Pexx Chosen to Manage a Tower and Installation Project of a Severe Weather Radar

Pexx, Inc. Chosen by Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC) of Enterprise Alabama to Manage a Tower and Installation Project of a Severe Weather Radar System at Oklahoma University in Norman.
Houston, Texas -- December 8, 2008

Pexx was chosen for this project because of its vast project management experience, telecommunications and RF technology expertise, coupled with a long history of reliability and superior customer service demonstrated by the company. Pexx project management services include tower construction, installation and integration of the communications and electronics packages of a new state-of-the-art weather radar system. This unique system is as part of a collaborative agreement with Oklahoma University (OU) to research and implement advanced weather-predicting techniques. Collocated on the OU campus, NOAA Weather Partners unites with EEC and OU in their focus in their focus on severe weather and this project that will aid in the rapid transfer of knowledge from research into technology, training and improved forecasts and warnings nationwide.

Palmer Greene, Pexx Chief Operating Officer, says, "installation of the severe weather radar at OU at Norman adds a new dimension to our full service package." Pexx has completed Phase I of this project with the completion of the tower foundation. The foundation, secured with over 360-tons of concrete and steel, will hold a 62-foot tower and a 41-foot globe shaped radome that will house and protect the state-of-the-art weather radar and electronic packages from severe weather.

Pouring concrete into the tower foundation.
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The advanced detection system will provide forecasters the opportunity to issue earlier tornado warnings with a higher level of reliability than existing systems. The aim of the whole collaboration between OU and EEC is to improve weather detection and prediction to reduce the negative impact of severe weather. Greene says, "Pexx is proud to be part of such an important project that will not only benefit OU students, but will ultimately save lives as researchers gain information that will enable them to give earlier detection of tornadoes reducing the amount of devastation."

Pexx is preparing to begin Phase II of this project. During this phase Pexx will be erecting the supporting tower superstructure, and installing and integrating electronic packages including a phased array doppler, and the 41-foot radome.

About Pexx
Pexx, Inc. is a privately held company employing a world-class team with over thirty years of varied industry experience. Pexx provides leading edge wireless networking, tower, cabling and project management services. Growing out of successful project management and consulting businesses, Pexx continues its practice of finding new ways to use technology to improve productivity, control costs and maintain a competitive edge. Pexx is licensed by the State of Texas as a Security Contractor for Video Surveillance installations, is a Certified HUB. Pexx serves its clients from headquarters in Houston, and offices in San Diego and Beijing. For more information about Pexx call (713) 856-9901 or visit http://www.pexx.net/.

About Enterprise Electronics Corp.
Enterprise Electronics Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of WSI, is recognized as the world leader in the meteorological radar field. Since its inception in 1971, the company has designed, manufactured and installed more than 900 radar systems worldwide. EEC developed the world's first commercial Doppler weather radar system in 1981. The corporation's range of radar systems is the product of years of experience, superior engineering and a top-ranked quality control process. EEC's 53,000-square-foot facility is located in Enterprise, Alabama.

About Oklahoma UniversityThe University of Oklahoma is a nationally and internationally recognized research university with scholarship, research and creative activity at campuses located in Norman, Tulsa and the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. Collaboration among faculty on all three campuses enhances the University's intellectual research capacity, expands the reach and depth of its programs and research units, and extends the impacts of its research activities.

Pexx Field News, Volume 2, Issue 2

In This Issue

• Free Wireless Backhaul Seminar
• AN-30e and AN-50e Products Discontinued
  

The Pexx Field Crew has been busy as ever as we have been climbing towers, running cables, and installing state-of-the-art networks to keep you up and running.

Included are a few interesting tidbits to keep you informed. Remember, we are here to serve you and get it done. If you have any questions or networking needs we want to hear from you.

Sincerely,

Palmer Greene
Chief Technical Officer

Free Wireless Backhaul Seminar
Leading Next Generation Wireless BackhaulSponsored by Exalt Communications Join Pexx and Exalt Communications for this informative seminar about the next generation of wireless backhaul solutions. Wireless backhaul provides a quick to install and cost-effective alternative to fiber and leased lines.

This half-day forum focused on Exalt point-to-point wireless backhaul products and solutions. Learn about the fastest selling microwave solutions and applications based on Exalt's licensed and license-exempt microwave radio products. Tuesday, September 23, 2008Residence Inn Houston West University2939 Westpark DriveHouston, TX 77005 There is no fee to attend! Space is limited.Register at www.exaltcom.com/training/index.php


Redline Communications Discontinues AN-30e and AN-50e Products
Effective immediately Redline Communications is providing notification of Manufacture Discontinuation of the AN-30e and the AN-50e products and associated peripheral accessories.


Existing warranty and service plans for these systems remain in effect for the full duration of the agreements. Additional warranty and service agreements are available and can be purchased for up to five years, at time of purchase or during the initial one year warranty period. Repair of failed units or replacement parts for hardware will be available for a period of five years from August 1, 2008. Redline will provide replacement parts in accordance with their Return Materials Authorization (RMA) process.

