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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:55:30 +0000 EvokedSet evokedset@evokedset.com ip.access appoints Philip Rimell as Chief Operating Officer http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=67 <h3>New appointment strengthens management team for continued growth</h3><p><b>Cambridge</b>, November 5 2008 – ip.access (<a href="/">www.ipaccess.com</a>), the multi-award winning developer of picocell and femtocell solutions to boost mobile phone coverage indoors, today announced the appointment of Philip Rimell as its new Chief Operating Officer.</p> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access repeats success in Top 100 UK Technology Companies http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=66 <p>Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league table ranks ip.access as the 54th fastest growing private technology company in the UK</p><p><b>Cambridge,29 September 2008 </b> – ip.access (<a href="/">www.ipaccess.com</a>), the multi-award winning developer of solutions to boost mobile phone coverage indoors, today announced that it has once again been named amongst the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, by The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100.</p> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Home femtocells set to unleash potential of the 3G phone says femtocell leader ip.access http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=65 <br /><p>CAMBRIDGE, UK – July 30, 2008 – Home femtocells are allowing mobile operators to deliver a personal 3G signal that will unleash the full potential of the latest phones, according to a new briefing paper from leading femtocell developer ip.access. The combination of excellent voice quality, higher data speeds, longer battery life, plus simple connectivity and lower costs means that femtocells are now set to enable the very best user experience – positioning 3G phones to become the hub of in-home entertainment and internet connectivity.</p> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access brings femtocells into the connected home http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=64 <br /><p>Cambridge, UK, 23 June 2008 – ip.access (<a href="/">http://www.ipaccess.com/</a>), the multi-award winning developer of femtocell and picocell solutions, has developed new <i>3G Home Routing</i>™ technology that connects 3G phones into a home network via its Oyster 3G femtocell.</p> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Qualcomm makes strategic investment in ip.access http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=63 <p>Cambridge, <country-region w:st="on"></country-region>UK, 21 May 2008 – ip.access (<a href="http://www.ipaccess.com/">http://www.ipaccess.com/</a>), the multi-award winning developer of femtocell and picocell solutions, today announced that Qualcomm Incorporated has made a strategic investment in the company as part of Qualcomm’s European investment fund. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.</p> Wed, 21 May 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Sonus Networks and ip.access deliver fixed mobile convergence http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=62 <p><i>Sonus Networks and ip.access Make One Number, One Voicemail, One Call A Reality At CTIA 2008</i></p><p><b>Westford, MA., and Las Vegas, NV., April 1, 2008</b>– Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), the market leader in IP voice infrastructure, and ip.access, the market leader in femtocell and picocell infrastructure solutions are answering the demands of mobile subscribers for an integrated approach to voice communication, opening up new revenue opportunities for both mobile and wireline operators through fixed mobile convergence.</p> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access wins top UK technology award for innovation and growth http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=61 <p>Cambridge, 19 March 2008 – ip.access (<a href="http://www.ipaccess.com/">http://www.ipaccess.com/</a>), the market leader in picocell and femtocell technologies, was recognised yesterday with a UK technology innovation and growth award from investment research firm Library House, for its success as one of the UK’s fastest growing technology companies. </p> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access broadens global picocell appeal with new products http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=60 <p align="center" center;=""><i>More operators in more countries set to enjoy the benefits of IP based picocells</i></p><p><b>Cambridge UK, and Barcelona, Spain: &nbsp;11 February 2008 - </b>ip.access (<a href="/">www.ipaccess.com</a> / <b>Mobile World Congress: </b>Hall 2, Stand 2D62), the leader in picocells and femtocells, is expanding its highly successful nanoGSM® picocell product range with two new models that deliver voice, GPRS and EDGE data in the 900 MHz and 850 MHz GSM bands, it announced today.</p> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access and Mavenir Systems partner for femtocell services <br /><i>Creating compelling new mobile phone services for the home</i> http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=59 <br /><p>Cambridge UK and Richardson Texas, 7 February 2008 – ip.access (<a href="http://www.ipaccess.com/">http://www.ipaccess.com/</a>), the market leader in picocell and femtocell infrastructure solutions, and Mavenir Systems (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mavenir.com/">http://www.mavenir.com/</a>), an innovator in service delivery network technology, today announced a partnership to deliver new “femtozone” services for mobile phones.</p> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access boosts indoor mobile coverage for TeliaSonera business customers in Denmark http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=58 <br /><p><strong>30 January 2008 </strong>– TeliaSonera, one of the largest and most innovative operators in Scandinavia, has chosen ip.access, the leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, to provide the technology to boost indoor cellular coverage for its enterprise customers in Denmark.