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Gap Wireless
Closing the Gap on NLoS Connectivity
2000152
www.CanadianWirelessTradeShow.com
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7 Easy Ways to
Protect Your
Smartphone
4 Great Uses for
Your Old
Smartphone,
Tablet
Apple Watch
Owners, Check
Out These
Accessories
How to Add
More Storage to
ANY
Smartphone,
Tablet
Gap Wireless,
Closing the Gap
on non-line-ofsight connectivity
Guest Speakers & Seminars 4, 5
Floor Plan 12
Exhibitors Directory 14, 16, 18, 20, 22
2015 Sponsors & Partners
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Guest Speakers & Seminars
October 28
ROOM 1
10:15 –
10:45 am
Anthony Faust
True Resilience: A Business Case
for Bonding Cellular Networks
(Not Just for Backup)
11:00 –
11:30 am
11:45 –
12:15 pm
1:15 –
1:45 pm
2:00 –
2:30 pm
2:45 –
3:15 pm
3:30 –
4:00 pm
4:15 –
4:45 pm
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ROOM 2
ROOM 3
Brian D Hodges
Dirk Bernhardt
Asset Lifecycle Management for
Communication Service Providers
Can You Hear Me Better
Now? VoLTE Challenges
and Opportunities
Eric Simmons
Casey Collins
Christopher G. Ayala
How IoT can benefit your business
Turning BTLE Solutions Upside Down
After The Fitness Tracker
Chris Crawford
Brian Laney
Ermanno Bonifazi
Understanding the Business
Wireless Landscape
Radios are the best communication
layer for the Internet of Things
The Next Frontier in Communications
Imran Ahmad
Bassem Ghali
Alec Yauk
Cybersecurity – Why Businesses
and Consumers Should Care
5 Steps to Outrank Your Competitors Online & Generate
More Sales Without Paying Search Engines!
In-Building Coverage with ION-E
Tom Tidwell
Greg Hull
Norm Baldoni
Using pre-certified radio
modules in a product
“Rebuild the Customer Service Experience by Leveraging
Your Best Assets – Your Customers and Their Devices”
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies for
Process Control & Communications
Robert Jankovic
Terra Bastolich
Douglas Lusted
The Essential Wireless
Retail Sales Cycle
Proofing your M2M Solution with 4G Technology
How Wireless Tech is Changing Retail
Phil Dumas
Tim Newberg
Nick Dewer
APIs: extending functionality
for all connected devices
Unraveling secrets of the Canadian mobile
performance landscape
Maximizing Your Spectrum Usage
with your LTE Network
Stas Wolk
David Lucatch
Advanced Diagnostics Technology
as a Business Differentiator
Globalization without Localization
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Guest Speakers & Seminars
October 29
ROOM 1
10:15 –
10:45 am
ROOM 2
ROOM 3
Andrew Dorcas
Vincent Kadar
Mellie Chow
To engage, or not to engage
The Opportunity for Mobile Money, Mobile
Commerce, & International Remittance
Strategies to Thrive in the
Age of Digital Disruption
Daniel Duplessis
11:00 –
11:30 am
11:45 –
12:15 pm
Tom Vagenas
Sage Osterfeld
Tom Walters
Our New Eyes and Ears
Converting Stress into Revenue Generation
Tibor Shanto
Adam Justice
Angela Whiteford
Apps to accelerate sales and revenues
How the internet of things
will change everything
NFV for Mobile Operators:
The Business Case Analysis for M2M
®
1:15 –
1:45 pm
2:00 –
2:30 pm
2:45 –
3:15 pm
Marc Bouvrette
Imran Ansari
Taylor White
Minding the Gap: Gap Wireless Helps
Service Providers Watch Their Step in
Subway Deployments
Future-Proofing Mobile Security
as Canadian App Use Explodes
WeBooth
Glen Farrelly
Asad Jobanputra
Deepak Chopra
Positioning the User in Mobile,
Locative Applications
Esprida LiveControl – How to Start
Internet of Things Projects
Prashant Kumar
Robert Dixon
Marc Bouvrette
Leveraging Digital Transformation to Build
Omnichannel Customer Experiences
Ontario Tire Stewardship saves
$500k annually with innovate mobile
application and cloud solution
Breaking Through the Small
Cell Non-Line-of Sight Barriers
to Wireless Connectivity
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Ingram Micro Mobility
INNOVATION. INSIGHT. EXECUTION.
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7 Easy Ways
to Protect Your Smartphone
By: Marc Saltzman
As they say on Twitter, ICYMI – “in case you missed it” – online
threats are on the rise.
Data breaches surged by 23 percent last year, and with
nearly a million new pieces of malware (“malicious software”)
created per day – according to the 2015 Internet Security
Threat Report from Symantec.
Another startling fact: almost 1 in 5 Android apps available last
year were actually malware in disguise, says the same report.
Regardless of which smartphone you use, it’s critical to
prevent your personal (and professional) information from falling
into the wrong hands. Even if your device isn’t lost or stolen,
your data could still be accessible by a remote thief if not
properly protected.
These following seven tips should help better secure your
smartphone.
1. Use a passcode. All smartphones let you lock it with a
code – such as a 4-digit PIN – so that none can access your
information should your device be lost or stolen. Yes, it can
be a pain to type in the PIN every time you use your phone,
but you’ll be thankful a PIN is in place if you lose your device.
Some phones offer a password, pattern lock or fingerprint
login. Avoid a facial recognition option, if it exists, as it isn’t
as secure as the others.
2. Be app-savvy. Only download apps from trusted, reputable
sources. Generally speaking, there isn’t anything to worry
about when you browse and buy apps from the various
online application stores – but there have been instances of
malware that attempts to lift your information off the phone,
especially on the Google Play store for Android devices.
Therefore, read up on the developer you’re downloading
from first, as well as comments from previous users.
