Seamless Wi-Fi and wide area switching arrives

Broadbeam appears to be the first mobile solutions provider to deliver seamless switching between wide area and wireless local area (Wi-Fi) networks. Called IntelliSwitching, it is the major component of Broadbeam's Mobile Solutions System (MMS) Smart IP 3.0 middleware platform which already handles wireless optimisation, security and authentication. IntelliSwitching allows users to predefine which networks to connect to and in which order. "We can automatically detect the available networks, seize that network according to a user-defined order, and authenticate the user," said Janet Boudris, chairman and chief executive officer of Broadbeam.

If a call is dropped the software automatically re-authenticates the user and, using what is called check point restart, picks up the data flow from the point at which it was dropped.

IntelliSwitching is being tested by CSX Transportation, one of the largest rail network operators in the world, and the London Ambulance Service.

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