997, MIPPS Inc. has successfully moved from providing wireless equipment to customers, to being a pioneer of wireless Internet services. After a successful test stage in early 1997, MIPPS became the first Wireless Internet Service Provider in Canada. MIPPS was ranked one of the top 50 service providers in the National Post Branham 250 and has received significant attention since its inception. For more information about MIPPS Inc., visit the company's Web site at www.mipps.net.
About Rhythms Canada
Based in Toronto, Rhythms Canada Inc. is a leading provider of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)-based broadband communication services to businesses across Canada. Delivering high-speed access services directly to enterprise customers and through channel partners such as Internet Service Providers(ISPs) and Application Service Providers (ASPs), Rhythms Canada provides businesses with a variety of DSL options guaranteeing affordable, "always on" connections to the Internet and to corporate networks. A 50/50 joint venture between AXXENT Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Axxent Inc. (TSE: AXI.b) and Rhythms NetConnections Inc. (Nasdaq: RTHM), Rhythms Canada is currently spearheading construction of the first North American-wide DSL data network.
About Proxim
Proxim Inc. (Nasdaq: PROX) has over 15 years of experience designing and building wirefree broadband networking solutions for the home, enterprise and service provider markets. The Symphony product family offers easy-to-use, inexpensive wirefree networking for homes, small offices and classrooms, while the Farallon(tm) products extend these networking choices with a range of Ethernet, HPNA and wirefree solutions for both Mac and PC users. RangeLAN2 offers wirefree broadband networking for the enterprise as well as a line of design-in modules for OEMs. Harmony(tm) provides enterprises with a low-cost architecture designed to work with any wirefree technology. Stratum(tm) products provide building-to-building networking connectivity for enterprises and service providers. Proxim is a Promoter of the Home Radio Frequency Working Group along with Compaq, Intel, Siemens,
Motorola, National Semiconductor and other leaders in the wireless market.