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BelAir Networks is the leading provider of mobile wireless broadband solutions for Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 4.9 GHz Public Safety, 5.9 GHz ITS and 4.4 GHz Military wireless networks. Learn how you can benefit from the proven high-performance and reliability of BelAir Networks cost-effective wireless solutions by checking out these case studies.

• Cablevision Attracts and Retains Broadband Subscribers with Wi-Fi
  In an April, 2009 BusinessWeek article, "Cablevision's New Wireless Bid: Wi-Fi Hotspots", Thomas Eagan, an analyst with equity research firm, Collins Stewart, estimated that "ubiquitous Wi-Fi coverage, offered for free, could cut customer turnover by 15%". This case study reviews Cablevision's success and discusses why Wi-Fi is such a fit for cable operators.

• Davidson College
  "We researched our Wi-Fi options extensively and were very impressed by BelAir Networks ability to provide a cost-effective network with the highest performance and capacity to support the broad range of video,voice, data and internet applications that our students, faculty and staff want to access wherever they are on campus." That's what Davidson College's Wireless LAN Manager had to say. Find out more in this case study.

• Dolphin Stadium (Video)
  "We looked at competing solutions, but BelAir offered best-in-class performance. It would have required more than 100 traditional Wi-Fi access points to provide the coverage we're getting with five BelAir nodes. And, with BelAir, we can support multiple applications in a secure networking environment," stated Tery Howard, Director of Information Technology, Miami Dolphins, Ltd. and Dolphin Stadium. Listen to the video case study for all the details.

• Westin, Scottsdale (Video)
  Find out how the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa got ubiquitous Wi-Fi coverage indoors and outside up and running in days.

• Westin Gets World-Class Wi-Fi in Hollywood (PDF)
  Steve Hicks,Director of IT,at The Westin Diplomat explains how "BelAir Networks infrastructure made it easy to deploy a seamless, wireless broadband network that provides highspeed Internet access to guests in any of the hotels' 998 rooms,bringing another level of excellence to the guests of The Westin Diplomat."

• Indy Racing League (Video)
  With cars accelerating from zero to 100 in less than three seconds and clocking in at speeds above 220 MPH, employees of the Indy Racing League™ (IRL) appreciate the need for speed. They needed a solution that would bring a higher level of performance to their communications than the previous fixed wire line solution. "IRL sanctions some of the fastest, most prestigious events in racing today and to match that high level of professionalism, agility and speed we turned to BelAir Networks to provide the necessary capacity and flexibility," stated Jon Koskey, Director of Timing and Scoring, Indy Racing League. "Every second counts on the racetrack and with BelAir's high-speed wireless network, we get great voice and data communications to support these celebrated events."

• City of London, UK (Video)
  Learn about the ubiquitous mobile broadband network in the world's leading international financial and business center.

• Minneapolis, Minnesota (PDF)
  Minneapolis nets industry-leading public/private partnership and technology with US Internet and BelAir Networks.

• Minneapolis, Minnesota (Video)
  Find out how "Learning from the experiences and challenges faced by other cities, Minneapolis has chosen both a business model and a technology solution that ensure immediate, ongoing, and sustainable benefits..."

• Toronto, Canada (Video)
  How is North America's 5th largest city is using "leading-edge wireless technology – reliable, high performance, and scalable – to steer a course to greater productivity."?

• Islington, U.K. (Video)
  Learn how this city of 180,000 residents and covering about 15 square kilometers (5.8 square miles) close to the center of London, Islington is enabling easy public access to government services while also supporting their local digital inclusion strategy.

• Richmond, CA, Solves Port and Civic Security Issues (PDF)
  Cover story from Security Technology & Design Magazine, June, 2008 edition is an extensive case study on high performance wireless mesh networks deployed for port security at the Port of Richmond and public safety in the City of Richmond by ADT Security Services using BelAir Networks broadband mesh nodes.

• Wireless Minneapolis Network Aids Bridge Recovery (PDF)
  Following the bridge collapse in Minneapolis, a spotlight has shone on the critical role of city's new Wi-Fi network in supporting recovery efforts. The network, comprised of BelAir Networks wireless mesh nodes, is run by USI Wireless in a public-private partnership with the city. In the hours and weeks following the tragedy, the new network was used to transfer electronic maps and logistical information to the field and to support video cameras used to monitor, coordinate and streamline rescue and salvage efforts. It also enabled family and first responders to communicate effectively when cellular services were disrupted. As Joe Caldwell, CEO, USI Wireless explained: "The network did exactly what it was supposed to do. And it did it amazingly well". Minneapolis CIO Lynn Willenbring, who succeeded Karl Kaiser in June, concurs: "We could not have been as effective if it were not for that."

• Ports Enhance Security and Operational Efficiency (PDF)
  Whether serving as conduits for national and international trade and tourism or home to critical naval initiatives, ports are a vital part of a nation's economic prosperity and defense strategies. Stephen E. Flynn, Ph.D., retired Commander U.S. Coast Guard, author and recognized expert on homeland security notes: " ...ports are the on- and off-ramps to global markets and they belong to a worldwide system operated by many different private and public entities."

• Port of Halifax Video Security Network (PDF)
  The Port of Halifax handles approximately 2,000 vessels per year and it's strategic location, efficient infrastructure and service have made it the preferred connection to Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Southeast Asia -- bringing security system requirements to the forefront in recent years. The new wireless video security network is one of several projects designed to enhance marine security at the Port of Halifax.

• Beaverton, OR, Interoperable Public Safety Network (PDF)
  With funding from the State Homeland Security Program, Beaverton, Oregon worked in conjunction with Washington County to source and build an interoperable and high-performance mobile broadband public safety network. As Lt. Andrew Moore, who oversaw the Beaverton Police Departments's technical research and planning for the deployment, explains: "We absolutely required the highest level of security, QoS, and performance to support the activities that we conduct as part of our daily work."

• Utility Goes Wireless for Public Works, Public Safety and Public Access (PDF)
  The Gaffney Board of Public Works(BPW), the local customer-owned power, water and wastewater utility, is an active member of this thriving community. So when they decided to deploy a wireless network to address their own needs, they also considered how it could serve the whole community, including public safety personnel, government workers, residents, visitors and local businesses.

• Disaster Recovery (Video)
  Disasters necessitate multi-agency, multi-jurisdiction interoperable public safety communications. When New Energy Technologies rolls in to deploy their emergency management solution, they use BelAir Networks wireless mesh nodes to enable high quality video and voice across the ad hoc network. "There was a missing element in the emergency response scenarios that were playing out today, and it was communications," explains Lester Boring, Principal, New Energy Technologies.