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Proxim Wireless Enables Enhanced Security at Port de La Rochelle in France
Proxim Wireless Enables Enhanced Security at Port de La Rochelle in France
Wireless Solution Supports Video, VoIP and Access Control

Proxim Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXM), a
leader in core-to-client solutions for broadband wireless networks, today
announced that it has supplied broadband wireless equipment to the Port de
La Rochelle in France to ensure enhanced security of the port facilities.
The Port de La Rochelle, located on the west coast of France, is one of the
largest commercial ports in Europe. The 470 acre site receives more than
3,000 visits per day and has 10,000 badge holders. In order to increase
security for the port, the authorities reviewed a surveillance solution
based on fiber optic cable, but the cost and lengthy deployment time were
prohibitive.
CTV, a Proxim Wireless certified partner, proposed to the Port de La
Rochelle authorities a full wireless IP-based solution, which was not only
less expensive but also easier and quicker to install than the fiber
alternative. CTV conducted RF and site surveys and recommended deploying
Proxim Wireless equipment. The wireless solution had to be very secure and
provide: video surveillance; personnel and vehicle access; control of
shipping traffic; and IP telephony.
CTV implemented a wireless fiber ring using the Point-to-Point Proxim
Tsunami® QuickBridge.11 products for the backhauling of the video
surveillance cameras and access controls. The system connects all of the
port entry points and provides redundancy in case of link failure. In
addition to wirelessly enabling transmission from the cameras, the system
can also remotely grant or prevent access to visiting vehicles. The
Tsunami QuickBridge.11 provides WiMAX capabilities and secured links using
the Proxim Wireless protocol WORP (Wireless Outdoor Router Protocol), which
is designed to optimize the performance of outdoor wireless Point-to-Point
and Point-to-Multipoint links.
"We are extremely impressed by the wireless solution, which has operated
without interruption in some adverse weather conditions. And we're also
really pleased that the wireless solution cost so much less than the fiber
alternative we had envisioned," stated Dominique Colson, Port Security
Officer at the Port de La Rochelle.
"We specified Proxim's products because we knew how robust they are. We
believe that they are the only wireless products on the market that would
be capable of withstanding such potentially hostile coastal conditions. We
also consider Proxim's equipment to deliver a high performance/cost ratio,"
explained Jean Michel Maillet, Branch Manager at CTV.
"It's great to prove that wireless can be as effective as fiber and yet so
much less costly and quicker to deploy. A wireless security solution
allows a high number of video surveillance cameras to be deployed quickly,
easily and cost-effectively. High resolution, real-time video can then be
transmitted wirelessly back to the security centre where the wireless
network remotely controls the cameras. We're enjoying a lot of success
providing wireless IP-based surveillance systems at ports across the
globe," declared Simon Snowdon, Regional Sales Manager at Proxim Wireless.
The Proxim Tsunami QuickBridge.11 Series operates in the 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz
and 5.1-6.08 GHz frequency bands. The QuickBridge.11 features QoS support
for converged video, voice and data, enhanced security with AES encryption,
high-performance with Dynamic Data Rate Selection and WORP, as well as a
high power 5 GHz version for extended range.
About CTV
CTV is a systems integrator focusing primarily on telecoms, networking and
security. Based in La Roche Sur Yon in the west of France, CTV has spent
over 40 years working with large and small companies in the region. With
100 employees, CTV provides customized solutions and has become a
specialist in the video surveillance market. For further information on
CTV, please visit: www.ctvsa.fr
About Proxim Wireless
Proxim Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXM) is a leader in core-to-client
solutions for broadband wireless networks. Our systems enable a variety of
wireless applications including security and surveillance, VoIP, last mile
access, enterprise LAN and PtP backhaul. We have shipped more than 1.5
million wireless devices to more than 200,000 customers worldwide. Proxim
is ISO-9001 certified. Information about Proxim can be found at
www.proxim.com. For investor relations information, e-mail ir@proxim.com or
call +1 408-542-5303.
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facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from the results
anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties that could contribute to such
differences including those relating to uncertainties as to the extent of
any specific equipment deployments or network expansions or any specific
types of services available in any specific geographic region; delays or
changes in or cancellation of planned or possible equipment deployments,
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customer or geographical area; factors beyond our control such as weather,
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delays in supplying products with the features, performance, compliances,
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Wireless Corporation from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
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