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Alpha Omega Wireless Launches Cloud Based Wireless Network Monitoring Solution

Posted on Fri, Dec 20, 2019

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") has announced it is launching, a one of a kind, cloud based Wireless Network Monitoring solution ("AO-WNMS") service to its clients. The new AO-WNMS will provide a much needed solution for organizations that have wireless networks, both outdoor wireless (point to point and point to multipoint wireless backhaul) and indoor Wi-Fi / DAS wireless systems. AO-WNMS will provide the client their own cloud based portal so they can along side AO Wireless have full visibility of the wireless network.

Unlike traditional NMS (Network Monitoring Systems) used in a traditional IT environment, the AO-WMNS is focused on wireless networks yet still has the capability to monitor other traditional IP based devices, like switches, cameras, servers, etc. Traditional NMS systems, do well monitoring typical IT related devices, but are not truly designed for wireless systems. They lack the ability to fully monitor the RF (radio frequency) component of the devices and of the network. Some manufactures have their own specific software but lack being vendor agnostic and able to monitor other wireless equipment on the client's network. AO-WNMS can monitor both the Ethernet side of the radio network while at the same time monitoring the wireless side of the networking devices.

AO-WNMS being a cloud based solution eliminates the high costs of maintaining on premise server hardware and software that requires annual maintenance and updates. AO-WNMS is a subscriptions service that is fully maintained and kept up to date in the cloud making it completely maintenance free and seamless for the client. This also provides the benefit of AO-WNMS on demand where it can be accessed on any internet enabled device and from anywhere. IT Administrators no longer need to VPN in from home or on the road creating a completely mobile workforce.

Wireless Network Monitoring

AO-WNMS creates a trouble ticket platform and a customizable reporting platform. It provides comprehensive wireless network health and performance reporting realtime. Alerts can be customized to provide real time monitoring of a network around the clock. It is the perfect complement to AO Wireless' Annual Support and Maintenance Program that provides on-call and on-site support.

President Joe Wargo says, "We are really excited to give our clients a wireless network monitoring system that is truly designed for wireless technology on top of traditional IP based networks. We wanted to have a solution that would be fully customizable and vendor agnostic by working with any brand of wireless equipment. AO-WNMS will provide a complete access to the network for the client while benefiting from the technical support and monitoring from Alpha Omega Wireless. The system is so simple to use and was designed that way because we have many client organizations that are not fully IT experienced or have the staff. We needed a system that utility field meter techs or municiple traffic control technicians could easily get access and see if their wireless network is up and functions properly. While it is simple from a user experience it is extremely robust for the season IT expert. Custom sensors can be made to dig deep down into the device and network performance.

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.

Alpha Omega Wireless is an experienced integrator of broadband wireless network technology and complete end-to-end wireless backhaul  solutions. We provide a full range of point to point wireless backhaul, point to multipoint wireless bridges, WiMax backhaulLTE Networks, wireless mobility, wireless repeaters, Smart Grid wireless backhaul, indoor, outdoor, and municipal Wi-FiDAS - Distributed Antenna Systems, DC Power Distribution, and wireless mesh products and services.

Tags: Alpha Omega Wireless, Point to Point Wireless, Licensed wireless, Wireless Installation, Un-lincesed Wireless, Wireless Industry, AO Wireless, Point to Multipoint, Wi-Fi, point to multipoint wireless, wireless backhaul, NMS, wireless network, Wireless NMS

Alpha Omega Wireless Announces New COO & Integrator

Posted on Wed, Nov 06, 2019

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") has recently brought into its executive leadership team, George Bobbitt as its new Cheif Operations Officer and Integrator.
George comes to Alpha Omega Wireless with over 30 years of management experience.  Prior to joining Alpha Omega Wireless, George held the position of Chief Operating Officer for CMIT Solutions; spent nine years in the Defense and National Intelligence industry, where he served as the Corporate Vice President of Camber Corporation and President of Camber-Stroz; and twelve years in the telecommunications industry holding several Product Management and Business Development positions with Westell, Inc. and Adtran, Inc.  George also served five years in the US Army as a Cavalry Officer and had the privilege of leading a reconnaissance unit during the first Gulf War where he earned a Bronze Star Medal.

George earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Major: Computer Science) from West Point in 1989 and his Master’s of Business Administration in Economics and Marketing from the University of Chicago in 1997.

George Bobbitt AO Wireless

George will be working side by side with Ao Wireless' President / Visionary Joe Wargo. His role, as the COO and Integrator, will be to run the over all operations of AO Wireless and overseeing our three distinct business structure organizations (Sales, Operations, Facility/Admin). George will be responsible for ensuring our company culture and core values are lived by everyone in the company. He will also make sure that our services and product offerings exceed our customer expectations making AO Wireless the best Wireless Integrator in the industry.

President Joe Wargo says, "We are excited to have someone on Team AO with the caliber of George Bobbitt. We are in a huge growth mode now and for the foreseeable future. Our biggest need in our growth strategy is making sure we have a solid foundation that can scale. At the core of that growth, having George run the company as our Cheif Operations Officer and Integrator, we are structurally sound. We already can deliver the best wireless solution compared to any other Wireless Integrator. When most companies start to loose their culture and start lowering their quality, we have invested greatly over the last year and a half to build the best possible infrastructure, procedures, and hiring the best people. George is a proven leader with Extreme Ownership! We know he represents the core values of AO Wireless."

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless is an experienced integrator of broadband wireless network technology and complete end-to-end wireless backhaul  solutions. We provide a full range of point to point wireless backhaul, point to multipoint wireless bridges, WiMax backhaulLTE Networks, wireless mobility, wireless repeaters, Smart Grid wireless backhaul, indoor, outdoor, and municipal Wi-FiDAS - Distributed Antenna Systems, DC Power Distribution, and wireless mesh products and services.

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Weather’s Effects on Outdoor Wireless Systems

Posted on Fri, Nov 07, 2014

Outdoor wireless systems that are properly engineered and designed can provide 99.999% predictable uptime reliability. When wireless backhaul networks are designed factors like path loss, Fresnel Zones, and weather are calculated to provide an accurate determination of which frequency is to be used, antenna output gain, transmit power of the radios, antenna heights, and modulations.

Properly designed systems use the correct antennas, frequencies, and transmit power to overcome the Path Loss and account for weather conditions to get the desired Receive Signal Level ("RSL" measured in dBm). Radios are designed to operate with a certain level of "Fade Margin" that allows the system to operate at a predictable reliability (for most systems 20 to 25dB of Fade Margin is recommended).

Wireless backhaul, whether you are talking about wireless mesh, WiMax, point to multipont wireless, or point to point wireless backhaul, systems can function with extreme reliability and predictability if installed correctly. Proper installation is a critical component of the success and longevity of an outdoor wireless system. One of most important parts of the installation process is performing quality weather proofing of all components.

Weatherproofing gets overlooked all the time. When a system is working a broadband wireless network gets forgotten about and really inspected. Weatherproofing doesn’t last forever and needs to be inspected annually and should be replaced if any deficiencies are found. All cable connections, whether at the termination of the radio, at the lighting surge arrestors, or at any other junctions.  

 Wireless Weatherproofing

Proper weatherproofing is done using butyl tape and high quality polyurethane UV resistant tape. Good practice is to apply tape first, then apply butyl (which prevents any moisture to get through), and then an outer layer of tape. Tape should be wrapped in an overlapping shingling fashion. Over time though even though resistant to UV, tape can loose its adhesive and peel away. Annual inspection and re-taping should be performed.

One of the most difficult problems to troubleshoot on an outdoor wireless backhaul system is failure due to moisture in a connection or water that gets in a cable. Many times this issue cannot be easily visible on a surface inspection. The best way to avoid issues caused by weather is to maintain proper weatherproofing from the beginning.  

Properly maintained outdoor wireless bridge systems should remain functioning as originally designed and specified. By performing periodic maintenance and re-certification a properly designed and installed system should perform exactly as it did on the original install date.

Tags: Alpha Omega Wireless, Wireless Installation, Wireless Industry, AO Wireless, Wireless 101

SXSW 2014 Goes Wireless with Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.

Posted on Tue, Mar 11, 2014

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc., headquartered in Austin Texas, was hired for the forth year in a row by SXSW and RightRound to provide wireless Ethernet backhaul and outdoor Wi-Fi to multiple venues around Austin for the 2014 SXSW Film, Interactive, and Music Festival.

