BelAir Networks Launches Wide Area Wi-Fi Solutions Partner Program



KANATA, Ontario-/26 Jan, 2005 - Wi-Fi Technology News/-BelAir Networks, the only wireless solutions provider to offer scalable Wide Area Wi-Fi, introduced its Complementary Solutions Partner Program with initial technology partners, Airpath, and Nomadix. These companies will work with BelAir to provide complete broadband wireless networks that enhance their respective products and services.

"Partnering with the industry's best wireless technology companies will enable us to provide wireless carriers, WISPs, and ISPs with the best solution for any broadband deployment, from airports, hotels, or universities to downtowns and larger city-wide networks," said Bernard Herscovich, CEO of BelAir Networks. "Our new partner program will help us deliver on our commitment to offer customers complete, carrier-grade solutions for large metro regions that are easy-to-deploy and manage."

Initially, Airpath and BelAir will offer BelAir's best-in-class Wide Area Wi-Fi infrastructure and Airpath's WiBOSS(TM) integrated management and billing services as a one-stop solution for hotels, resorts, conference centers, and municipalities looking to offer Wide Area Wi-Fi.

Nomadix and BelAir will provide a joint solution that combines the BelAir100 and BelAir200 Wireless Switch Routers on the back end, with Nomadix Access Gateways running the Nomadix Service Engine(TM) (NSE).

BelAir Complementary Solutions Partner Program

BelAir Complementary Solutions Partners are tested with the BelAir200 and BelAir100 Wireless Switch Routers to ensure complete compatibility; the joint solutions must also demonstrate added end-user benefits as a result of incorporating BelAir's mesh networking technology. More partners will be announced in Q1 2005. For more information, or to join the BelAir Complementary Solutions Partner Program, visit: http://www.belairnetworks.com/partners.

About BelAir Networks

BelAir Networks is the only company to offer scalable, Wide-Area Wi-Fi. The BelAir Networks solution provides the industry's highest capacity for data, voice and video services. Built specifically for outdoor deployments, BelAir Networks' patented solution delivers the lowest cost per user and deploys in days, blending into the physical infrastructure of downtown business districts, hotels and resorts, and college campuses. Current deployments include downtown Encinitas, California, downtown Ottawa, Ontario, the Waterloo Inn & Conference Center, the Sheraton Maui resort and the Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company headquartered in Kanata, Ontario. For more information, please visit http://www.belairnetworks.com.