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Live and recorded webcasts featuring the latest wireless mesh market, application, product and technology information.

• Unleashing the Power of Picocells
  In this webcast, Stephen Rayment, CTO at BelAir Networks will investigate a new deployment model for outdoor metropolitan picocells that overcomes the traditional barriers to small cell deployments.

• Alleviating Data Congestion in Cellular Networks Webcast
  Join Stephen Rayment, BelAir Networks CTO, to learn how license-free spectrum can complement licensed to ensure a satisfying user experience.

• Wireless Video Security Networks – What you need to know now because later is too late
  If a wireless video security network is in your future, the time to start planning it is now...

• When Wi-Fi Met Cellular -- In 3G Offload!
  The symbiotic relationship between Wi-Fi and cellular technologies is breeding contentment for both mobile operators and their data-demanding customers, but it wasn't always thus...

• Hospitality Wi-Fi and the Evolution of Managed Wi-Fi Services
  As customers come to expect the availability of ubiquitous Wi-Fi access, perhaps no industry faces greater challenges and opportunities than hospitality.

• Service Provider Wi-Fi for Cableco, Telco and Cellco Networks
  Interested in attracting and retaining residential broadband customers? Looking for new ways to grow your business services in high value verticals? Dealing with a deluge of data on your 2G or 3G infrastructure? Whether you're a cableco, telco or cellco, the answer to your current customer, business or networking dilemma may include Wi-Fi.

• Getting Mass Transit Wi-Fi On Track with the BelAir20M
  With budgets tight and ridership increasing, mass transit agencies are challenged to lower costs through increased operational efficiencies while maintaining rider satisfaction and ensuring the safety of all aboard.

• Under the Hood -- A Look Inside the New BelView 4 Network Management System
  Arthur Ham, BelAir Networks trainer, will take you inside BelView NMS and show you how it leverages the latest GIS-based mapping software and GPS information to set-up and manage your network – maximizing utility while minimizing cost to both end users and network administrators.

• From Here to 4G, Capitalizing on Wi-Fi
  If you didn't get to hear Dave Park, VP, Product Marketing, BelAir Networks at NAB or The Cable Show this year, tune in to this webcast to hear how service providers are cost-effectively capturing and retaining customers by adding wireless services to their bundles.

• Hospitality Wi-Fi: How to save up to 83% on the "IT system that guests care about most" - March, 2009
  The American Hotel & Lodging Association study "2008 Current and Future Technology Use in the Hospitality Industry", identified it as the "IT system that guests care about most". Learn why you should care, too.

• Not "Just Browsing": Wi-Fi in the Retail Environment
  From indoor malls to big box stores, Wi-Fi access is becoming the latest shopping convenience and a clear differentiator in the effort to attract recession-weary consumers.

• Mass Multi-Media on Mass Transit - February 2009
  From San Francisco to Tokyo, mass transit is going Wi-Fi. Beyond the obvious captive customers with both time and Wi-Fi enabled devices on their hands are a whole host of safety and operational efficiency objectives driving the deployment of trackside and in-vehicle broadband wireless infrastructure. This webcast will talk to the video, voice and data application opportunities and the infrastructure imperatives inherent in delivering a high-speed mobile experience for commuters, conductors, engineers ...and cameras.

• Watch this White Space - January 2009
  The sign in the FCC's window reads: "Broadband spectrum with excellent propagation characteristics suitable for both fixed and mobile applications – Free to a good home!" Free, yes, and potentially priceless, but this puppy will need some training. Join Stephen Rayment, CTO, BelAir Networks as he delves into the promise and problems presented by this new "beachfront property" spectrum soon to be vacated in the move from analog to digital TV. With requirements for GPS capabilities and third-party databases, spectrum sensing and microphone protection, adaptive power control and other technical specifications, many covered under IEEE 802.22, it's not quite as simple as "give it away and they will build it" but it still presents an attractive opportunity for broadband innovation. Attend this webcast to find out what Microsoft KNOWS and why Dolly Parton was up in arms – you'll get the latest update on the spectrum that everyone's talking about and how and where you can expect to leverage it.

