LAS VEGAS & BASKING RIDGE, USA: MOG, one of the best on-demand music listening services, announced that its award-winning mobile music application will be available and preloaded on select 4G smartphones on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.
The MOG app provides users with the ability to search, browse and play unlimited music on demand from a catalog of more than 10 million songs and more than 1 million albums.
Verizon Wireless customers will be able to enjoy MOG's vast catalog of music and download any song, album or playlist directly to their mobile devices for $9.99 per month. MOG will be preloaded on select smartphones and available through V CAST Apps, Verizon Wireless' mobile storefront, which offers direct billing of apps so the charges appear on a customer's monthly bill.
"The additional speed and bandwidth that Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network provides will make for an enhanced MOG experience. Users will be delighted by the high-quality sound and speed in which their favorite music is delivered," said David Hyman, founder and chief executive officer of MOG. "It's exciting to broaden MOG's reach and provide users with the ultimate listening experience. We're pleased to be aligned with a company such as Verizon Wireless."
MOG mobile app features for select Verizon Wireless 4G smartphones, include:
One-click, high-speed playlist download: Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers can explore and download MOG community-, editorial- and artist-based playlists at unprecedented speeds.
High-quality audio: Leveraging the speed of the LTE network, all songs are downloaded and streamed at 320 kbps MP3 for maximum audio quality.
High-definition album art: MOG will expose high-definition album art for customers who stream and download MOG tracks over the LTE network.
Unlimited downloads: Subscribers can quickly download any song, album or playlist directly to their phones and continue listening even when out of cell or Wi-Fi range.
On-demand streaming: Unlimited listening to any artist, album or song at any time.
MOG Radio: Only MOG offers the patent-pending "MOG Mobius" music discovery engine that enables users to control the mix of similar artists, from true "artist only" radio up to a full mix of similar artists.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' existing 3G network. Consumer devices with a wide range of applications are expected to be available later this year.
Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Top 5 trends for industrial networking solutions market in 2011
NATICK, USA: VDC Research Group analysts announced their predictions for the key trends anticipated to shape the 2011 industrial networking solutions market.
Real-Time Ethernet Capabilities Will Dominate
For a majority of discrete industrial automation applications, Ethernet/IP and PROFInet will serve as primary connectivity solutions for a majority of discrete industrial automation applications. Modbus TCP, ISA SP-100.11a and Wireless HART, on the other hand, will serve as primary connectivity solutions for a majority of process automation applications.
“Real” Growth for Wireless Networking Solutions
After years of unfulfilled hype and hope, the market for wireless networking solutions will experience a material increase in purchase orders, shipments and revenues. The development of standards, improved technology and security (such as ISA 100 and wireless HART, mesh networking and WPA2, respectively) are removing some of the major barriers to adoption and relieving security and reliability concerns.
The family of 802.11 networks will play an increasingly dominant role as the technology improves and acceptance of the networks continues to edge out the legacy narrow band proprietary networks.
Mergers & Acquisitions in 2011 Will Shape Industry Structure for the Decade to Come
VDC expects the impact of a number of technical and commercial market convergences will lead to more M&A activity, with an increasing likelihood that a large IT player will make a “large bet” in acquiring an industrial networking solutions provider.
Convergence Will Rationalize Product Offerings
To drive down costs, provide space savings and reduce wire interface, automation suppliers are embedding switch port capability into products, such as network I/O adaptors, PLCs and drives.
Several major automation control houses indicated as much as 10 percent of their overall product portfolios will be comprised of products incorporating switch capability to capture growing demand for Ethernet capability, and expect to offer all their products with embedded switch capability.
Internalization of Engineering and R&D
Leading automation suppliers are seeking to reduce cost by taking advantage of lower cost overseas talent with similar, or stronger, education and skill sets. Suppliers, intent on staying close to their customer base, are moving their manufacturing operations overseas (particularly to the Asia-Pacific region) and tapping an educated and skilled talent pool at material cost savings.
Real-Time Ethernet Capabilities Will Dominate
For a majority of discrete industrial automation applications, Ethernet/IP and PROFInet will serve as primary connectivity solutions for a majority of discrete industrial automation applications. Modbus TCP, ISA SP-100.11a and Wireless HART, on the other hand, will serve as primary connectivity solutions for a majority of process automation applications.
