25 Jan 2013
The new alliance enables Winncom to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its worldwide customers

Firetide, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure mesh networks, recently announced an expanded international distribution agreement with Winncom Technologies. This strategic alliance enables Winncom to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its worldwide customers, addressing a growing need for reliable, high-performing indoor and outdoor wireless infrastructures for public safety, transportation, industrial, and service provider networks.

“Our customers are constantly seeking the latest technology that can rapidly expand their networks to more locations without sacrificing performance, reliability, or functionality,” said Igor Kurochkin, Director of Product Management and Marketing at Winncom Technologies. “Adding Firetide wireless mesh solutions to our portfolio allows our customers to install proven and cost-effective wireless infrastructures with fiber-like performance in the most challenging locations and environments.” 

Firetide provides high-performance fixed and mobile wireless IP network infrastructure products that enable concurrent video, voice and data applications for government, transportation, public safety and industrial customers. The company’s products are used to build seamless indoor and outdoor private wireless infrastructures and access networks that are highly reliable and secure.

Firetide’s infrastructure mesh networks can operate in the 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz or 5 GHz spectrums and enable multiple network services and standard Ethernet devices to operate virtually anywhere over a high-speed wireless infrastructure. The entire Firetide product line is currently available to Winncom customers and includes HotPort® wireless mesh nodes, HotPoint® access points, the HotViewTM Network Management Software, Mobility and WLAN Controllers, as well as a wide variety of antennas, cables, and mounting accessories.

“Combining Firetide’s industry-leading wireless mesh technology with Winncom’s worldwide market presence provides a great opportunity for both companies,” said Duane Zitzner, CEO of Firetide. “This strategic alliance will make our high performance wireless infrastructures available to a much broader group of public safety, transportation, utility, and telecom customers worldwide.”