AFL Selected by Inova Multimedia for Wireless Infotainment Project

15/09/2009

Spartanburg, SC - AFL, an industry leader in wireless integration and engineering, announces they were selected by Inova Multimedia to support a turnkey Wi-Fi network installation in the New Jersey/New York area.

Chosen to deliver the TFT-based infotainment solution for the next generation railway cars, Inova Multimedia, the German-based technology company that specializes in digital signage and media for transportation applications, signed a long term contract with NBC Universal. AFL has been contracted by Inova to design the Wi-Fi transmission system and install BelAir Networks wireless infrastructure in several train stations.

"AFL’s solution was focused on providing Inova with the very best in terms of bandwidth throughput, scalability and reliability. As an end-to-end systems integrator, planning and implementing the technology solutions for municipal and mass transit projects fits directly into AFL’s sweet spot. We are pleased to be part of this high profile and exciting project. It is an excellent example of how transit authorities can leverage technology to meet the connectivity and information needs of their passengers", stated Kent Brown, vice president of AFL – Enterprise Services.

The railway cars carry some 200,000 passengers each day between Manhattan and New Jersey with volume expected to increase as growth continues to escalate in those areas. BelAir’s wireless networks will provide connectivity to the Inova technology located in each rail car, refreshing video content, advertising and passenger information provided by NBC Universal and the train operator. With a digital transmission system between the operation control center and the trains, passengers will be informed about the latest news, weather and sports and also the up-to-date ticketing information and travel updates about their journey.

AFL provides advanced technology and network management services using high-performance and very reliable Wi-Fi equipment manufactured by BelAir Networks. AFL also provides wireline and network management services.

About AFL
AFL is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With 35 field offices in the U.S. and over 1300 employees, AFL provides telecommunications installation, maintenance and system integration services in the enterprise, wireline and wireless markets. For additional information on products and services offered by AFL and its affiliates visit www.AFLglobal.com.

About Inova Multimedia
Inova Multimedia is a Germany based company that offers turnkey solutions for mobile and stationary information, entertainment and CCTV to public transport operators, vehicle manufactures and content providers. With experience in infotainment systems for over 10 years Inova Multimedia is established as a well known supplier with installations in major cities of the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Greece Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands and France. As of today they have installed over 2.000 cars and almost 20,000 screens. In the US Inova Multimedia LLC is based in Tulsa OK. For more details visit www.inova-multimedia.com.

About BelAir Networks
BelAir Networks is the technology and market leader delivering the industry’s highest performance mobile broadband networking solutions for video, voice and data applications. Supporting the latest industry standards in the Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 4.9 GHz, 5.9 GHz and 4.4 GHz spectrum bands, BelAir Networks solutions are built on a patented modular architecture enabling multiple frequencies on a single network. BelAir Networks indoor and outdoor broadband wireless solutions deploy quickly, blending into the physical environment and integrating easily with existing infrastructure. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company backed by investment from leading venture capital firms including Comcast Interactive Capital, T-Mobile Venture Fund and Trilogy Equity Partners. For more information about BelAir Networks products and customers, visit www.belairnetworks.com.

Contacts
Kent Brown
864.433.8072
kent.brown@aflglobal.com

Sheila Burpee Duncan
613.254.7070 ext. 134
sburpeeduncan@belairnetworks.com

Inova Multimedia LLC
Frank Lichomski
201.984.3519
frank.lichomski@inova-multimedia.com