President Joe Wargo says, "We were excited to be asked by SXSW and RightRound to return to help them provide critical bandwidth to their major venues and some outdoor Wi-Fi at select special events. This year we have seen a huge increase in the bandwidth requirements of SXSW and their sponsors. In years past some of the major events only needed upwards of 50Mbps, but now the minimum has been 100Mbps+. This year we have several events that need GigE bandwidth. More and more live streaming is going on this year.

SXSW SAF IntegraOverall, AO Wireless has deployed over 5Gbps+ of carrier grade point to point wireless backhaul and point to multipoint wireless Ethernet bridges. RightRound has brought in multiple multi GigE fiber internet POP’s around Austin that AO Wireless then created the last mile wireless connectivity off the fiber to the venues. I was amazed on how much redundancy that RightRound has created this year.

This year because of the high bandwidth requirements we expanded multiple point-to-point wireless backhauls to concert venues and outdoor event locations. We had to use more point-to-point microwave links, rather than using traditional point-to-multipoint wireless Ethernet bridge systems because of the amount of unlicensed wireless interference. Other major accomplishments this year was providing high speed Wi-Fi, to some high profile, outdoor party events and outdoor meeting events. For the outdoor Wi-Fi applications we used Xirrus Wi-Fi array systems in order to handle the high density of Wi-Fi users and devices.

This year we used a wide variety of radio systems ranging from Xirrus for the high density Wi-Fi and Proxim, Radwin, Exalt, Siklu, and SAF Tehnika for our outdoor wireless Ethernet bridges. We used a lot of 24GHz point-to-point microwave radio links for our mission critical wireless backhauls. The SAF Lumina 24GHz radios help us avoid wireless interference and provide us 366Mbps full duplex (732Mbps aggregate) throughput. The advantage of these wireless frequency platforms was to help avoid interference. Plus they could be deployed immediately under FCC regulations. We even introduced the new SAF Integra radio for our most important venue.

Deploying wireless around Austin during SXSW can be very challenging. There is a lot of people that deploy unlicensed, value line, radio systems and outdoor Wi-Fi around Austin for some of the events. AO Wireless’ challenge was to deliver 99.999% reliable wireless backhaul to SXSW and RightRound clients.”

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless is an experienced integrator of broadband wireless network technology and complete end-to-end wireless backhaul  solutions. We provide a full range of point to point wireless backhaul, point to multipoint wireless bridges, WiMax backhaul, LTE networks, wireless mobility, wireless repeaters, Smart Grid wireless backhaul, indoor, outdoor, and municipal Wi-Fi, and wireless mesh products and services.

About RightRound
RightRound (www.rightround.com) specializes in Internet connectivity anywhere, high-density WiFi solutions and video streaming for live events, festivals and conferences. The goal of RightRound is to solve technology problems, and make event technology work while making it feel easy and seamless. RightRound recognizes that the events industry is facing major changes, and being connected to the Internet is no longer a luxury. Bandwidth dependent solutions are now as critical as power and water.

About South By Southwest
SXSW 2014, the world's leading music industry event, offers attendees the opportunity to explore the future of the music industry during the day at panels, talks, the Trade Show, Music Gear Expo and other conference activities at the Austin Convention Center. At night, the absolute best mix of musical performances from over 2,000 regional, national and international acts will take place at the nighttime music festival. Altogether, SXSW presents unmatched networking opportunities, career-building conference programming and over 100 stages of music for showcasing bands and conference attendees. SXSW takes place in Austin, Texas. For more information on every aspect of SXSW and to register to attend, please go to http://www.sxsw.com.

Tags: Alpha Omega Wireless, Point to Point Wireless, Wireless Industry, AO Wireless, Wi-Fi

New Operation Manager Helps Alpha Omega Wireless Grow

Posted on Mon, Mar 10, 2014

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") has recently hired on its team Mark Warren, a seasoned Project and Operations Manager, to bring ore efficient processes and management to our service delivery teams. Mark will take on the role of Operations Manager and is based out of our Austin, TX office location.