“Real” Growth for Wireless Networking Solutions
After years of unfulfilled hype and hope, the market for wireless networking solutions will experience a material increase in purchase orders, shipments and revenues. The development of standards, improved technology and security (such as ISA 100 and wireless HART, mesh networking and WPA2, respectively) are removing some of the major barriers to adoption and relieving security and reliability concerns.
The family of 802.11 networks will play an increasingly dominant role as the technology improves and acceptance of the networks continues to edge out the legacy narrow band proprietary networks.
Mergers & Acquisitions in 2011 Will Shape Industry Structure for the Decade to Come
VDC expects the impact of a number of technical and commercial market convergences will lead to more M&A activity, with an increasing likelihood that a large IT player will make a “large bet” in acquiring an industrial networking solutions provider.
Convergence Will Rationalize Product Offerings
To drive down costs, provide space savings and reduce wire interface, automation suppliers are embedding switch port capability into products, such as network I/O adaptors, PLCs and drives.
Several major automation control houses indicated as much as 10 percent of their overall product portfolios will be comprised of products incorporating switch capability to capture growing demand for Ethernet capability, and expect to offer all their products with embedded switch capability.
Internalization of Engineering and R&D
Leading automation suppliers are seeking to reduce cost by taking advantage of lower cost overseas talent with similar, or stronger, education and skill sets. Suppliers, intent on staying close to their customer base, are moving their manufacturing operations overseas (particularly to the Asia-Pacific region) and tapping an educated and skilled talent pool at material cost savings.
ID8-Mobile opts for CSR’s headset audio platform for ultra-slim, designer Bluetooth headset MoGo Talk HD1
2011 International CES, LAS VEGAS, USA: CSR plc announced that ID8-Mobile’s extremely slim Bluetooth headset, the MoGo Talk HD1, will feature CSR’s headset audio platform, the BC6145. As well as enabling the ultra-thin form factor, the BC6145 allows users of the MoGo Talk HD1 to take advantage of features such as A2DP for music streaming, voice prompts, and advanced noise reduction.
With CSR’s technology, ID8-Mobile has delivered a unique headset product that combines leading functionality with stylish, minimalist design for mainstream consumers. At just 5mm thin, the MoGo Talk HD1 is one of the thinnest and most stylish headsets in the world.
With audible voice prompts driven by CSR’s on-chip CPU, the MoGo Talk HD1 lets users know the status of their device, for example: guiding the user through the pairing process and pairing status, battery status and power on/off. Voice prompts thereby help to make the headset intuitive to use.
“Our aim was to create the most advanced headset with an appealing minimalist design without compromising on technical features. CSR’s BC6145 headset audio platform has enabled us to achieve exactly that, as it combines all of the latest audio technology advancements with the smallest physical dimensions possible,” commented Stuart Nixdorff, CEO of ID8-Mobile. “CSR has helped us satisfy the demands of our customers for a headset that combines sophisticated design alongside groundbreaking technology.”
BC6145 uses CSR’s latest DSP-based sixth-generation CVC audio enhancements to increase the intelligibility of speech in the presence of background noise. CVC includes bi-directional noise suppression which includes near-end noise suppression to directly benefit users by reducing the noise within the incoming audio.
This is in addition to the more usual far-end noise suppression which reduces the noise heard by the caller at the other end of the line. Other intelligibility features in the BC6145 include ultra-low power Wind Noise Reduction (WNR) and an advanced speech intelligibility feature.
The WNR is auto-detecting, engaging only when wind noise is detected and then requiring only a minimal power overhead. The power required during the “listening” state is almost negligible which preserves the battery life while delivering a convenience feature that means the user does not have to “duck into a doorway” to hear their conversation.
CVC provides enhanced speech intelligibility which is important to factors such as listening fatigue and “dual tasking.” Increased speech intelligibility reduces the distraction of listening and aids dual tasking situations – such as driving while conducting a hands free conversation.
The MoGo Talk HD1 also features BC6145’s A2DP for mono music streaming. On a whim, consumers can stream their music collection through their headset with crystal clear audio quality.
