BelAir Networks Cracks 50% Market Share in Service Provider WLAN / Wi-Fi Mesh Says Dell'Oro Group Wireless LAN Quarterly Report
3G data offload and broadband bundling drive recession-proof global demand for company's high-performance Wi-Fi networking gear
Redwood City, CA, August 18, 2009 - BelAir Networks, Wi-Fi equipment provider to North America's largest Wi-Fi Networks, has once again garnered #1 market share worldwide in service provider WLAN / Wi-Fi mesh, according to the recently released Q2 2009 Dell'Oro Group Wireless LAN quarterly report. The growing number of dual mode smartphones, such as the iPhoneTM, and other Wi-Fi enabled devices has driven demand for Wi-Fi access in high-traffic areas. Working with cable and cellular operators to address this demand has helped BelAir Networks achieve 8 consecutive quarters of market share growth and leadership.
"Partnering with Tier 1 service providers has enabled BelAir Networks to enjoy consistent growth, reflected in both revenue and market share," said Bernard Herscovich, president and CEO, BelAir Networks. "Cable operators are using Wi-Fi to attract and retain broadband customers while cellular operators are using it to offload data traffic from their 3G networks, and BelAir Networks is clearly benefitting from both of these trends."
A recording of the company's recent webcast "When Wi-Fi Met Cellular -- In 3G Offload!" is available at www.belairnetworks.com/webcasts/
About BelAir Networks
BelAir Networks is the market share leader in Service Provider Wi-Fi solutions. The company's portfolio of indoor and outdoor wireless LAN access points, control and management systems enable service providers, government and businesses to deliver high performance, scalable and flexible managed Wi-Fi services to both enterprise and public users. BelAir Networks solutions provide a compelling return on investment and address the need for public Wi-Fi hot spots and hotzones, secure wireless LAN, cellular data offload, wireless backhaul, surveillance, and smart grid networks. Innovative cable, telecom and mobile service providers and government, education, retail, hospitality, healthcare, mass transit and property management customers use BelAir Networks to drive revenue and improve competitiveness. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company backed by investment from leading venture capital firms including Comcast Interactive Capital, T-Mobile Venture Fund and Trilogy Equity Partners. For more information, visit www.belairnetworks.com.
Contacts:
Sheila Burpee Duncan
BelAir Networks
613.254.7070 ext. 134
sburpeeduncan@belairnetworks.com