Beratung. Planung. Betrieb.
Die brown-iposs GmbH unterstützt Betreiber von Mobilfunk- und Funk-Breitbandnetzen in Deutschland, Mittel- und Osteuropa bei der Planung und dem Betrieb ihrer Netze auf Basis von GSM, UMTS oder WiMAX ( 802.16 ), Tetra BOS und auch DVB mit einem engagierten und sehr erfahrenen Team. Planungssoftware, Wissenschaftliche Studien, Verarbeitung von Messdaten, Softwareevaluierung und Trainings runden das Angebot der brown-iposs GmbH ab. Bisherige Kunden sind u.a. T-Mobile, AIS, Optimi und Mobicrat.
Weitere Schwerpunkte sind RF Planung und Optimierung für 2G, 3G und 4G. Auch Themen wie EMV oder allgemein Funknetzplanung unter Berücksichtigung minimaler Belastung werden betrachtet.
Über brown-iposs.
Anfang 2006 wurde die brown-iposs GmbH von den drei Gesellschaftern TEDSoft GmbH, TNC GmbH und Dr. Bernd Schröder gegründet. Ziel ist es, das umfassende Know-how, bestehend aus langjähriger praktischer Erfahrung, wissenschaftlicher Methodenentwicklung und exzellenter Softwarekenntnisse zu bündeln. Das neue Unternehmen ist damit in der Lage, einen vollständigen Betreuungsansatz für Netzbetreiber, von der Vorstudie bis zum Netzbetrieb, aus einer Hand anbieten zu können.
Consulting. Planning. Operations.
brown-iposs supports network and service providers with planning, integration, and operations services for LAN/WAN-networks, IP-services, and for GSM, UMTS, LTE, WiFi, with a very experienced and commited team. RF planning software, scientific studies, measurement data processing, software evaluation and adaptation and trainings are completing brown-iposs' offer.
About brown-iposs.
brown-iposs has been founded in the beginning of 2006 by its three shareholders TEDSoft GmbH, TNC GmbH and Dr. Bernd Schröder. The company bundles the broad know-how containing many years of practical experiences as well as deep knowledge in scientific methods on propagation modeling, traffic engineering and software development. By this we are able to cover the whole life-cycle from pre-studies up to operations.
WiMAP-4G - radio network planning
WiMAP-4G is the radio network planning software by brown-iposs. It is developed particularly for planning the air interface of wireless broadband access networks, e.g. based on WLAN or WiMAX standard.
By the integrated Free-Space-Propagation and COST-231 Walfish-Ikegami model and an interface to the high-performance raylauncher CORLA (by TNC), WiMAP-4G supports a broad variety of applications: From a coarse overview to a detailed analysis of the field strength - from the search for suitable measurement points to the planning of telecommunication networks.
Available License Versions
Community
(free of charge) Professional
(purchasable)
basic propagation models additional import/export features
comfortable project creation & handling additional high-class propagation models
basic antenna patterns high-definition visualisation
basic visualisation features huge range of available antenna patterns
The Professional Edition offers higher flexibility, more comfort and additional features to improve your productivity and successful planning.
Features
WiMAP-4G is a standalone RF planning tool implemented in Java. It requires only a standard PC with no special configuration, preferable with Windows OS. It supports 32bit as well 64bit OSs.
Graphical User Interface
The main user interface is a graphical unser interface (GUI). The GUI is offering some basic objects
a menu bar which offering access to sub-menus
a button bar for faster access to frequently used functions
a map window offering a 2D-view on the planning location
a site panel offering access to visualization layers, object settings, results ...
a terrain-profiler for easy observing the surface height under a link
a 3D-viewer
logging window, link-budget table, cursor location etc.
WiMAP-4G GUI
Data handling
Planning of any radio network needs the knowledge of the radio technology, the available transmit units and its possible configuration and - last not least - the area to cover. Therefore WiMAP-4G has several options to integrate this knowledge into the planning project as pointed out in the three subsections below.
Maps, Elevation & Buildings
WiMAP-4G supports cartesian (UTM, GK) and geographical (WGS84) coordinates. Geographical data is provided typically as raster data (like formats as TIFF, GIF, JPG or PNG) or as vector-orientated data (DXF: AutoCAD, Autodesk). For a fast orientation an online access to OpenStreetMap is directly integrated.
Topographical data (eelevation) is required for every field strength prediction, mainly for detection of "line-of-sight" and for the calculation of reflections and shadows. This data is expected to be available in ASCIIGrid-formats (ARCInfo, ESRI) or basic X-Y-Z lists. WiMAP-4G offers also a direct interface to load SRTM (elevation) directly from the web.
Building data is used by the high-precise propagation prediction model CORLA, for considering indoor-loss considerations, and for advanced Line-of-Sight considerations. The data is expected to be available as MIF-files (MapInfo). Building data can also be generated from vector-orientated data (2.5D - building data) and vice-versa building data can be used as maps. Also manual creation is supported.
Carrier
WiMAP-4G supports several current radio technologies, like GSM, UMTS, LTE, WiMAX, WiFi. A particular focus is on site-to-side and last mile technologies like WiMAX based on IEEE 802.16(d,e), WLAN based on IEEE 802.11 (a,b,g) and Micro-wave technology.
Based on these technologies the WiMAP-4G user may add so called "carriers", which represent typically one carrier frequency or a frequency band. Transmitters using the same carrier frequency, in particular those of the same carrier are assumed to interfering each other, while transmitters of different carriers don't. Many carriers may exist for the same technology, the number is not limited. For each carrier channels (e.g. pilot channel) may exist. These can be represented by so called sub-carrier.
Sites, Clients, Points
Basic objects in a radio network are the network transmitting units ("base stations" or "access nodes") and the receiving units (mobiles or CPEs - customer premise equipment). In WiMAP-4G network transmitting units are represented as "sites". Site data is required for every propagation prediction. It includes
Location of sites (coordinates)
Carriers implemented at the site
Antennas (type, height)
Main-lobe direction, mechanical tilts, power per carrier or subcarrier
Additional losses/gains (e.g. cable loss)
Receiving units can be represented as any pixel in a 2D-calculation visualization or as dedicated objects as "points" or "clients". Points are characterized by its coordinates and its receiver height. It is possible to calculate the receiving level for each point or even for a subset of them and to export it in a CSV-formatted file.
For last-mile networks (fixed-line substitution by wireless) often outdoor antennas with significant antenna gains and high receiver heights are used. WiMAP-4G supports the planning of such scenario with the help of "clients". Apart from "points" these objects are characterized by the supported carrier and antenna gains. It is possible to calculate the receiving level for each client or even for a subset of them and to export it in a CSV-formatted file.
Propagation Models
WiMAP-4G comes with the built-in Free-Space-Propagation, COST-231 Walfisch-Ikegami and Erceg model and has an interface to the industrial-strength ray-launcher CORLA.
Freespace
The Free-Space-Propagation model is primarily based on the elevation model. Optionally it takes into account visibility restrictions regarding the elevation model and the building model.
While this model is not well-suited for city centres and strongly cultured regions, it produces good results for suburban and rural regions. It can help you to identify critical regions where detailed measurements should be done.
Erceg (A,B,C)
The IEEE 802.16.3c proposes this model developed by Victor Erceg for WiMAX planning. It is designed for suburban - urban areas and considers three Non-Line-of-Sight (NLoS)-scenarios - A, B and C.
A - hilly, medium to high vegetation
B - hilly, low vegetation or flat with medium to high vegetation
C - flat with little vegetation (also for urban areas)
COST-231 Walfisch-Ikegami
ITU-R P.1411-3 is a semi-empirical model based on COST 231 Walfisch-Ikegami and enhanced by ITU-R. The model considers detailed input data like average height and separation of buildings, street data (width, direction), BS and MS antenna height, length of the path covered by buildings as well as distance from BS to MS.
CORLA (3D-Raylauncher)
CORLA - a Cube Oriented Ray Launching Algorithm - uses a discrete cube based representation of the supplied area that leads to a fast identification and processing of diffraction and reflection sources. Different antenna patterns, delay spread and building penetration are inherent features of the algorithm.
CORLA is licensed by TNC (Telecommunication Network Consulting). Based on CORLA, TNC offers powerful decision support modules for UMTS network planning, like BTS_Opt. For more information visit www.telnetcon.com or contact info@telnetcon.de.
Calculation & Visualization
With the help of the various prediction models a planned network can be analyzed in detail without having it deployed. In particular different planning versions can be compared and modified, re-calculated and optimized with teh help of different visualization methods and topics. For different network types the required methods differ a lot. While for mobile networks areal predictions are most important, last-mile networks rather require detailed methods to investigate the single links to customers' premises.
Coverage, C/I, ...
Within its 2D-view and partly also within its 3D-view WiMAP-4G is able to visualize several different topics, which are based on a previous calculated field strength prediction. The following results are available in WiMAP-4G with individual defined renderers:
Coverage based on C/I and power receiving levels
Best Server
Carrier to Interferer
Power level
Sub-Carrier Interference
Field strength
Site-to-Site & Link-Budget
The site-to-site prediction is a special case of the link-budget calculation. For any initial antenna (might be many) the power level to any other antenna of the same carrier and within a suitable range is calculated and visualised as a coloured line, and are shown as tool tips. This is in particular helpful for planning mesh-networks and infrastructure networks on top of the access layer of a radio network.
Between each two points, practically between every transmitter and receiver the linkbudget can be calculated, based on all typical RF parameters, including the channel bandwidth and minimum required C/I. Due to its integration with the link budget it is possible to calculate directly with the directed antenna gain of each antenna. Based on the calculations the following results are available:
EIRP as a result of transmitted power, antenna gains and losses
Receiver sensitivity as a result of receiver's noise figure, thermal noise and channel bandwidth
Total available path loss [dB] as a result of Tx EIRP and Rx sensitivity and antenna gains/losses
Max. permitted propagation loss [dB] as a result of total available path loss and dimensioning figures
Maximum (free-space) cell range [m]
Terrain-Profiler
The terrain profiler is designed to support the analysis of point-to-point connections and for line-of-sight analysis. It considers terrain heights (elevation) on the path and building data, transmitter and receiver heights. It is combined with the distance and angle measurement tool. Start and end points may snap to the nearest object (e.g. a site antenna or a client, or point), taking the configuration of the start and end objects where it snaps to into account. These start and end objects are also directly considered in the link budget calculation which makes planning of dedicated links fast and easy.
Point Coverage
By point field strength calculation the exact field strength and power level for each point on the map is calculated. The points tab in the Project-Explorer shows all points used in the current project. This table can easily be exported and used for further analysis steps. To discover the total power received on a point for a channel the power channel sum can be calculated. Its results are also available in the table mentioned before. Point coverage calcualtion - like the claculation for clients - are laways based on areal predictions.
Exporting Results
Frequently networks designed with WiMAP-4G and its calculation results have to be exported to 3rd-party tools like GIS-applications and map tools. This may be done for post-processing or presentation to other project stakeholders. WiMAP-4G is very open in interfacing to other tools. Data and results can be imported and exported in various standard formats. The most universal formats are ASCII-Grid defined by ESRI and KML created by Google. For text based results like point coverage values CSV-format (comma-separated-value) is supported.
... to GIS
WiMAP-4G offers the export of areal visualization results and of path loss prediction data in ASCII-Grid format. This format is supported by most of al GIS-tools. It carries a geographical reference which helps to map it easily to the right location within the psot-processing application.
... as KML
For presenting calculation results to others - customers or regulatory offices - the easiest way is to integrate them in map tools by Goggle (Earth or Map).
News
06.12.2013 -brown-iposs @ Cebit 2014
brown-iposs is presenting its portfolio and projects on Cebit 2014 at the common booth IKT.NRW. Take the opportunity to meet us from March 10th to 14th 2014 in Hanover.
Focus of our presentations are:
Industry 4.0 / M2M
RF optimisation for GSM, UMTS, and LTE networks.
Outdoor WiFi with our Integrated Radio Masts
Connected Crowd - our service solution for WLAN in stadions & arenas
bips.infotain - service solutions for malls, amusement parks, leisure
At our stand on the common booth IKT.NRW we will inform you about our portfolio and projects for mobile and fixed line network operators, service-providers and ISPs. In the past years we run several projects on RF optimisation, RF planning, service deployment, and providing complete turn-key solution for covering closed areas. We are demonstrating the latest version of our RF-planning software WiMAP-4G. The Integrated Radio Masts - already in its version 3 - prove itself as an ideal solution to provide wireless coverage in outdoor areas, e.g. at promenades, recreation areas or spacious premises. The hybrid infrastructure approach developed by brown-iposs is offering a very cost-efficient triple-play solution e.g. for rural areas.
Our bips.infotain solutions are providing a bundle of network & service. This is particulary important in crowded places like stadions and arenas. Connected Crowd is the perfect answer to this challenge. By WiFi-based localization solutions we are able to provide thrilling services also for shopping malls, amusement parks, or even leisure areas.
For production plants and campus we are offering our solution for Industry 4.0 and M2M (Machine-to-Machine) communication. Many connections in the "Internet of Things" are wireless. Learn how we are helping to ensure reliability and redundancy by tailored solutions based on WLAN or cellular services. (to top)
21.08.2013 - WiMAP-4G 4.1 released
The latest release 4.1 of WiMAP-4G does offer easier interference analysis for frequency planning, improved analysis options, export features, and project data descriptions:
Renewed and renamed visualization topic "Sub Carrier interference"
Calculation and export of sum of all received power per channel for points
ASCII-Grid export of calculation data and visualization themes
Extended Site descriptions supported
Import of recent Nirview-projects enabled
Windows 64-bit and Java 1.7 supported
User Manual reworked & updated (to top)
18.07.2013 - BipsNet 2.0 online
Our WiFi-test-network "BipsNet" has been clearly extended and renewed. This network enables us to improve network and services. In particular we are investigating
our Integrated Radio Masts
City-WiFi-networks providing "seamless" handover (the whole network with more than two dozen access points is delivering a joint "HotSpot")
our Infotain-services
Backhauling and network management services
methods for network optimization in WiFi
the skills of our engineers ;-) (to top)
21.11.2012- Supporters sought! New job offer at StepStone
We are looking for new colleagues at our branch offices in Bonn and Rostock. We need support by experienced engineers with a focus on radio network optimization. The job description (in German) can be found here. (to top)
15.05.2012- Offering jobs for dual studies at StepStone or
In cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Glauchau (BA Glauchau) weare offering opportunities for dual studies in the area of "Mobile Communication (TI)". The description is available also here. (to top)
02.01.2012 - Branch office MVP moved from Greifswald to Rostock
Our branch office in North-Eastern Germany (MVP), so far located in Greifswald, is moved now to the "Rostocker Innovations- und Gründerzentrum" (RIGZ). At the branch office the focus is on R&D activities. In the past our solutions for hybride network designs are developed here. Together with our partner from University of Rostock and micon e.V. we are currently preparing new research projects which will focussing in particular on future network development trends like small cells and heterogeneous networks. (to top)
18.11.2011 - New address - Moving into own office rooms
Almost six years after being founded brown-iposs is able to move into its own and all-new office rooms. At Friedrich-Breuer-Str in Bonn-Beuel we have built a new office at a very attractive and central location. This is an important step in our history which enriches the company itself and gives us enough space to grow in the next years. (to top)
01.09.2011 - brown-iposs at Futurecom 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Supporting our Brazilian partner RiklSat brown-iposs will exhibit at FutureCom 2011. RiklSat - who are providing internet-access for previously uncovered regions based on brown-iposs' Integrated Radio Mast solution - is proud to be selected as one of the most innovative Brazilian companies. brown-iposs will be on-site with RiklSat and support to inform their customers about the joint innovative wireless broadband solutions for the Brazilian market.
For further information please have a look at RiklSat's homepage. (to top)
06.03.2011 - brown-iposs goes Brazil - build-up of a first test network
For the first time brown-iposs enters South America with its Integrated Radio Masts. Soon the first masts will be installed on site. They are already arrived in Brazil and waiting for the import formality. After a successful kickoff we will cover more and more places and sites in Brazil with our new partner RiklSat.(to top)
01.03.2011 - WiMAP-4G v4.0 released
In time to CeBIT 2011 we are proud to present our newest release of WiMAP-4G.
Updates, changes and added features:
Menu restructured
Comprehensive manual
Comprehensive Wiki
Reload elevation models from web is possible
Complete geodata removal in one step
Import of carriers possible
Import of antenna-types possible
And much more...
Further information and downloads can be found here. (to top)
15.09.2010 - Hybride Networks for the "Digital Dividende"
Beginning of May we have refered about the kickoff of the pilote scheme "Digitale Dividende" in Lower Saxony. In this project four municipaties will be supported with comprehensive access to the internet by using the so called "duplex gap" between 820 and 832 MHz and a combination of DVB-T and the LiMAX-System of IQ Wireless GmbH. Meanwhile the buildup of the technology is nearly completed. In Allwörden and Bispingen the towers have been completed with the entire technology and with all required antennas. In Wietzendorf and Rehlingen 25 Integrated Radio Masts have been disposed (as 10- and 12-meter-lamps) and are now ready for use. Another 25 Integrated Radio Masts will be disposed as 10-meter-lamps in the communities Oberndorf and Oederquart until the end of this week. Last measurements and function tests will be done end of September.(to top)
01.09.2010 - Integrated Radio Masts improved
The Integrated Radio Mast developd by brown-iposs is the ideal solution for the construction of Outdoor-WLANs and infrastructure solutions which are radio-based, for example to connect machine-to-machine network nodes (M2M). The second generation of the Integrated Radio Mast which is presented now comes with major improvements:
An additional opening for maintenace has been build into the antenna array. So the configuration of the antenna can be changed at a later date. In addition the readjustment of the antennas is much more simple. So the build-up of the Integrated Radio Masts just as well the adjustment on modified demands is yet more simple.
Now there can be embed up to three antennas into the radio mast. An upgraded traction relief secures the antennas also for longtime operations.
Especially for the Integrated Radio Mast some antennas has been developd for the 2.4 and 5.4 to 5.8 GHz range which assure best supply and high performance.
For fast and safe installation of the system components a C-track-assembly-robotics has been integrated. With this the area of installation and maintenance has been enlarged extensively. Now up to four system components and one IP-multiple socket can be arranged there.(to top)
27.08.2010 - WiMAP-4G Version 3.2 released
Development of WiMAP is constantly ongoing. With the latest version, which is available now, import/export of points now available for everyone. Improved geo data handling and import/export functionality. Further improvements are:
Windows 64-bit support
KML export improved, supporting sites and points. Polygon presentation fits to surface
Supporting additional antenna pattern format (Radio Waves Inc format)
Significant performance improvements for deleting or importing many points
Further information and downloads can be found at WiMAP-4G web-site. (to top)
05.05.2010 - "Digitale Dividende" aside of LTE
"Digitale Dividende" is a hot topic in all mediums. Aside of LTE a particulary exciting pilot scheme has been started recently in Lower Saxony. Network 41 GmbH, ehcon Berlin, and brown-iposs establish a public power supply to support four municipalities in Lower Saxony with comprehensive access to the internet. For the first time the so called "duplex gap" between 820 and 832 MHz will be used. In this process only already existing technologies (i.a. DVB-T) will be tie together. Our Intergrated Radio Masts fit like a glove in this concept. The required technology can be established there inconspicuous and protected. For the municipalities this is a quantum jump toward innovation and increase of quality of living and working conditions. This project will be assisted financially by the Ministry for nutrition, agriculture, consumer protection and land development, Lower Saxony (ML). In the actual special publication CASE STUDY of the "funkschau" a detailed articel will be released on May 7th 2010.(to top)
27.04.2010 - Special offer for WIMAP-4G extended to May 17th - new version 3.1 available
WiMAP-4G v3 is under constant development. We proudly present our release Version 3.1 with additional features to optimise planning work-flows.
Updates, changes and added features:
Automated antenna adjustment with aligned direction settings and aligned tilt settings
Offers import functionalities for existing project data from non WiMAP-4G sources
Support of NSMA formatted antenna pattern (ADF - Antenna Data File format e.g. Andrew CommScope)
New technologies available: TETRA and Generic OFDM, e.g. for DVB-T planning
Better usability of terrain profiler
Faster performance due to improved calculation algorithms
Professional Edition offers to support larger projects (areas up to 200km x 200km)
Performance of Open Street Map integration improved
Further information and downloads can be found at WiMAP-4G web-site. (to top)
28.02.2010 - New version 3.0 of WiMAP-4G available as Community-Edition free of charge
With the new version 3.0 of our radio planning tool WiMAP-4G we introduce the new "free-of-charge community edition" of WiMAP-4G. For professional usage the regular "professional edition" is offering a full set of additional features and data, which is improving the planning work-flow even more.
WiMAP-4G is designed to support a broad variety of applications and scenarios: From a coarse overview to a detailed analysis of the field strength - from the search for suitable measurement points to the planning of telecommunication networks.
The latest version 3.0 offers
Updated automatic Geo data import
Open Street View integration for maps and satellite images
Examples and creation of custom projects
Comfortable project handling
WiMAP-4G Professional Edition additionally offers
Good visualisation with highest resolution
Additional import/export features (e.g. KML file export)
High-definition visualisation
Wide range of available antenna patterns
Further information and downloads can be found at WiMAP-4G web-site.(to top)
05.02.2010 - brown-iposs exhibits at CeBIT 2010
For the very fist time we are present at CeBIT at two stands.
At the Webciety in hall 6, stand G40 we are introducing to you, how we may help to find solutions e.g. for "last-mile" or city-networks. You will get information about our portfolio and projects for mobile and fixed line network operators, service-providers and ISPs. We are demonstrating the latest version of our RF-planning software WiMAP-4G. Our training courses - from WLAN up to LTE - will be explained to you. A special focus will be this time on City-WLAN-networks.
In hall 9, stand C09 our branch office in Greifwald is presenting news from our R&D. The Integrated Radio Masts prove itself as an ideal solution to provide wireless coverage in outdoor areas, e.g. at promenades, recreation areas or spacious premises. The hybrid infrastructure approach which we have developed within the framework of the joint project MAIKE is offering a very cost-efficient triple-play solution e.g. for rural areas. Here, at the "Landesgemeinschaftsstand Mecklenburg-Vorpommern" we are opening the window to our future products for you.(to top)
09.10.2009 - Again three successful diploma theses
brown-iposs supervises again three diploma thesis of this academic year. The students finalized their work done in co-operation with university of cooperative education Glauchau and Telefónica O2 quite succesfully. The topics have been a study of assignable data rates, a reference analysis of LTE and HSPA+ and the enhancement of radio maintenance.
We congratulate the diploma holders to their success!(to top)
01.06.2009 - BipsNet starts up
BipsNet serves the market for mobile Internet on regional areas like marinas, camping lots or waterfront promenades. For these so-called "point of interests" WLAN will be used for access. This new product from brown-iposs is a modular and overall system for Hotspot supply. With BipsNet you can go online immediately.(to top)
03.03.2009 - New in our training program: "LTE technology, planning and configuration"
The training course "LTE technology, planning and configuration" developed by brown-iposs contains nine modules with a well-founded introduction into LTE technology and its planning and configuration. This course appeals particularly to network designer, product developers, engineers and technicians with basic knowledge about telecommunication, networks and radio technology.(to top)
12.12.2008 - New release WiMAP-4G 2.5 available
We have improved and enhanced our radio network planning tool WiMAP-4G widely. Several useful features helps in particular to plan "last-mile"-access networks based on WiMAX, pre-WiMAX or WLAN. Again the new release "4G v2.5" is available for a free download at www.wimap-4g.com. Some of the most important new features are:
Creation and modification of building data in MIF/MID-format
Detailed and manifold consideration of building data at calculation and visualization
Terrain-profile is now directly for every client-site connection accessible
Terrain-profiler snaps as well to clients as to sites
Visualization area adapts automatically to selected client-site link
3D-view is limited to (2D-)visualization area
While dragging the visualization area switch to the current area under the cursor
Option for creating a 3-fold sectorized site automatically at creation of an online-project
Best server and C/I can be visualized (optionally) also outside the coverage area
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19.11.2008 - Workshop about wireless solutions for the last mile with Alvarion, Hopling, and Proxim
At our workshop on November 19th the participants very actively took the chance to inform themselves about the requirements of a local wireless broadband network. Also the options delivered by the three suppliers Alvarion, Hopling, and Proxim are of big interest. Subject of discussions have been the considered hardware as well as suitable software solutions to manage and control one's network efficiently.
All three suppliers have been on site with lots of hardware and information. The workshop offered an excellent environment for intensive and deep discussions between suppliers and network operators, which was emphasized as a very positive situation by both sites. (to top)
18.11.2008- 4th BWA Conference convinces again with many discussions
For the fourth time and the third time in Bonn the BWA-conference took place on November 17th and 18th. Again the interest of the visitors was focussed on the development of the wireless-broadband market. Other topics like broadband services in the (near) future did not found that much attention. Intensively it was discussed if internet-by-satellite services are a suitable alternative to cover all the left "white spots" in the broadband carpet. Although the main trend in discussions nowadays predicts and aspires a broadband coverage by fiber in most of the places, it was agreed that wireless solutions will have its position to provide broadband for many years.
The conference underlines its importance ones more by its top-class audience which included participants from four of five German WiMAX-licencees, e.g.. (to top)
06.10.2008- 3 more successful Diplom/Bachelor thesis in co-operation with brown-iposs
In co-operation with brown-iposs again three diploma holders have finished their thesis successfully. "Internet access in rural ares" has been considered in collaboration with the city council and the university of cooperative education of Glauchau. "Examination of an UMTS 900 MHz Network inside an existing GSM 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and UMTS 2100 MHz Network" was prepared in collaboration with O2 and the university of cooperative education of Glauchau. Together with DFMG Deutsche Funkturm GmbH and the University of Münster a thesis regarding "Determination of parameters for coverage prediction of WiMAX by measurements and methods of remote sensing" has been supervised. We congratulate the diploma holders to their success! (to top)
30.09.2008- Workshop "Wireless solutions for the last mile" with Alvarion, Hopling and Proxim on November 19th
Following to the 4th BWA-Conference brown-iposs offers for participants of the conference a workshop "Wireless solutions for the last mile". This workshop takes place on November 19th in our office rooms. In the workshop all aspects to implement successfully a regional wireless broadband network will be discussed. Within a small vendor exhibition the following solutions will be presented:
Proxim Wireless with "Tsunami MP.11" (www.proxim.com)
Alvarion with "BreezeAccess EZ" (www.alvarion.com)
Hopling Networks B.V. with the "HopWARE"-serial (www.hopling.com)
The attendees can discuss about the different products with the representatives of the companies. The participation is free of charge but the number of participants is limited. (to top)
18.08.2008- 4th BWA-Conference "Future proofed trends and market strategies" on November 17th/18th, 2008 in Bonn
In which direction expands the market for (radio-)braodband? Mobile broadband via UMTS and HSPA is reality already and will be growth driver for mobile operators in 2009. So the situation for WiMAX operator declines even more. Simultaneously pre-WiMAX-solutions in license-exempt bands are used increasingly and very successfully for rural and sub-urban areas. Which opportunities does the market still afford? How does the future for mobile, WiMAX, and alternative operators may look? These are the main themes on the 4th BWA-Conference.
The conference takes place from 17th to 18th of November, 2008 in the Maritim Hotel in Bonn. More information about the program of the conference and possibilities for registration can be found on the web pages of the organizer, Vereon AG, www.vereon.ch/bwa. (to top)
15.07.2008- New products by brown-iposs: Link-Tester "bips-LiMeS" und Management-Tool "SNMP-Fred"
We have enlarged our product line: After "bipsmap" and "WiMAP" we have developed "bips-LiMeS" and "SNMP-Fred".
"bips-LiMeS" is a new drive-testing tool for WiMAX- and pre-WiMAX-networks. It has been designed particulary to measure coverage and link quality with minimal effort. This system doesn't work limited by frequency or technology but based on of-the-shelf receivers. The collected performance data will be geographical referenced and can be visualized directly.
With "SNMP-Fred" SNMP-queries can be executed periodically automatically on a very easy way. The collected informations will be provided in usual text formats. Also modifying settings of network element is supported. For example you can change password or frequency of hundreds of basestations very rapidly.
Along with our already existing products "WiMAP-4G", "bipsmap" and "plant control via radio" and extensive services from market studies through planning of radio networks and system integration complete turn-key-solutions are offered by brown-iposs. Particularly for regional carriers brown-iposs offers the necessary know-how and portfolio to implement efficiently and successfully complex projects. (to top)
15.02.2008- 2 years brown-iposs GmbH
Since February 2006 brown-iposs is available for its customers. Time for a first résumé.
Much has been going on in the mobile and wireless broadband market since this time. HSPA has gained success and became reality, LTE is just around the corner. For broadband wireless technologies the trend is less clear. The first enthusiasm about WiMAX is gone and since mobile WiMAX is still pending some momentum left the market. In the meantime WiMAX fixed became reality. But in particular proprietary pre-WiMAX solutions became much more succesful and was ready to fill the gaps.
It is becoming more and more obvious what is really a truism. Not the (special) technology determines the market success but the offered services. And rather an efficient implementation is of big importance than "brand new" services, which are still very rare. In the last two years brown-iposs runs successfully projects in all topics mentioned above; for mobile WiMAX, HSPA, pre-WiMAX, meshed networks, and integration of services on IMS platforms, just to name the big ones. A powerful team with currently five permantents helps to plan and build succesfully radio networks, to integrate services and to provide on-site expertise.
In the last two years, more than 30 customers have been served by brown-iposs. We are especially grateful for this huge confidence and would like to thank all whom have co-operated with us. Brown-iposs in particular assures that it will continue to be a trusted and confident partner for all its customers and friends.
Currently brown-iposs prepares projects about LTE, Mobile TV, mobile WiMAX, City-WiFi, and Location Based Services. (to top)
03.01.2008- New branch office in Greifswald
For the brown-iposs GmbH it is always important to be close to the market. To strengthen the succesful local cooperation in the northeast of Germany we have founded a new branch office in the tecnology park Greifswald. Also there we will concentrate on services and service platforms. A joint research project with local partners will deal with the integration of mobile TV and WiMAX.
More on this subject you will be known in our next newsletter.
The new branch office is another important milestone for the brown-iposs in its continous growth. (to top)
19.11.2007- Training schedule for first half of 2008 is online
In the new year we are offering our popular courses about "WiMAX - Planning and Deployment", "Alternatives to DSL - Broadband via Radio", and Proxim-Hardware "Proxim Certified Broadband Associate" again at regular dates. Please feel free to contact directly Mrs. Birgit Frontzek, Phone: +49 228 299 799 80, E-Mail: birgit.frontzek{at}brown-iposs.eu. (to top)
06.11.2007- 3rd Conference "BWA - Strategies for regional Carriers"
The 3rd conference "BWA - Strategies for regional Carriers" has convinced by its agile contributions, lively discussions, and excellent networking. The progress in the German spoken market became clear. New options are considered after the auction of the 3.5GHz spectrum last year. Local carriers focussing strongly on pre-WiMAX-solutions in license-exempted bands in the 5GHz-area. But also the WiMAX-carriers become more active now. An exciting 2008 is expected all around. For the next year the 4th BWA-conference, again in Bonn, is scheduled already on November, 17th and 18th 2008. Focus will be to a larger extend on applications for BWA-networks. (to top)
03.09.2007- WiMAP-4G released, coming with a new web-site
The new release "4G" of our RF planning tool WiMAP is now available as a demo-version. Like already the previous releases it can be downloaded for free from our web-site or at the brand new web-site www.wimap-4g.com. 4G contains a full set of new features:
Integration of radio communication clients
Visualization of contour lines
KML export for coverage display in Google Earth and Google Maps
Consideration of shadowing effects in the enhanced Erceg model
C/I value integration within the coverage model (to top)
01.09.2007- New schedule for trainings and additional courses
In co-operation with Proxim Wireless we are offering new courses regarding Proxim hardware. Also for our courses on "WiMAX planning and deployment" and "Alternatives to DSL - broadband via radio" new dates are offered. Take a look at our training schedule at or Web-pages or ask Mrs. Birgit Frontzek, fon: +49 228 299 799 80, birgit.frontzek{at}brown-iposs.eu (to top)
31.08.2007- New products by brown-iposs: "bipsmap" and "Plant control via Radio"
With "bipsmap" and "Plant control via Radio" two new products are offered by brown-iposs. "bipsmap" is an interactive Web-application to capture and provide information about the availability of broadband technologies house-by-house. It can flexible adapted to almost any Web-design and is therefore perfectly suited for municipals and local broadband initiatives. Im co-operation with the engineering consultants H.Lertes "Plant control via Radio" was developed, which enables a mobile network indepedent and central managed system to control e.g. wind farms. (to top)
15.08.2007- Conference "BWA-Strategies for regional Carriers" on Nov, 5./6., 2007
The successful congress in the beginning of 2007 about "Strategies for regional Carrier - Broadband Wireless Access (BWA)" will be repeated in Bonn at November 2007 5th and 6th at the Hoter Maritim. Some program highlights:
Tutorial "Technology and Infrastructure for broadband solutions"
New federal and state financial support programs for a wider broadband coverage in rural areas
Successful business models in the broadband market
Financing options in the broadband market
City-WiFi: Large area WiFi mesh networks for voice and data communication
Registration and further information is available at http://www.vereon.ch/bwa.htm. (to top)
01.06.2007- Next course on WiMAX planning on July 4th to 6th
The WiMAX course in June is closed already. To cover further requests we are offering our specially developed course "Planning and deployment of WiMAX networks" for the next time on July, 4th to 6th. Within three days and eight modules a comprehensive introduction to WiMAX technology and its planning is presented. The course is particularly designed for RF planning engineers, product developer, operations engineers and technical experts with knowledge of principles of telecommunications and radio technology. More information is available from Mrs Birgit Frontzek, brown-iposs GmbH, fon: +49 (0) 228 299 799 80 or birgit.frontzek{at}brown-iposs.eu. (to top)
22.05.2007- Invited talk at IST-WEIRD workshop
Our managing director, Bernd Schröder, was invited at the 1st IST-WEIRD-workshop in Coimbra, Portugal to give a talk about "Ways to provide Triple Play with WiMAX in rural areas". The goal of the WEIRD Workshop was to present and discuss state-of-the-art research and development activities in the area of the transmission technology for WiMAX, its convergence with other network architectures, support for mobility, and infrastructure management. This included the latest results from ongoing R&D projects and lessons learned from pilot WiMAX case studies. (to top)
21.05.2007- Demo version of new WiMAP release 1.5 available
The new release 1.5 of our RF planning tool WiMAP is now available as a demo version for download. New features are an enhanced support of free Geo-data, full support of WGS84 co-ordinates and of measurement data. (to top)
02.05.2007- New course "Broadband via radio - Alternatives to DSL"
On May 23rd, June 19th, and July 11th 2007 we are offering our new one-day-course "Broadband via radio - Alternatives to DSL". The course provides a vendor-independent overview about alternatives to fixed line broadband by RF technologies, like WiMAX, WLAN or proprietary solutions like e.g. Motorola's Canope. More information is available from Mrs. Birgit Frontzek, brown-iposs GmbH, fon: +49 (0) 228 299 799 80 or birgit.frontzek{at}brown-iposs.eu. (to top)
19.04.2007- Next course on WiMAX planning on June 13th to 15th
From June, 13th to 15th we are offering our specially developed course "Planning and deployment of WiMAX networks" for the next time. Within three days and eight modules a comprehensive introduction to WiMAX technology and its planning is presented. The course is particularly designed for RF planning engineers, product developer, operations engineers and technical experts with knowledge of principles of telecommunications and radio technology. More information is available from Mrs Birgit Frontzek, brown-iposs GmbH, fon: +49 (0) 228 299 799 80 or birgit.frontzek{at}brown-iposs.eu. (to top)
20.03.2007- Demo version of new WiMAP release 1.2 available
The new release 1.2 of our RF planning tool WiMAP is now available as a demo version for download. (to top)
02.03.2007- brown-iposs nominated for StartUp-contest
brown-iposs' business plan has been selected as one of the six best concepts submitted to the StartUp business plan contest in Rheinland. At the end of March brown-iposs will present its concept at an expert jury in Düsseldorf. The overall regional winner will be elected among these six participants in June. Participation on the StartUp-contest was an outcome of being one of the winners of NUK business plan contest in 2006. (to top)
15.02.2007- Open course on WiMAX planning on April 18th to 20th
From April, 18th to 20th we are offering our specially developed course "Planning and deployment of WiMAX networks". Within three days and eight modules a comprehensive introduction to WiMAX technology and its planning is presented. The course is particularly designed for RF planning engineers, product developer, operations engineers and technical experts with knowledge of principles of telecommunications and radio technology. More information is available from Mrs Birgit Frontzek, brown-iposs GmbH, fon: +49 (0) 228 299 799 80 or birgit.frontzek{at}brown-iposs.eu. (to top)
01.02.2007- Technological Tutorial at IQPC's "4th Annual Flagship WiMAX"
On March, 26th to 28th the IQPC's conference "4th Annual Flagship Event WiMAX" take place at Hotel Concorde in Berlin, Germany. brown-iposs supports it with a technology tutorial regarding "WiMAX in suburban and rural areas". The conference will be trend-setting for the future of WiMAX in Europe. (to top)
26.01.2007- 110 attendees at BWA-conference in Bonn!
About 100 attendees from about 40 companies, including 35 carriers took part on the conference "BWA - Strategies for regional carriers" (see below for details). Conclusion of the event: A very vibrant conference which helps the market members to get much closer together. The enormous interest in the event and its vitality with lots of face-to-face discussions proved that the BWA-market in Germany now is really going to start. (to top)
1.12.2006- Conference "BWA - Strategies for regional carriers"
On January, 25th and 26th the conference "BWA - Strategies for regional carriers" is taking place at the Hilton in Bonn. The event is particularly dedicated to regional carriers in Germany who are interested or already active in offering a "Broadband Wireless Access" to its customers. The first time after the licence awarding for the 3.5GHz-BWA-frequencies the conference gives the opportunity to meet and to discuss about possible co-operations. Technical foci are WiMAX and Mobile-TV. The conference is organized by Vereon AG and ECO and leaded by our managing director Dr. Bernd Schröder. (to top)
4.9.2006- New Web-site is online
It took some time, but now our new Web-site is online. Hope you enjoy it! If you have any comments, questions or suggestions do not hesitate to contact us! We are hungry for feedback ;-). (to top)
23.6.2006- brown-iposs became third at NUK - business plan contest!
At the business plan contest of NUK-Neues Unternehmertum Rheinland e.V., brown-iposs became third and was able to left 65 other teams behind. Only the teams from "The Smoothie Project" and "Addit's" have made it better. Many congratulations to them!
Already in the two previous phases of the contest we have been one of the three (phase 2) resp. five (phase 1) best teams. Now we managed it again to be one of the ten nominated teams and could finalize the contest with a place on winners' rostrum.
Within the business plan contest we had to present our company's concept with respect to the business idea, customers' benefit, the market, marketing and a detailed planning for the next five years.
The winners of phase 3 have been awarded on June, 22nd on a joint event of the NUK-business plan contest and StartUp in Cologne. Being one of the winners of this year we will participate at the StartUp-contest in 2007.
Further information about the NUK contest is available here. (to top)
5.5.2006 - WiMAP - New Release
WiMAP-Release 1.1 is now available.