Wi-Fi 802.11b Leaders Join WCA 'Hot Spot' Panel

WASHINGTON, Jun 14, 2002 - Two worldwide leaders in the spectacular growth of Wi-Fi uses have joined the WCA 2002 panel on June 26 in Boston: "Hot Spot Pioneers Adapt Local Networks To Nomadic/Mobile Uses," the Wireless Communications Association (WCA) announced today as pre-registration passed 1,000 for the show.

They are Clark Dong, CEO & Co-Founder of hereUare Communications, and Adam Sewall, Entrepreneur-in-Residence for ComVentures. hereUare ( http://www.hereuare.com ) is pioneering Unified Wireless Access, enabling users to use laptop computers to connect to the Internet at high speeds when on the move. hereUare is dedicated to making wireless Internet access simple and widely available, working with leading Service Providers and equipment vendors to ensure connecting to the Internet becomes a routine part of your travel itinerary or daily schedule. ComVentures ( http://www.comventures.com ) is a venture capital firm whose partners all have hands-on experience in the communications industry. It has consistently uncovered ground-breaking communications technologies, helped lead and grow its portfolio companies, and assisted these companies in deploying new technologies in an ever-changing marketplace. Some notable early-stage investments have included Octel, AOL, Polycom, Broadcom, UUNET and MCI.

As the 'hot spot' phenomenon in license exempt Wi-Fi networks takes hold around the world, Panel Moderator Dr. Mohammad Shakouri, Assistant Vice President of Alvarion ( http://www.alvarion.com ), led the way in assembling a world-class session, whose earlier participants were reported previously. iPass Inc. ( http://www.ipass.com ), a leading provider of secure, remote connectivity services to over 600 carriers and ISPs worldwide, will be represented by Vice President for Marketing John Russo. Also joining the panel is Dr. William Lehr, Associate Director of the MIT Research Program on Internet and Telecoms Convergence ( http://itc.mit.edu ), which recently became a WCA member. He is author of, among other relevant topics, an important recent study comparing Wi-Fi, and proposed 3G and ultra-wideband networks.

About the Wireless Communications Association:

Founded in 1988, WCA ( http://www.wcai.com ) is the world's principal non- profit trade association representing the broadband wireless industry. WCA's membership of 450 companies is comprised of the industry's leading carriers, vendors and consultants on six continents.

About WCA 2002

WCA 2002 is the premier annual show for the wireless broadband industry worldwide. As the primary showcase for the industry and its non-profit trade association, the show attracts the largest audience for the industry, has the largest exhibit floor and is noted for its strong support from carriers, both in the U.S. and internationally. WCA has held three straight major events since January, 2001 that have broken previous records in attendance, exhibits and sponsorships. This year's show has the theme "The Broadband Revolution: Wireless Leads the Way!" Major sponsors are Harris Corporation ( http://www.harris.com ), Netro Corporation ( http://www.netro.com ) and Sprint ( http://www.sprint.com ). For exhibition and other participation, contact Carl Berndtson (berndtson@aol.com ) of Confex Partners, or click WCA 2002 Information.

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