</p> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Cisco makes strategic investment in ip.access http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=57 <p>Cambridge, 23 January 2008 – ip.access (<a href="http://www.ipaccess.com/">http://www.ipaccess.com/</a>), the award-winning market leader in femtocell and picocell technologies, today announced that Cisco® has made an investment in the company. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.</p> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access femtocell scores victory at World Communication Awards http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=56 <p><strong>Cambridge, 29 November 2007</strong> – ip.access (<a href="http://www.ipaccess.com/">http://www.ipaccess.com/</a>), the market leader in picocell and femtocell technologies, is celebrating another award win. &nbsp;Yesterday ip.access picked up the “World Communication Award” for “Best Technology Foresight” for its Oyster 3G femtocell, a low-power home access point that dramatically improves 3G cellular coverage for voice and data services in the home.</p> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access celebrates success at Leading Lights awards http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=55 <p>Cambridge, 17 October 2007 – ip.access (<a href="http://www.ipaccess.com/">http://www.ipaccess.com/</a>) , the market leader in picocell and femtocell technologies, is celebrating another Award win, in the “Leading Lights” Awards from telecoms news site Light Reading. </p> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access seeks quadruple glory http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=54 <p><strong>Cambridge, 09 October, 2007</strong> – ip.access, the market leader in picocell and femtocell technologies, is halfway to completing a rare ‘quadruple’ of technology award wins during 2007. The UK-based 3G innovators started the year by winning a technology accolade in the Global Mobile Awards and followed that up last month by securing a place in the coveted Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100. Now, the company has been shortlisted for two further industry awards: <em>Best Technology Foresight </em>in the World Communications Awards and <em>Best New Product by a Private Company</em> in Light Reading’s Leading Lights awards.</p> Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access takes its place in the Top 100 UK Technology Companies http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=53 <h3>Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league table ranks ip.access as 52nd fastest growing private technology company in the UK</h3><p><strong>Cambridge</strong><strong>, 1st October, 2007</strong> – ip.access, the market leader in picocell and femtocell technologies, today announced that it has been named as one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100.&nbsp;</p> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access and Orascom aim to improve mobile access for 56 million people http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=52 <h3>Femtocells and picocells to be introduced across Europe, Africa, the Indian sub-continent and the Middle East</h3><p><strong>18 September 2007 – </strong>ip.access, a leading developer of femtocells and picocells, has today announced a frame contract with mobile communications company Orascom Telecom to deploy ip.access’ 2G picocell and 3G femtocell technologies into Orascom Telecom’s networks and its sister companies’, which currently reach 56 million subscribers across Italy, Greece, Algeria, Egypt, Pakistan, Iraq, Bangladesh, Tunisia and Zimbabwe.</p> Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access joins board of the femto forum - a new body to promote femtocell standardisation and deployment http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=51 <br /><p><strong>6 July 2007 – </strong>ip.access, a leading developer of femtocells and picocells, is one of the initial board members of the Femto Forum, which will<strong>&nbsp;</strong>support and promote femtocell deployment worldwide.&nbsp; The Forum brings together the foremost femtocell equipment vendors with the major global mobile operators assessing the technology.</p> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access participates in SoftBank femtocell proof of concept http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=50 <h3>Japanese giant shows femtocell proof of concept based on ip.access' Oyster3G&trade;</h3><p><strong>July 2nd 2007 - ip.access, the UK-based leading developer of in-building wireless picocell and femtocell solutions</strong>, is pleased to announce its participation in a proof of concept for 3G femtocells by SoftBank, Japan's leading telecommunications and media corporation.</p> Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:00:00 +0100 3G Home Femtocells Will Deliver Better Value For Mobile Data Users and Drive Fixed Mobile Substitution Predicts Leading Developer ip.access http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=49 <p><strong>CAMBRIDGE, UK – June 20, 2007</strong> – The use of low power “<a href="/femtocells/business_case.php">femtocells</a>” in the home is set to drive the use of 3G voice and high-speed data services by mobile phone users and deliver increased fixed-mobile substitution (FMS) for operators, according to a new whitepaper published by a leading developer of femtocells.</p> Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access CTO Nick Johnson To Address CommunicAsia 2007 Summit on "Femtocells for Pure Cellular Fixed Mobile Convergence" http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=48 <h3>Key conference presentation to focus on approaches to the implementation of femtocells for pure cellular FMC</h3><p><strong>CAMBRIDGE, UK - June 18, 2007</strong> - ip.access, the market leader in cellular picocell technologies, today announces that Chief Technology Officer Nick Johnson will deliver a key conference address at CommunicAsia 2007, the International Communications and Information Technology Exhibition &amp; Conference (19th - 22nd June, Singapore Expo).