May 2008 Newsletter update for reliable metro-scale Wi-Fi mesh networks. Tropos Networks.

August 2008

Dear Tropos Friends,

Since the beginning of the year we have been experiencing renewed demand and interest from both new and existing customers in using Tropos’ metro-scale wireless broadband to benefit communities. In this newsletter I would like to turn your attention towards recent successes and highlight how these customers are benefiting with the ability to support enhanced and new applications.

The June announcement of Oklahoma City’s Tropos deployment was a significant highlight as the world’s largest municipal owned and operated wireless broadband mesh network was unveiled. This network is a shining example of new applications enabled for public safety (police and fire) and how demand is quickly growing for access by other city departments with mobile workers such as building inspectors and public works.

In addition to the press announcement and media coverage, Tropos was honored at Oklahoma City’s City Council Meeting on June 3, 2008, with the presentation of a Resolution by Mayor Mick Cornett. The Resolution was voted upon and unanimously accepted by City Council Members. Specifically, the Resolution recognizes Tropos “…for their contributions to the field of Wi-Fi technology and helping municipalities such as ours better address public safety concerns.” On behalf of Tropos, I accepted the Resolution and share this honor with the Tropos team that contributed to the success in Oklahoma City.

One of the greatest advantages of a city-owned network infrastructure is that it allows the city leverage its investment in the network. As additional departments securely utilize the network for AMR, ITS, etc., there are no recurring per user/device service costs. In addition, coverage and capacity can be added over time as the cities requirements evolve providing the city’s IT with a high degree of control.

Tropos continues to be a pioneer in the metro wireless mesh market with its market leading products and partners. We are actively working with communities, both large and small, to help communities build their future. Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to pave the way into the next generation of metro-scale broadband networks. As always, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions or suggestions about Tropos or would like to discuss any aspect of our business. You can reach me at tom.ayers@tropos.com.

Sincerely,

Tom Ayers
President and CEO
Tropos Networks

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Events/Training

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Guest Commentary - Q&A with Leonard Scott, Municipal Wireless Broadband Consultant
Most municipalities recognize that wireless access to information is a necessity for improving efficiencies of ongoing city operations and that such a decision is strategic to a city’s future. Learn more about some of the key planning required in implementing a metro-scale wireless broadband network as well as some of the challenges. Read more..

The views expressed in this Guest Commentary are those of its author and are not necessarily reflective of Tropos Networks views. Tropos Networks, its partners and customers are not responsible for the third-party Guest Commentary content.

Tropos selected as one of the top 200 privately owned companies for 2008. Nollenberger Capital Partners selected Tropos from a pool of exciting, emerging growth companies in the high-tech sector. Based on an industry-wide analysis, NCPI chooses companies that they believe are poised for significant growth and as such will have a positive funding or liquidity event over the next 12 to 36 months. Tropos was recognized based on its leadership in the next wave of innovative technologies. Read more…

Network Acquisition Company (NAC) to provide increased savings and mobility in Philadelphia. NAC announced it has taken over the reigns on the Tropos network previously owned by EarthLink and is unfolding its plans to offer a wide range of wired and wireless services including high-speed Internet access and broadband private network services. Read more…

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Residents of Lompoc, California enjoy increased service availability at broadband speeds. Tropos’ Troposphere Solution Partner, Aptilo Networks was selected to help improve the user experience as the number of subscribers on the network continues to grow. Read more…

Upgrade Plan for Motorola-Branded Tropos Routers
Tropos has become aware that Motorola-branded Tropos routers are being offered for purchase and is offering an upgrade kit to anyone that may have purchased “Motorola HotZone by Canopy” routers to ensure customer satisfaction. Note that these units no longer have a valid Tropos warranty (hardware or software) and contain old versions of the Tropos operating system software which Tropos no longer supports.

Check out the Customer Notice for additional information.

New Troposphere Solution Partner

Tropos and Neptune Technology Group, a pioneer in the development of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technology for water meters, announced they will work together to provide customers with improved worker productivity and operational efficiencies as well as help meet water conservation initiatives. Read more…

Wireless IP broadband mesh networks are being used increasingly in a wide variety of applications and vertical markets, including public safety mobility, video surveillance, automated utility meter reading and infrastructure (AMR/AMI), intelligent transportation systems (ITS), municipal modernization and mobility, automated parking meters, industrial control and communications, and public Internet access. Customers deploying these applications have diverse network security requirements. Tropos has worked with a broad range of customers to understand the requirements for and developed the critical technology and techniques to meet the security requirements of multi-use metro-scale broadband wireless broadband mesh networks. To download Tropos Networks white paper, "Securing Tropos Wireless IP Broadband Networks", click here.

Webinar: “Building Municipal Wi-Fi through Cooperation in Tucson, Arizona”
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Guest Speaker: Francisco Leyva – Project Manager, Tucson, Arizona
September 10, 2008 – 10am Pacific
Learn how the city of Tucson is using its municipally owned and operated Tropos wireless broadband network to benefit the city – improving patient care by emergency personnel; measurable productivity improvements for mobile workers and public safety personnel.

Click here to learn more and sign-up to join this live webinar.

Training Schedule
Tropos is currently planning and scheduling future training sessions. Please visit our Training page to find the training class or classes that best suit your needs. If you would like to request a specific training session or location, please contact our Training team.

Upcoming 2008 Training dates:
Level 1: Sept. 8 – 10, Dec. 8 – 10

Level 2: Sept. 11 – 12, Dec. 11 – 12

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