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ExteNet Systems Launches Mobile Experience for Chicago Museum's Guests [Manufacturing Close - Up](Manufacturing Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ExteNet Systems has reported live wireless service via a national wireless carrier on its distributed network at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) to enhance the museum's guest experience. "The Museum of Science and Industry's building was first designed and built as the Palace of Fine Arts building for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition," said Austin Pope, Director of Information Technology at the Museum of Science and Industry. "More than a century later, our guests have increasingly more sophisticated ways to stay connected and digitally share their visit with their friends and family. We selected ExteNet based on its experience building and managing distributed networks, and ability to implement a flexible system without impacting the aesthetics of our historic building." In its release, ExteNet Systems noted that since the initial deployment of 3G networks, and subsequently 4G LTE networks, high- traffic buildings and venues are increasingly faced with challenges in mobile connectivity. To enhance the guest experience, MSI said it worked with ExteNet to deploy multiple, discreetly mounted antennas throughout the historic building, helping lead to better mobile communication functionality for both the museum and its guests. "Because smartphones account for 70 percent of mobile phones today, elevating the need for network connectivity, the Museum of Science and Industry wants to deliver a superior mobile experience to its guests," noted Ross Manire, President and CEO of ExteNet. "ExteNet is pleased to have enabled advanced and highly reliable mobile connectivity to the guests that are on a national wireless carrier's network. We have designed our distributed network to support additional wireless carriers in the future to ensure superior cell reception and uninterrupted access to the mobile web to supplement exhibits." ExteNet Systems designs, builds, owns and operates distributed networks for use by wireless carriers and venue owners in key strategic markets. More information: www.extenetsystems.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |