Pronto and Firetide Partner on Large-Scale Wi-Fi Hot Zones

Pronto Networks, a provider of OSS solutions for large Wi-Fi hot spot networks, and Firetide, a developer of mesh networking technology, announced a strategic partnership to drive Wi-Fi hot zone deployments. The combined Pronto Networks/Firetide hot zone solution will enable service providers and Wireless ISPs (WISPs) to quickly deploy and manage large-scale Wi-Fi networks, specifically hot zones and hot regions in areas such as airports, convention centers, hotels, and major metropolitan areas.



Firetide's HotPoint Wireless Mesh Routers replace Ethernet cabling and form a "Wireless Instant Network." The network self-configures by simply plugging HotPoint routers into standard AC power outlets.



Pronto's Hotspot OSS is open, standards-based Wi-Fi service delivery platform that enables auto-provisioning of WLAN equipment, secure authentication, subscriber management, billing mediation, customer care, roaming settlement and network management. http://www.prontonetworks.comhttp://www.firetide.com