Nomad Ready for Asian Wi-Fi Market Expansion With New Appointment
Nomad Digital Appoints T-Mobile Wi-Fi Guru and Expands Across Asia
LONDON -/January 17, 2007 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- Nomad Digital, providers of specialist mobility networks, announced the appointment of Jay Saw as Chief Commercial Officer, to focus on global business development and strategic partnerships. Jay brings a wealth of wireless knowledge and experience from his previous position as manager of T-Mobile’s HotSpot network and was instrumental in the development of T-Mobile’s pioneering Wi-Fi coverage on trains and airports.
Jay Saw, Chief Commercial Officer, Nomad Digital, comments: “Having already worked with Nomad on a number of projects I knew of its capabilities and potential. I am excited to be joining a team of talented and driven entrepreneurs. Nomad’s current momentum and growth is putting us at the forefront of the wireless market.”
Jay’s appointment comes at an exciting time for Nomad. Prestigious contract wins in 2006 with Virgin Trains and the Heathrow Express providing Wi-Fi networks on board trains is further establishing Nomad’s UK’s Wi-Fi expansion. 2007 will see the opening of Nomad’s global headquarters in Newcastle (UK) and expansion to Asia, with the appointment of Xiang Bo in China, to drive sales and development in the region.
Jay’s announcement and expansion of its global footprint is validating Nomad as a real contender in the exciting and growing wireless market. It is pushing the boundaries of current Wi-Fi use, ensuring seamless broadband connection at all times and offering not only data communications services but advanced security applications and improved travel infrastructure. Its innovative mobile communication system links the train to trackside wireless base stations, with radios located every few miles along the route for a reliable and seamless broadband connection to the internet. This unique network, based on WiMAX technology (IEEE 802.16/WiMAX), allows for a continuous broadband connectivity -- even through tunnels or underground.
Chairman and joint-founder of Nomad Digital, Nigel Wallbridge comments: “We are thrilled to have someone with Jay’s market knowledge and intelligence join our team. His expertise in both in wireless technology and the transport sector makes Jay an invaluable new edition to already skilled team.”
Note: WiMax is a fixed-wireless technology based on the 802.16 standard, allows for high speed connectivity of up to 49 Mbps bi-directionally to and from the train.
About Nomad Digital (
http://www.nomadrail.com)
UK based Nomad Digital is a privately owned company which was formed in early 2002 by Graeme Lowdon and Nigel Wallbridge. Nomad Digital is focused on the provision of specialty mobility networks and was first company in UK to trial Wi-Fi on board trains. Nomad has developed the world’s first deployment of a communication system to trains using IEEE802.16 (WiMax) and is the largest operator of a pre-WiMax network in the UK.
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