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Unwiring 2010 World Cup Venue
Football World Cup 2010 Preparations in Polokwane Kicks Off with smartBridges Radios for Municipal Broadband Network
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Selection of Wireless LAN/WAN Infrastructure for Schools
Article on LAN/WLAN infrastructure selection for Education sector by smartBridges Technical Marketing Director, Naveen Chhangani
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Review of Events
Pakistan Information Technology Exhibition 2007
CeBIT Australia 2007
The Wireless Event
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Unwiring 2010 World Cup Venue

Football World Cup 2010 Preparations in Polokwane Kicks Off with smartBridges Radios for Municipal Broadband Network

Ever since the selection of South Africa as the host of 2010 FIFA Football world cup, the bustling city of Polokwane has really started to come alive. Situated in ‘a sea of grasslands interrupted by rounded granite kopies' (as summed up by a travel writer on city of Polokwane), Polokwane will serve as a venue for the World's most popular game and preparations are in full swing to spruce up the Peter Mokaba Stadium

As the capital and commercial heartland of Limpopo Province , Polokwane is a major business destination with modern sophisticated infrastructure that competes with the finest in South Africa . The impressive, elegant historical buildings have been restored to serve as museums and heritage sites. In short Polokwane is a city of art and culture.

To improve its communication services and also to gear up for the World Cup, the city of Polokwane decided to improve its communications infrastructure across the city. After thorough analysis of options like fiber optics and copper cables, a Wi-Fi solution was chosen.

The selection of smartBridges radios itself involved a series of tests which also involved other vendors like Proxim, Alvarion and Motorola Canopy. After thorough tests, SCAN RF in partnership with Meso ICT Solutions selected smartBridges Nexus platform to provide the infrastructure for the connectivity. The decision clincher was the Nexus multi band functionality and pricing.

Click here to find out how they did it.

EDITOR'S VOICE... OVER IP

When the World Cup 2010 kicks off in South Africa, smartBridges would have played a small but significant role. Of course, the editorial team would be cheering for the Azzurris, but more importantly the unwiring of Polokwane (one of the world cup venues) has improved its communications infrastructure and makes this city the perfect host when the whistles blows at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The network not only caters to the stadium but hospitals, municipal offices, libraries and sewage plants. The technologically advanced wireless system from smartBridges not only aims to improve the physical infrastructure but also strengthen the social fabric through empowerment when it becomes easier for everyone to access information

So what are you waiting for… Book your seats for Polokwane :)

And like always we look forward to hearing from your comments and feedback. You can get in touch with us by clicking here.

Sincerely,

smartBridges Editorial Team

WIRELESS EDUCATION


Selection of Wireless LAN/WAN Infrastructure for Schools

Since infrastructural questions are dominated by a complex mix of technical factors, requirements and options, decisions on infrastructure are often taken without thoughts on future scalability and support to newer upcoming technologies.

To fully integrate ICT into teaching and learning, many schools across the country have conducted a detailed study on their requirements. However most schools are at the mercy of local government in terms of funding and lack the financial deep pockets of a commercial organization. Hence it becomes imperative for the school network to be cost effective, scalable and be able to run with minimal technical support.

In most cases, wireless is the right choice.

Click here to read the article.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Review of Events

March 2007

The month of march was packed with events that saw smartBridges's participation in two continents- CeBIT, Hannover and India Convergence 2007. We also conducted two webinar sessions over the month.

CeBIT is an event that we never miss. smartBridges presence in CeBIT 2007 was met with lots of enthusiasm with record number of visitors and potential leads. The live video surveillance demonstration with streaming capabilities was met with warm response.

India Convergence 2007 took place in New Delhi , India around the same time as CeBIT and this just goes to show the size and importance of the show within the Indian subcontinent.

smartBridges also announced the launch of airClient TOTAL 241 [sB3415] during the 3 day exhibition. Read the Press Release here.


The India Sales Teams attends to customers at the booth

The North American team also conducted two webinar sessions that received a record number of registrations. Session 1 was on “Designing a Scalable Outdoor Wireless Network” followed by the second session “Wireless Video Surveillance and Monitoring over IP”. Rest assured you can trust us in delivering similar value added and FREE webinars in the following months.


Pakistan Information Technology Exhibition 2007

April 20-22, 2007

The 8th Pakistan and Information Technology Exhibition (PITEX) 2007 is a business-to-business event that will focus on Information Technology, network infrastructure and peripherals such as hardware, software, communication methods and knowledge required to run a successful business. This year, the event promises to be even bigger and better and will encompass all aspects of the industry.

Netsoft Solutions, smartBridges' new partner for Pakistan will be participating in PITEX where they will be showcasing airClient TOTAL sB3415 , an ultra low cost CPE from smartBridges. Come and see how smartBridges intelligent wireless broadband radios can solve your connectivity needs.

When April 20-22, 2007
Where Booth #20, Ground Floor
Fortress Expo Center
Lahore, Pakistan

Click here to view location map of the booth
Contact

Netsoft Solutions
Tel: +92-42-5842128/5842156
Mobile: +92-300-4061842 (Athar Sabir)
Mobile: +92-300-9468929 (Naveed Sabir)
Email: info@netsoft-solutions.net

Web www.eventandconference.com.pk


CeBIT Australia 2007

May 1-3, 2007

CeBIT Australia is Australasia's leading Information & Communications Technology (ICT) event for the business marketplace and covers the entire spectrum of technology and the key elements that make up the ICT products and services marketplace.

smartBridges Premier Value Added Reseller, Hills Industries Limited will be showcasing the latest range of smartBridges wireless network equipment including the new low cost CPE airClient TOTAL 241 (sB3415) , at CeBIT Australia. In addition, the Hills stand will also feature a variety of 900 MHz 2.4, 3.5, 5.4, 5.8 GHz omnidirectional, sector and high gain parabolic antennas.

When May 1-3, 2007
Where

Hall 5 Booth D75
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Australia

Contact Hills Antenna Systems / Hills Industries Ltd
Rolf Roelfsema
Tel: +61 2 9717 5275
Email: rolf.roelfsema@hills.com.au

Click here to set up a personal meeting or for more information
Web www.cebit.com.au

The Wireless Event

May 23-24, 2007

In its fifth year, the Wireless Event in Olympia, London is proving to be on the ‘must visit' list of decision makers, buyers, telecom enthusiasts and technology gurus alike.

smartBridges will be participating at the Wireless Event along with its UK & Ireland Value Added Reseller, TJames Telecoms Limited and showcasing the latest range of smartBridges wireless network products. Visit our stand and learn more about smartBridges business solutions , applications and successful deployments worldwide.

When May 23-24, 2007
Where Stand #812
Olympia Exhibition Center
Olympia Two
London, UK

Click here for directions to reach venue
Contact

Adrian Wheeler
Tel: +44 7989 601 483
Email: adrian.wheeler@smartbridges.com

Web www.thewirelessevent.com

For information on other events, please click here .

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