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Fujitsu Principal Network Architect to Discuss WiMAX and “The Next Big Thing” at CTIA Wireless 2005

Richardson, TX, March 10, 2005 — 

WHAT:

Jim Orr, principal network architect in the wireless market development group at Fujitsu, will discuss WiMAX technology and “The Next Big Thing: A Look at Up and Coming Wireless Technologies” as part of a panel session during the CTIA Wireless 2005 convention and exposition. Additionally, scalable solutions enabling wireless data networks will be demonstrated in the Fujitsu booth (No. 4037). For more information about CTIA Wireless 2005, please visit http://www.ctiawireless.com.

Jim will discuss the market drivers and advancements made in WiMAX, a robust wireless access technology that is being designed to offer data rates at up to 75 Mbps over a four to six mile radius. WiMAX is the certified implementation of the IEEE 802.16 series of specifications and will offer a cost-effective and robust method for delivering high-speed wireless services. WiMAX will be part of an overall portfolio of wireless access technologies that also includes WiFi and 3G.

This panel will separate the reality from the hype and offer an overview of various complementary and disruptive wireless technologies, including Bluetooth, ZigBee, WiFi, WiMAX, Ultra Wideband, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), mesh networks, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and others. Special emphasis will be given to the relevant services that each technology enables for wireless subscribers.

WHEN:

Presentation:

• Tuesday, March 15, 2005; 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Exhibits:

• Monday, March 14, 2005; 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 15, 2005; 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 16, 2005; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, La. Room 261-262

WHO:

Jim Orr, principal network architect in the wireless market development group at Fujitsu, has worked in the telecommunications industry for nearly 15 years, serving in various engineering, network planning, network architecture and marketing roles in both the vendor and the carrier community. Before joining Fujitsu in November 2001, Jim increased his industry experience through progressively expanding responsibilities in network architecture and implementation with Latus Lightworks, McLeod Communications, Caprock Communications, GST Telecom and Electric Lightwave. He began his career with Northern Telecom in systems and sales engineering roles. Jim holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in business administration from Washington State University.

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Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., leveraging Tokyo-based Fujitsu’s unequalled and unique IT and Telecom portfolio, creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that boost next-generation communications networks in North America. Supported by over 150,000 professionals in more than 100 countries with revenues of $45 billion, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information and networking technology with commercial value.
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