Wireless networks

China’s Ministry of Railways Chooses Nortel Mobile Network to Enable High-Speed Railway to Run Smoother

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:33:00 +0000

GSM-R Wireless Staff Communication and Signaling Optimize Train Performance

January 29, 2008 -- BEIJING – China's Ministry of Railways (MOR) has gained powerful communications and train management capabilities for its busy system after selecting GSM-R mobile communications railway technology from Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT]. The highly secure wireless network provides new communications capabilities between trains and ground staff along the 510 km high-speed passenger line between Zhengzhou and Xi'an.

With fast trains traveling at speeds of up to 350 km/hr, conventional mobile networks are not reliable enough to depend on for critical communications. Purpose-built for such applications, the Nortel GSM-R solution enables drivers, dispatchers, shunting team members, train engineers, station controllers and other railway employees to reach each other anywhere along the line, even at full speed. Features such as group calls, connections based on the train's position, prioritization of calls during emergencies, and connection to employees by function rather than name all ensure the rapid response necessary for safe and efficient train operation. » read more »

Lithuanian Railways Awards Nortel, Belam €50.5 Million Wireless Communications Contract

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:32:07 +0000

Nortel, World leader in GSM-R Technology, Delivers European Railway Communications Compatibility, Enhancing Passenger Safety

January 29, 2008 -- VILNIUS, Lithuania – Lithuanian Railways has chosen a Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT] wireless communications network solution to enhance its railway communications and ensure compatibility of the Lithuanian national railway with international railway standards. Nortel's partner, Belam, is acting as the local partner for the implementation and construction of the project which will be completed in 2010.

The €50.5 million (€59.6 million including VAT) contract includes the implementation of a GSM-R radio communication system along more than 1,563 kilometres (approximately 88% of the country's rail network) of Lithuania's rail routes. This is the first GSM-R network implementation in the Baltic region. The project is partially funded by the European Community Cohesion Fund for European regional development.

European Union member Lithuania is the first of the Baltic countries to deploy a GSM-R solution. » read more »

EZURiO publishes White Paper on Medical Wireless Technology for Medica 2007

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:36:47 +0000

11/13/2007 -- At this year's Medica Show in Dusseldorf, wireless connectivity for medical devices is the hot topic. EZURiO's latest medical white paper explains which standards will win the battle for inclusion in these devices.

Dusseldorf, Germany - 13th November 2007 - eHealth, Telecare and Assisted Living are becoming key phrases in any discussion of the evolution of national healthcare policies. They are seen as fundamental to moving responsibility for healthcare back to the patient - a move dictated by changing demographics and the growing incidence of long term chronic diseases. » read more »

Cellular One CTO: "Our Network Is Rock Solid"

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:32:25 +0000

Cellular One CTO: â€œOur Network Is Rock Solidâ€?

Wireless Carrier Plans Continued Network Expansion in 2007

February 21, 2007 -- (OKLAHOMA CITY) â€“ Cellular Oneâ€™s chief engineer today said the companyâ€™s state-of-the-art GSM network is â€œrock solidâ€? and announced plans for continued expansion in the upcoming year.

â€œThanks to on going expansion and enhancement, our network is excellent and we continue to improve our coverage throughout our 17-state footprint,â€? said Timothy J. Duffy, Chief Technical Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering and Network Operations. â€œOur customers can look forward to more expansion and improvement in the upcoming year as we continue to give them the strongest signal and fewest dropped calls of any wireless carrier in their area.â€?Specifically, Duffy announced Cellular Oneâ€™s intention of adding approximately 300 new cell sites in its markets this year. » read more »