“Consumers have become increasingly demanding and expect the best audio quality possible on their headsets no matter how noisy their environment is. We’ve always prioritized consumer’s preferences,” said Anthony Murray, Senior Vice President of CSR’s Audio and Consumer Business Unit, “and as a result, the features of BC6145 such as A2DP and speech intelligibility deliver the most optimised audio experience. Supporting ID8-Mobile to create the MoGo Talk HD1 has enabled the benefits of these latest technological developments to be passed immediately to the end consumers.”
The MoGo Talk HD1 also distinguishes itself through the sleek design of its executive, credit card-sized charging case. The charging case battery packs an additional 10 hours of talk time and is designed to match the elegant look of the headset. Combining functionality with minimalist design, the charging case opens up with a simplified slide-mechanism, which can easily be operated single-handedly.
The MoGo Talk HD1 is being launched at the CES show.
With CSR’s technology, ID8-Mobile has delivered a unique headset product that combines leading functionality with stylish, minimalist design for mainstream consumers. At just 5mm thin, the MoGo Talk HD1 is one of the thinnest and most stylish headsets in the world.
With audible voice prompts driven by CSR’s on-chip CPU, the MoGo Talk HD1 lets users know the status of their device, for example: guiding the user through the pairing process and pairing status, battery status and power on/off. Voice prompts thereby help to make the headset intuitive to use.
“Our aim was to create the most advanced headset with an appealing minimalist design without compromising on technical features. CSR’s BC6145 headset audio platform has enabled us to achieve exactly that, as it combines all of the latest audio technology advancements with the smallest physical dimensions possible,” commented Stuart Nixdorff, CEO of ID8-Mobile. “CSR has helped us satisfy the demands of our customers for a headset that combines sophisticated design alongside groundbreaking technology.”
BC6145 uses CSR’s latest DSP-based sixth-generation CVC audio enhancements to increase the intelligibility of speech in the presence of background noise. CVC includes bi-directional noise suppression which includes near-end noise suppression to directly benefit users by reducing the noise within the incoming audio.
This is in addition to the more usual far-end noise suppression which reduces the noise heard by the caller at the other end of the line. Other intelligibility features in the BC6145 include ultra-low power Wind Noise Reduction (WNR) and an advanced speech intelligibility feature.
The WNR is auto-detecting, engaging only when wind noise is detected and then requiring only a minimal power overhead. The power required during the “listening” state is almost negligible which preserves the battery life while delivering a convenience feature that means the user does not have to “duck into a doorway” to hear their conversation.
CVC provides enhanced speech intelligibility which is important to factors such as listening fatigue and “dual tasking.” Increased speech intelligibility reduces the distraction of listening and aids dual tasking situations – such as driving while conducting a hands free conversation.
The MoGo Talk HD1 also features BC6145’s A2DP for mono music streaming. On a whim, consumers can stream their music collection through their headset with crystal clear audio quality.
“Consumers have become increasingly demanding and expect the best audio quality possible on their headsets no matter how noisy their environment is. We’ve always prioritized consumer’s preferences,” said Anthony Murray, Senior Vice President of CSR’s Audio and Consumer Business Unit, “and as a result, the features of BC6145 such as A2DP and speech intelligibility deliver the most optimised audio experience. Supporting ID8-Mobile to create the MoGo Talk HD1 has enabled the benefits of these latest technological developments to be passed immediately to the end consumers.”
The MoGo Talk HD1 also distinguishes itself through the sleek design of its executive, credit card-sized charging case. The charging case battery packs an additional 10 hours of talk time and is designed to match the elegant look of the headset. Combining functionality with minimalist design, the charging case opens up with a simplified slide-mechanism, which can easily be operated single-handedly.
The MoGo Talk HD1 is being launched at the CES show.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Interoperability key to success for mobile money
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Ovum forecasts there will be between 925 million and 1.54 billion registered mobile money users in emerging markets in 2015.
The significant gap between our pessimistic and optimistic scenarios is due to the uncertainties surrounding regulation and the pace and effectiveness of service provider execution. Ovum expects an optimistic uptake in Asia as the level of banking penetration is stronger and the resultant demand from the unbanked population is a key factor to its success.
