Wifi Revolution

For all those looking for better connectivity and more secure business continuity, Sprint (News - Alert) has introduced a wireless wide area network (WAN) solution equipped with the Cisco 3G Wireless WAN High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC).

 

Sprint and Cisco have jointly developed the Cisco 3G Wireless WAN HWIC solution for use with applicable Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISRs). The solution is part of the Cisco Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture. It also provides high-speed wireless data access via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network for primary access to an IP/MPLS network solution or to provide true redundancy for high-availability corporate networking solutions.

 

With the solution, the customers now opt for a fully integrated wireless and wireline solution to support their IP/MPLS networking needs. The Cisco 3G Wireless WAN HWIC solution offers wireless connectivity (with security) to the customer's enterprise network and increased network availability with truly divergent wireless/wireline network paths.

 

With Sprint Managed Services, customers can focus on the core elements of their business and Sprint will take care of deployment and management of the router services.

 

"Given our wireless data expertise and IP leadership, Sprint is uniquely positioned to offer this integration of wireless and wireline, which offers the promise of reduced costs and increased efficiency," said Tony Krueck, vice president of product management and development for Sprint in a statement to the press. "This full service solution combines security, data and router management services into a single cost-reducing platform and will be attractive to many customers including those using traditional wireline solutions as well as many industries and public sector organizations.

 

The Cisco 3G Wireless WAN HWIC solution makes use of the Sprint Global MPLS VPN, a scalable platform that includes robust network security and redundancy measures, flexible access options and integration with Sprint wireless services to provide businesses with high-performing access to their information and applications.

 

According to the news release, Sprint is also offering the Cisco 3G Wireless WAN HWIC solution as an extension of its managed network services and customer equipment support portfolio so customers can benefit from no-hassle implementation and managed services.

 

"Sprint is at the forefront of advanced 3G services delivery for the 'Empowered Wireless Branch,'" said Ian Pennell, senior vice president of access technology routing group at Cisco. "By incorporating the Cisco 3G Wireless WAN HWIC solution directly into its small- and medium-sized business and enterprise branch office routers, Cisco has provided the flexibility, scalability, ease of installation and management necessary for Sprint customers to maximize the return on network investments. We encourage Sprint customers to contact their local Sprint representative today and discuss availability and service plan options."

 

 

 

 

Back to WiFi Revolution home