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SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - August 20, 2007) - Etherstack, a global wireless technology
licensor, today announced that Cisco (NASDAQ : CSCO ) and Etherstack intend
to cooperate on the development of a range of new public safety radio
network infrastructure products aimed at the first responder segment of
North American markets. Etherstack has been licensing public safety
wireless air interface protocol technologies to equipment manufacturers
around the world for over 10 years.
Through its relationship with Etherstack, Cisco intends to enhance its
range of public safety interoperability solutions for the APCO P25 ISSI
protocol, which allows bridging between different manufacturers' radio
networks and advanced interoperability beyond radio to telephony, cellular
networks and IP devices. The endeavor is aimed specifically at the APCO
Project 25 (P25) digital radio network market in North America. Earlier
this month, using Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System
(IPICS), Cisco and Etherstack conducted a demonstration of P25 interworking
technology.
By using the integrated technology of the two companies, radio network
operators will now be able to use multiple radio manufacturers' equipment
on a common, all-IP core network, providing cost savings and flexibility,
while avoiding vendor "lock-in."
"This relationship is great for public safety network operators," said
Etherstack CEO, David Deacon. "It will allow them significant cost savings
and equipment vendor alternatives, while simultaneously increasing their
performance, service and interoperability options -- the most important
factor in public safety."
"Cisco has a long commitment to the public safety sector," said Shmuel
Shaffer, general manager of Cisco's safety and security business unit.
"Working with Etherstack to cooperate on this development is the next
logical step toward integrating the technology of the two companies to
provide customers with more flexible and affordable options."
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