Device Brought to Market under Verizon Wireless' Open Development Program
OXNARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP), a leading provider of wireless
products, services and solutions, announced today that its WiMetryTM
next generation networking platform for wireless meter reading and smart
grid communications has been certified to run on the Verizon Wireless
network.
CalAmp's WiMetry platform is an Internet Protocol-based, bidirectional
wireless data concentrator designed for applications in the utility
sector. WiMetry enables smart grid functions such as demand response,
peak demand reduction and other advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
applications via wireless networks. WiMetry uses the industry standard
TCP/IP communication protocol, and is compatible with common meter
reading software applications.
The WiMetry platform supports the latest in wireless 3G high-speed data
communications and is backward compatible with existing EV-DO wireless
networks. WiMetry takes advantage of ongoing investments made by network
operators to build-out, improve and maintain ubiquitous, reliable
wireless networks using the latest standards, thereby enabling utility
companies to focus on their core business rather than having to
establish and maintain their own proprietary wireless networks.
“We are pleased to announce the certification of our WiMetry for use on
Verizon Wireless' network,” commented Michael Burdiek, CalAmp’s Chief
Operating Officer. “This certification is an important step in enhancing
our product portfolio for utility customers. WiMetry brings 3G speeds
and the necessary bandwidth to an array of smart grid applications in
the utility sector.”
"Verizon Wireless’ open development program is driven by the company’s
desire to encourage innovation, give customers new wireless choices, and
quickly address opportunities to expand the wireless market," said
Anthony A. Lewis, vice president of the open development program at
Verizon Wireless. "CalAmp’s WiMetry networking platform on the Verizon
Wireless network takes advantage of high-speed data connectivity on the
most reliable voice and data network in the country and provides utility
customers with flexible wireless smart grid communications to meet their
needs – both today and in the future."
CalAmp is exhibiting the WiMetry platform at booth #1922 and the Verizon
Wireless booth at the DistribuTECH 2009 conference in San Diego, CA
through Feb. 5, 2009.
About CalAmp Corp.
CalAmp provides wireless communications solutions that enable
anytime/anywhere access to critical data and content. The Company serves
customers in the public safety, industrial monitoring and controls,
mobile resource management, and direct broadcast satellite markets. The
Company’s products are marketed under the CalAmp, Dataradio, SmartLink,
Aercept, LandCell and Omega trade names. For more information, please
visit www.calamp.com.
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Source: CalAmp Corp.
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