• Next-Gen Wi-Fi for MSO's – Featuring Special Guest: Fred Dawson, Editor, ScreenPlays Magazine - December 2008
  Wondering where Wi-Fi fits in the business plans and network architectures of MSOs? Following up and expanding on his informative editorial "Next-Gen Wi-Fi Reshapes Strategic Picture" in the October issue of ScreenPlays Magazine, Fred Dawson, Editor, will talk about both the immediate and long-term prospects of Wi-Fi technology in the context of cable operator networks and service offerings. From community-based hotspots to mobile voice services, MSOs are leveraging the huge growth in Wi-Fi enabled devices and smartphones to cost-effectively address increasing competition by expanding services to attract and retain customers. Dave Park, VP, Product Marketing at BelAir Networks will provide an overview of the technology, back office integration, reliability and scalability imperatives of deploying carrier-grade Wi-Fi within the MSO network environment.

• Introducing the New BelAir20 Access Point: The Service Provider AP - November 2008
  Join Stephen Rayment, CTO, BelAir Networks, for an introduction to the newest kid on the BelAir block, the BelAir20 AP. With industry-leading mesh capabilities and seamless back office integration, it really is a chip off the old block. Attend this webcast to get the inside story on BelAir's new indoor AP.

• Wireless Working on the Railroad: For public safety, operations and public access on trains, trackside and at the station - November 2008
  Rugged, high-performance broadband wireless gear is being deployed in trains, stations, trackside and railyards to support a variety of applications including video security, public Wi-Fi access, and train mechanical telematics and diagnostics. This webcast will discuss the evolution of trackside infrastructure and the architecture of both trackside and on-board broadband wireless equipment required to support high-performance mobile broadband communications. Case studies from major US and UK rail operations will be presented. Stephen Rayment, CTO, BelAir Networks is just back from presenting at the Rail Communications Regulation and Management 2008 Conference in London, UK, and then on his way to the 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, New York, NY. Attend this webcast to learn what delegates at these conferences are hearing about the future of mass transit broadband communications... and what's already happening.

• Network Planning-by-Numbers for Large-Scale WLAN Deployments - October 2008
  As the worldwide market share leader for four consecutive quarters, BelAir Networks knows a thing or two about deploying large-scale high-performance WLAN networks for major carriers and safety, security and defense customers. In this webcast, technical trainer, Arthur Ham, will teach you the capacity calculations that drive network planning whether you're:
  • covering a hotel, campus, stadium, or city (or anything in between)
  • using Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, 4.9 GHz, 5.9 GHz or 4.4 GHz (or a combination of those)
  • supporting high-speed Wi-Fi access, real-time video surveillance or enterprise WLAN applications(or all of them!)
  You do the math. Or, at least, you'll be able to after this webcast. And, of course, questions are encouraged.

• High-Performance Broadband Wireless for Armed Forces Applications - September 2008
  From Military Housing MWR to Ship-to-Shore Communications to Video Surveillance Networks for Perimeter Security, BelAir Networks market-leading broadband wireless solutions are addressing a broad range of Armed Forces applications. Join Stephen Rayment, Chief Technology Officer at BelAir Networks, on this webcast to learn how BelAir's scalable, flexible, reliable and comprehensive product line and patented switched mesh architecture go well beyond the capabilities of "one-size-fits-all" products to address the unique, mission-critical challenges of Armed Forces communications.

• Public Safety Networks for Wireless Video Security...PLUS! - August 2008
  Join Stephen Rayment, CTO, BelAir Networks for a review of the latest broadband wireless network deployments supporting mission-critical public safety applications including real-time video surveillance and remote monitoring, high-speed data and wireless VoIP. From small towns to big cities, public safety networks are leveraging the power of high-performance multi-service broadband wireless technology to cost-effectively increase the safety of their citizens and visitors and the efficiency and productivity of their public safety personnel. Learn what they're doing, what they've learned and the results they're getting.

• Mobile Web 2.0: From Here to 4G - July 2008
  Wi-Fi, WiMAX, LTE... Wondering what wireless networks will look like in 5 years? Join Martin Suter, VP, Business Development, BelAir Networks, for a review of the current wireless landscape and networking challenges presented by today's multi-mode devices and bandwidth-hungry applications and a fast forward preview of wireless network evolution. With 4G technology flaunting 100 Mbps data rates and macro-cell topologies giving way to micro-, pico- and femto-cells, the future of broadband mobility is certainly bright (with a few cloudy periods). But how do you get there from here?

• Mesh Technology 'Deep Dive': Everything you ever wanted to know about mesh, but didn't get a chance to ask - July 2008
  Join Dave Park, VP, BelAir Networks to get your wireless mesh technology questions answered in real-time. If you've been wondering about the difference between single, dual, tri and quad-radio architectures or trying to decide when you would deploy multiple point to point vs point to multipoint vs multipoint to multipoint backhaul or thinking about security, interference, receive sensitivity, power levels, licensed vs. licensed-free spectrum, QoS, wireline interface requirements and options, tunneling or any other technical considerations relevant to a wireless mesh deployment, now's the time to get your questions answered. During the course of the presentation, Dave will be monitoring incoming questions and addressing them in real-time. BelAir Networks is the leader in wireless mesh from both a market share and a technology innovation perspective, so this is your chance to learn from the leaders.

• High-performance, Multi-purpose Wireless Networks for Hotels and Resorts - June 2008
  Join Steve Carlock, Director of Service Provider Sales, for an update on the latest trends and tactics in hospitality wireless, with case studies on the new high-performance, multi-purpose wireless networks at Rosewood Mayakobá, an ultra-luxury resort on the exclusive Riviera Maya near Cancun, Mexico and at Davidson Hotel Company's Crowne Plaza Houston Greenspoint. Attend this webcast to learn how BelAir Networks' secure, reliable, and high-performance wireless broadband networks are used to enhance the guest experience, improve productivity, reduce networking costs and increase revenues. Applications discussed include property-wide high-speed Internet access, wireless point-of-sale (POS) systems for mobile check-in and food & beverage services, enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for staff, video security and monitoring, and location based services for asset and personnel tracking and monitoring in larger resort properties

• High-Performance Mesh Networks for Stadiums and Venues – Featuring a Case Study on the Indy Racing League - May 2008
  Attend this webcast to learn more about the applications that are supported at world class venues, including Dolphin Stadium, resorts and amusement parks. This webcast will feature a case study on the Indy Racing League, describing how it deploys high-speed wireless broadband network products from BelAir Networks to support multiple applications including enterprise VoIP and high-speed data.

• Leveraging Cable Infrastructure with High-Performance Wireless Mesh - June 2008
  Join Dave Park, VP, Product Marketing, as he explains how cable operators are quickly expanding their broadband offerings by deploying high-performance wireless nodes directly on their existing infrastructure.

• A Fresh Look at Mesh -- Trends, Technology, Markets and Products - April 2008
  Looking for the latest insights on the wireless mesh space? Stephen Rayment, CTO and Dave Park, VP Product Marketing, BelAir Networks, pull it together for you in this informative webcast detailing the latest mobile mesh market trends and analyst views, technology and product innovations, vertically driven solutions and deployment case studies. This webcast will also provide a great opportunity to get your mesh questions answered by the experts from the mesh market leader, BelAir Networks.

• Connecting Mass Transit and Intelligent Transportation Systems with High-Performance Wireless Mesh Networks - May 2008
  Whether synchronizing traffic lights at a busy intersection or providing real-time video surveillance on a fast-moving commuter train, high-performance broadband mesh technology is becoming a key part of the transportation landscape. Join Stephen Rayment, CTO, BelAir Networks, as he discusses the applications and associated technology requirements that are driving broadband mesh deployments on city streets, in buses and trains and all along the tracks.

• Port Security Networks with High-Performance Wireless Mesh - May 2008
  In this webcast, Stephen Rayment, CTO, BelAir Networks discusses the challenges faced at a number of Atlantic, Pacific and Inland Water ports and the role that high-performance broadband wireless technology is playing in helping to address these challenges. A cross-section of port security network deployments, supporting civilian, military, freight and cruise traffic, are discussed.

• Emergency/Disaster Management: Interoperable Voice, Video and Data Communications Networks - March 2008
  Learn about the role of advanced mobile broadband mesh technology in emergency/disaster management and associated communications networks. Includes case studies and features a guest speaker.

• Broadband Wireless Mesh for Hospitality - Improving the Top Line and the Bottom Line from the Outside In - March 2008
  Learn how secure, reliable, and high-performance wireless broadband networks can be used to enhance the guest experience, improve productivity, reduce networking costs and increase revenues.

• High-Performance Broadband Mesh for Defense Applications - February 2008
  Learn more mission-critical broadband mesh technology and the latest Armed Forces deployments and hear about the company's newest products for Defense applications.

• Mission Critical Broadband for Public Safety and ITS - February 2008
  Learn how high performance broadband mesh is supporting both fixed and mobile ITS and public safety applications.