</p> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:00:00 +0100 ADC Partners with ip.access To Deliver a GSM/EDGE Portfolio that Extends to Rural Communities and Other Hard to Reach Areas http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=46 <h3>OEM Agreement Makes IP Radio Access Network (RAN) Solution a Reality</h3><p><strong>March 29, 2007</strong> – ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT; <a href="http://www.adc.com/">http://www.adc.com/</a>), and ip.access, the market leader in cellular picocell technologies, today announced that ADC has entered into an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with ip.access Ltd. to deliver an innovative mobile telephony solution for rural/isolated communities, as well as problematic enterprise and macro coverage areas. ADC will be demonstrating this solution at CTIA Wireless 2007 (Booth #4079) in Orlando, Fla., March 27-29.</p> Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access and Tatara Systems Focus on SIP/IMS Femtocell Architecture Development http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=47 <h3>Relationship Between Industry Leaders Aims to Deliver Flexible Options for 3G Femtocell Deployment</h3><p><strong>CAMBRIDGE, UK and ACTON, MA - March 29, 2007</strong> – ip.access, a leading developer of femtocells and picocells, and Tatara Systems, a worldwide leader in mobile services convergence platforms, have today announced the companies are collaborating to integrate ip.access’ award-winning Oyster 3G™ femtocells with the Tatara Mobile Services Convergence Portfolio of products.&nbsp; The combined solution will help mobile operators to realize the advantages of an all-IP approach to femtocell integration in today’s SIP-based IP networks, thereby reducing network costs and enabling new services.</p> Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Sonus Networks And ip.access Partner To Drive Fixed/Mobile Convergence Forward http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=44 <h3>Pioneers in IP Voice Solutions Team to Make FMC a Reality for Network Operators around the World</h3><p>WESTFORD, Mass. and BARCELONA, Spain, February 14, 2007 – Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a leading supplier of service provider Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, and ip.access, the creator of cellular picocell and femtocell technologies, announced today at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain that the two companies have entered into a partnership. Sonus, which recently unveiled its strategy to create new cost-efficient solutions designed to deliver fixed-mobile service over GSM spectrum, will work together with ip.access, which will provide in-building picocell and femtocell solutions.</p> Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access’ Oyster 3G is 2007’s best radio access product http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=45 <h3>2007: the year of 3G in the Home</h3><p><strong>Barcelona, 14th February, 2007</strong> – ip.access, the market leader in cellular picocell technologies is delighted to announce that Oyster 3G, its home access femtocell product, has won the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gsmawards.com/history/2007_winners/ipaccess.html">Best Radio Access Product category</a> of the annual GSM Awards, the mobile industry’s most competitive and hard-fought awards.</p> Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access delivers pearl with Oyster 3G™ launch http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=43 <h3>3G in the home becomes reality as new product is demonstrated for first time</h3><p>February 13, 2007 - ip.access, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell and femtocell solutions, has launched the Oyster 3G, the consumer-focused 3G access point system for the home which will revolutionise the provision of 3G coverage by operators and the usage of 3G services by consumers. </p> Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access and Thomson Collaborate to Deliver Integrated 3G Femtocell Gateway Platform http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=41 <h3>Relationship between industry leaders delivers new product concepts</h3><p>12 February 2007 – ip.access, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, together with Thomson, a worldwide leader in DSL Customer Premises Equipment, have today announced the companies are collaborating to bring 3G femtocells to the mass market, and offer an integrated DSL residential gateway platform with 3G femtocell to mobile operators for millions of consumers worldwide.</p> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access announces successful further funding round http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=42 <h3>Focus on global growth and product development for 2007</h3><p>12 February 2007 – ip.access, the market leader in cellular picocell technologies today announced a further funding round from Amadeus Capital Partners as well as their existing investors to fuel growth. Amadeus Capital Partners will work alongside ip.access’ management and the current VC team of Scottish Equity Partners, Rothschild &amp; Cie Gestion, Intel Capital Corporation and Motorola Ventures to help the company grow its annual turnover from today’s $25m annual run-rate to the target of $100m+.</p> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access establishes a key partnership with Alcatel-Lucent GSM Product Line http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=40 <p><strong>Cambridge</strong><strong>, Feb. 06, 2007 –</strong> ip.access is partnering with Alcatel-Lucent GSM Product Line to serve the needs of mobile operators wishing to extend their GSM/EDGE networks, with inbuilding GSM over IP picocellular coverage and capacity.</p> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access shortlisted for Global Mobile Award alongside Nokia and Cisco http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=39 femto3G: 2007’s Best Radio Access Product?<p><strong>17 January 2007</strong> – ip.access, the market leader&nbsp; in cellular picocell technologies is pleased to announce that its femto3G picocell product has been shortlisted for the Best Radio Access Product category of the GSM Awards, the mobile industry’s most prestigious and hard-fought awards.