3. Don’t be gullible. Delete suspicious text messages from
people you don’t know, don’t click on any suspicious web
links or call any unknown phone numbers. Scammers and
spammers are now targeting smartphone users, be it
through text messages, emails or requests to call a number
that appears to be from a legitimate source – but it’s not. On
a related note, frequently examine your cell phone, bank and
credit card statements for suspicious charges and report
them immediately.
4. Set up remote wipe. If your phone is lost or stolen, you
can remotely lock it, display a message (“Please call me for
a reward”), wipe the data clean and/or track it on an online
map. But don’t try to retrieve a stolen smartphone on your
own – work with the authorities to recover it by bringing
them the proof of its whereabouts. Free programs include
Find My iPhone (iPhone), Android Device Manager (Android),
BlackBerry Protect (BlackBerry) and Find My Phone
(Windows Phone) – but all four require you to set it up ahead
of time.
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5. Back-up is a must. Always back-up your phone’s
information – in case it becomes lost, stolen or damaged.
The easiest way to do it is to connect your phone to your
computer via the USB cable in the box and follow the
onscreen prompts to make a back-up to the hard drive (and
charges up the phone at the same time). If nothing happens
when you connect the phone, there are free apps that will
make a back-up copy of the phone’s info for you. Some
apps back up data onto a removable microSD memory card
or cloud service.
6. Consider antivirus. Given how common malware is
found on mobile devices these days – especially on Android
devices -- it might pay to protect your data with security
software. Personally, I use Symantec’s Norton with Backup
(see tip no. 6), but there are many to choose from. Not only
does this software protect your device from viruses and
other malware but good ones also lock down your privacy
settings and scans Google Play app downloads and memory
cards for threats.
7. Use two-step verification. Many services offer a
smart security feature called “two-step verification” or “twostep authentication,” which adds extra protection to your
favourite sites – such as Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook and
OneDrive – as it not only requires your password to log in,
but also a randomly-generated security code sent to your
mobile phone (via text message or an app). Only once you
type in the code and your password will you gain access to
your files.
Marc Saltzman is the author of Apple Watch For Dummies (Wiley),
now available as a softcover book or downloadable e-book.
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October 28-29, 2015
Toronto Congress Centre Hall H
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ENTRANCE/EXIT
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McKENNIT RM 1
CAFETERIA
McKENNIT RM 2
McKENNIT RM 3
124
225
MCE
Syste
428
529
Huada
Int'l
226
327
Icom
Cana
Cadex
Electr
224
325
20'
Hutton
Communicat
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324
Reser
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426
527
UCOP
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629
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526
Netwo
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727
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Kyoc
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424
525
524
624
725
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Microcel
Corporation
Moshi
Corporation
227
Forte
gra
329
TX Parts
Ltd.
126
228
20'
229
20'
128
Media
Shack
Retail
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Pavi
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Mobile
620
721
625
317
416
20'
Valor
Com
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517
616
30'
417
316
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20'
Erikson
Consumer
20'
Acentury
Inc
521
20'
Crossover
Distribution
420
20'
216
321
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20'
30'
Radio
Frequency
217
20'
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220
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MBSI
116
Rosenberg
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20'
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Radwi Power
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120
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610
20'
Scarsi
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Gap
Wireless
300
303
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30'
Telrad
Networks
TDL
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20'
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203
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SmoothTalk
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102
Spinn
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307
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Phifer
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Cesium
Telecom
20'
206
20'
Nexus
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207
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Ingram
Micro
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30'
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205
20'
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210
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Cellebrite
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211
ReSound
Canada
Riz
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110
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Exhibitor Directory
Acentury Inc
521
Callture
424
Acentury is a system integrator and manufacturer specializing in the North
American telecommunications industry. Together with our global leading
partners, our teams are providing solutions and services to help our
customers test, monitor and optimize their networks, improve the quality of
service and user experience, enhance network coverage and provide
security for wireline and wireless networks.
OYE! is the all-in-one portal for retailers to maximize revenues by selling
prepaid long distance, international mobile top ups and Canadian wireless
to ups, all from one central portal. OYE! provides competitive commissions
and service, combined with quality communications, 24/7 support and
extensive marketing campaigns. The OYE! service is provided by Callture, a
company founded in 1997.
Advanced Network Devices Inc 524
Cambium Networks
Advanced Network Devices Inc. (A-N-D) is National Value Added
Distributor of wireless survey, planning, analysis, trouble shooting,
Network Management Software Solution, Wireless physical layer connectivity
hardware, and test, measurement and certification equipment for fiber
and copper. We affirm that the ultimate measure of our success is the
satisfaction of our customers. For more information call (416) 602-7200 or
visit our web site at: www.a-n-d.ca
Cambium Networks is a leading global provider of wireless broadband
solutions that connect the unconnected. Through its extensive portfolio of
reliable, scalable and secure WiFi and wireless broadband point-to-point
(PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) platforms managed by cloud-based
software, we make it possible for companies to build powerful
communications networks, reach users and intelligently manage their
infrastructure through end-to-end network visibility and actionable analytics.
Alireza Moazzeni
Canadian Security
Intelligence Service
Alliance Corporation
704
300
Alliance is the largest distributor of wireless communications solutions in
Canada, working with over 100 leading manufacturers. We manufacture our
own line of cable assemblies and passive components and we provide supply
chain services. Every year we help build thousands of new cell sites and we
have been instrumental to many major carriers, providing not only the product
but logistical support to make sure the roll outs are smooth and efficient.
Annex Newcom Media LP
112
Connections+ the magazine for ICT Professionals. Connections+ targeted
to personnel in the Information and Communications Technology fields,
those who purchase, design, specify, install, maintain and test structured
cabling, networking and telecom products as well as facilities management
specialists and senior IT executives who are responsible for the
implementation and installation of these initiatives.
