Siklu is leading the way in innovative, cost efficient high-speed wireless network roll-outs

As user demand for mobile data services increases exponentially, TDM-based microwave systems are becoming inefficient for transporting packet-based traffic. Network operators and telecommunications providers are looking to migrate to native packet wireless bridges that offer superior bursty traffic support and significantly better bandwidth efficiency. Operators are constantly grappling with the need for more and more bandwidth and are turning to new frequency spectrum to lower their wireless backhaul costs.

A point to point-point topology wirelessly connects two locations together allowing them to share the same network resources. These point-to-point networks are used in wireless internet service providers (WISP), large corporate campuses, distribution facilities, school districts, and public safety applications. Here are 5 reasons why E band wireless bridges are being embraced by leading-edge operators across the globe to help future-proof their high-speed networks without the need for metro fiber cabling.

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The True Cost of Consumer-grade WLAN Access Points

Although less expensive than their Enterprise counterparts, can your wireless network really afford them?

The rapid growth of mobile devices within the enterprise has introduced a new dynamic into the enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) market—especially in the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market. The phenomenon of BYOD (bring your own device) has put unparalleled demand on the wireless infrastructure and the IT managers that are responsible for managing them. Whether users are relying on their own device or using a device issued by the company, they are all needing, and demanding, reliable wireless connectivity for business-critical applications.

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Top 10 Evaluation Criteria for Choosing a Video Management Software

IP video management system provides intelligent software for the day-to-day operation of video surveillance hardware on an IP network and offers the opportunity to integrate other components of your corporate security program. To help you in your evaluation process, we’ve listed the Top Ten evaluation criteria that you should review before making any of your purchase decisions. Before starting your evaluation, ask your vendors for a list of reference accounts.  Select references with similar applications and network conditions that you’ll be running under. Once you’ve narrowed down your list, here are some key areas you should be reviewing as you evaluate the system and talk to reference accounts.

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What the Boston Bombing taught us about the future of video surveillance

Thousands of video sources will require sophisticated video management software to weed through the data.

If we have learned anything from national tragedies over the last several years, we learned that Americans will pitch in anything they can to help, with whatever is needed.  With last week’s Boston Marathon bombing, the authorities needed help from citizens, once again.  They needed videos—from anyone—to track down the suspects and their movements before the bombing.  What started as the average spectator filming for posterity turned in to thousands of videos to cull through to track down the nation’s “most wanted”. Law enforcement officials incurred terabytes of photos and videos related to the Boston Marathon bombing. The sleuthing that eventually identified the two suspects, likely depended on some newer technology that helps human analysts with the time-consuming job of looking through all that camera footage. Without computer help, it would take a person years to watch all the footage end to end.

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Vivotek releases Supreme Series HD Cameras and Multiport Encoders

Vivotek has released their supreme series series IP cameras.  Cameras feature an upgraded build quality, easy focus or focus assist, POE, WDR, 1080p, ONVIF support and a competitive price.  Here are some examples…

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Radwin PMP 5000 Chosen for Traffic Surveillance in Ireland


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RADWIN 5000 Point-to-MultiPoint Solution Deployed by Traffic Dept. in Ireland for Video Surveillance

RADWIN 5000 Delivers Traffic Information & High-Definition CCTV Images to Traffic Center in Kildare County

Tel Aviv, Israel, 2011 – RADWIN (www.radwin.com), the global provider of Backhaul and Broadband Wireless Solutions, today announced that the Kildare County Council in Ireland deployed the RADWIN 5000 high capacity Point-to-MultiPoint solutions (HPMP). RADWIN 5000 HPMP deliver traffic information and CCTV images from video cameras installed throughout the county back to the Kildare Traffic Management Center. Bandwidth Telecommunications Limited, a leading SI in Ireland, was in charge of project design and implementation.

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Scallop D7-180: An HD Digital Window to your security

The D7-180 from Scallop Imaging is a revolution in IP camera technology.  The Scallop D7-180 provides a seamless 180 degree panoramic view of any scene indoor or out.  Gone are the days of the warped fisheye lens or the unsightly “stitched” images from other manufacturers.

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Radwin 2000B: 25Mbps Full Duplex MIMO Bridge for $2600

The Radwin 2000B was just recently released and is already flying off the shelf.  This is the first true carrier grade wireless bridge to hit this price point.  The Radwin 2000B operates in the entire 5GHz band, uses MIMO technology, provides low latency and comes in a convenient form factor.  The 2000B comes with both an integrated 15 dbi antenna as well as 2 x N-Connectors in case of a longer path.

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900 MHz Yagis from ZDA Communications – Affordable Quality

ZDA Communications is a relative new comer to the yagi antenna market but have made quite an impression.  With excellent build quality, low cost and ability to be used in either vertical or horizontal polarities the ZDA Communications yagis are the antennas of choice for Motorola Canopy, RFID, SCADA or NLOS broadband applications.
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New HD PTZ Security Cameras Added

HD PTZ network security cameras are becoming more and more prevalent in the market place.  Panasonic just released two 720p HD PTZ cameras and Axis revamped their outdoor P5530 series PTZ cameras officially releasing the P5532-E and P5534-E.

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