</p> Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:00:00 +0000 NexWave Technologies and ip.access team up to distribute picocell technologies throughout Asia Pacific http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=38 <p><strong>20 December 2006</strong> – ip.access, the creator of cellular picocell technologies has today announced that it will join forces with Singapore-based NexWave Technologies Pte. Ltd. (“NexWave”), a leading provider of highly cost effective and scalable network engineering solutions &amp; services in the Asia-pacific region. NexWave is a subsidiary of Singapore Exchange MainBoard-listed TeleChoice International Limited.</p> Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access GSM picocells deployed by new UK spectrum licensee FMS http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=37 <ul> <li>ip.access’ nanoGSM selected to improve GSM coverage and capacity </li> <li>FMS Group uses its own GSM spectrum to deliver competitive edge </li> <li>FMS delivers initial RapidNet GSM deployments with Excelerate </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, UK, 7 December 2006 – ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, today announces that FMS Group is using nanoGSM technology to seize the market opportunities created by its new UK low-power spectrum license. Using its own licensed spectrum, FMS is currently working with VPN specialist Excelerate Technology to deploy ip.access’ solution, creating the exclusive RapidNet GSM self-contained networks for the UK emergency services’ rapid deployment mobile incident command vehicles.</p> Thu, 07 Dec 2006 10:00:00 +0000 T-Mobile strengthens its GSM network in Europe with ip.access picocells http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=36 <ul> <li>T-Mobile International selects ip.access’ nanoGSM picocell solution </li> <li>Low-cost solution to enhance GSM coverage and capacity across European networks </li> <li>Picocell market momentum increases </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, UK, 11 October 2006 – ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, today announces a major picocell supply contract with leading mobile operator T-Mobile International.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access selects picoChip technology for 3G femtocell development http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=35 <p>Cambridge and Bath, UK, 25 September 2006 – ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions today announces that they are using a custom version of picoChip’s multi-core DSP hardware and modem software in their femto3G Access Points for residential fixed-mobile convergence (FMC).</p> Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access launches femto3G™ to revolutionise 3G services in the home http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=34 <ul> <li>femto3G Access Points enhance residential 3G voice and data coverage </li> <li>In-home 3G services set to disrupt current FMC landscape </li> <li>Recent ABI Research report indicates that femtocell market is set for explosive growth </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, UK, 5 September 2006 – ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, today announces femto3G, a femtocell-based solution for providing optimal 3G voice and high-speed data (HSDPA) coverage within the home and small enterprise.</p> Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access and HECL to cover India with nanoBTS picocells http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=33 <p>Cambridge, 14 June 2006 - ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, today announces that it has signed a distribution agreement with Himachal Exicom Communications Ltd (HECL), a leading provider of telecom solutions throughout India, to further increase the worldwide footprint of ip.access' nanoGSM picocell solution. </p> Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:00:00 +0100 TeleWare plc selects ip.access as picocell supplier for Private Mobile Networks http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=31 <h4>~ Worldwide and Utilising new low power Spectrum in the UK ~</h4> <ul> <li>UK low power GSM spectrum winner to use ip.access' nanoGSM picocells </li> <li>Private Mobile eXchange (PMX) solution enables mobile phones to become part of a corporate voice network </li> <li>Demonstrating strong market momentum towards fixed-mobile convergence solutions enabled by ip.access' picocell basestation systems </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, June 13 2006 - ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions today announces that they have signed a supply agreement with Teleware plc. Teleware subsidiary Private Mobile Networks will use ip.access nanoGSM picocells with the low power GSM 1800 spectrum recently allocated by Ofcom, to deliver fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) solutions with reduced mobile call charges for intra-building, campus and rapid deployment of private GSM networks.</p> Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access strengthens Asia-Pacific presence with strategic appointment http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=32 <p>Cambridge, June 13th 2006 - ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, today announces the appointment of Chong-Seng Chew as Director-Sales, South East and South Asia. Chong-Seng joins as ip.access prepares to exhibit at CommunicAsia 2006, the region's premier telecoms event. </p> Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access and iDirect collaborate to offer remote GSM picocell solution with satellite backhaul http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=30 <p>Cambridge, June 12th 2006 - ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, today announces that its nanoGSM picocell solution has successfully completed testing for interoperability with VSAT satellite equipment from iDirect, the satellite-based broadband access solutions developer. ip.access has joined iDirect's IP Alliance, and the two companies now offer a proven solution for enhancing GSM coverage and capacity in remote locations worldwide. </p> Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access named in prestigious 2006 Red Herring 100 Europe list http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=29 <ul> <li>Award recognises the 100 "most promising" European firms driving the future of technology </li> <li>List identifies private companies that play a leading role in innovation and technology </li> <li>Stephen Mallinson, ip.access CEO, to speak at Venture Market Europe 2006, Westin Paris, 8-10 May 2006 </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, May 9th 2006 - ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, has been selected for the Red Herring 100 Europe awards, a list of 100 private companies based in the EMEA region that play a leading role in innovation and technology.