Anritsu
307
A leading provider of communications solutions for more than 110 years,
Anritsu is a global leader in the communications, optical, device and wireless
industries with instruments for R&D, manufacturing, field test, installation,
and maintenance.
Bullitt Group
811
Bullitt Group designs, manufactures, markets and sells consumer electronic
devices in partnership with global brands. It is the worldwide licensee of
Caterpillar Inc. for ‘rugged’ mobile devices and accessories, Kodak for easyto-use smartphones and connected devices and Ministry of Sound and Ted
Baker for audio products.
Cadex Electronics Inc.
325
For over 35 years, Cadex Electronics has been at the leading edge of battery
technology. Serving customers in over 100 countries globally, our worldclass team empower local and global clients in getting the most out of their
mobile power applications, from Battery to Charging and Lifecycle
management technologies. With Headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, and a
presence in the USA and Germany, we strive to help the world reduce its
dependence on fossil fuels.
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205
504
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service is at the forefront of Canada’s
national security establishment, employing some of the country’s most
capable men and women. With careers ranging from analysts, intelligence
officers and IT specialists, CSIS provides an opportunity like no other. Our role
is to investigate key threats, analyze information and produce intelligence to
advise the Government of Canada to protect our country and our citizens.
Cats Link
605
Cellebrite
310
Cellebrite is a global company known for its technological breakthroughs in
the cellular industry. The company’s advanced retail mobile solutions are
unique in offering in-store phone-to-phone content transfer, backup and
restore, diagnostics, and application and content delivery. With more than
150,000 units deployed in 200 mobile carriers and retailers globally,
Cellebrite has become a world leader in the mobile retail market.
CellStore Software
CellularShack.ca
629B
603
CellularShack.ca is committed to provide quality products and services to
meet customer satisfaction without compromising quality on price. Establishing
a long term relationship with our clients by providing them after sales service.
Please visit our booth to see our New Line of Products-- Smart iPanda - The
Worlds Best Portable Sound Speaker with Built in Sub-woofer and 2.1 channel
Surround, Also Showcasing our line of Battery Packs & Lots more.
Cesium Telecom
610
Founded in 2002, Cesium has built a reputation from coast-to-coast
for delivering on their word. From humble beginnings in a single, borrowed
office to operating a 20,000 square foot facility, the answer has always
been yes when it comes to fulfilling customer needs. Specializing in
distributing wireless and consumer electronics accessories, Cesium has
grown to include staff from Vancouver, British Columbia, to home-base in
Montreal, Quebec.
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Exhibitor Directory
Crossover Distribution
420
Crossover is a value-added distributor of wireless broadband, in-building
cellular, and telecom technologies serving the North American marketplace.
These technologies are purchased by telephone companies, internet service
providers, cable TV operators and a national network of integrators, certified
dealers, value-added resellers and contractors.
DreamTeam Americas
813
We are your full service brand representation, distribution, and marketing
agency. A partnership with us ensures that all of your marketing and
operational requirements are covered without question. Discover everything
the Dream Team can do for your brand.
Erikson Consumer
716
With over 40 years of experience in the music industry, Erikson
Consumer (division of Jam Industries) is a trusted partner in the Consumer
Electronics category. We are one of Canada’s largest independent
distributors of audio solutions with a diversified portfolio of the industry’s
most renowned brands. Our product selection includes award-winning
brands that can be found in all key national and regional chains, furniture /
appliance and specialized independents.
Fortegra
428
Hutton Communications
324
We are Hutton Communications, Inc., veteran distributors for over 40 years
and suppliers to the wireless industry since 1981. Hutton is our people and
their ideas, knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment to do what it takes to
ensure your success. Hutton provides convenience and reduces procurement
costs by providing a one-stop, one-order resource for a wide range of
wireless products and systems from over 150 premier manufacturers Put
us to work for you!
i.Business Magazine
707
Welcome to i.Business Magazine. i.Business, it’s the only Apple Business to
Business (B2B) magazine in the market. Currently, most Apple-based
magazines and publications focus on consumer products; i.Business will be
the only magazine in the market that focuses on Apple Business & Enterprise
solutions for the business end users who are using Apple technology, or
those looking to switch.
Icom Canada
224
Infinity Cellphone
Accessories
211
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Located outside Detroit, Michigan, ProtectCELL launched in 2006 with a
singular goal: Go beyond traditional wireless insurance to offer consumers
complete protection for their mobile lifestyle. By focusing on a serviceoriented customer experience, ProtectCELL has helped over 2.5 million
mobile device users Experience More. Now a part of the Fortegra family of
protection products, ProtectCELL is proud to head north to the Canadian
Wireless Trade Show for a second consecutive year!
Gap Wireless
400
Ingram Micro Mobility
410
Ingram Micro Mobility delivers supply chain and distribution solutions across
the full spectrum of the mobility device lifecycle, through innovation, insight
and focused execution.
Kii Mobile
Technologies Inc.
329
Headquartered in Mississauga Ontario, Gap Wireless was created to support
the continuous and rapid growth in the mobile wireless and electronics
development and manufacturing markets. We have a National presence
through our valued network of employees and customers supported through
a growing list of suppliers from around the world. Gap Wireless carriers
mobile wireless Infrastructure, Coverage Enhancement, and Test &
Measurement products.
We specialize in engineering native mobile applications and integrating
mobile technology across iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows platforms.
We have delivered Bluetooth, WIFI, GPS and cellular connected solutions to
many large enterprises. We have helped a number of telcos successfully
launch highly scalable video on demand products across major mobile
platforms. In addition, we have launched a framework for location based
technology based on the use of beacons with backend integration.
Hollywood Print Biz
Kyocera
Communications, Inc.
725B
Huada Int’l Elec
& Tech Co Ltd
327
Humber College
317
Humber offers a broad range of learning opportunities for students through
certificates, diplomas, degrees and specialized postgraduate certificates.
Drop by our booth (207) to see exciting demonstrations of LTE technologies
and connect with our professors, students and alumni from our Wireless
Telecommunications postgraduate certificate program. We hope to see you
at the show.
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624
Kyocera stands out in the market as a leader with more than 30 successful
durable phones launched worldwide. Drop proof, waterproof, and featuring
proprietary Kyocera Smart Sonic Receiver technology, these phones are
helping business happen where and when it was never possible before.
Libratel
210
Longtech Computer Dist Inc. 706
Nationalwide distributor for computer parts, mobile phones, networking,
security products and accessories
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Exhibitor Directory
MBSI WAV
116
Neosoft Technologies
525
MBSI WAV is the industry’s premier distributor serving the Canadian wireless
market; with strong stocking positions for Cambium Networks, Ubiquiti
Networks, L-Com, Shireen, Inc., SAF and more. MBSI WAV provides the
depth of knowledge and expert services required to fully address the
specific technology and value-added services needs of the WISP, VAR and
Solution Provider community.
Established in 1996 Neosoft Technologies is a complete IT solutions company,
providing software development and IT services to corporations worldwide. We
have a team of 650+ working from our Mumbai and Pune based development
centers. Services Offered: Mobile Apps, Tablet Apps, Web Development,
Software Development, Quality Assurance & Testing, Internet Marketing
Certifications: CMMi Level 3, ISO 9001/ 27001 / 20000-1
MCE Systems Limited
NetworkIP
627
Nexus Cellular
510
529
With integrated MobileCare™ solutions deployed at over 12,000 locations
and stores in over 30 countries, MCE Systems www.mce.systems is a global
leader in Mobile Customer On-boarding and Repair/Return Avoidance,
providing carriers and wireless dealers with advanced in-store/retail
services for mobile devices.
Microcel Corporation
516
Microcel is your one-stop communications solution provider. With a clear
vision for the future and an experienced and highly motivated team, our
flexibility and responsiveness to change makes us the ideal partner for all
your communications needs. We are the Accessory Professionals!
Mofi Network
207A
Mofi Network is the leader in the 3G/4G/LTE and Android/iPhone USB tethering
area using a router. Our router is also a high performance cable/dsl/satellite
router that is easy to set up yet has the most features over any other product.
We support both Consumer and Business users and customers know that we
are the best at what we do. Our MOFI4500-4GXeLTE comes in many options
including built in SIM card slot for all providers around the router. Full remote
management, IP Sec, OpenVPN, failover & more
Monex Group
629A
MONEXgroup provides industry leading payment processing and merchant
services to businesses across Canada. Our rapid growth is fueled by our
commitment to outstanding customer service, advanced and secure
technology, plus the most competitive Visa, MasterCard & Debit Card
processing rates available in the market. Our solutions include branded Debit
and Credit card terminals (POS), eCommerce Solutions, Virtual and Mobile
Solutions. We also offer Fully Integrated and Semi-Integrated POS Solutions.
Moshi Corporation
721
BELIEVE IN BETTER DESIGN Moshi is serious about product design. A rarity
in the accessories business, all of Moshi’s products – including tooling – are
designed in-house, from the ground up. Moshi also has a number of design
patents to protect our interests as well as those of our partners. These
factors are key in ensuring that every Moshi product is consistently of the
utmost quality, reasonably priced and unique from what is commonly found
in the marketplace.
Nexus Cellular was established in 2006 as a leading business to business
distributor of Mobile Phones, Parts and Accessories. Ensuring our clients receive
products that will drive their sales and increase their customer base is our top
priority. Nexus carries a huge variety of products to increase your bottom line.
Now Prepay
(Payment Source Inc)
625
Payment Source specializes in the development, management and
distribution of prepaid products, financial services and payment solutions.
We operate the Now Prepay and Ezipin brands, which combine to make the
largest retail distribution network for prepaid products in Canada with more
than 15,000 locations. Payment Source serves every province and territory
in Canada, with 7 days a week bilingual customer support.
OneSimCard
502
OneSimCard is a mobile telecoms service which allows international
travelers to talk, text and browse the internet in over 200 countries without
incurring high roaming charges. OneSimCard travelers save an average of
85% on roaming costs compared to domestic carriers. OneSimCard also
offers: Free incoming calls in over 160 countries Outgoing calls from $0.25
per minute (from only $0.02/min with our Android/iOS Wi-Fi calling app)
Data service (3G/GPRS) in 160+ countries starting from $0.05 per MB
PhiferCreations™
712
Since 1995, PhiferCreations™ has been the world’s most innovative
manufacturer of hands-free solutions for hard cover published books and
the latest in the world of electronic tablet cases and stands. Visit us at Booth
#712 to see our latest invention, the Phifer SmartStand®.
Power & Tel
421
Power & Tel is a premier wholesale distributor to the global communications
marketplace. Our focus is being a cost-effective source of products and material
management solutions to all entities that are involved in building and maintaining
communication and similar-type networks. Simply stated, we provide you
efficient ways to get the material you need, where and when you need it.
Nantong Young Development 717
Radio Frequency Systems
Nantong Young Development is a manufacturing specialist for textile toys
and Bluetooth devices. Based in Nantong, two hours north of Shanghai, the
company exports its high quality goods to markets in North America, Latin
America, Australia, Asia, Middle East as well as Europe. The company
performs at international exhibitions to meet its clients from all over the
world. NTYD strives after continuous perfection. Besides its headquarter in
China, NTYD also has an office at the Canadian West Coast.
