Global broadband provider at the forefront of wireless technology boom
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Proxim Wireless Corporation, the global provider of broadband wireless equipment, is spearheading the region's phenomenal growth in the sector.
In partnership with OnLine Distribution, the Middle East's leading distributor for networking products and solutions, demand for Proxim's WiMax based products are spiralling as demand continues to soar.
Its success comes at a time when the wireless technology market is witnessing unprecedented expansion. The RFID and WLAN markets are already extremely profitable with current projections estimating the combined market size growing to 2.9 billion pounds by 2009.*
"It is an exciting time for our partner Proxim as the wireless technology market expands so rapidly," said Sushma Kajaria, security business unit manager, Online Distribution. "Our strong relationship will ensure business continues to grow substantially for the foreseeable future."
The wireless revolution in the Middle East has dramatically changed the way individuals and businesses work and communicate. Wireless technologies are emerging as the best solution to improve communication, staff performance, productivity, accuracy and customer response times. It is predicted by the end of 2006 the number of commercial Wi-Fi hotspots will have grown by almost 50 percent worldwide to 143,700.**
Proxim's role in this expansion has been substantial, providing the marketplace with the latest WiMAX products offering service providers high performance wireless solutions in the 3.5 GHz band.
Demand for WiMax enabled products has dramatically increased in the region now regulations regarding its implementation have been finalised. Wireless networks are a key component to the continued advancement of the Middle East with Proxim and Online Distribution determined to realise its full potential.
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Notes for editors:
*ABI research: RFID Annual Market Overview and Synergy Research Group: Q4 2005 Wireless LAN Equipment Forecasts
**ABI research: Wi-Fi Hotspot Forecasts November 2006
About Proxim Wireless
Proxim Wireless Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terabeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRBM). Proxim Wireless is a global pioneer in developing and supplying scalable broadband wireless networking systems for enterprises, governments, and service providers. From Wi-Fi to wireless Gigabit Ethernet - our WLAN, mesh, point-to-multipoint, and point-to-point products are available through our extensive global channel network, backed by world-class support. Proxim is a Principal Member of the WiMAX Forum and is ISO-9001 certified. Information about Proxim and its products and support can be found at http://www.proxim.com.
About OnLine Distribution
OnLine Distribution Ltd. is a value-added distributor for data networking products and services covering the Middle East, Western Asia and North Africa. It is a subsidiary of Datatec, an international networking and IT services group. Based in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone of Dubai, the company has stocking locations and offices in both Jebel Ali and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It provides its partners with technical expertise, network design solutions, logistics and sales support for all its vendors, as well as their large inventory of products.
© Press Release 2006
