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April 07, 2008
Strix Systems Access/One Selected For WIFI Mesh Networks To Canadian Markets
ReliaClear Chose Strix Systems Access/One for its Superior Versatility, Performance for Voice
Services, Low Latency and Network Resilience
CALABASAS, Calif-Strix Systems, a market and technology leader in high-
performance wireless mesh networking, today announced that ReliaClear Canada Inc. of Ontario,
Canada has been selected as a Strix Gold Partner for the distribution, resale and deployment of Strix
mesh network systems and professional services throughout Canada. ReliaClear is deploying Strix Access/One Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) for multiple City-wide
WiFi networks. The City of Thorold, Ontario, which covers 32 sq. miles with a population over
18,000 is the first of many multi-city projects in which ReliaClear is providing the design,
deployment and operations of commercial, municipal and public safety networks across the Ontario
province and Niagara region. As a provider of digital services, and unique in the region, ReliaClear
offers a wide range of voice, video, data solutions to multiple markets and specialty digital telephone
and Enterprise-class voice PBX solutions to business and wholesale customers. Driving the initiative between the City of Thorold and distinguished local members of the business
community, ReliaClear established anchor tenancy with the municipality in which services,
including Internet and virtual voice are delivered in concert with city-wide and mobile WiFi at a
reasonable cost. In return the city provides access to street lights and other municipal wireless mesh
access points for equipment installation. ReliaClear chose Strix Access/One OWS after extensive evaluation and testing. The criteria for the
selection included high throughput for high capacity and bursty user traffic, low latency to maintain
high call quality at high volumes, and mesh resilience self-adjusting for highest performing
backhaul. By choosing Strix, ReliaClear not only achieved their initial objectives, but gained a new
range of enhanced services, reaching the greater population.
"We needed a system with quick deployment; a rapid and simple installation process – timing was of
the essence” said Michael Somerville, President of ReliaClear “Strix Systems solutions allow us to
deliver compelling and cost effective advanced services to our customers.”
The performance and versatility of Strix Access/One OWS, Indoor Wireless System (IWS), Mobile
Wireless System (MWS), Edge Wireless System (EWS) and Integrated Video Surveillance System
(IWVS) enable the deployment of advanced applications for public safety and municipal projects
including: the mobility of work force applications such as remote access to building inspection data,
Voice over IP, security and wireless video surveillance, electronic parking meter reading, Internet
access, routing and other transportation and venue information electronically displayed on buses etc. ReliaClear continues to extend its reach, eventually covering what’s referred to as the southern
corridor of the “Golden Horseshoe” with WiFi mesh. The company is implementing a business
incubator project for the IT Sector of Thorold which will utilize the new municipal WiFi network for
research, development and outsourced services. “ReliaClear offers the leadership, drive and stamina to address the large number of opportunities in
the Canadian market” said Martin Levetin, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Strix
Systems, “We look forward to a continued strong relationship and the expansion of their initiatives
in city-wide and rural deployments. About ReliaClear Canada Inc. ReliaClear Canada Inc. (ReliaClear) is an internationally recognized, leading solutions provider of
digital communications that is based in Thorold, Ontario, Canada. Founded in May of 2005,
ReliaClear has built its outstanding reputation by not just selling to, but by truly partnering with its
clients to achieve mutual success. ReliaClear is certified to sell and support some of the most
prestigious names in the technology industry including Strix Systems. Strong vendor relationships
allow ReliaClear to provide proven technology solutions such as LAN/WAN Infrastructure,
Indoor/Outdoor Wireless, IP Telephone/Convergence, VoIP Security, Internet and Network
Security. For more information please visit www.ReliaClear.com About Strix Systems Strix Systems is the proven worldwide Leader in Wireless Mesh Networking, in market share
(according to Heavy Reading, Infonetics and In-Stat) and technology (Iometrix). Strix’s Access/One
products are the industry’s only modular (chassis-based) mesh systems, delivering the largest
capacity, highest throughput and best scalability. This new generation of products provides the
broadband mobility and reach to support voice, video, and data applications. Sold globally by a
network of first-class distributors and integrators, Access/One solutions have been deployed in
hundreds of networks worldwide, outdoor and indoor, for service providers, metros, public safety,
government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, enterprises, and
residential markets. For Strix latest case video case study on public safety, municipal networks and
railway networks please go to: http://www.strixsystems.com/video/missioncritical.html. For more
information about Strix Systems, please visit www.strixsystems.com.
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