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) is a global designer & manufacturer of
cable, antenna & tower systems, as well as active and passive RF
conditioning modules, providing total-package solutions for outdoor &
indoor wireless infrastructure. RFS serves OEMs, distributors, system
integrators, operators & installers. Its customers currently include the four
largest wireless carriers, the majority of tier 2 and 3 wireless carriers in
North America and many of the top wireless & microwave OEMS worldwide.
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Exhibitor Directory
Radwin Inc.
320
Siyata Mobile Inc.
517
RADWIN is a leading provider of wireless Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint
and FiberinMotion®. RADWIN’s solutions deliver voice, video and data and
deployed in over 150 countries worldwide by Tier1 carriers and services
providers, leading enterprises and private networks, public and private
security companies and transportation organizations. The solutions power
applications ranging from backhaul, broadband wireless access, video
surveillance transmission and high-capacity mobility on-the-go.
Siyata Mobile’s connected vehicle product line first made its debut in 2011
with the world’s first 3G fixed truck phone and has since seen significant
demand in multiple markets globally. Following this success, Siyata
introduced the VOYAGER Ultimate Connected Vehicle Smartphone – the
world’s first 3G connected vehicle smartphone launched globally. Siyata also
developed the portable BAGFONE offering extended cellular connectivity in
remote areas. Siyata Mobile is headquartered in Toronto, Canada
ReSound Canada
SmoothTalker
102
ReSound® provides excellent sound by offering innovative hearing solutions
that combine original thinking and design with solid technology – all based
on deep audiological insight and understanding of hearing aid users.
Riz Tech Inc
110
RIZ Tech Inc. is a mobile internet technology company. Based on Android OS,
RIZ Tech provides various mobile internet solutions for enterprises
with valued services, such as: WiNTS — Wireless Network Test System
Smarder — Smart Order System IMMS — Information Meeting
Management System RIZ Tech is located in Toronto, Canada. The technology
team of RIZ Tech is good at creating the unique user experience with
in-depth development and innovative application on both software
and hardware.
Rosenberger Site
Solutions, LLC
217
Rosenberger Site Solutions, LLC offers a fully developed system solution
based on high-quality cables, connectors and assembly accessories for
connection from the antenna down to the base station. Primary products:
Fiber to the Antenna (FTTA), Hybrid Cables, DAS Components, Coaxial
Cables, Connectors, Jumper Assemblies, LMR Products, Lightning
Protection, Cable Installation Tools & Accessories, PIM Analyzers &
Accessories, Grounding Components, Antennas and mounts.
Scarsin Corporation
506
i2e for Telecom, Scarsin’s end-to-end Business Analytics platform is
designed to integrate complex BA processes into a unified and business
friendly solution. With 30+ years of combined telecommunications
experience, Scarsin has developed a solution specifically geared to executive
leaders responsible for Consumer and Enterprise operations. i2e for Telecom
provides industry executives and managers key insights into their operations
and resources performance.
Scosche Industries, Inc.
602
Celebrating 35 years in business, SCOSCHE Industries is an award-winning
innovator of consumer technology & car audio products delivering superior
quality, exceptional value & unmatched customer service. The designers &
engineers at Scosche develop products that reflect a rich heritage in audio
& mobile technologies. With over 100 patents & countless industry awards,
it’s easy to see why SCOSCHE is consistently at the forefront of technology
& innovation.
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703
Mobile Communications or “SmoothTalker” are designers and manufacturers
of commercial grade cellular signal boosters, antennas, cradles and related
accessories. Our amplifiers are Made In Canada and cover mobile, home,
building, marine and M2M applications SmoothTalker produced the first
mobile digital cellular amplifiers in North America FCC and ICAN approved
13 years ago and continue to be leaders in technology. Please visit booth
#703 www.smoothtalker.com [email protected] 1-877-726-3444
Southwire Canada
206
®
Manufactured by Southwire Company, TelcoFlex cable is the premiere
LSZH Central Office power cable used for all levels of Telecom equipment
installations and battery back-up in Central Offices and Remote Locations.
TelcoFlex® is compliant with Telcordia GR-347, UL listed, CSA certified,
FT-4, VW-1, CT USE, RoHS compliant and meets IEC requirements.
Spinner ICT Inc.
203
Headquartered in Munich, with many facilities worldwide and subsidiaries
in over 40 countries, Spinner group has been trusted by the leading
industrial companies since 1946 to provide them with innovative standard
products and outstanding customized solutions. Our engineers supplied the
innovative designs to many industries, including but not limited to Mobile
communication, Broadcasting.
Stortz Toys
207B
We have a wide selection of excellent products that sell. We have been an
all Canadian business for 13 years.
SureCall
416
SureCall specializes in the design and manufacturing of cell phone signal
boosters and accessories. Our cellular signal boosters dramatically improve
reception for businesses, homes and vehicles. Our product line of FCCapproved cell phone signal boosters enhance the range and reception of
almost any cellular transmission, including voice or 4G data. SureCall is
committed to developing new products that address the changing needs of
all types of cellular and mobile broadband users.
TDL Canada
202
For over 35 years TDL has been distributing the Highest Quality Wireless,
Consumer Electronics Brands, Digital TV, Reception products, Satellite
Equipment, Internet and Telecommunications products, Security and
Surveillance products, Residential & Commercial Installation products.
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Exhibitor Directory
Telrad Networks
303
Telrad Networks is a global provider of innovative LTE telecommunications
solutions, boasting over 280 4G deployments in 100 countries. In 2013,
Telrad acquired the Alvarion BWA division, inheriting the BreezeMAX and
BreezeCOMPACT product suites, as well as an extensive WiMAX customer
base. Telrad stands at the forefront of the technology evolution of nextgeneration TD-LTE solutions in the sub-6 GHz Market. (www.telrad.com)
Teqtronix International Inc.