</p> Tue, 09 May 2006 10:00:00 +0100 Picocell market set for growth as Ofcom creates new low power GSM operators in the UK http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=28 <ul> <li>Ofcom opens up the UK mobile market with the award twelve new low power licenses </li> <li>ip.access nanoGSM® picocell matches the 200mW power level requirement </li> <li>Significant moment for the wireless industry with the potential for innovative fixed mobile converged services </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, 3 May 2006 - ip.access ltd, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, today welcomed the opening up of the UK GSM market in a way ideally suited to its low power nanoGSM picocells. Ofcom has provisionally awarded a 3.3MHz slice of GSM 1800 spectrum to twelve bidders for use at a maximum output power of 200mW. This power level is the standard for GSM picocells, and matches the specification of ip.access nanoGSM product. The introduction of so many new players is expected to lead to a dramatic expansion in innovative in-building applications, including new solutions for fixed-mobile convergence. </p> Wed, 03 May 2006 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access secures £8.5 million funding to accelerate growth in cost-effective cellular infrastructure for homes and businesses http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=27 <p><strong>ip.access ltd</strong>, a leading developer of in-building wireless picocell solutions, today announced the conclusion of an £8.5 million financing round led by Scottish Equity Partners, including Intel Capital Corporation and Rothschild &amp; Cie Gestion. The investment will be used to finance the expansion of ip.access' current successful second-generation pico basestation business and to develop cost-effective third-generation access points for use in homes and small businesses to support fixed-mobile convergence.</p> Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access and in&phone enable enterprise fixed-mobile convergence in Switzerland http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=26 <p>Cambridge, February 14th 2006 - ip.access ltd today announces that Swiss cellular operator in&amp;phone is deploying its nanoGSMT picocell technology to enable campusGSMT, a Private Branch Exchange (PBX)-integrated fixed-mobile convergence solution for business customers in Switzerland.</p> Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access and BelAir Networks Unlock Revenue Opportunities for Mobile Network Operators with First Wireless Mesh Cellular Picocell http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=25 Innovative picocell and wireless mesh backhaul solution cuts mobile deployment cost and operating expense<p>Kanata, Ontario and Cambridge, February 13, 2006 - ip.access ltd and BelAir Networks, the leader in wireless mesh networking, today announce the integration of BelAir's wireless mesh backhaul solution with ip.access' nanoBTS picocells. The combined low-cost, easy-to-install GSM/GPRS basestation and wireless backhaul solution offers cellular operators savings in both deployment costs and operating expenses. The new integrated solution will be demonstrated live at 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona at the BelAir Networks booth, E49 in Hall 2, February 13 - 16, 2006.</p> Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access and NTL work together to explore Low Power GSM solutions http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=24 <ul> <li>ip.access and NTL are collaborating on innovative new solutions </li> <li>Makes use of new GSM spectrum imminently available in Ofcom auction </li> <li>Picocells enable one-phone convenience and competitive business tariffs </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, February 10th 2006 - ip.access today announced they are working with NTL as a technology partner to explore the potential of Low Power GSM for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) solutions in the light of the forthcoming opportunity presented by UK telecoms regulator Ofcom. Integrating low power GSM coverage from ip.access picocells with the existing NTL business services, creates the opportunity to provide the convenience of mobility at competitive landline prices. NTL and ip.access will demonstrate the solution at the NTL press day on Friday 10 February 2006. </p> Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access' new EDGE/AMR picocell increases voice and data capacity http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=23 <ul> <li>Delivers up to three times the data rate of standard unit </li> <li>Supports up to three times the number of users </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, February 6th 2006 - ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that it has commenced shipping the nanoBTS® EDGE/AMR, a picocell designed to provide cost-effective high-speed indoor coverage over a broadband connection. The new picocell will be demonstrated live at 3GSM World Congress 2006 in Barcelona (Hall 2, Stand F28). </p> Mon, 06 Feb 2006 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access aircraft module shortlisted for 2006 GSM Association Awards http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=22 <ul> <li>IP-backhauled nanoBTS aircraft module nominated in Best Radio Access Product or Service category at GSM Association Awards </li> <li>New module enables commercial GSM coverage in aircraft </li> <li>Award winner to be announced at 3GSM World Congress Awards Gala Evening - Tuesday 14 February 2006 </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, January 23rd 2006 - ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that it has been nominated for a prestigious 2006 GSM Association Award. Its nanoBTS aircraft module, which enables the use of standard mobile phones on aircraft, is shortlisted in the Best Radio Access Product or Service category. </p> Mon, 23 Jan 2006 10:00:00 +0000 Altobridge Split-BSC&trade; solution slashes remote GSM coverage costs http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=21 <p>Cambridge, November 30th 2005 - ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications plc (LSE:TTC), announces today that Altobridge, a leading developer of advanced mobile systems for remote communications, is launching a low-cost satellite backhaul solution for the provision of remote cellular coverage using ip.access nanoBTST picocells.