Aruba Networks said it was chosen by Tulsa Public Schools in Oklahoma to deploy an adaptive wireless network across its schools with the goal of using fewer access points and achieving better capacity than competing alternatives. The district, which serves about 42,000 students, had been using a system of more than 150 access points. During the new deployment, the district plans to deploy more than 1,000 access points across 90 schools.
CalAmp Corp. and Kepware Technologies said they have teamed up to launch Air Traffic Controller, a distributed communications processor that optimizes bandwidth over wireless networks. The ATC from CalAmp , which licenses Open Connectivity-compliant OPC-UA technology from Kepware, allows multiple wireless applications to share a single wireless network. In other news, CalAmp entered an agreement to lease a 100 KHz portion of licensed 900 MHz spectrum from Space Data Radio L.L.C. The agreement gives CalAmp spectrum for bundling with wireless communications systems designed for applications in utilities, public safety, oil and gas, and other markets.
Comsearch said it has been chosen again to serve as the official spectrum manager for the International CTIA Wireless 2010 trade show March 23-25 in Las Vegas. Comsearch will manage spectrum for exhibitor demonstrations and local wireless operators. Comsearch has served in this role for 13 years.
Motorola Inc. announced a global alliance with Microsoft Corp. to deploy Bing services on Motorola devices powered by Android. This new product will launch in China on smartphones in the first quarter and will provide consumers a choice when using search and map functions.
Alliances: Motorola and Microsoft partner for Bing in China
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