Wireless Home Network News

'Numerex Selected by GE Security to Migrate Analog Security Customers to Digital Wireless Networks and Technology (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Numerex Corp. , a leader in M2M wireless communication solutions, today announced that it will provide the technology, network solutions and expertise to transition GE Security's residential and commercial wireless security customer base from analog connectivity to a fully digital platform in advance of the FCC Analog Sunset deadline of February 2008.

'Slingbox new step-brother of DISH Network (The Capital Times)
EchoStar Communications is aiming to "Sling" itself into a stronger future. EchoStar, the parent of satellite TV provider DISH Network, has agreed to acquire Sling Media Inc. in a deal valued at $380 million announced this week. Sling makes the Slingbox device that enables users to watch their home TV signals on any Internet-connected computer or wireless device. That means they can watch their ...

'Verizon Wireless Expands Wireless Broadband Network to Greater Boise-Nampa, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BOISE, Idaho----Verizon Wireless customers in more Idaho locations can now access e-mail, everyday corporate data, the Internet and more at faster speeds; check out video on their phones; download music right over the air; and play 3D games -- as Verizon Wireless expands its wireless high-speed broadband network in the surrounding areas of Boise-Nampa, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls.

'CEDIA Highlights Flood of New Home Automation Products Based on Ember's ZigBee Technology (ThomasNet)
Ember-enabled products from CentraLite, Colorado vNet, Control4, Eaton and Remote Technologies Inc. establish ZigBee as the home automation wireless standard DENVER, Sept. 5 -- ZigBee wireless networking from Ember Corporation took a big leap forward in the home automation space this week at CEDIA Expo 2007 when multiple companies debuted new products designed for the consumer market. CEDIA Expo ...

'Vermont Municipal Fiber Network Is On The Road To Profitability (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
Burlington Telecom started off with a small fiber network that served city buildings and now offers voice, data, and video services to city residents. Wireless is on the agenda.