AO Wireless Ops Manager
Mark comes to Alpha Omega Wireless with 7 years construction management experience in the wireless communications sector. He has helped manage major market 3G and 4G build outs for AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. Mark served 6 years in the U.S. Navy as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman where he conducted several deployments as a platoon medic with the U.S. Marine Corps. Mark is also an American Heart Association CPR and First Aid instructor and has a strong background in Construction Safety Management.

At Alpha Omega Wireless Mark is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of all field services and staff. Mark is heavily involved in process improvement and maintaining a strong and knowledgeable staff.

President Joe Wargo says, "We are excited to have Mark Warren as part of the team. He brings a lot of experience to the organization. He has extensive background in building efficient field teams and managing the processes that are critical to a project’s success. Because Mark comes from a wireless services background and has worked in the wireless industry for many years he is familiar with most of our wireless backhaul systems which is a huge advantage to our employees and clients. We believe Mark will help us be more efficient in the field and help us hold true to our processes which provides us greater success than that of our competitor.

As Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. continues to grow the need to make sure we have the right people on board and that we have the right supervision, project management, and quality control is vital. Too often companies in growth mode fail because they don’t invest into its leadership. Mark will be a huge asset in making sure as we grow we grow properly."

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless is an experienced integrator of broadband wireless network technology and complete end-to-end wireless backhaul  solutions. We provide a full range of point to point wireless backhaul, point to multipoint wireless bridges, WiMax backhaul, LTE networks, wireless mobility, wireless repeaters, Smart Grid wireless backhaul, indoor, outdoor, and municipal Wi-Fi, and wireless mesh products and services.

Tags: Alpha Omega Wireless, General, AO Wireless

Alpha Omega Wireless Attending DistribuTECH 2014

Posted on Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") will be attending the DistribuTECH Conference in San Antonio Texas, Jan 28th to 30th, 2014. Please visit us at booth 3910.

DistribuTECH

AO Wireless President Joe Wargo says, "Alpha Omega Wireless works with many client partners in the Utility Industries provideing wireless communications for point to point wireless backhaul, point to multipoint wireless Ethernet bridges, wireless SCADA telemetry, licensed WiMax, LTE, tower construction, wireless engineering, network design, and wireless installation. We are pleased to be invited to be at the conference and work with many of our client partners and other Utility Industry organizations. This will be a great show!"

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless is an experienced integrator of broadband wireless network technology and complete end-to-end wireless backhaul  solutions. We provide a full range of point to point wireless backhaul, point to multipoint wireless bridges, WiMax backhaul, LTE networks, wireless mobility, wireless repeaters, Smart Grid wireless backhaul, indoor, outdoor, and municipal Wi-Fi, and wireless mesh products and services.

 

About DistribuTECH
DistribuTECH is the utility industry’s leading annual transmission and distribution event, covering automation and control systems, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D system operation and reliability, power delivery equipment, commercial and industrial energy management technology and water utility technology.

Tags: Alpha Omega Wireless, General, AO Wireless, Smart Grid

Alpha Omega Wireless Attending OilComm

Posted on Tue, Oct 29, 2013

Alpha Omega Wireless will be attending the OilComm Conference and Exposition, in Houston Texas November 6th - 8th, 2013. Please visit us at booth 117.

OilComm

AO Wireless President Joe Wargo says, "Alpha Omega Wireless works with many client partners in the Oil and Gas Industry provideing wireless communications for point to point wireless backhaul, point to multipoint wireless Ethernet bridges, wireless SCADA telemetry, licensed WiMax, LTE, tower construction, wireless engineering, network design, and wireless installation. We are pleased to be invited to be at the conference and work with many of our client partners and other Oil and Gas Industry organizations. This will be a great show!"

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless is an experienced integrator of broadband wireless network technology and complete end-to-end wireless backhaul  solutions. We provide a full range of point to point wireless backhaul, point to multipoint wireless bridges, WiMax backhaul, LTE networks, wireless mobility, wireless repeaters, Smart Grid wireless backhaul, indoor, outdoor, and municipal Wi-Fi, and wireless mesh products and services.

About OilComm 2013
The OilComm Conference and Exposition is the premier event providing communications solutions for both the offshore and remote inland oil and gas communities. Attracting more than 1,200 delegates and 125 exhibiting companies, OilComm 2013 will feature a full conference program led by oil and gas communications experts and innovators that will examine today’s communications challenges and unveil the next generation of solutions to meet those challenges.

