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Real Wireless to provide The Football Association with independent wireless consultancy services for the next three years

The Football Association engage Real Wireless to support radio and mobile connectivity at Wembley Stadium and The National Training Centre at St Georges Park

London – 12 April 2022 – Real Wireless, the UK’s leading independent wireless consultancy, today announced it has signed a three-year agreement to provide network consultancy services to The Football Association (The FA). The agreement includes event day support at Wembley Stadium.

The agreement is an extension of the long-standing relationship between the FA and Real Wireless, whose experts have worked with The FA since 2007

Real Wireless has advised on the design, implementation and ongoing management of wireless technology systems (cellular, Wi-Fi, PMR and Tetra) at Wembley Stadium from its opening to the present day.

Real Wireless provides support at every bowl event in the stadium. Its team works with the crowd safety team in Wembley’s control room to deliver the best possible radio communications service to the safety and operational users that depend on radio communications to run a safe and secure event.

This new agreement covers support for public and private mobile service provision at both Wembley Stadium and the National Training Centre at St Georges Park.

Alan Waters, Service Delivery Manager at the FA, said: “I have worked closely with the team from Real Wireless for many years and appreciate the expert advice and support they provide to us for both radio and mobile communications in the stadium and at St Georges Park. Their expertise has allowed us to stay on top of technology advances and this has helped ensure that the services provided to our operational staff and to visitors are to the highest possible standards at all times.”

Mark Keenan, CEO, Real Wireless, said: “Since we started working with the FA in 2007 mobile communications have changed dramatically. When Wembley Stadium opened, smartphones were still on the drawing board, the first iPhone was still a year away and data traffic was just 15PB. Fast forward to today and UK data usage is 580 Petabytes per month, increasing around 38% year-on-year.

“We are proud to have worked with the FA for 15 years. It has also allowed us to develop an in depth understanding of the real operational needs of a world-class stadium for both radio and mobile communications. This deep understanding is beneficial to Wembley Stadium and other stadium clients we work with.”

The consultancy services provided by Real Wireless to the FA include liaising with stadium operational staff, event owners, emergency service providers and mobile operators to help ensure that the radio and mobile services provided in the stadium are to the highest possible quality, particularly during events when the critical nature of radio and mobile communications is evident.

Real wireless consultants also act as the liaison with the UK regulator, Ofcom, on all matters relating to spectrum, as well as providing technical input and support to bids prepared by The FA for tournaments such as the Euros.

To find out more about stadium connectivity visit https://real-wireless.com/connected-stadiums/

Telecoms

Star Micronics launches MCW10 Wireless LAN module

High Wycombe, UK, 23 February 2022 International POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics announces the launch of its MCW10 module that plugs directly into Star POS printers to enable printing over wireless LAN. Currently designed for Star’s mC-Print™ series it fits neatly in the back of the mC-Print3, or externally on the mC-Print2, to provide a compact wireless LAN solution that supports the new WPA3 standard for wireless printer communication.

As retail and hospitality markets diversify, the need for a range of connectivity options takes on greater importance. By deploying the MCW10 retailers can benefit from robust in-store wireless communication, while in hospitality environments the module supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with 5GHz being resistant to the interference of radio waves generated by microwave ovens to provide a safe and effective wireless LAN solution.

Once the mC-Print printer is connected via wired LAN and USB to the module, users can quickly and easily benefit from wireless printer communication thanks to the Star Quick Setup Utility. Moreover, no additional printer integration is necessary by software providers. Featuring an LED display along with Ethernet and USB cables provided in the box, the MCW10 offers a cost-effective plug and play multi-port wireless LAN solution that allows two printers or other devices to be connected at the same time.

As Simon Martin, Director & General Manager, Star Micronics EMEA, states: “The Star MCW10 module simply enhances the versatility of the mC-Print™ series by providing additional wireless printer communication. This meets the demands of retail and hospitality environments in which a variety of connectivity options including wireless technologies is increasingly required.”

The MCW10 Wireless LAN module is available in EU countries and selected non-EU countries.

News, Telecoms

Wireless Logic Extends International Reach with Major US Partnerships

Recognised industry leader announces new partnerships that enable customers to localise through major cellular networks in the US

LONDON, 23 February 2022 – Wireless Logic Group, Europe’s leading IoT connectivity platform provider has recently expanded its global offering by partnering with three major MNOs in the US.

