BellSouth Network Supports Wireless Data Service for Media at Kennedy Space Center, Delivers Coverage of Shuttle Launch to World
12 Juillet 2005 - 4:15PM
PR Newswire (US)
BellSouth Network Supports Wireless Data Service for Media at
Kennedy Space Center, Delivers Coverage of Shuttle Launch to World
-- Hundreds of Dedicated Voice and Data Circuits Installed for
Onsite News Agencies -- CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., July 12 /PRNewswire/
-- More than 2,500 journalists are expected tomorrow at Kennedy
Space Center and, for the first time, many will write and submit
stories over a wireless data network that covers the six-acre NASA
Press Site. The wireless data solution was created specifically for
this launch by Nortel and is linked to the Internet by high-speed
dedicated circuits from BellSouth. With the wireless data network
in place, reporters on the ground will have the flexibility to use
their wireless-enabled laptops and handheld computing devices to
seamlessly and securely access the Internet, e-mail, file sharing
and other applications. Designed to deliver user mobility, the
Wireless Mesh Network will provide reporters with secure and
continuous access to the Internet while moving throughout the
observation area, increasing productivity by allowing them to
report on the story in real-time. "The world's media will witness
NASA's return to flight of Space Shuttle Discovery and the STS-114
crew," said Mike Rein, Chief, Media Services at the Kennedy Space
Center, Fla. "The press viewing area will have the full range of
communications needed to bring the launch to the nearly 500 million
people around the world expected to view this event." For the
Return to Flight mission, the first shuttle launch since January
2003, BellSouth has installed upgraded circuits to serve the media
with high- speed connections including DSL, T-1s and DS3s (45Mbps
of dedicated bandwidth, commonly used for transmission of large
amounts of data including video). Many of these circuits are run
directly to the hurricane-rated structures that house individual
news organizations, constructed after the last launch for
additional safety at the NASA Press Site. These connections are
utilized by news organizations for dedicated voice, data and video
circuits that link headquarters locations to the reporters onsite.
"BellSouth has a history of delivering unmatched service to its
customers, regardless of size and level of need," said Marshall
Criser, president - Florida Operations, BellSouth. "International
sporting, political and scientific events like tomorrow's launch
generate opportunities for BellSouth to indirectly serve viewers
and readers around the world on a scale that very few providers can
replicate. We're proud to be part of this historic launch." For
more information about BellSouth Business voice and data solutions,
visit http://www.bellsouthlargebusiness.com/. About BellSouth
Corporation BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS) is a Fortune 100
communications company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth
has joint control and 40 percent ownership of Cingular Wireless,
the nation's largest wireless voice and data provider with more
than 50 million customers. Backed by award winning customer
service, BellSouth offers the most comprehensive and innovative
package of voice and data services available in the market. Through
BellSouth Answers(R), residential and small business customers can
bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and
high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and
Cingular(R) Wireless service. For businesses, BellSouth provides
secure, reliable local and long distance voice and data networking
solutions. BellSouth also offers online and directory advertising
through BellSouth(R) RealPages.com(R) and The Real Yellow Pages(R).
BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive
environment are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in
today's global marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be
found at http://www.bellsouth.com/. DATASOURCE: BellSouth
Corporation CONTACT: Todd Smith of BellSouth, +1-404-829-8723, or ;
or Jay Barta of Nortel, +1-972-685-2381, or Web site:
http://www.bellsouth.com/ http://www.bellsouthlargebusiness.com/
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