Angel Dobardziev, Principal Analyst, said, “The strongest driver for mobile money services in emerging markets remains the demand from the unbanked and under-banked population for access to safe and secure financial services.”
Table 1 indicates that in most Asian markets the number of mobile connections per 100 people is greater than the number of commercial bank accounts, which is an effective measurement for banking penetration.
Table 1: Banking and mobile penetration KPIs -- selected emerging markets
Source: Ovum.
“Given this data, there is no surprise that most successful mobile money services have been in Philippines and Thailand”, Angel adds. For example, TrueMove has 6 million mobile wallets. True Move focuses on bill payments and airtime transfers, rather than on money transfers, which has been the preferred deployment method among a number of other operators. In mid-2010, Filipino operators Smart and Globe had 3 million and 1.2 million mobile wallets respectively through their Smart Money and GCash offerings. However, growth in both these services has stagnated in the last few years, despite strong mobile subscriber growth and low banking penetration.
The most striking market development strategy which operators are advised to action is Interoperability. Dobardziev said, “Currently most mobile money initiatives offer little or no interoperability with other services. Ovum expects that addressing this issue will become the critical factor in the development of mobile money services”
Operators also believe that interoperability is crucial in the medium to long term, but consider that differentiation and exclusivity are more important in the short term.
Ovum believes that interoperability is critical now, and that it is in operators’ best interests to implement it as soon as possible. Enabling interoperability will dramatically increase the number of mobile banking transactions as transaction volume in any network is proportional to and driven by the number of interconnections possible between subscribers, a theory known as “Metcalfe’s Law”.
Service providers must start planning their interoperability strategies now, in order to reap the benefits in the medium term. We think that operators’ “little to gain, much to lose” arguments against interoperability are short-sighted, and risk suffocating the development of the mobile money market.
The significant gap between our pessimistic and optimistic scenarios is due to the uncertainties surrounding regulation and the pace and effectiveness of service provider execution. Ovum expects an optimistic uptake in Asia as the level of banking penetration is stronger and the resultant demand from the unbanked population is a key factor to its success.
Angel Dobardziev, Principal Analyst, said, “The strongest driver for mobile money services in emerging markets remains the demand from the unbanked and under-banked population for access to safe and secure financial services.”
Table 1 indicates that in most Asian markets the number of mobile connections per 100 people is greater than the number of commercial bank accounts, which is an effective measurement for banking penetration.
Table 1: Banking and mobile penetration KPIs -- selected emerging markets
Source: Ovum.“Given this data, there is no surprise that most successful mobile money services have been in Philippines and Thailand”, Angel adds. For example, TrueMove has 6 million mobile wallets. True Move focuses on bill payments and airtime transfers, rather than on money transfers, which has been the preferred deployment method among a number of other operators. In mid-2010, Filipino operators Smart and Globe had 3 million and 1.2 million mobile wallets respectively through their Smart Money and GCash offerings. However, growth in both these services has stagnated in the last few years, despite strong mobile subscriber growth and low banking penetration.
The most striking market development strategy which operators are advised to action is Interoperability. Dobardziev said, “Currently most mobile money initiatives offer little or no interoperability with other services. Ovum expects that addressing this issue will become the critical factor in the development of mobile money services”
Operators also believe that interoperability is crucial in the medium to long term, but consider that differentiation and exclusivity are more important in the short term.
Ovum believes that interoperability is critical now, and that it is in operators’ best interests to implement it as soon as possible. Enabling interoperability will dramatically increase the number of mobile banking transactions as transaction volume in any network is proportional to and driven by the number of interconnections possible between subscribers, a theory known as “Metcalfe’s Law”.
Service providers must start planning their interoperability strategies now, in order to reap the benefits in the medium term. We think that operators’ “little to gain, much to lose” arguments against interoperability are short-sighted, and risk suffocating the development of the mobile money market.
First MIPS-based smartphones and tablets debut
INTERNATIONAL CES, LAS VEGAS, USA: MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business applications, announced that it will show MIPS-Based mobile devices in its suite at International CES this week.
