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05
Jul

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi The Island University 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 361.825.2420 FAX 361.825.2620 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: June 27, 2011 CONTACT: Dr. John Fernandez, 361.825.3622; Dr. Ahmed Mahdy, 361.825.3172 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Interconnect 365 Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Wireless Research Lab CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Interconnect 365, a San Antonio-based technology company, have signed a ...

30
Jun

Paving the Future – IEEE

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE's highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

21
Jun

Interconnect 365 is here to support your organization in its 4G migration process through its extensive network of leading technology partners.

13
Jun

The Public Safety LTE Future is Now. Are You Ready?

17
May

Rockefeller Wants Nationwide Communication System

Washington, D.C. Despite a growing call for budget cuts in Washington, U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller hopes to find nearly $13 billion in funding for a program that would establish a dedicated nationwide communications network. Rockefeller is hoping to secure funding to give 700 MHz spectrum to emergency responders.  That would give emergency officials a nationwide public ...

06
May

Why Your Smart Grid Must Start with Communications

The world talks about the Smart Grid as a single entity. It will actually be built as a series of related projects. To maximize the benefits – and to minimize the pain – utilities must plan for those individual projects to plug together seamlessly. A communications backbone is the key to achieving that interoperability. If the ...

06
May

Can we really predict our future Smart Grid communication needs? The very simple answer to this question is "NO, we cannot predict what we'll need for the Smart Grid", at least in terms of communications capabilities. We may know what is required TODAY to support some applications like Automatic Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Distribution Automation, but we don't ...

06
May

By Lynnette Luna Last week the Federal Communications Commission ruled that commercial wireless operators must allow subscribers from other carriers to roam onto their high-speed mobile data networks, but it has yet to rule on a key issue that might impact the scope of public-safety LTE networks. The issue has to do with interoperable 700 MHz equipment. Approximately 18 months ...

06
May

Despite it's name, Phantom Ray is no ghost. The newest unmanned airborne system (UAS) from Boeing took to the skies April 27 at Edwards Air Force Base in California for its first flight, the company announced Thursday. With a top speed of 614 mph, the Phantom Ray has a 50-foot wingspan and measures 36 feet ...

20
Apr

Consumer Communications Key to Smart Grid Implementation

The age of the smart grid is dawning, with millions of smart meters already installed across the country. But some utilities have encountered opposition to smart-meter pilot programs, and the question of how to communicate benefits to consumers complicates the picture. Fortunately, two-way customer communication and comprehensive customer service – trademarks of competitive electricity markets – have ...

20
Apr

Smart Grid – Can we Trust it?

News reached us two weeks ago that many South Dakotans are going to get a first peak at smart grid technology. That opportunity became a reality through stimulus money being awarded to several South Dakota utilities, enabling them to purchase smart meters for residential homes. The goal for the smart meters, which track electric consumption on ...

20
Apr

Here are seven key questions and answers about the electricity economy and smart-grid technology. 1. What is “electronomics” and where does it fit in today’s energy world? One of the best ways to understand the new electric smart grid of the 21st century is by applying electronomics, which helps you analyze the rapidly emerging electricity economy. Electronomics means jobs, progress ...

21
Jan

The Era of 4G: What it Means for Small Businesses

By Donna Fuscaldo Published January 21, 2011 | FOXBusiness This year will mark on onslaught of 4G smartphones, tablets and mobile devices. But for small business owners that already have mobile gadgets, what does 4G mean? According to mobile carriers AT&T (NYSE:T) and Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ),  the move to the 4G network will usher in an era where any task business owners did ...

07
Jan

WASHINGTON—The necessity of communicating during an emergency was never more evident than during the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. However, the ability of first responders to communicate during an emergency continues to be a problem nationwide. Various government and private sector officials gathered on Dec. 13 to discuss constructing a nationwide interoperable broadband network ...

22
Dec

A Way to Make the Smart Grid Smarter

New semiconductor-based devices for managingpower on the grid could make the "smart grid" even smarter. They would allow electric vehicles to be charged fast and let utilities incorporate large amounts of solar and wind power without blackouts or power surges. These devices are being developed by a number of groups, including those that recently received funding from the ...

25
Sep

What Is “Super WiFi”?

The Federal Communications Commission opened the possibility of super wi-fi on Thursday, approving the use of the "white space" between TV channels for a variety of communications services. San Antonio, TX, September 25, 2010 --(PRLOG.com)--Super WiFi is the “white space” between TV channels that has been unused wireless frequency that would allow a traditional WiFi network to be extended for miles ...

24
Sep

San Antonio, Texas based company Interconnect 365 announces complete product line of Super Wi-Fi products and solutions based on 'Super Wi-Fi' plan getting FCC approval. San Antonio, TX, May 15, 2010 --(PR.com)--San Antonio, Texas based company Interconnect 365 announces complete product line of Super Wi-Fi products and solutions based on 'Super Wi-Fi' plan getting FCC approval. Interconnect365 is a leading provider of ...

25
May

Interconnect 365 has been approved as an official premier partner with Proxim Wireless Network. This opens the door for Interconnect 365 to continue the quest for wireless solutions to provide America. Dallas, TX, May 25, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Interconnect 365 has been approved as an official premier partner with Proxim Wireless Network. This opens the door for Interconnect 365 to continue the ...

25
May

Interconnect 365 has been approved as an official premier partner with Proxim Wireless Network. This opens the door for Interconnect 365 to continue the quest for wireless solutions to provide America. San Antonio, TX, May 25, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Interconnect 365 has been approved as an official premier partner with Proxim Wireless Network. This opens the door for Interconnect 365 to continue ...