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Yusuf Syed, regional manager of U.S. Robotics demonstrated the company's wireless suite of products, where a wireless network was setup live in front of 4th year computer science and engineering students. Engineers from Al Rostamani Communications, U.S. Robotics' value added partner in the UAE, were also present to answer the students' more technical questions.
Dr. Nader Nada, Associate Professor of Computer Science commented, saying: ' We want our students to be exposed to the next generation of information technologies, which is why we are running these seminars and have planned a WIMA exhibition. We have a senior project group working on several WIMA applications, and we want them to be able to interact with vendors, such as U.S. Robotics'
With 42% market share in the world's desktop modems market, U.S. Robotics benefits from wide recognition among students and home users. The company's efforts over the last two years have been focused on offering state of the art networking and broadband technologies that are based on its trademark ease of use, in order to make it easier for home users and small companies to benefit from the best in internet connectivity.
The students were impressed with the ease of installation: 'I know U.S. Robotics because I use their modems at home,' said Iman Khalid, a 4th year student in computer engineering 'And since I have several PCs, I would like to use one of these routers to setup a home network. Wireless networks are quick to install and they are hassle free'
U.S. Robotics was one of the first manufacturers in the world to introduce 22 mbps wireless networking, the company recently announced free online upgrades to 44 mbps and is planning to release a whopping 54 mbps technology at the end of summer 2003.
'This interactive seminar was actually an source of information for us as much as it was for the students' comment Syed 'it gave us the opportunity to understand how they view technology, and how they use our products. We think that Sharjah College is right to be organizing such events for its computer students, and we look forward to participating in the upcoming WIMA exhibition'
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U.S. Robotics weaves the wireless way
U.S. Robotics today announced that it has opened Sharjah College's series of Wireless Internet and Mobile Applications (WIMA) seminars, as the school builds towards its 1st WIMA exhibition on April 16, in which U.S. Robotics will be participating as one of the leading providers of wireless networking solutions.
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About U.S. RoboticsFor three decades, U.S. Robotics has been the world's leader in Internet access, delivering the highest quality and most innovative modems available. Since re-emerging as an independent company, U.S. Robotics has extended its leadership role in Internet access and connectivity, providing wireless networking products for homes and small offices, cable and DSL modems for broadband access and wireless Internet devices.
The company is partnering with key industry players and new technology providers to bring consumers 'one-box' solutions through its extensive worldwide retail channel. U.S. Robotics is committed to ensuring the quality, reliability and ease of use consumers have learned to expect from a leading company.
U.S. Robotics is privately held and headquartered in the Chicago area. The company's EMEA headquarters are based in Maidenhead, UK. For further information regarding the company and its products, please visit the Web site at www.usr.com/me.
U.S. Robotics is a registered trademark of U.S. Robotics Corporation. All rights reserved. All other company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. © 2002 U.S. Robotics Corporation.
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, News EditorSunday, April 13 - 2003 at 16:49 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This Article was updated on Sunday, January 21 - 2007
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