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Wimax Test Engineer – Washington (Clearwire)

admin on November 16, 2009

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Job Responsibilities (specific duties):
- Test responsibilities are to be focused on, but not limited to, base station and CPE product testing, verification of network QoS strategies, and integration of new equipment and services into the existing Clearwire network
- It is expected that this candidate will become familiar with the Clearwire WiMAX link budget and be able to perform lab and field validation testing to confirm. This may include, but is not limited to radio sensitivity testing for output power, supported modulation coding schemes, interference testing, impacts of channel fading, etc
- The candidate will be responsible for test case design, managing cross-functional test plan reviews, test case execution, and analysis of results.
- Document and track product defects encountered during the execution of test cases and determine root cause where applicable. Work with vendors to resolve issues identified.
- Prepare test reports describing test cases executed, measured results, and comparison against established test criteria
- Generate and execute First Office Application (FOA) implementation plans and procedures for the introduction of hardware and software releases into the Clearwire network.
- Implement cost effective lab setups and test environments
- Leverage test scripting in order to automate test cases and data collection
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and identify root cause failure analysis for relevant systems in the production environmen- Flexible person with the ability to manage stressful situations and adapt to changing environments and requirements.
- Expected to have a diverse background in testing a variety of platforms to include, but not limited to: network tools running under Unix/Linux, IP networks, transport networks, and radio networks
- Min 5+ years industry experience including recent practical experience in a lab environment for the integration and test of network elements.
- Understanding of Ethernet, wireless backhaul, VLAN, SNMP, Unix/Linux, and scripting languages such as Perl.
- Previous work experience with protocol monitors, , spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and RF power meters.
- Previous experience with WiMAX preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Monica Paolini

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Monica Paolini is the founder and president of Senza Fili Consulting. Senza Fili Consulting provides advisory support on wireless data technologies and services. We assist vendors in gaining a better understanding of the service provider and end user markets. We work alongside service providers in developing a wireless data strategy and in assessing the demand for wireless services. Independent advice, a strong quantitative approach, and an international perspective are the hallmarks of our work. At Senza Fili we have in-depth expertise in financial modeling, market research, business plan support, business development, RFPs and vendor selection support, due diligence, white paper preparation, and training. Our clients are international and span the entire value chain: they include fixed and mobile operators, ISPs, greenfield operators, vendors, solution providers, system integrators, investors, and industry associations.

Monica has a PhD in Cognitive Science from the University of California, San Diego, an MBA from the University of Oxford, and a BA/MA in Philosophy from the University of Bologna (Italy).… Read the rest

Esme Vos

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Esme Vos is the founder of Muniwireless.com, the portal for news and information about citywide Wi-Fi and WiMAX networks around the world. Muniwireless.com is a small publishing company that also hosts conferences and seminars, and issues reports on the state of large-scale Wi-Fi and WiMAX deployments worldwide. Before starting Muniwireless, Esme served as the Chief Legal Officer of Spray Network in Europe and Director Legal Affairs of Baan Business Systems.… Read the rest

CEO Dennis Sverdlov Talks about Yota WiMax in Russia

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Nortel WiMAX commercial

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Profiting from the Next-gen Mobile Experience (Bruce Brda)

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Alvarion Beats Analyst Expectations

admin on November 4, 2009

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Alvarion reported lower quarterly earnings and revenue on Wednesday, although the results beat expectations and sent its shares higher.

Alvarion posted third-quarter earnings per share diluted, excluding items, of 0 cents, compared with a profit of 5 cents a share a year earlier. Revenue fell 21 percent to $58.4 million.

Analysts had forecast the company would post a loss of 2 cents on revenue of $57.87 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Its shares were up 4.5 percent at 15.15 shekels in morning trade in Tel Aviv.

“We expect a similar quarter in the fourth quarter, followed by a gradual recovery which is expected to begin during the first half of 2010 based on improving demand, plus our ability to reach revenue recognition milestones on projects already won,” Alvarion President and Chief Executive Tzvika Friedman said in a statement.

“Catalysts for improving demand may include easing of tight credit conditions, new projects funded under the U.S. broadband stimulus program, and WiMax license auctions in India.”

For the fourth quarter, Alvarion forecast earnings excluding items to be in a range of a loss of 4 cents to a profit of 2 cents. It estimated revenue at between $55 million and $63 million. Analysts forecast fourth quarter EPS excluding items of 1 cent on revenue of $64.41 million. In the long term, “we expect continued growth in demand for WiMax based on low broadband penetration in many countries and continuing growth in demand for data-intensive applications on mobile platforms, aided by additional spectrum availability and the proliferation of new devices,” Friedman said.… Read the rest

Wireless and Mobile Backhaul Equipment Market Worth US$38.0 Billion by 2014

admin on November 4, 2009

mobile-phone According to the new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets, the Global Wireless and Mobile Backhaul Equipment market is expected to be worth US$38.0 billion by 2014, recording an estimated CAGR of 18.7% from 2009 to 2014. Asian market is expected to account for nearly 32% of the total revenues.

