WALTHAM, Mass. – February 2, 2004 – – Colubris Networks, a global provider of intelligent wireless LAN (WLAN) access equipment, has signed an agreement to supply its public access equipment to Swisscom Eurospot, a subsidiary of the Swisscom Group, the national telecommunications carrier of Switzerland. Swisscom Eurospot is the largest pan-European public WLAN (PWLAN) provider of highspeed broadband Internet access at public hotspots located in hotels, conference centers, train stations and airports throughout the region.
According to the agreement, Colubris Networks is supplying its CN3000 and CN300 intelligent access devices for use in the Swisscom Eurospot network of Wi-Fi hotspots. Deployment of the Colubris Networks devices began in September 2003, and more than 12,000 devices have been shipped to date. The Colubris Networks products seamlessly integrate into Swisscom Eurospot’s network architecture and back-end systems, ensuring that users receive a rich, transparent, easy-to-use and reliable Wi-Fi experience.
After completing a competitive search, Swisscom Eurospot selected the Colubris Networks public access products for their ability to enable a broad array of services within a simple, cost-effective and scalable architecture. The Colubris Networks public access products exceeded the stringent requirements of the Swisscom Eurospot engineering, network operations and support staffs. The world’s first access controller to incorporate access point functionality, the Colubris Networks CN3000 can be augmented with the CN300 intelligent access point in large venues where additional coverage is needed. The combination of the CN3000 and CN300 provide a comprehensive hotspot solution for a broad range of location types and sizes.
Swisscom Eurospot expands Colubris Networks’ list of more than 400 service provider and enterprise customers and partners worldwide, including Telecom Italia, NTT-ME, McGill University, STSN, Connexion by Boeing, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and three of the world’s largest hotel chains.
Swisscom Eurospot has contracted more than 1,900 proprietary hotspots in France, Italy, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain and Portugal. As the region’s leading Wi-Fi hotspot service provider, it offers the entire spectrum of services for PWLAN hotspots – installation, operations and billing. It also offers roaming services in conjunction with Swisscom Mobile and Telia Homerun, adding another 850 hotspots in Europe.
“Colubris Networks is pleased to provide Swisscom Eurospot with complete solutions that ensure Swisscom Eurospot’s ability to meet all of its service creation, network operations and time-to-market objectives,” said Barry Fougere, president and CEO of Colubris Networks. “We view our close, collaborative relationship with Swisscom Eurospot as important validation of the significant advantages that Colubris Networks’ solutions deliver to large network operators. As a global provider of intelligent Wi-Fi access solutions, Colubris Networks is uniquely positioned to help service providers roll out new Wi-Fi services in hotels, airports, convention centers and other public settings. Working closely with top firms like Swisscom Eurospot is a key part of our strategy.”
About Swisscom Eurospot
Swisscom Eurospot is Europe’s leading provider of highspeed broadband internet access for business travellers. Swisscom Eurospot’s network comprises of more than 1900 locations across Europe offering broadband access, and has close working relationships with several roaming partners (i.e. Swisscom Mobile, Telia Homerun, iPass). The business activities of Swisscom Eurospot extend throughout Europe, and are based on values that are typical of a company that has its roots in Switzerland: neutrality and partnership, quality and a sound financial footing.
Swisscom Eurospot is a subsidiary of Swisscom and is headquartered in Geneva, with branch offices in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and Italy. The Swisscom Group posted revenues of CHF 14.5 billion in 2002 and has some 20,000 employees.
About Colubris Networks
Colubris Networks is a global provider of intelligent wireless LAN access equipment and management systems for service providers and enterprises. The company’s award-winning products deliver seamless, secure access to broadband networks while integrating into existing network infrastructure, security and management systems. Colubris Networks’ equipment is deployed by more than 400 organizations worldwide, including Swisscom Eurospot, Telecom Italia, NTT-ME, McGill University, STSN, Connexion by Boeing, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and three of the world’s largest hotel chains. The company’s partners include ADC, Alcatel, Juniper Networks, RSA Security, Airwave, Funk Software, iPass, and a worldwide network of value-added-resellers.For more information visit the company at www.colubris.com or contact us at info@colubris.com.