710
Founded in 2009, Teqtronix is one of Canada’s leading distributors of
wireless accessories and related products. Located in Toronto it services
various channels including carriers, big box retailers, department stores,
independents, and e-tailers. Teqtronix was recently recognized at the
Ontario Business Achievement Awards by taking home the 2014 Young
Entrepreneurs award. Teqtronix is the exclusive Canadian distributor of the
brands Matrix Audio, Strong n’Free, Liberty Guard and Powerology.
The Dotz Company
725A
A new way to customize phone cover using Silicon Dotz blocks
Tomauri
606
As the exclusive distributor of BlueDiamond ToGo, we want to share this
innovative new product line with the wireless community.
Toronics
106
Toronics is a proudly Canadian based company providing access to a full
line of components and equipment for installing, testing and maintaining
optical and wireless networks from world leading suppliers.
Trispec
Communications Inc.
316
Trispec Communications Inc. is a wholly owned and private Canadian
engineering and technology firm which has been providing Major
Telecommunications clients, WISP’s , ISP’s, and Contractors with industry
recognized products and services for over 30 years. From Wireless networks
to CATV solutions or Emergency Response Solutions, our highly skilled
professionals set high standards in transforming ideas into profitable
turnkey network platforms.
TX Parts Ltd.
620
CellPhone Parts & Accessories
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616
Valor USA was founded in 1997. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA.
And Canadian branch started in operations since April 2014 with a
showroom/warehouse in Markham, Ontario. Valor is a leader in fashionable,
innovative, and quality cellphone accessories. Valor has a complete line of
products. It is engaged in all cellphone accessories including cellphone
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Winncom Technologies
216
Winncom Technologies, a premier value-added distributor, works with
leading manufacturers to provide cutting-edge network solutions and
premium support services. With a far-reaching, international scope,
Winncom remains at the forefront of the global technology marketplace,
demonstrating a reputation for quality products, a full range of network
infrastructure and access products, and a customer-centered business
model. www.winncom.com / 888-WINNCOM
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UCOPIA , the European Wi-Fi technology leader since 2002, provides access
security, mobility management, data analytics, and Wi-Fi Monetization solutions
for the exploding Wi-Fi market. We CONNECT our clients to their users, make
hotspots MANAGEABLE, make services easy to DEPLOY, COLLECT information
on users, ANALYZE how people use the wireless network, and help our clients
MONETIZE their Wi-Fi and ENGAGE with their customers
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4 Great Uses for Your
Old Smartphone, Tablet
By: Marc Saltzman
There’s one obvious downside to our
fascination with gadgets: obsolescence.
Just when we start to get used to our
new purchase – be it a smartphone,
tablet, laptop or television – it seems
there’s a better one around the corner.
To make matters worse, you might find
the newer and shinier tech toy costs
even less than the one you bought.
Still, many of us can’t resist an
upgrade. Instead of ditching your older
products, however, consider handing it
down to someone (or an organization)
that will appreciate it. Or maybe sell it. Or
trade it in.
Or, why not hang onto it yourself and
find another use for it?
Wait, what?
Perhaps you haven’t thought of some
ancillary uses for your aging tech. We’ve
offered a few suggestions, below,
specifically tied to an old phone or tablet
you’re no longer using.
If you have any suggestions of your
own, be sure to leave them in the
Comments section.
Surveillance Camera
If you have a spare smartphone or tablet,
you can use it as a free Internet-enabled
security camera.
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Just install one of the free apps that
use your device’s camera – such as
Presence (iOS, Android), Manything
(iOS) or Salient Eye (Android) – and leave
it plugged in, turned on and pointed
towards something you want to keep
an eye on. Now, from you primary
phone or tablet, you can see what your
older device sees, or set up motion alerts
so you’ll be notified if any movement
is detected.
Some of these apps will record
footage for you, as well, to the phone or
tablet itself or a cloud solution. Many of
these apps also allow for two-way voice
communication in case pet lovers want
to interact with their dog or cat while at
work, perhaps.
Universal Remote
Why spend hundreds of dollars on a
touchscreen universal remote when
you’ve got a perfectly good smartphone
or tablet that can do the trick?
Some tablets – including a couple of
Samsung and Sony models – have an IR
(infrared) blaster to control your home
theater out of the box. Even if yours
doesn’t, many new Smart TVs, Internetconnected Blu-ray players and media
boxes/sticks
support
remo
remote apps for your iOS or
Andr
Android
device. As long as
you have Wi-Fi, you’re
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Universal TV Remote by
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Big Fishes (Android;
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free). That said, be sure
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compatible TVs on the
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apps’
respective
websites.
You can also use
your
old
tablet
or smartphone to
control other devices
in your home, such as your smart
thermostat, lights, multi-room sound
system, and more.
Back-up Drive
Instead of buying an external hard drive,
consider wiping your old phone or tablet
clean, connecting it to your PC or Mac
via its USB port and dragging and
dropping your important photos, videos,
music or documents onto it.
Now you can keep this back-up in a
safe place – just in case you need it in the
future. (It’s not recommended to keep a
back-up in the same room as your
computer just in case of fire or flood.)
Sure, you might only get 16-, 32- or
64-gigabytes of memory with a spare
phone or tablet – compared to a few
terabytes with an external hard drive –
but it might just be enough. Plus, it’s still
an ideal way to protect your important
files without having to spend any
additional cash.
Digital Photo Frame
While dedicated digital photo frames
have all but gone the way of the dodo
bird, you can turn an old tablet into one
for your desk at work, kitchen counter or
even mounted to a wall in your hallway.
Most tablet operating systems, like
iOS and Android, have integrated photo
gallery apps that can cycle through all of
your photos (and videos) every few
seconds, minutes or hours. You can
store your memories on the phone or
tablet’s internal memory or if you’re
online, link to one of the many free photo
services you can update on the fly.
Android users might opt for the free
Dayframe app, while iPad owners should
consider Digital Photo Frame from Young
Bit Apps, both of which pull images from
social feeds, too, including Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter, and others.
