airBand Communications and Linksys to Launch First Trial of Hosted IP Communications Solution for Small Businesses
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Linksys One Complements airBand's Existing Enterprise Offering with a Converged Platform for Voice over IP and Data Networking
DALLAS and IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Linksys and airBand Communications Inc., the largest fixed wireless company for business customers in the United States, today announced that they are conducting the first trial of the new hosted IP communications platform from Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc. airBand is positioned to be the first U.S. service provider to deploy the Cisco Systems Service Node, which provides call routing and provisioning in support of the Linksys One solution. The trial will be launched in Dallas with up to 20 businesses.
The Linksys One platform provides VARs and end-user customers with a turnkey and easy-to-install solution that supports business-quality voice, video, data networking, business applications and Internet access through a single high-speed connection. It is designed to eliminate the hassle associated with certifying and configuring a customer's LAN to support Voice over IP (VoIP) and provides industry leading, end-to-end security, monitoring and network management to the desktop phone. The platform is also unique in the plug-and-play nature of the underlying technology, which automates the network discovery process and configuration of new CPE and system upgrades.
"We have collaborated with Cisco and Linksys to bring this solution to market because we believe it augments our product portfolio, enabling us to deliver integrated, plug-and-play VoIP and data services," said Mark F. Spagnolo, president and CEO of airBand. "We believe that Cisco's market leadership in building voice and data networks will translate into similar success with this platform in the hosted services environment."
"airBand is a market leader in deploying business-quality integrated voice and data services to businesses," said Marthin De Beer, Linksys vice president and general manager of the Linksys Small Business System Business Unit. "airBand's contributions to the development of the platform have been integral to bringing the Linksys One platform to market."
airBand and Linksys have scheduled a series of events in January and February to demonstrate the power of the Linksys One solution to Value Added Resellers (VARs) and provide them with access to the training required for certification. Specific dates and times can be accessed on the airBand and Linksys One web sites at www.airband.com and www.linksysone.com respectively.
About airBand Communications Inc.
airBand Communications Inc., is a broadband communications provider dedicated to helping businesses realize the full potential of their voice and data services. With a comprehensive portfolio of Voice over IP and high-speed data solutions, airBand provides its customers with the functionality and flexibility required to compete in an increasingly mobile business environment. Where possible, the company utilizes its fixed wireless network to bypass the local phone company and provide faster provisioning intervals, immediate scalability and complete redundancy for its customers. As a result, nearly 2,000 businesses already count on airBand for their broadband service, including market leaders like Continental Airlines, Fujitsu, Salomon Smith Barney, The Staubach Company, and WebMD. airBand is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. More information about the company is available at www.airband.com.
About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is the recognized leader in Voice, Wireless and Ethernet networking hardware for consumer, SOHO and small business users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award- winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys also provides award-winning product support to its customers. For more information, visit www.linksys.com or www.linksysone.com.
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright (C) 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
CONTACT: Tony Katsulos of Jetstream PR for airBand, +1-972-788-9456, ext. 301, katsulos@jetstreampr.com; or Karen Sohl of Linksys, +1-949-823-1578, ksohl@cisco.com