</p> Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access moves to new offices to support growth http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=20 <p>Cambridge, September 15th 2005 - ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that it is moving to new premises to support continued growth. The new office in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, UK, will accommodate up to 200 staff as the company continues to build on the commercial success of its nanoGSMT product portfolio.</p> Thu, 15 Sep 2005 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access and Imtech collaborate to improve GSM coverage in the Netherlands http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=19 <p>Cambridge, September 6th 2005 - ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that it has signed a partnership with Imtech Telecom BV to accelerate the rollout of its nanoGSMT system for enhanced GSM coverage and capacity. </p> Tue, 06 Sep 2005 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access enhances Asia-Pacific GSM coverage and capacity via new satellite http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=18 <ul> <li>ip.access’ nanoGSM™ solution makes efficient use of IPSTAR satellite bandwidth for economic rural GSM deployment </li> <li>nanoGSM™ using IP satellite for backhaul offers cost-effective and easy integration for operators </li> <li>ip.access’ distributor Intex Systems aids further expansion in the Asia-Pacific region </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, UK, June 14 2005 — ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that it has been selected by Shin Satellite, one of Asia's leading satellite operators, to deliver cost-effective GSM coverage and capacity via satellite to rural and remote areas across the Asia-Pacific region. ip.access’ nanoGSM™ solution will use the new IPSTAR satellite system for backhauling IP traffic to nanoBTS™ basestations.</p> Tue, 14 Jun 2005 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access and Telfort improve indoor GSM coverage and capacity for Dutch businesses http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=17 <ul> <li>Major Dutch operator Telfort chooses ip.access to deliver competitive advantage</li> <li>Successful deployment of nanoGSM™ provides enhanced coverage for Dutch SMEs</li> <li>nanoGSM™ offers the key to attracting and keeping profitable business customers through improved and differentiated service</li> </ul><p>Cambridge, May 31 2005 — ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces the successful deployment of its nanoGSM™ solution for Dutch mobile network operator Telfort BV.</p> Tue, 31 May 2005 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access appoints new VP Sales to expand Asia-Pacific presence http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=16 <br /><p>Cambridge, April 18 2005 ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces the appointment of Sim Cher Fong as VP Sales for the Asia-Pacific region. ip.access’ expansion in Southeast Asia will be marked by its attendance at CommunicAsia2005 in June.</p> Mon, 18 Apr 2005 10:00:00 +0100 AeroMobile™ chooses picocell from ip.access™ for new Inflight Mobile Phone Service http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=15 <br /><p>Annapolis, Maryland, USA, and Oslo, Norway – April 5, 2005 The first mobile phone service for passengers on commercial airlines will use miniature cellular technology developed just for inflight operation. Representatives of ARINC Incorporated and Telenor today announced leading U.K. technology firm ip.access™ has designed the world’s smallest GSM picocell base station for use in their AeroMobile™ inflight phone service, planned for operation later this year.</p> Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:00:00 +0100 p.access introduces GSM 900 picocellular basestation http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=14 <ul> <li> New nanoBTS™ GSM 900 extends ip.access’ cellular coverage and capacity solution to 900MHz countries</li> <li>Picocell coverage to be made available to 273 GSM 900 mobile operators in 142 countries</li> <li>Volume shipment to begin in July 2005</li> </ul><p>Cambridge, February 14th 2005 — ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces the upcoming availability of its new 900MHz GSM picocellular basestation – the nanoBTS™ GSM 900. The GSM 900 nanoBTS will be available to ship from July 2005 to mobile network operators in the 142 countries that currently run 900MHz networks.</p> Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access signs contract with Czech operator Telefónica O2 to enhance GSM in-building coverage http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=13 <ul> <li>ip.access signs supply agreement with largest mobile network operator in the Czech Republic </li> <li>Network roll-out follows successful technical and commercial trial of nanoGSM™ technology </li> <li>ip.access solution to deliver improved indoor coverage and capacity to Eurotel’s corporate customers </li> </ul><p><strong>Cambridge, February 10th 2005</strong> — ip.access ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that it has signed a major new contract with Eurotel Praha, spol. s r.o., the largest mobile operator in the Czech Republic, to improve GSM in-building coverage and capacity across its network. The agreement follows a successful technical and commercial field trial of ip.access’ nanoGSM™ technology.