(Raleigh, N.C.) Centennial Campus at NC State University just got covered by a “mesh.” Not an actual mesh, but an outdoor Wi-Fi network system that will allow researchers to study everything from network security to healthcare applications. The project, called CentMesh (short for Centennial Outdoor Wireless Mesh Network Testbed for Research and Education), is one of the first in the country to create an open-air, large-scale experimental wireless system to be driven by open-source software, allowing researchers to modify or re-write the code to meet their specific requirements. (more…)

(Wilmington, N.C.) Spectrum Bridge, Inc., today announced the launch of the first commercial TV White Space (TVWS) network in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The company’s cloud-based spectrum management platform is the centerpiece of technology that taps into frequencies freed up by digital TV transition to provide wireless bandwidth and network access for a range of innovative solutions. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM), a global leader in machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless technology, has entered into a binding agreement to purchase Navman Wireless OEM Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS) modules and solutions, for $3 million in cash. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) The Verizon Foundation has awarded a $19,730 grant to InterAct, Wake County’s only comprehensive provider of domestic and sexual violence services. A nationally recognized nonprofit, InterAct will use the $19,730 grant to fund the Youth Education Services (Y.E.S.) program, its violence prevention program that teaches an age-appropriate curriculum to students from 3rd - 12th grades in Wake County. (more…)

(Hickory, N.C.) Idea Cellular Ltd., India’s third largest wireless operator, has chosen to reap the benefits of CommScope’s superior performance smoothwall RF feeder coaxial cable, replacing most use of traditional corrugated copper cabling in its network. In choosing HELIAX® FXL smoothwall cable, Idea will utilize the high performing coaxial cable in their base station sites in India. The FXL smoothwall cable, already installed in more than 100,000 sites throughout India and in use in nations around the world, is delivering a new level of benefits in wireless network performance and reliability compared to its corrugated copper predecessor HELIAX VXL. (more…)

(Hickory, N.C.) As wireless networking companies push to become more environmentally friendly, CommScope, Inc., a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has launched an energy conservation initiative that supports the industry’s global efforts in reducing power consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) T-Mobile USA, Inc. is preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Irene, which is tracking toward the Southeastern United States. Wireless network preparations are underway and T-Mobile has mobilized all necessary resources to restore service to affected customers and emergency first-responders if mobile services are impacted by the storm. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) T-Mobile USA, Inc. has announced that the company is doubling the theoretical peak download speed of its 4G network in Charlotte and Raleigh, as well as surrounding areas. In addition to these cities, T-Mobile announced its faster HSPA+ 42 network is now available in 54 additional markets to reach more than 170 million people in 152 markets. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Ascom (US) Inc., a leading supplier of mission critical on-site wireless communications, is pleased to announce its second release of Cardiomax powered by Ascom’s Unite Professional Messaging and Alarm platform. Ascom Cardiomax is a medical device cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). (more…)

(Waterloo, Ontario, and Cary, N.C.) Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today reported first quarter results for the three months ended May 28, 2011 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP). The company, which has a presence in Cary with approximately 200 workers, is announcing plans to streamline operations including job cuts. (more…)

(Cary, N.C.) Connected Development today announced it has completed development for PositiveID Corporation’s (NASDAQ: PSID) iglucose™ mobile health solution for real-time diabetes management and delivered the product to PositiveID. Connected Development is currently demonstrating iglucose at its booth #1875 in the M2M Zone at CTIA Wireless 2011. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.Ascom (US) Inc., a leading supplier of mission critical on-site wireless communications, is pleased to announce ClinicalConneX as its new integration suite powered by Ascom’s Unite Professional Messaging and Alarm Application. ClinicalConneX | Cardiomax is the first Ascom medical device cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). (more…)