BelAir Networks Congratulates Dolphin Stadium on PC Magazine 2007 Small Business Award
Stadium Recognized as a Tech Innovator for Wireless Broadband Mesh Network Supporting World's Largest POS System
Miami, Florida, October 22, 2007 - Dolphin Stadium and BelAir Networks, the leading provider of mobile broadband mesh network solutions, today announced that Dolphin Stadium was honored with the PC Magazine SMB Award for small businesses in recognition of the venue's powerful wireless mesh network. In the award's second year, PC Magazine selected ten companies that are using technology in intelligent ways to improve their business. The SMB Award winners are profiled at go.pcmag.com/smb.
"Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy--creating jobs, opportunities and change," said Lance Ulanoff, PC Magazine Editor in Chief. "PC Magazine is pleased to recognize the companies and entrepreneurs who employ technology in creative ways--helping them grow their businesses and, in turn, leading by example."
Dolphin Stadium has one of the most comprehensive wireless networks of any sporting venue in the country. Using only 29 wireless nodes from BelAir Networks, the network covers over two million square feet from the 78,000-seat stadium and bowl to the 22,000 space parking lots. The powerful multi-service wireless network is utilized for a wide variety of applications at the stadium including the world's largest POS system under one roof supporting food and beverage service in the stands and on-site restaurants. It also provides high-speed, reliable Internet access to the press box allowing reporters to file stories easily and quickly. Photographers use the network to capture fan photos through a service provided by Kodak. This same network will also support stadium video security cameras.
"We are honored to be recognized by PC Magazine as a technology innovator," said Tery Howard, Vice President of Information Technology, Miami Dolphins, Ltd. and Dolphin Stadium. "Our wireless system from BelAir Networks has increased customer satisfaction as well as revenue and we've been really impressed by the network's performance, reliability and flexibility."
Dolphin Stadium worked with A2000 Network Solutions to install the infrastructure from BelAir Networks in less than 30 days from initial visit. As a technology leader, Dolphin Stadium is also home to the largest high-definition video boards in professional sports and the longest LED ribbon display.
"Dolphin Stadium truly is a technology innovator, and we're pleased to be working with them and A2000 on these innovations," said Bernard Herscovich, CEO and President of BelAir Networks. "Dolphin Stadium is very clear in their commitment to both exemplary customer service and leading–edge technology so BelAir Networks high-performance, high capacity wireless networking is a great fit."
BelAir Networks has more than 300 deployments worldwide, in leading cities such as New York, Minneapolis, the City of London and Toronto, and high-profile venues including Dolphin Stadium and Lincoln Center. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio that supports Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 4.9 GHz Public Safety and cellular backhaul, and includes the flagship four-radio BelAir200 Wireless Multi-service Switch Router, the three-radio BelAir100T wireless mesh node, the dual-radio BelAir100 Multi-service Node, the single- or dual-radio BelAir100C Multi-service Node featuring point-to-multipoint backhaul, and the strand-mounted BelAir100S all seamlessly using the BelAirOS and managed by BelViewNMS. BelAir also offers the BelAir300 Converged Multi-service Wireless Node, combining cellular, Wi-Fi and wireless mesh on a converged platform.
About BelAir Networks
BelAir Networks is the first company to offer scalable, mobile wireless broadband mesh networking solutions with the highest quality for data, voice and video. The company teams with world-class global partners to deploy proven, cost-effective wireless broadband mesh networks. BelAir's wireless networking solutions are built on the only multi-service architecture for municipal wireless broadband deployments of Wi-Fi, WiMAX and 3G Cellular networks. 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 campuses. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company. For more information, visit www.belairnetworks.com.
About Dolphin Stadium
Dolphin Stadium, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, is a world-class sports and entertainment facility that hosts a wide variety of events including: Miami Dolphins football, Florida Marlins baseball, the FedEx Orange Bowl (including the upcoming National Championship game in 2009) and the upcoming 2010 Super Bowl. The stadium has also been the home of two Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series Games, four National Football League (NFL) Super Bowls, and numerous concerts. Dolphin Stadium boasts the largest hi-definition video boards in professional sports and the world's longest LED ribbon display. Owned by H. Wayne Huizenga, Dolphin Stadium is undergoing extensive renovations and improvements expected to be completed by 2009, making Dolphin Stadium the premier stadium in the United States and the Americas. For more information on Dolphin Stadium, please visit www.dolphinstadium.com.
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Sheila Burpee Duncan
BelAir Networks
613.254.7070 ext. 134
sburpeeduncan@belairnetworks.com
Alicia Mickelsen
Breakaway Communications
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