Wireless Logic simplifies and automates IoT connectivity, offering a single platform to securely manage connected assets across any network and number of deployments. For customers, this can accelerate time to market, simplify global supply chains and lower total cost of ownership. Through the new agreements, Wireless Logic can deliver local (i.e., non-roaming) cellular connectivity and direct network access for multiple IoT devices and applications in the US as well as parts of Canada and Mexico.

In addition, Wireless Logic has also been recognised as a Leader in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide. [1]

Local connectivity in North America

New and existing Wireless Logic customers now have local access to 4G, 5G and low-power wide-area (LPWA) networks as Wireless Logic partners with three of the largest providers of mobile services in the US. Customers will have the capability for international roaming where required.

“As demand for connected solutions shows no sign of slowing, we are extremely excited about the potential of these agreements to provide local network access for customers deploying solutions in North America,” says Oliver Tucker, Co-Founder & CEO at Wireless Logic. “It’s our extensive relationships with MNOs that enable us to provide unrivalled customer service and to deliver value throughout the IoT connectivity chain. By combining our own ‘built for IoT’ global network – which aggregates the world’s best 4G, 5G and LPWAN radio networks – with coverage from three of America’s major network providers, we are strengthening our position in the global IoT connectivity market.”

Together, these partnerships will enable Wireless Logic to sell its managed Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity directly to US customers and create new opportunities for European customers to rapidly deploy and future-proof connected solutions in America with confidence.

Access and direct connectivity to all three networks for Wireless Logic customers is available now.

Wireless Logic named a Leader in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide [1]

Building on this trajectory, Wireless Logic has received a significant amount of recognition from both customers and the industry over the last year and has now been recognised as a 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide. [1]

“We are proud of this placement and see it as a validation of our leadership stance as we continue to drive value for our customers through our technology and expansion into new markets. Since our inception, we have developed a deep understanding of industries and applications, building strong relationships with network operators across the globe. This gives us the basis to provide solutions with the right technology for each use case so that our customers can roll out their IoT deployments at scale,” concludes Tucker.

[1] .Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide, 31 January 2022, Pablo Arriandiaga, et. al.

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Ontix Signs Agreement with Sutton Council to Support Pioneering Approach to Boosting Mobile Phone Coverage

London, UK – 16th February, 2022 Ontix, the company delivering Next-Generation Wireless Infrastructure-as-a-Service, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Sutton Council that will enable it to improve the mobile phone coverage across the borough, providing a real boost to residents and local businesses.

Building on initial plans to improve digital connectivity within the borough, the Council is keen to let operators such as Ontix use council-owned assets such as lamp posts to deploy new small cell mobile infrastructure. This will boost connectivity and improve user experience of mobile devices within the borough.

This new form of open access agreement, among the first of its kind in the UK, will enable faster connectivity and greater capacity for mobile networks, remedying pockets of patchy and congested mobile coverage known as ‘not-spots’ whilst providing an operational and commercial framework which prioritises the swift deployment of digital infrastructure when and where it is needed.

Deployments of small cells are due to start in early 2022. This work will also act as a foundation to pave the way for greater 5G coverage in Sutton, as part of the commitments made in the council’s Digital Strategy.

Councillor Sunita Gordon, Lead Member for Resources, said: “I’m pleased to see us making good progress to improve the digital connectivity within Sutton. This will be a huge boost to residents, particularly those living, working or visiting the so called ‘not-spots’, and will also be a very welcome improvement to our infrastructure for local businesses.”

Antony Tomlinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Ontix, said: “The events of the last 18 months have demonstrated how critical connectivity is to modern life, enabling businesses to adapt and creating the backbone on which a ‘new normal’ has been realised. We are delighted to be working with Sutton, who have helped us to develop this agreement and the operational relationships and processes that we need to enable us to deploy small cells – delivering high quality connectivity throughout the Borough to residents and local businesses, in places where previously it may have been thought impractical or impossible.”

As part of its Digital Strategy, Sutton Council has published an in-depth explainer of what 5G mobile technology means for the London Borough of Sutton.