The improvements in networking and modern-day communications have brought about the demand for bulk transfer of voice and data from one point separated from another by almost 50-100 miles. While the conventional wire-connected networks had great bandwidth, they involved the complex task of the stretching physical wires over great distances. In wireless data backhaul, data packets can be sent to distances as far as 50 miles at a speed ranging from 1Mbps to 2Gbps. Cellular operators have played an important role in this new emerging market of wireless data backhauling. The emergence of 3G services has provided biggest market boost, as these services provide organizations huge bandwidth for transferring data from one location to another.

The growing trend of globalization has been a pivotal factor in the market growth of telecommunications; and thus acts as a market driver for wireless data transfer and the wireless backhaul market as well. The economic growth of developing nations and the spread of internet and mobile communications in these regions have opened up new markets for wireless backhauling. The market is set for a huge growth as wireless backhaul is expected to become a mainstream technology for data transfer within the next five years.… Read the rest

Obama Earmarks $7 Billion to Expand High-speed Internet Across the US

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President Obama earmarks $7 billion to expand high-speed Internet access across the country — how three communities plan to use the money (Public Radio International, for full story, listen to audio at PRI.org)

The Obama administration says 640,000 jobs have been saved or created so far by stimulus money (Read also All There is to Know About RUS and NTIA). About 100 of those jobs are at two federal agencies which will hire even more workers to manage a small slice of stimulus money: The $7 billion dollars that’s been earmarked to improve high-speed internet access in underserved communities.

President Obama’s telecom advisor says that’s a fraction of what’s needed. In fact, the government’s been flooded by requests to spend four times that amount.

Valerie Fast Horse, information technology director for the Coeur d’Alene Indian tribe in Idaho, is asking for $12 million to help the tribe’s internet service provider connect the 3,700 homes on the huge, largely rural reservation. Fast Horse says phone companies and cable companies are limited in their reach and their business models don’t support providing service on the reservation. Fast Horse adds that high-speed Internet will help tribal members access community college courses from home, and access health care information and services online.

Wally Bowen, executive director of the non-profit Mountain Area Information Network, is asking for $2.5 million to extend wireless access in parts of Appalachia. He’d like to spend the money on getting the rural areas off dial-up, improving service in low-income neighborhoods, and providing broadband to support a state park scientific research project. Bowen says telephone and cable companies just don’t operate in highly rural areas like his.

“Folks who don’t live in rural areas just don’t understand what a crisis it is. You just can’t get high-speed internet through the cable or the phone companies. And you’re lucky to get a good land-line for dial-up. The cable companies and the phone companies — the big carriers — their business models do not work in these areas. So they’re going to go and deploy their networks where they’ll get the greatest rate of return.”

John Bunce is national logistics manager for Clearwire, a telecom company. He wants to use $19 million in seed money to bring high-speed access to low-income neighborhoods in Detroit. He says that although his business is a for-profit businesss, investors aren’t investing because they’re not seeing … Read the rest

Canadian Oil Firm Deploying a Private WiMAX Network With Vecima

admin on November 4, 2009

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Photo by Peter Essick 2009 National Geographic

A Canadian oil production company is deploying a private WiMAX network for its communications – with the hardware being supplied by Vecima Networks. The entire multi-million dollar deployment is expected to take approximately 3 years as the customer moves to bring most of its system onto this modern data network.

Vecima has already received purchase orders aggregating approximately $1.5 million.

The customer has also contracted Vecima, through its YourLink Wireless division, to construct an initial 7 tower locations plus additional radio installations on existing towers. The first half of 2010 will see an expansion adding 10 new locations. The tower and radio network will be managed by the customer with operations support, inspection and maintenance provided by Vecima’s Wireless Applications and Engineering Support Team, and YourLink, Vecima’s wireless ISP provider in Western Canada.

“We are pleased that a major Canadian oil production and distribution company has chosen Vecima’s cutting-edge VistaMAX equipment to deploy in Western Canada,” said Surinder Kumar, Chairman and CEO of Vecima. “We are pleased to have entered into the unique vertical industry of oil and gas and to be working with a leading oil company. We believe that the success of this break-through program will to lead to further deployments in other areas and applications across the country.”

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