BURLINGTON, Mass. – April 1, 2008 – Bluesocket, Inc., the leader in trusted wireless access and enterprise mobility, and WAV, Inc., a leading value added distributor of wireless, security, RFID, VoIP and portable data collection equipment, today announced a strategic distribution agreement. Under the agreement, WAV, Inc. will market and distribute Bluesocket’s entire wireless LAN (WLAN) product line to value-added resellers in North America. The Bluesocket product line includes BlueSecure Controllers, indoor and outdoor Access Points (APs), Guest Access Services and the Bluesocket BlueView Management System.
With Bluesocket's 802.11n-ready architecture, customers can ensure their networks will be compatible with future 802.11n equipment as next-generation advanced wireless applications emerge. Its best-of-breed, open wireless security and management solutions simplify the complexities of wireless network deployments, enabling mobile enterprises to maximize productivity benefits while reducing the total cost of ownership. Bluesocket’s high-performance APs and scaleable Controller architecture allow customers to easily implement secure enterprise-scale WLANs capable of supporting thousands of mobile workers simultaneously.
“With new wireless applications entering the market at a rapid pace, businesses need a reliable and secure WLAN that will scale to meet their enterprise-wide needs,” said Mads Lillelund, CEO at Bluesocket. “WAV’s commitment to delivering complete networking solutions through a premier reseller community is a perfect complement to Bluesocket’s distribution channel and builds on our promise to provide best-in-class wireless solutions and support that our customers have come to expect and appreciate.”
WAV is a true Value Added Distributor, providing state-of-the-art technology and a wide variety of technical services required to fully address the needs of the Solution Provider community. WAV partners are supported by a proven and dedicated sales team, as well as technical and logistics staff, providing a recipe for success and profitability in the highly competitive wireless and mobility markets.
“Our business objective is to deliver the market expertise, products and value added services that enable our solution provider partners to be successful,” said Norm Dumbroff, President and CEO for WAV. “Partnering with Bluesocket expands our channel partners’ reach into new high-growth markets, and enables the delivery of cost-effective and innovative solutions that our customers are looking for.”
“We are seeing tremendous demand for secure and scalable enterprise wireless solutions and view the partnership between Bluesocket and WAV as a winning combination for our customers,” said,” Brian Magnuson, president of Cascade Networks. “The management capabilities of the Bluesocket Controller far surpass other solutions we have encountered, allowing us to support a wide variety of enterprise wireless and wireless ISP deployment scenarios.”
About WAV, Inc.
Since 1990, WAV, Inc., located in Aurora, IL, has offered value-added services, product availability and expertise to VARs interested in growing successful businesses. WAV provides its partners a competitive edge in the wireless, security, RFID, VoIP and portable data-collecting marketplace by offering extensive product knowledge and support for multi-vendor solutions. WAV is the industry's only single-stop resource providing the depth of knowledge and expert services required to fully address the solution providers objectives quickly and cost effectively. WAV performs professional services for its solution provider community, including site surveys, software and hardware development and integration, custom rollout kits, installation and technical support. For more information call (800) 678-2419 or visit the web site at: www.wavonline.com.
About Bluesocket
Founded in 1999, Bluesocket is a leader in open, standards based enterprise mobility solutions. Bluesocket is the first company to deliver an enterprise communication solution that unifies secure wireless LAN, SIP-based enterprise Voice over IP and fixed mobile convergence. Its complete wireless network and voice solution portfolio bring trust and simplicity to increasingly complex wireless networks maximizing customer ROI and increasing their competitive edge. For more information, please visit http://www.bluesocket.com.
Bluesocket, the Bluesocket logo and BlueSecure are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bluesocket, Inc. Pingtel, SIPxchange, etc. are trademarks of Pingtel – a Bluesocket Company. All other trademarks, trade names and company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective companies.
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