Online Distribution and its vendor partner Proxim lead the way in the Middle East

In partnership with OnLine Distribution, the Middle East's leading distributor for networking products and solutions, demand for Proxim's WiMax based products are spiralling as demand continues to soar.

Its success comes at a time when the wireless technology market is witnessing unprecedented expansion. The RFID and WLAN markets are already extremely profitable with current projections estimating the combined market size growing to 2.9 billion pounds by 2009.*

"It is an exciting time for our partner Proxim as the wireless technology market expands so rapidly," said Sushma Kajaria, security business unit manager, Online Distribution. "Our strong relationship will ensure business continues to grow substantially for the foreseeable future."

The wireless revolution in the Middle East has dramatically changed the way individuals and businesses work and communicate. Wireless technologies are emerging as the best solution to improve communication, staff performance, productivity, accuracy and customer response times. It is predicted by the end of 2006 the number of commercial Wi-Fi hotspots will have grown by almost 50 percent worldwide to 143,700.**

Proxim's role in this expansion has been substantial, providing the marketplace with the latest WiMAX products offering service providers high performance wireless solutions in the 3.5 GHz band.

Demand for WiMax enabled products has dramatically increased in the region now regulations regarding its implementation have been finalised. Wireless networks are a key component to the continued advancement of the Middle East with Proxim and Online Distribution determined to realise its full potential.