NEWBURY PARK, Calif., June 29, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Nomadix, Inc. (www.Nomadix.com), a leading supplier of intelligent network devices and interconnect services for guest access, digital cities, and carrier HotSpots, today announced the expansion of an existing agreement with Lucent Technologies (NYSE:LU) to provide global Remote Technical Support (RTS) and Repair and Exchange (RES) Services for the Nomadix Service Engine(tm) (NSE). The NSE is the core infrastructure component for Nomadix' public access Wi-Fi solutions, and Lucent's RTS and RES will become cornerstones of Nomadix' Business Services. As part of Nomadix Interconnect Services(tm) (NIS), Nomadix Business Services support the more than 26,000 total NSEs installed worldwide.
"Working with Lucent allows Nomadix to provide global, round-the-clock service to our clients," said Kurt Bauer, president and CEO, Nomadix. "With a comprehensive support package, service operators worldwide can be confident that they can offer their customers public access networks that are always functioning at the highest level, maximizing profits for the operator and venues. The expansion of our agreement with Lucent adds an important additional level of technical support for our gateway products."
Working closely with Nomadix' Technical Support, Lucent's Worldwide Services division will enhance the delivery of NIS Support Services to Nomadix service providers and enterprise venues.
These NIS Support Services includes:
-- NSE software updates
-- Web access to detailed product support information
-- 24-hour email technical support
-- 24-hour call center support with defined escalation procedure
and Service Level Agreements
-- Advanced Replacement hardware support
-- E-mail alerts
The Nomadix Service Engine(tm) (NSE) is a Wi-Fi gateway that resides in venue, carrier, municipality, or service provider infrastructure to enable connectivity in public access environments. Embedded on the NSE itself, Nomadix' patented gateway software immediately and invisibly adapts to a computer's settings to enable a secure, easy-to-use connection. In addition, NSE software presents a unique service creation environment, and supports a variety of revenue-generating and monetization mechanisms for operators. Since its inception, Nomadix has shipped over 26,000 NSE-enabled units to customers in over 60 countries.
"As high-speed Internet access providers for numerous airports across North America, Opti-Fi relies heavily on Nomadix and its partners to deliver the best service available," said Rob Franetovich, director of Network Operations for Opti-Fi Networks. "Nomadix' agreement with Lucent further builds on the confidence we have in Nomadix' mission-critical gateways."
"Our agreement with Nomadix is another key milestone in Lucent's multi-vendor maintenance and deployment strategy," said Jim Johnson, senior vice president, maintenance, deployment and managed services, Lucent Worldwide Services. "Leveraging our years of experience in deploying and maintaining networks, this agreement with Nomadix is an important offering to support Nomadix' installed base. Lucent is pleased to extend its global network support services as Nomadix expands its global footprint in the years to come."
About Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit www.lucent.com.
About Nomadix
Nomadix is the leading supplier of public access Wi-Fi gateways and services. The company offers the Nomadix Service Engine(tm) (NSE), which enables service providers to monetize wireless connections by presenting customers with compelling services. Nomadix Interconnect Services(tm) (NIS) are a suite of services that provide a variety of business services including intelligent roaming, content, application delivery and business services in conjunction with NSE-powered public access networks.
The company is headquartered in Newbury Park, Calif., and sells and supports its products and services globally through licensing and OEM partnerships, Value Added Resellers and Systems Integrators. Nomadix is an Intel Capital portfolio company. For additional information, please visit http://www.Nomadix.com or call +1-818-597-1500.