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Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. Expands Wireless Installation In Oklahoma

Posted on Mon, Jun 03, 2013

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. (“AO Wireless”) announces expansion throughout the United States with its opening of a new office in Oklahoma City. AO Wireless will become one of the premier wireless installation and microwave communications integrators in the central US market.

President Joe Wargo says, “I am very excited opening another office location in the Oklahoma market. By having a presence in Oklahoma City we’ll be able to expand our local reach not only in Oklahoma but also surrounding states, such as Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and parts of New Mexico.

Over the past year we have engaged some very large projects in Oklahoma consisting wireless installation of long range licensed microwave point to point wireless networks, licensed WiMax for last mile wireless and wireless mobility, Smart Grid wireless, mobile radio communications, and wireless video surveillance. Oklahoma is a fast growing economy right now and we see a large demand for broadband wireless as critical telecommunications backhaul.

Covering vast distances with fiber is costly and time consuming. Wireless backhaul can be deployed much faster and with a better ROI. Building out core GigE full duplex backhaul networks using point to point wireless bridge and microwave wireless can help allow for expansion of Oklahoma businesses and its ability to drive its economy. Today we are able to deliver upwards of 6Gbps full duplex wireless backhaul using licensed microwave wireless and with wireless repeaters we are able to cover large distances. Wireless point to point backhaul is used for the backhaul network, while WiMax and LTE wireless installation is being used for last mile wireless connectivity.

Oklahoma is also a key state for our nations transportation system as its highways and rail system interconnects many other states. It’s a perfect location for the use of wireless mobility applications, such as unmanned rail, video surveillance, and wireless automation control.

We have already brought on board some key personnel in the region. In the coming months we will have a full time dedicated wireless installation services delivery team and project management based in Oklahoma City that will be able to provide onsite support for our clients in the region. We see the market place for wireless backhaul growing in the coming years as the need for broadband wireless continues to be in high demand.“

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
 ("AO Wireless") is a leading integrator of complete end-to-end wireless backhaul networking technology and solutions. Alpha Omega Wireless provides wireless site surveys, feasibility studies, engineering, spectrum analysis, path calculations, design, wireless installation, equipment sales, radio repair and maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and ongoing management & monitoring of point to point wireless links, point to multipoint wireless systems, WiMax backhaul, LTE wireless communication, Wi-Fi, and wireless mesh. As well as SCADA telemetry radio, wireless video surveillance, and indoor RF. Alpha Omega Wireless works with unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave links.

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SXSW Relies on Austin Companies for High-bandwidth Wireless and Wi-Fi

Posted on Wed, May 01, 2013

Alpheus, RightRound and Alpha Omega Wireless deliver 1GB of bandwidth to SXSW 2013, meeting unprecedented demand for Internet access

AUSTIN, Texas – April 23, 2013 With thousands of music, film and interactive fans pouring into Austin, each carrying two or three mobile devices to catch streaming video and stay connected with social media networks, South by Southwest® (SXSW®) 2013 needed Internet access like never before.

The legendary entertainment venue turned to its primary Internet consultant, Austin-based RightRound LLC, and two other local companies, Alpheus Communications and Alpha Omega Wireless, to design and implement a 1GB data circuit to support the needs of SXSW events, exhibitors and attendees.

“Creating the networks to run SXSW Interactive, Film and Music has always been challenging,” said Scott Wilcox, Director of Technology for SXSW LLC.  “This year the partnership between RightRound, Alpha Omega Wireless and Alpheus has taken our events to a new level.  I’ve always wanted Wi-Fi at our conferences and festivals to be like electricity – omnipresent and easy.  I can’t say enough good things about these companies and the way they have worked so effectively together to help us achieve this goal.”

Alpheus Communications provided 1GB Internet access from its network hub/data center on East 6th Street in Austin and delivered connectivity directly to many venues.  In addition, Alpheus’ bandwidth was extended wirelessly via Alpha Omega Wireless to venues beyond the SXSW host hotel in downtown Austin.