</p> Thu, 10 Feb 2005 10:00:00 +0000 BT chooses ip.access for in-building GSM service offering http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=12 <ul> <li>ip.access signs contract with BT to supply BT Wholesale customers with in-building coverage solutions </li> <li>nanoGSM™ technology to provide foundation for new BT service offering to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) throughout the UK </li> <li>ip.access’ nanoBTSTM to deliver capacity and coverage over BT’s cost-effective DSL network </li> </ul><p><strong>Cambridge, November 18th 2004</strong> — ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that its nanoGSM™ solution has been selected by BT for a new service for Mobile Network Operators to offer GSM in-building coverage.The service offering to the Mobile Network Operators is simple and cost-efficient as the nanoBTS™ basestations use BT’s world-class DSL infrastructure for backhaul. Coupled with BT’s expertise as a managed network supplier, Mobile Network Operators can offer a complete GSM corporate solution that supports excellent coverage and extended capacity within corporate offices and campus locations.</p> Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access technology in record-breaking Antarctic adventure http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=11 <ul> <li>ip.access supplying The INVESCO PERPETUAL Challenge: Expedition Trans-Antarctica with nanoGSM™ private mobile phone network solution </li> <li>ip.access nanoGSM™ pico-basestation to enable communication between first 4x4s to reach the South Pole </li> </ul><p><strong>Cambridge, October 13th</strong> — ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that it is supplying The INVESCO PERPETUAL Challenge: Expedition Trans-Antarctica with nanoGSM™ technology to create a private mobile phone network in the world’s highest, driest and coldest continent. The expedition is launched officially on Thursday 14th October at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London.</p> Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:00:00 +0100 Breakthrough for ip.access to supply nanoGSM™ technology to SMART Communications Inc. http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=10 <ul> <li>Philippines’ leading Mobile Network Operator selects ip.access technology following extensive pilot testing </li> <li>Cost-efficient nanoGSM™ system to enable innovative new services for SMART corporate customers </li> <li>Latest contract signifies breakthrough success for ip.access in key Asian market </li> </ul><p><strong>Singapore, September 27th</strong> – ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announced that its distributor, Intex Systems Pte Ltd, has reached an agreement with SMART, the leading wireless service provider in the Philippines, to supply its nanoGSM™ technology for new services aimed at SMART’s corporate customers. The agreement was reached following extensive trials and thorough testing of the solution. Full commercial deployment is expected in early October.</p> Mon, 27 Sep 2004 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access and RigNet deliver GSM abis over IP via satellite http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=9 <ul> <li>ip.access and RigNet partner for implementation of GSM-over-IP-over-satellite <br />solution </li> <li>Successful trial paves way for delivery of GSM services to remote locations </li> </ul><p>Cannes, France, February 24 th — ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that RigNet, a leading provider of communications services to offshore oil rigs, land rigs and remote locations, has completed successful trial of ip.access’ nanoGSM solution, culminating in a high quality voice call via combination of satellite and fibre between Oslo (Norway) to RigNet’s Texas headquarters. The trial, conducted in conjunction with Oslo-based GSM operator Teletopia marks the world’s first satellite backhaul implementation of ip.access’ unique GSM/IP solution and paves the way for highly cost effective GSM over satellite implementations with only the nanoBTS™ and satellite terminal at the remote end.</p> Tue, 24 Feb 2004 10:00:00 +0000 Kiev Metro goes mobile with ip.access nanoBTS™ http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=8 <ul> <li>ip.access wins contract to supply nanoBTS™ units, the world’s smallest GSM-over-IP basestations and associated infrastructure </li> <li>Kiev becomes first city in the world to deploy GSM-over-IP mobile solution in the Metro </li> <li>Solution to deliver mobile coverage to over one million commuters each day </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, 26 January 2004 — ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces a deal with Proximus L.L.C., a Ukrainian company, which will see ip.access supply its nanoBTS™ GSM basestations for installation in the below-ground section of the Kiev Metro. The application is a world first, blending GSM and IP technology to provide underground coverage to over 1.7 million Kiev commuters per day. Proximus has an agreement with the Kiev Metro to lease space and communications infrastructure to install the subsystem which in turn will be subleased to mobile network operators. The first network operator to sign up is UMC (Ukrainian Mobile Communications), the biggest GSM operator in Ukraine. <br />ip.access’ solution will enable Proximus to deliver both coverage and capacity, exactly where it is required. Basestations will be positioned throughout the subway’s 38 below-ground stations, and will be connected back into the city’s above-ground mobile network to deliver ubiquitous coverage right across Kiev. The nanoBTS basestations are connected using optical fibre to the BSC. From there E1 links connect into the mobile cellular communication company UMC’s MSC.