Marc Saltzman is the author of Apple Watch
For Dummies (Wiley), now available as a
softcover book or downloadable e-book.
Follow Marc on Twitter: @marc_saltzman
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One of the UK’s fastest growing private tech companies, Bullitt Group
is rapidly establishing its position as a global player in the mobile and
consumer electronics market.
bullitt-group.com
By partnering with global brands we create unique products that
champion the brands’ unadulterated DNA at their core.
We don’t believe one product fits all and neither should you.
Come and see our diverse range of tech and accessories at Booth 811 including:
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Kodak Mobile Imaging Accessories
Ministry Of Sound Audio
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For further information, please contact Marvin Bibla, Sales Director
Mobile: 416-254-2355 | Email: [email protected]
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Power & Tel is an industry leader in product sales, distribution, and material management to the
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Apple Watch Owners,
Check Out These Accessories
By: Marc Saltzman
It’s not enough to be one of the first in the world to own an
Apple Watch (from $449) – many want to accessorize it, too.
According to Slice Intelligence, a research firm that captures
digital commerce data across all devices and categories,
nearly 20 percent of Apple Watch buyers are also
springing for a spare band from Apple.
Watch bands let you customize the timepiece
to match your outfit or mood, including the option
to dress up or down the smartwatch to suit
the occasion.
Of course, bands are just one accessory to
consider. Others add-ons can extend the
functionality and longevity of your investment.
Here’s a look at a five of the more interesting
Apple Watch accessories available now.
Bang On
What’s an ideal way to protect your new
smartwatch? A protective bumper, of course.
ActionProof’s Apple Watch Bumper ($35.00) enjoyed
a successful crowdfunding campaign on the Indiegogo
website, and is now available for purchase. Compatible with the
larger (42mm) Apple Watch, this rubber bumper has been
designed to snugly fit and protect your Apple Watch and make
it action-proof -- hence, the name of the company. While it
offers a 360-degree enclosure, it provides full access to the
buttons, face, sensors, and band. Available in black, white or
orange, this accessory offers torsion and shock resistance; high
resistance to UV radiation, abrasion, chemical aggressions; and
temperature resistance from -40 degrees Fahrenheit to a
maximum of 248 degrees Fahrenheit.
Taking Charge
If you’re on the go and don’t want to worry about plugging the
watch in somewhere to juice up, the Nomad Pod ($59.95) is a
portable battery charger for the Apple Watch, featuring a
1,800-milliamp (mAh) battery. Nomad says this solution can
provide up to four full charges for Apple Watch -- before the
Pod itself needs charging up. Available in silver or space gray
aluminum or black polycarbonate plastic, the Pod powers up
the watch through magnetic induction and a USB port is used
to power up the Pod for when you need it. For $10 more,
Nomad also offers a desktop charger for Apple Watch, aptly
called Stand ($69.95). Ideal for a desk, kitchen countertop
or perhaps a night table, the aluminum-based Stand holds the
magnetic watch charger in a cradle, which could be fed
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through to the back of the stand
to reduce clutter. You can pick
one up in the colour that matches
your Apple Watch.
I’m with the Band
You received a band with
your Apple Watch – and
perhaps picked up a
spare from Apple when you ordered your watch – but
there are many other bands you can buy to change up
the look of your new gadget. After all, you might want it
to gel with your new outfit, handbag, or special function
you’re attending. Good thing they’re easy to swap in
and out. For about $70 apiece, Casetify offers a number
of bands to choose from (for both the 38mm and 42mm
case), or you can even design your own strap if you’re
not loving any they already offer. Download the iOS or
Android app, design a strap using your own Instagram or
Facebook photos, or select one of the cool designs
created by artists (divided into Collection, Latest and
Popular). Each Casetify strap for Apple Watch lets you
customize the size, and is made from polycarbonate and a
stainless steel buckle enclosure.
To Serve and Protect
You might’ve heard about some scratched Apple Watch
screens already – despite the fact they’re made from strong
Ion-X or Sapphire glass. So why not reduce the odds of this
happening to you with a $6.95 screen protector? Actually, you
get two ArmorSuit MilitaryShield Screen Protectors in the box,
which you apply yourself to the curved watch face – and yes,
there are instructions included, as well. ArmorSuit says small
scratches should fade, as well, thanks the “self-healing”
properties of the military-grade screen protector. Made in the
U.S., there’s a lifetime replacement warranty should anything
happen to the bubble-free transparent material. Interested in
buying one? Be sure to select the right size for your Apple
Watch: 38mm or 42mm.
Marc Saltzman is the author of Apple Watch
For Dummies (Wiley), now available as a
softcover book or downloadable e-book.
Follow Marc on Twitter: @
marc_saltzman
October 2015
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How to Add More Storage
to ANY Smartphone, Tablet
By: Marc Saltzman
It’s a problem many smartphone and
tablet owners can relate to: running out
of space to hold all your media files.
After all, most devices are limited to
just 16- or 32-gigabytes of internal
storage — hardly enough to hold a lot
of videos, photos, music, podcasts
and ebooks.
Even worse, Apple’s iPhone and
iPad and the new Samsung Galaxy S6
and S6 edge do not support optional
memory cards for extra storage, so
you’re stuck with what you buy.
Oh sure, we’re relying more on
streaming media these days – like Netflix
and Spotify – instead of downloading
files to access offline, but they require
a high-speed connection and use up a
lot of data if you’re not using a free
Wi-Fi network.
Fortunately, there are a number ways
to add more storage to all makes and
models of smartphones and tablets –
and yes, even your mobile devices that
don’t let you add expandable memory.
Here’s a look at a few options.
content onto it via Windows Explorer
(Windows) or Finder (Mac). You can copy
over TV shows, movies, music videos,
songs, audiobooks, photos, documents,
and so on.
