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News Release from: Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006)
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 14 March 2003
HP opts for TI WiFi
HP has chosen to add TI's proven 802.11b technology to its wireless networking options for commercial PC customers.
HP has chosen to add TI's proven 802.11b technology to its wireless networking options for commercial PC customers Future HP commercial PCs will also use TI's 802.11b solution to support the recently announced Cisco Compatible Extensions programme for standards-based, WiFi products that provides the enhanced security, management and roaming features that enterprise customers are demanding
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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With upcoming versions of Cisco Compatible Extensions software, IT managers will be able to offer additional security and infrastructure capabilities, providing an even greater advantage to wireless networks within the enterprise.
"Wi-Fi has changed the way enterprise users think of networking.
TI's 802.11b technology in HP's new enterprise PCs will help IT departments better address the computer and wireless networking needs of their entire organisation", said Jeff Groudan, Vice President of Marketing, HP Commercial PCs.
"We chose TI's 802.11b solution for the inclusion in our 802.11 program since it met both our performance and Cisco Compatible requirements, including a solid roadmap for future IEEE802.11 capabilities".
TI's 802.11b technology will provide HP commercial desktops with high performance 802.11b connectivity, enabling greater throughput and increased network range compared with competing WiFi solutions.
For IT managers, this enables better user experience and performance within their wireless network.
"The PC space is a key part of our WLAN strategy and this announcement with HP is our first public step in this market space", said Marc Cetto, General Manager, TI's Wireless Networking Business Unit.
"By offering high performance, full interoperability and cost effective WiFi technology, TI is providing HP with a leading WLAN solution to expand 802.11 offerings on their line of commercial PCs".
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