2. Where Are We Today
The market leader in providing wireless infrastructure mesh
networking equipment for public safety applications
Technology proven through most demanding application –
real-time video surveillance with high-speed mobility
Unique core technology; multiple patents
3000 worldwide installations
Blue chip channel & solution partners
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3. Firetide Infrastructure Mesh Clearly Differentiated
Firetide’s unique technology enables unmatched capability for high performance, robust video
Mesh Topology
• High reliability, extensive reach,
dynamic architecture
And A Firetide Only
Distributed Ethernet Switch
• Ease-of-deployment, seamless
interoperability, security
And Another Firetide Only
Dynamic Flow Management
• End-to-end QoS, load balancing,
fiber-equivalent throughput &
latency, no introduced jitter, high Firetide Wireless Infrastructure Mesh Network
Performance Is on Par With Fiber at 400 Mbps
speed mobility, linear networks
and Less Than 1 ms Latency per Network Node
without throughput degradation
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4. Unique End-To-End Product Portfolio
HotView™ Services
$ Network Management Software Network Design
Installation
Hardware Platforms Software Platforms Site Survey
Onsite Service
HotPoint® HotClient™ Mobility WLAN
HotPort® WiFiAccess$ CPE $ Controller$ Controller$ Training
Inrastructure Extended Warranty
Mesh
Integrated Video Solution
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Indoor & Outdoor Wireless Centralized Intelligence
Accessories
End–To–End Integration – Standard Based Interfaces
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5. Q3 Developments
MIMO mesh – wireless “fiber equivalent”; now shipping
Transportation projects – mobile video is the driver
Partnership with ESCO/Aclara – addressing Smart Grid & utility market
Federal & military market – shipping FIPS 140-2 compliant mesh in Q4
Closed $8.6M funding round, lead by ESCO, existing investors
Investing in EMEA, new appointment
Public Safety Industrial Transportation Smart Grid
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6. MIMO-based Mesh (802.11n)
Throughput, reliability and security of fiber
Fiber-equivalent performance at 400 Mbps; latency .9 ms
Greater reliability: interference mitigation intelligence
Easier deployment: integrated spectrum analysis
Flexible configuration
Dual configurable radios:
2.4. 4.9, and 5 GHz
Indoor and outdoor
Enables city-wide, enterprise-
grade muni infrastructure
Firetide HotPort 7000
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7. Critical Municipal Infrastructure
City-wide deployments
Video security & surveillance
Traffic management/ITS
Mass communications
Wi-Fi access for city workers
Broadband for under-served areas
Mobile high-bandwidth
applications – voice, video, data
Stimulus funding will play a role
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8. Seoul, Korea
Multiple applications, multiple
departments
Video for public safety
Video for wild life monitoring
Environmental sensor networks
VoIP for mass notification
Tele-medicine Seoul Forest
LBS for lost children tracking and
visitor information
Data networking for city departments
Utilize end-to-end products: APs,
mesh, CPE, SW
Multiple phases
Cheonggyecheon Waterway
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9. Transportation: Mobility & Linear Mesh
Linear mode dependent on flow-based routing
& dual-radio capabilities
District 5
District 4
District 3
District1
District 2
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10. Transportation: Seoul Subway
World’s first subway install with high-bandwidth, real-time
video to & from train cars moving at 50 mph
Linear mesh topology – unique Firetide fit
Extremely harsh conditions
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11. Smart Grid & Utilities
Mesh-based WAN: utility-owned IP-infrastructure
‘Smart Grid’ applications
Security & surveillance
Business operations
5 GHz
900 MHz Video Console
SCADA monitoring
station
900 MHz
IP-enabled SCADA
system & sensors
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12. 2010 Market Outlook
Infrastructure = Communications
Cost of projects is defined by
whether wireless vs fiber is used
Firetide delivers a viable
alternative to fiber, with flexibility
and reliability of wireless mesh
technology
Stimulus will be a major driver
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