When you’re done, unplug it and take
it to go, and now press the silver button
and you can access everything via the
free SanDisk Connect app for iOS and
Android, or any computer’s web browser.
You do not need a wireless network
as the SanDisk drive makes its own
Wi-Fi direct connection, which other
devices join and stream from. Therefore,
this product is ideal for road trips.
Imagine reducing the “Are we there yet?”
from the backseat because kids can
now watch or listen to what they want on
their own device, simultaneously (up to
three for streaming video).
A 32-gigabyte microSD card is
included, but you can swap it out for one
with more memory, if you like. The
regular price for this gadget is $59.99,
but SanDisk’s wireless USB drive
currently on sale for $39.99.
SanDisk Connect Wireless
Flash Drive
About the size of a regular USB
thumbdrive, the SanDisk Connect
Wireless Flash Drive emits a Wi-Fi signal,
allowing up to eight devices to access
content at the same time on the drive –
and password-protected, if desired.
First, snap it into a Windows PC or
Mac’s USB port and drag and drop
Seagate Wireless Plus Hard Drive
Just as the SanDisk Connect Wireless
Flash Drive looks like a regular USB
drive, the Seagate Wireless Plus (from
$158.99 for 1-terabyte) resembles any
external hard drive.
But it, too, can emit a signal to stream
content to seven simultaneous
smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other
Wi-Fi-enabled sources.
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After you connect it to the
USB port of a Windows PC or
Mac, and drag and drop
files onto it for safe keeping,
press the button on the side
of the battery-powered hard
drive and it creates a
hotspot you (and others
around you) can join. Setting
up a password is a good
idea, so those near you
can’t access your digital
files without your consent.
This is all handled via the
free Seagate app.
If you’re running out of storage
on your smartphone or tablet, there’s
also an option to wirelessly save
content back to the Wireless Plus,
such as photos and videos captured by
your phone, so you can delete them off
your device to free up more space.
Love this.
WD My Cloud
Western Digital offers a different spin
to expanding storage on your
mobile devices.
Starting at $155.99 (2-terabytes),
WD’s My Cloud is an external desktop
hard drive you keep at home and plugged
into your modem or router. Now, wherever
life takes you around the world, and
regardless of what device you’re using
(phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) you can
access all of your photos, videos, music,
documents and other files.
As the name suggests, consider this
WD product your own personal “cloud”
service -- with no monthly fees. The only
catch is you need an Internet connection
to stream your content, but at least
you can download content to your
device if you know you’re going to be off
the grid for a while, such as on a flight
with no Wi-Fi.
Marc Saltzman is the author of Apple Watch
For Dummies (Wiley), now available as a
softcover book or downloadable e-book.
Follow Marc on Twitter: @marc_saltzman
October 2015
Gap Wireless Closing the Gap
on Non-Line-of-Sight Connectivity
with Tarana Wireless Innovation
Crowded urban skyscapes and dense
residential communities pose one of the
biggest hurdles for carriers providing
fixed broadband communication: the
challenge of Non-Line-of-Sight (NLoS) in
last-mile networks. Now, the industry is
seeing breakthroughs that enable
wireless backhaul for small cells,
achieving operation at full capacity even
when links are completely obstructed by
buildings, overpasses and vehicles.
Gap Wireless, a leading distributor of
products and services for the mobile
broadband and wireless market, recently
announced it is distributing products
from California-based Tarana Wireless, a
company that has made a fundamental
advance in NLoS connectivity for carrier
deployment.
Tarana’s technology is suitable as an
alternative to fiber for urban and dense
residential fixed broadband, and to solve
challenging capacity issues for mobile
carriers. Benefits delivered by Tarana’s
technology include ubiquitous coverage,
unprecedented capacity and scalability,
simplified deployment, zero-touch
operation, and competitive cost of
ownership. The solutions are designed
for use in applications such as small cell
backhaul, last-mile fiber extension to
enterprises and multi-dwelling units, and
tactical mobile operations.
“We’re pleased to add Tarana to our
slate of exceptional vendors distributed
by Gap Wireless because of their
innovative solutions and ability to enable
ubiquitous wireless coverage,” said Marc
Bouvrette, President, Gap Wireless.
Tarana has combined many antennas,
massive processing power, unique
algorithm innovations, and expert
implementation to create the industry’s
first truly viable wireless alternative to
expensive last-mile fiber. Tarana’s
solution has been proven-in with tier-1
mobile and fixed operator engagements.
The company’s fundamental advances in
wireless performance and autonomous
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adaptation yield dramatic improvements
in economics and deployment flexibility.
“Gap Wireless and their extensive
network of key integrator partners and
carrier customers will enhance our ability
to support the Canadian market,” said
Steve Sifferman, President and CEO
of Tarana.
Bouvrette will be speaking on the
topic of Non-Line-of-Sight technology at
the upcoming Canadian Wireless Trade
Show where Gap Wireless is this year’s
Gold Sponsor. Gap Wireless is part of
CWTS annually because of the
opportunity to share and learn about
innovations in the wireless market. In a
separate presentation, Bouvrette will
also share his insights on mobile wireless
deployments in subway systems.
Gap Wireless is located in Mississauga
and distributes products and solutions to
mobile broadband and wireless
telecommunications providers, and
serves a diverse range of clients with
advanced Test & Measurement solutions.
The company also provides design and
installation services including advance
testing services. Gap Wireless recently
expanded into a facility with an 11,000
square foot warehouse plus office space,
where their Open House was held
October 6th.
Attendees at CWTS can visit the Gap
Wireless booth just inside the main
entrance of the show on October 28 and
29. Gap Wireless will feature many of
its key vendor partners on the booth
among which will be Tarana, Keysight,
RFS, CCI, Galtronics, DeltaNode, and
Kline Tools.
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