“It’s really good working with an enterprise-grade carrier like Alpheus, rather than a consumer-based service provider.  When you work with Alpheus, you know their goal is to deliver bulletproof Internet connectivity, and that’s what SXSW needed,” said Cliff Skolnick, director and network architect at RightRound.  “We also love that Alpheus is a local company.  You can’t dismiss the value of daily, face-to-face conversations with Chase Sadler at Alpheus – that’s where our best ideas came from.”

In addition to overall project management, RightRound is the network solutions expert for SXSW, which has a long-standing relationship with Skolnick.  RightRound provides services and equipment that exhibitors, sponsors and performers needed to properly deploy for streaming their events and performances.

As many of the SXSW venues are temporary, including tents set up in parking lots, clients often only need Internet access for a day or even a few hours.  That challenge was met by Austin-based Alpha Omega Wireless, which delivered Alpheus’ Internet access via a microwave, point-to-point connection from the Alpheus network hub/data center to the SXSW host hotel in downtown Austin.  From atop this 31-story hotel, Alpha Omega Wireless extended Alpheus’ Internet access via point-to-multipoint wireless connection to 30 to 40 venues where the firm also delivered high-density Wi-Fi that attendees accessed free of charge.

“Attendees should have the best interactive experience possible, and that means ensuring they can stream live video of performances, access social media and personalize their experience whenever and wherever they want.  It’s in everyone’s best interest to have that kind of Internet access so that attendees have a great time, exhibitors and sponsors get the value they’re paying for, and the event itself gets great exposure,” said Joe Wargo, president of Alpha Omega Wireless.  “We are able to deliver the best network experience for SXSW because of Alpheus.  They are right on 6th Street, so we’re able to hit their core network directly to the Internet.  We couldn’t get that service without Alpheus being local.”

Demand for Internet access during SXSW shows no signs of slowing.  With just a casual look around the events, attendees each have at least two IP-enabled devices for watching streaming video, blogging and posting to their favorite social media sites.

“Alpheus knows how important Internet access is to SXSW.  The high-performance network service that Alpheus provided to SXSW this year is a baseline that we believe will be surpassed quickly as the event, its attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and performers all demand more bandwidth,” said Scott Widham, CEO of Alpheus Communications.  “With the terrific partnership of Alpheus, RightRound and Alpha Omega Wireless, there’s no doubt that SXSW will continue to set the standard for interactive entertainment events.” 

About Alpheus Communications
Alpheus Communications (www.alpheus.net) is a leading provider of Texas metro-regional fiber and networking solutions. With owned facilities in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley, Alpheus is flexible, content-neutral and responsive to customer needs when low-latency and uptime are essential. As the preferred fiber backbone for Metro Texas, Alpheus is in a unique position to support mission-critical information technology functions and cloud computing solutions through resilient SSAE 16-compliant data center platforms for colocation and disaster recovery. 

About Right Round
RightRound (www.rightround.com) was created out of the successful Internet services delivered at SXSW including attendee WiFi, video streaming, and event production since 2005. Internet technology has an increasing role in events of all kinds. RightRound is the effort to provide the successful solutions that have been used at SXSW to others.

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
“AO Wireless” (www.aowireless.com) is a leading integrator of complete end-to-end wireless backhaul networking technology and solutions. Alpha Omega Wireless provides wireless site surveys, feasibility studies, engineering, spectrum analysis, path calculations, design, wireless installation, equipment sales, radio repair and maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and ongoing management & monitoring of point to point wireless links, point to multipoint wireless systems, WiMax backhaul, LTE, Wi-Fi, and wireless mesh. As well as SCADA telemetry radio, wireless video surveillance, and indoor RF. Alpha Omega Wireless works with unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave links.

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AO Wireless Deploys Xirrus Arrays at SXSW for High-Density Wireless

Posted on Fri, Mar 08, 2013

Wi-Fi Arrays to Serve Densely-Packed Event Venues With 3,000 Attendees -- Each Toting, on Average, Two Mobile Devices -- and Will Allow Seamless Roaming

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - Mar 8, 2013) - Xirrus®, the leader in high-performance wireless networks, and Alpha Omega Wireless, an integrator of broadband wireless network technology and complete end-to-end wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, a premier showcase of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies, will use Xirrus Wi-Fi arrays to provide wireless coverage at SXSW 2013. IT staff for the event, to be held March 8-17 in Austin, Texas, will deploy Xirrus Arrays across mission-critical event venues to provide comprehensive reach and coverage for attendees. Event organizers predict that attendees will carry, on average, two mobile devices each, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

Working with Xirrus partner Alpha Omega Wireless, SXSW first deployed Xirrus Arrays for high-density venues at its Interactive Kickoff Party in 2012, supporting up to 2,000 mobile devices simultaneously and accommodating the surging demand for wireless social media communications at the event.

