This post was written by Tara Singer
Mistral has announced the Indian launch of Smartvue S8, a next-generation wireless network video surveillance solution. Based on the latest 802.11n WLAN standard and true peer-to-peer video management, this IP surveillance solution offers long-range wireless capability coupled with high quality video and audio with global remote video management and access. The S8 network video camera offers a patented and award-winning design that is small enough to fit into the palm of a hand. The wireless NVR supports up to 20 cameras and stores up to 1,000 hours of video.
TRENDnet has announced innovative TV-M7, a 7-inch Wireless Internet Camera and Photo Monitor that streams camera video wirelessly in real-time and can also be used as a photo frame. It claims to be the first ever 7-inch Wireless Internet Camera and Photo Monitor. The TV-M7 effortlessly connects to your wireless network and detects wired as well as wireless TRENDnet Internet Security Cameras to stream videos wirelessly in real-time. It also acts like a photo frame and displays slideshows, plays personal videos and music.
Nokia and Rogers Wireless have announced the Canadian availability of the Nokia E71. The sleek, stainless steel Nokia E71 design optimizes the user experience inside and out with a one touch key to access email, a full QWERTY keyboard, and intuitive calendar. It is the thinnest full QWERTY smartphone in Rogers’ extensive line up of innovative mobile devices, offering Canadians a range of functions for both their professional and personal needs. Business users who use Microsoft Exchange can access email using Mail for Exchange mobile email client which comes pre-loaded on the Nokia E71.
CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professional) has released the Official CWNP Dictionary of Wireless Terms & Acronyms. The CWNP Dictionary contains more than 1000 definitions, and is authored by two CWNEs. The CWNP Dictionary is both a fundamental learning tool, as well as a useful reference guide, that bridges the gap between ’standards speak’ and practical language in the wireless world. CWNP worked with two Cisco Systems wireless experts to create the dictionary. The authors are Joel Barrett, a senior-level wireless networking expert; and Vinay Saini, a software/QA engineer.
Cisco Systems Inc. has unveiled Cisco Motion, a new open wireless networking initiative that aims to bring advanced mobility services to its customers. Cisco Motion and its accompanying Partner Motion channel program are built around a new product, Cisco’s 3300 Series Mobility Services Engine (MSE). The appliance, which sits on a controller-based wireless LAN, provides software-based services such as wireless asset tracking, wireless intrusion prevention, security management and seamless roaming between Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
Intel joined Taiwanese mobile phone service provider Chunghwa Telecom to launch Giga-byte Technology’s Atom-powered M528 mobile Internet device. Chunghwa will begin offering the small, handheld device to consumers in December for NT$12,900 (US$386) with a 2-year service package. The devices will cost NT$19,500 without a service plan. The device, which runs a Linux OS, sports a 4.8-inch touchscreen, QWERTY keypad and 4G byte solid state drive (SSD), is just one of few launched so far with an 800Mhz Intel Atom Z500 microprocessor inside.
Wireless CCTV launches its new WCCTV 3G Wireless Dome Camera System which is IP65 compliant and offers high-speed 3G HSUPA connectivity, boosting remote monitoring quality to a new level. It also comes with an increased storage capacity of up to 500GB and provides the user with complete flexibility and portability. The system can be deployed in any location and is ideal for rapid installation and temporary surveillance applications. This lightweight (4kg) Dome system has an integrated camera and transmission unit offered as a ‘one box’ solution that can easily be mounted onto lighting columns, buildings or any other fixed structure.
Sierra Wireless and SoftBank Mobile has launched the new Sierra Wireless Compass(TM) 888 USB Modem. The product will soon be available exclusively in Japan to SoftBank Mobile customers. The Compass 888 is the first Sierra Wireless PC adapter to be available in Japan, with an expected launch date in December. It will be sold as the SoftBank C01SW USB modem. The Compass 888 will deliver high-speed wireless access to SoftBank Mobile’s 3G network for notebook computer users, providing a reliable connection for mobile consumers in an industry-leading small form factor.
Verizon Wireless is adding new arrows to the quivers of its wholesale partners, with the introduction of wireless voice and broadband options for creating bundles of wireline and wireless services. The Verizon Wholesale Mobility Solutions suite of services is now part of the portfolio of products offered by Verizon Partner Solutions (VPS), a leading wholesale provider of networks and network services to competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) and other telecommunications providers based in the U.S. Michael Millegan, president of Verizon Partner Solutions said
The convenience store chain 7-Eleven Inc. is taking its prepaid wireless program global with the launch of its 7-Connect program in Singapore. Through the 7-Connect program, Singapore consumers will have access to a wireless product that offers free nights and weekends and wireless rates as low as 8 cents per minute for a monthly fee of $30. 7-Eleven has successfully launched a similar program in the U.S. and Canada.