Community Access Network Plans Maximize
Wireless Investments

“A network serving multiple constituents has a diverse and viable funding base.” Ben Ockers, Proxim regional manager

GRAND RAPIDS, MI
The story of cities and townships blanketed with wireless networks is a familiar one. Today, one out of two municipalities is considering or implementing such a network. However, many wireless initiatives are focused on a single purpose. In many cases, multiple departments pursue projects independently. This lack of coordination leads to higher costs, limited scalability, and poor network performance. Proxim Wireless, a pioneer in Wi-Fi or WLAN for in-building applications, and Troy Tech Services, inc. specialists in the design and implementation of next-generation converged network architectures headquartered in Grand Rapids, have launched a joint campaign to bring high speed networks out of municipal buildings into mobile environments and to lower the total cost of ownership. The campaign focuses on public safety departments, utilizing the newly released 4.9 GHz frequency. Proxim’s network allows police, fire, and EMS to instantly access information in the field that was preciously too large to communicate over existing 700 MHz and 800 MHz systems. Joint departmental applications include the deliver of real-time video from remote surveillance cameras, instant dispatch notification and delivery of blueprints for city buildings and infrastructure to fire, police, and EMS vehicles. Other applications focus on homeland security for utilities including water departments and energy providers.

First Proxim Wireless and Troy Tech Services, Inc. identify all constituents who would benefit from the wireless network, then deliver a comprehensive Community Access Network plan. Ben Ockers, Proxim regional manager, explains, “A network serving multiple constituents has a diverse and viable funding base. Complementary technologies ensure high performance, scalability, satisfied end-users and lower total cost of ownership.” Community Access Network plans often include low-cost or free internet access for low-income citizens, and high speed internet commerce and local business growth and attraction.

Proxim’s channel network includes leading distributes, with over 4,000 value-added resellers worldwide. Troy Tech Services, Inc. is a Proxim Platinum Certified Provider delivering the most comprehensive Network plans available. Troy Tech Services, Inc. provides complete technology solutions including: