LastMile Communications is pioneering a wireless content delivery solution that brings information caching and processing to the network’s edge. The node-based system helps create wireless networks within fixed geographical locations, such as communities or office parks. By storing content locally on nodes, users can access or download information at speeds significantly faster than other mobile networks. Rich media content such as video, music or other applications can be customized to a specific location, creating a personalized wireless information channel for users.

By using this approach, the LastMile solution:

Helps quickly create wireless broadband networks in a fixed geographical location. Nodes can be attached to almost any fixed point, such as a building or lamppost, helping to reduce costly network build-out

Reduces backhaul dependency for wireless content delivery by storing information locally

Delivers content at speeds significantly faster than other networks

Delivers relative local content to the point of use or consumption without increasing the burden on network traffic

Technological advantages of the LastMile solution include:

Interoperable & Scalable – compatibility with multiple telecommunications technologies such as GPRS for monitoring and control and 3G, ADSL, fiber, WiMax or other forms of networking for backhaul connectivity

Local Memory Cache – only LastMile has local memory cache for storing up to 4 GB of local information and rich media content on each node

Faster Content Delivery – architecture enables near instantaneous access to information because there is no network delay, even in an emergency

Statistical Analysis and Tracking - managing servers track billable transactions, and provide specific node-performance data

Transaction Security – provides secure delivery of content to the point of consumption with appropriate services authorization

Modular Design – can support remote data collection and management, e.g. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers for asset tracking or sensors