</p> Sun, 04 Jan 2004 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access delivers rapid and cost-effective GSM coverage to American Samoa http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=7 <ul> <li>Blue Sky Communications deploys GSM-over-IP from ip.access </li> <li>Rapid deployment: from first order to operational in Blue Sky Communications’ network within three weeks </li> <li>Custom solutions: augmenting ip.access’ standard picocellular BTS, a high-power outdoor version of the basestation has been created in response to Blue Sky’s requirements </li> <li>Cost effective: using IP backhaul, smaller operators are able to deploy nanoGSM profitably </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, 17 Novmeber 2003 — ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces the successful deployment of ip.access’ nanoGSM products in the South Pacific island of American Samoa, with local network operator Blue Sky Communications. The installation includes indoor and custom outdoor basestations integrated with Blue Sky’s existing mobile switching centre. The integration between basestation subsystem (BSS) and the switching centre was achieved in under three hours with the first call being made in less than one day, allowing the entire deployment to take just three weeks from order confirmation to operational network.</p> Mon, 17 Nov 2003 10:00:00 +0000 TTP Communications’ subsidiary ip.access’ announces nanoGSM solution is chosen by T-Mobile USA, Inc. to enhance in-building coverage http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=6 <ul> <li>ip.access has inked a multi-year supply agreement with T-Mobile for the supply of nanoGSM basestations in the USA </li> <li>Solution delivers capacity and coverage in indoor environments and will be used to deliver service for a variety of applications </li> </ul><p><strong>Cambridge, 23 October 2003</strong> — ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications plc (LSE:TTC), today announces it has been awarded a multi-year contract to supply its nanoGSM products, including basestations, basestation controllers and management systems, for use in T-Mobile USA, Inc.’s network nationwide.</p> Thu, 23 Oct 2003 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access and Altobridge collaborate to provide GSM ‘sky/sea phone’ services http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=5 <ul> <li>European technology companies co-operate for much-needed on board services </li> <li>Pioneering GSM solution to be based on nanoBTS picocellular basestation </li> <li>Talks with leading industry players ahead of first prototype in Q1 2004 </li> </ul><p><strong>Cambridge, 12 October 2003</strong> — ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that it has signed a product licence agreement with Tralee, Ireland-based Altobridge Limited that will offer pioneering new GSM voice and data services to the aviation and shipping industries. The satellite-based solution joins Altobridge’s end-to-end GSM gateway with ip.access’ nanoBTS™ picocellular basestation to provide seamless GSM services on board aircraft and ships. The first prototype is due to be launched in the first quarter of 2004.</p> Sun, 12 Oct 2003 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access and Zynetix successfully demonstrate live GSM PBX solution http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=4 <ul> <li>Solution enables GSM phones to be used on a company PBX </li> <li>Offers mobile network operators access to the lucrative corporate phone infrastructure </li> <li>‘One-phone’ vision now a reality with integration of wireless and wire-line technologies </li> </ul><p>Cambridge, 09 September 2003 — ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announced the successful demonstration of a GSM Private Branch Exchange (PBX) working with a live PBX system. In partnership with Zynetix, the developers of the Linux-based PBX integration technology, the ip.access solution enables mobile network operators to break into the lucrative fixed-line market by complementing or even replacing office-based PBXs – making the "one-phone" vision a reality for today’s enterprises.</p> Tue, 09 Sep 2003 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access named as finalist for key industry award http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=3 <ul> <li>ip.access recognised for innovation in prestigious 10 th Networking Industry Awards 2003 </li> <li>GSM picobasestation nanoBTS™ to compete with offerings from Cisco and Global Secure Systems for Wireless Networking Product of the Year </li> <li>Winner to be announced at Gala Awards Dinner as part of Networks for Business 2003 </li> </ul><p><strong>Cambridge, 19 June 2003</strong> — ip.access ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications plc (LSE:TTC), today announces that it has been named as a finalist in the 10 th Networking Industry Awards, organised by CMP Information in conjunction with Networks for Business 2003. ip.access’ nanoBTS™ is nominated in the category of Wireless Networking Product of the Year, alongside Wireless LAN architectures and products from Cisco and Global Secure Systems.</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2003 10:00:00 +0100 ip.access eases IP integration into legacy GSM circuit switched networks http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=2 <ul> <li>Introducing nanoGSMTM™ Circuit BSC (basestation controller) at 3GSM World Congress</li> <li>Incorporating a Frame Relay Converter for Ethernet IP conversion to Gb standard interfaces for GPR</li> <li>Capability to now integrate directly into legacy GSM MSCs </li> </ul><p><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cambridge, 18 February 2003</span> — ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications plc (LSE:TTC), is today launching its nanoGSM Circuit BSC (basestation controller) incorporating a Frame Relay (FR) Converter. The Circuit BSC and FR Converter is used in conjunction with ip.access’ nanoBTSTM GSM basestations, allowing integration into 2G circuit-switched mobile networks simply and cost effectively.</p> Tue, 18 Feb 2003 10:00:00 +0000 ip.access launches world’s first IP basestation controller for indoor GSM networks http://www.ipaccess.com/news/release_display.php?id=1 World’s first software based GSM basestation controller BSC supports up to 100 nanoBTSs Enabling end-to-end GSM-over-IP solutions <p>Cambridge, 03 December 2002 — ip.access is today announcing the launch of its nanoGSMTM IP BSC, a basestation controller, to complement its all-IP GSM offering. The nanoGSM IP BSC has been designed specifically for use with the world’s smallest basestation, the nanoBTSTM, as part of a GSM network.</p> Tue, 03 Dec 2002 10:00:00 +0000