The company will show two MIPS-Based smartphones and several MIPS-Based tablets. Devices are based on systems-on-chips (SoCs) from MIPS licensees including Actions Semiconductor and Ingenic Semiconductor.
The MIPS-Based tablets featuring the Ingenic SoCs are available now. Velocity Micro offers the Cruz Tablets, which can be purchased through major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart.com, Borders and many others. More information on these products is available at www.cruzreader.com. The two smartphones are in pre-production now. Further details will be disclosed in the coming weeks. To schedule a demonstration of MIPS-Based mobile devices, contact info@mips.com.
“Less than a year ago, MIPS announced its intention to enter the mobile market, leveraging a confluence of industry dynamics and technologies including the Android™ platform and the move to 4G networks. We have signed more than eight mobile-related customers to-date for applications processing, media processing, baseband processing and other technologies in e-readers, tablets, netbooks and mobile handsets. The fact that we can now show these devices—including MIPS-Based smartphones—is a solid endorsement of our strategy,” said Sandeep Vij, president and CEO, MIPS Technologies.
For mobile devices, MIPS Technologies offers a range of processor cores and architectures, from small footprint cores with advanced levels of code compression, to some of the industry’s highest performing multiprocessing solutions. MIPS processors offer high performance, low power consumption and cost efficiency supported by a rapidly expanding mobile ecosystem.
The company will show two MIPS-Based smartphones and several MIPS-Based tablets. Devices are based on systems-on-chips (SoCs) from MIPS licensees including Actions Semiconductor and Ingenic Semiconductor.
The MIPS-Based tablets featuring the Ingenic SoCs are available now. Velocity Micro offers the Cruz Tablets, which can be purchased through major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart.com, Borders and many others. More information on these products is available at www.cruzreader.com. The two smartphones are in pre-production now. Further details will be disclosed in the coming weeks. To schedule a demonstration of MIPS-Based mobile devices, contact info@mips.com.
“Less than a year ago, MIPS announced its intention to enter the mobile market, leveraging a confluence of industry dynamics and technologies including the Android™ platform and the move to 4G networks. We have signed more than eight mobile-related customers to-date for applications processing, media processing, baseband processing and other technologies in e-readers, tablets, netbooks and mobile handsets. The fact that we can now show these devices—including MIPS-Based smartphones—is a solid endorsement of our strategy,” said Sandeep Vij, president and CEO, MIPS Technologies.
For mobile devices, MIPS Technologies offers a range of processor cores and architectures, from small footprint cores with advanced levels of code compression, to some of the industry’s highest performing multiprocessing solutions. MIPS processors offer high performance, low power consumption and cost efficiency supported by a rapidly expanding mobile ecosystem.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
SkyCross to demo connected home with Verizon, Ionics ems, etc.
LAS VEGAS, BASKING RIDGE & VIERA, USA: From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), SkyCross, a global designer and manufacturer of antenna solutions, announced that its high-performance, Isolated Mode Antenna Technology (iMAT) is being used to demonstrate high-speed wide area connectivity with an Ionics EMS control point computer, which provides remote access and control of home automation systems over the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.
SkyCross Isolated Mode Antenna Technology (iMAT) is a unique, patented technology for ultra-fast broadband networks that enables a single device antenna to deliver the performance benefits of multiple antennas without creating interference issues. This technology can enable device throughputs of up to the theoretical maximum of the LTE standard.
iMAT also supports up to 10 operating frequencies, including those for 3G, 2G, and Wi-Fi broadband connectivity—all within one solution. This approach enables manufacturers such as Ionics EMS to develop the sleek, thin, compact devices that support a wide variety of wireless services, including energy management, home security and monitoring, media management, and home health.
“Home automation is one of the many compelling applications possible with 4G LTE,” said Charles A. Riggle, SkyCross VP of Marketing and Business Development. “SkyCross iMAT MIMO antennas ensure that devices such as the Ionics home automation computer can make optimum use of the tremendous throughput potential of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.”
The network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced network in the United States, providing speeds up to10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
The SkyCross-Verizon Wireless collaboration was fostered at the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center. The LTE Innovation Center, established in 2008, provides an environment for diverse companies to work together to develop innovative products that leverage 4G LTE technology.
