April 8, 2005 Las Vegas, NV -- fSONA Systems, a provider of optical wireless platforms, and LaserBit Communications, a developer and manufacturer of laser-based, free-space optical (FSO) communications equipment, have announced that they are joining forces to globally deliver a comprehensive selection of optical wireless products. The strategic agreement allows both companies to sell their complete, combined product portfolio. Products offered by the two companies will range from LaserBit's low-cost Power over Ethernet (PoE) Pluto platform, to fSONA's military-grade, high-performance SONAbeam M Series.
According to a press release, the companies are each known quantities in today's FSO market with strong, complementary product lines and business strategies. fSONA's high-performance systems target the military, federal, and service provider markets, while LaserBit says its lower-cost, distribution-friendly products are used largely within the enterprise market.
"This agreement is the first of its kind in the burgeoning free-space optical wireless marketplace, and will coordinate the efforts of two of the leading players in the industry," contends fSONA's CEO, Sunny Taylor. "By joining forces, fSONA and Laserbit immediately become the dominant force in the optical wireless industry."
"This bilateral agreement creates the strongest FSO product portfolio in the industry," adds E. Walter Koenig III, CEO and chairman of LaserBit Communications.
Optical wireless, also known as free-space optics (FSO), is an advanced, globally wireless communications technology. According to the companies, the technology eliminates the costs of digging to lay fiber and licensing for radio frequencies, is immune to interference, and is highly secure.