Xirrus SXSW

Xirrus Arrays use multiple AP's with sector antennas to distribute Wi-Fi signals, in much the same way as cellular antennas, allowing for maximum output and better RF channel control. Further simplifying the wireless architecture, Xirrus Arrays operate at both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, allowing SXSW site planners to map mobile devices with 802.11a 5GHz capability onto the 5GHz wavelengths, reducing demand for 802.11b/g 2.4GHz service. Virtually all second-generation mobile devices are designed for optimum operation at 5GHz.

Xirrus Wi-Fi Array

"Each Xirrus Array has its own integrated controller, eliminating the costs and architectural complexity of using centralized Wi-Fi controllers," said Joe Wargo, president of Alpha Omega Wireless, who managed the infrastructure site plan in tandem with SXSW's IT staff.

Creating Xirrus-based hotspots proved to be a routine, reliable approach to adding bandwidth virtually on demand. Xirrus Arrays house up to 16 AP's, simplifying network architecture by allowing a single Array to replace many discrete AP's. Now, with the ease of provisioning a series of Xirrus hotspots, IT staff for SXSW will be equipped to establish seamless roaming within major venues at the event, eliminating the need for attendees to manually reconnect at each event venue.

SXSW has expanded to blanket virtually the entire city of Austin with its presence. Event officials said that wireless mobility has become even more critical in ensuring a dynamic, media-rich experience for its staff, performers, and attendees. "SXSW has grown beyond all predictions, and wireless service must provide visitors the wired-like experience they enjoy today, but without the complexity and high cost," said Scott Wilcox, Director of Technology for SXSW.

"Scaling the infrastructure for an event with the hyper-growth of South By Southwest can create many unforeseeable demands," said Steven Wastie, VP of Marketing for Xirrus. "But in scaling the vital communications infrastructure to support one of the music industry's most heralded events, nothing can be left to chance. We gratefully acknowledge the trust that South By Southwest has placed in Alpha Omega Wireless and Xirrus."

About South By Southwest
SXSW 2013, the world's leading music industry event, offers attendees the opportunity to explore the future of the music industry during the day at panels, talks, the Trade Show, Music Gear Expo and other conference activities at the Austin Convention Center. At night, the absolute best mix of musical performances from over 2,000 regional, national and international acts will take place at the nighttime music festival. Altogether, SXSW presents unmatched networking opportunities, career-building conference programming and over 100 stages of music for showcasing bands and conference attendees. SXSW Music takes place Tuesday, March 12 - Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Austin, Texas. For more information on every aspect of SXSW and to register to attend, please go to http://www.sxsw.com.

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
("AO Wireless") is a leading integrator of complete end-to-end wireless backhaul networking technology and solutions. Alpha Omega Wireless provides wireless site surveys, feasibility studies, engineering, spectrum analysis, path calculations, design, wireless installation, equipment sales, radio repair and maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and ongoing management & monitoring of point to point wireless links, point to multipoint wireless systems, WiMax backhaul, LTE, Wi-Fi, and wireless mesh. As well as SCADA telemetry radio, wireless video surveillance, and indoor RF. Alpha Omega Wireless works with unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave links.

About Xirrus, Inc.
Xirrus is the leading provider of high-performance wireless networks. Xirrus' Array-based solutions perform under the most demanding circumstances with wired-like reliability and superior security. The Xirrus wireless solutions provide a vital strategic business and IT infrastructure advantage to the education, healthcare, government and enterprise industries that depend on wireless to operate business-critical applications. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA, Xirrus is a privately held company that designs and manufactures its products and solutions in the USA. For more information please visit: http://www.xirrus.com and follow us on Twitter: @Xirrus.

Xirrus is a trademark or registered trademarks of Xirrus. South By Southwest and SXSW are registered trademarks of South By Southwest. Other trade names used in this document are or may be the property of their respective owners.

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