SkyCross Isolated Mode Antenna Technology (iMAT) is a unique, patented technology for ultra-fast broadband networks that enables a single device antenna to deliver the performance benefits of multiple antennas without creating interference issues. This technology can enable device throughputs of up to the theoretical maximum of the LTE standard.
iMAT also supports up to 10 operating frequencies, including those for 3G, 2G, and Wi-Fi broadband connectivity—all within one solution. This approach enables manufacturers such as Ionics EMS to develop the sleek, thin, compact devices that support a wide variety of wireless services, including energy management, home security and monitoring, media management, and home health.
“Home automation is one of the many compelling applications possible with 4G LTE,” said Charles A. Riggle, SkyCross VP of Marketing and Business Development. “SkyCross iMAT MIMO antennas ensure that devices such as the Ionics home automation computer can make optimum use of the tremendous throughput potential of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.”
The network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced network in the United States, providing speeds up to10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
The SkyCross-Verizon Wireless collaboration was fostered at the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center. The LTE Innovation Center, established in 2008, provides an environment for diverse companies to work together to develop innovative products that leverage 4G LTE technology.
Skycross develops MIMO antenna solutions for tablet form factor
LAS VEGAS, BASKING RIDGE & VIERA, USA: SkyCross, a global designer and manufacturer of antenna solutions, announced that it has developed antenna technology specifically suited for the tablet segment.
Combining the features of antennas from both notebook computers and mobile smartphones, the SkyCross T-Series line of high-performance antennas for tablet computer products provides high efficiency, small size and multi-band performance for MIMO 3G/4G mobile broadband access and 802.11n Wi-Fi.
The T-Series antenna solution, incorporated into a 10.1-inch tablet platform from Acer and taking advantage of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, is being demonstrated in the Verizon Wireless booth at 2011 International CES.
Wireless devices are evolving very rapidly as consumer demand and mobile broadband networks converge. SkyCross is building on its 10 years of industry leadership to enable the successful growth of 4G through innovative antenna solutions and business partnerships with OEMs and network operators. The T-Series line of antennas is one example of that leadership, which includes an extensive product roadmap and a portfolio of patented antenna designs and techniques for the mobile device, notebook, access point and consumer device markets.
“We are very gratified that Verizon Wireless recognized SkyCross leadership in LTE antenna design and invited us to help enable devices on its LTE network,” said Charles A. Riggle, SkyCross vice president of marketing and business development. “We know of no other radio-frequency solutions provider with the commercial technologies available to provide this service.”
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network.
Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
The SkyCross-Verizon Wireless collaboration was fostered at the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center. The LTE Innovation Center, established in 2008, provides an environment for diverse companies to work together to develop innovative products that leverage 4G LTE technology.
Combining the features of antennas from both notebook computers and mobile smartphones, the SkyCross T-Series line of high-performance antennas for tablet computer products provides high efficiency, small size and multi-band performance for MIMO 3G/4G mobile broadband access and 802.11n Wi-Fi.
The T-Series antenna solution, incorporated into a 10.1-inch tablet platform from Acer and taking advantage of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, is being demonstrated in the Verizon Wireless booth at 2011 International CES.
Wireless devices are evolving very rapidly as consumer demand and mobile broadband networks converge. SkyCross is building on its 10 years of industry leadership to enable the successful growth of 4G through innovative antenna solutions and business partnerships with OEMs and network operators. The T-Series line of antennas is one example of that leadership, which includes an extensive product roadmap and a portfolio of patented antenna designs and techniques for the mobile device, notebook, access point and consumer device markets.
“We are very gratified that Verizon Wireless recognized SkyCross leadership in LTE antenna design and invited us to help enable devices on its LTE network,” said Charles A. Riggle, SkyCross vice president of marketing and business development. “We know of no other radio-frequency solutions provider with the commercial technologies available to provide this service.”
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network.
Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
The SkyCross-Verizon Wireless collaboration was fostered at the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center. The LTE Innovation Center, established in 2008, provides an environment for diverse companies to work together to develop innovative products that leverage 4G LTE technology.
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