Wireless Valley Delivers OEM Software Solutions Based on Autodesk Technology To the Wireless Networking Industry

AUSTIN, Texas and SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Wireless Valley Communications, Inc. today announced that Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) has partnered with the company to build and market products based on Autodesk technology for the in-building wireless network management and design market. Under the terms of the agreement, Wireless Valley will create and market wireless planning and management software for original equipment manufacturers and enterprise customers, based on Autodesk's popular AutoCAD OEM software.

Today, there are more than 1 billion cell phone users, and while the number of subscribers increases by 25 percent per year across the world, most wireless carriers have yet to deploy adequate in-building cellular coverage. Even today's popular Wireless LAN (WiFi) networks are in their early stage of deployment, and major equipment manufacturers are scrambling to provide in- building network servers, switches, and related wireless infrastructure that is easy to deploy, manage, and maintain.

According to Wireless Valley founder and Chairman Ted Rappaport, "Wireless Valley has pioneered software for the layout, measurement, and real-time management of wireless networks in and around buildings and campuses. Equipment makers realize the need to offer these capabilities bundled with their own equipment. Today's announcement renews our already close relationship with Autodesk, and ushers in a new line of OEM based products that allow major network equipment makers to bundle Wireless Valley's patented technologies and Autodesk's world-leading computer aided design software for the next generation of in building wireless networking equipment. We are glad to have Autodesk working closely with us to bring our new LT software product line to the nascent in-building networking market."

"This agreement is an important step in offering complete solutions to the wireless industry," commented Mark Strassman, director of marketing, Autodesk Platform Technology Division. "Combining Autodesk's Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology along with its AutoCAD engine and Wireless Valley's world- leading in-building and campus wireless prediction, measurement, and management software will no doubt provide the wireless industry with a solid solution," commented Mr. Strassman.

According to both companies, wireless carriers and network operators must provide adequate coverage and capacity inside and around buildings, as cell phones and computing devices continue to morph into appliances that need reliable indoor service. Network operators require software to reliably predict and manage proper access point placement and network performance, from initial design to real-time infrastructure control. As the in building network market grows, manufacturers must provide such design and management capabilities on shipping hardware platforms. Wireless Valley solves all of these issues with its patented SitePlanner(R) and LANPlanner(R) software, and today's announcement officially launches Wireless Valley's new suite of "LT Products" that allow real time design, cost accounting, and management of a wide array of telecommunications networks, with full bundling onto network equipment. Working with Autodesk, Wireless Valley is now able to provide high volume OEM products for major equipment manufacturers, integrators, component manufacturers, and Fortune 500 network operators wishing to offer private- labeled or customized wireless design and management software, in an easy-to- use, standardized AutoCAD compatible software solution.

About Wireless Valley

Wireless Valley is a pioneer of site-specific network design and management software for all aspects of campus and in-building networks. Over 300 companies and institutions throughout the world are using Wireless Valley's products every day to sell, design, bid, cost, measure, manage, and maintain campus and in-building networks, all within a seamless, easy to use software environment. Major integrators and equipment manufacturers have standardized on Wireless Valley products, and thousands of enterprises, multi- tenant office buildings, and small businesses enjoy excellent wireless network coverage for PCS, Cellular, and IEEE 802.11a/b/g networks with installations performed and managed using the SitePlanner(R) and LANPlanner(R) family of products. Wireless Valley has more than 40 patents issued or pending.

www.wirelessvalley.com

About Autodesk

Autodesk is the world's leading design software and digital content company, offering customers progressive business solutions through powerful technology products and services. Autodesk helps customers in the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media, and wireless data services fields increase the value of their digital design data and improve efficiencies across their entire project lifecycle management processes. 

www.autodesk.com

 

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