5.4GHz and 5.8GHz wireless E1/T1 backhaul and business-grade access requirements are continuing to be served by Redline's new generation of point-to-point RedCONNEX and point-to-multipoint RedACCESS AN-80i product, along with industry leading PWE3 standard based E1/T1-to-Ethernet converter products.

The AN-80i is purposely designed to be over-the-air backward compatible with the AN-50e product. In particular, the RedCONNEX AN-80i interoperates as a slave device to an AN-50e master in point-to-point, 20MHz configuration; while the RedACCESS AN-80i interoperates as a subscriber to an AN-50e sector controller in point-to-multipoint, 20MHz configuration. For more information about Redline Communications products email palmer@pexx.net or call (713) 856-9901.

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Don't forget, that whether the solution you need is high-tech, low-tech, or no-tech, Pexx finds the right solution to get the job done! We literally roll up our sleeves and jump right in. Do you have a challenging situation that you need help with? Contact us today and let us find a solution for you.

Sincerely,

Palmer Greene
Chief Technical Officer
Pexx, Inc.
palmer@pexx.net
www.pexx.net

Pexx Field News, Volume 1, Issue 1

In This Issue

• Pexx Qualified by Alcatel-Lucent
• Pexx Enhances Wireless Mobility Solution for the Henderson Texas Police Department
• Pexx Rounds Out Communications Infrastructure Support
• RF Planning Using Channel Whitelisting

We hope that you enjoy our first Pexx Field News. Periodically we will be keeping in touch by sending you quick field updates and networking tips. We welcome your input, so don't be shy about letting us know if there is a specific topic you would like to see covered in the Pexx Field News.

Palmer Greene
Chief Technical Officer

Pexx Enhances Wireless Mobility Solution for the Henderson Texas Police Department

Pexx recently completed an installation for the Police Department in Henderson Texas. Our installation included new equipment to enhance the department's mobility access. Now officers are able to access their computer network from their vehicles with ease, reliability and with expanded coverage. State-of-the-art radio equipment was installed on two towers, two water tanks and a rooftop giving the officers full range and access. "The crew was absolutely awesome to work with" said Lisa Wallace from Henderson.

Congratulations Henderson Police Department on your newly enhanced networking solution.

Pexx Rounds Out Communications Infrastructure Support

Pexx is now offering full turnkey tower services. In addition to providing wireless networking, video surveillance and cabling services, Pexx employs an experienced tower crew available to erect new towers, maintain and service existing towers, and demobilize abandoned and dangerous towers. Jennifer Greene, President of Pexx, Inc. says "High-Tech, Low-Tech, or No-Tech - we find the right solution and get the job done! That's what we do." Jennifer adds, "Combining low-tech and high-tech services allows us to offer a total solutions package enabling our telecommunication clients to provide low-cost, reliable services to their communities." The new Pexx combined service package includes tower and communication network design, equipment procurement, construction, installation, and maintenance. Tower services include inspections, site upgrades, maintenance, antenna/line change outs, radio installation and replacements, and new site construction. Tower types include stealth, guyed, monopole and lattice towers up to 500 feet.


RF Planning Using Channel Whitelisting

Are you using the BWI AN-80i? If so, we have a tip for you.

Using a whitelist can provide faster connection times and avoid frequency bands of known interference.Each AN-80i may be programmed with up to 32 separate frequency ranges to use during the autoscan cycle.

1. Telnet to the AN-80i and login.
2. Show all ranges: freq print
3. Add a range: freq add begin end (MHz)
4. Save the new configuration: save config

This feature is supported for both PTP and PMP modes of operation.

For more information about using a whitelist email Palmer at palmer@pexx.net.


Don't forget, that whether the solution you need is high-tech, low-tech, or no-tech, Pexx finds the right solution to get the job done! We literally roll up our sleeves and jump right in. Do you have a challenging situation that you need help with? Contact us today and let us find a solution for you.

Sincerely,

Palmer Greene
Chief Technical Officer
Pexx, Inc.
palmer@pexx.net

Pexx, Inc. Rounds Out Communications Infrastructure Support by Combining High-Tech and Low-Tech Solutions

Pexx, Inc. Rounds Out Communications Infrastructure Support by Combining High-Tech and Low-Tech Solutions
May 13, 2008 - Houston, Texas

Pexx, Inc., a wireless networking and technology solutions provider, is now offering full turnkey tower services. In addition to providing wireless networking, video surveillance and cabling services, Pexx employs an experienced tower crew available to erect new towers, maintain and service existing towers, and demobilize abandoned and dangerous towers.

Jennifer Greene, President of Pexx, Inc. says “High-Tech, Low-Tech, or No-Tech – we find the right solution and get the job done! That’s what we do.” Jennifer adds, “Combining low-tech and high-tech services allows us to offer a total solutions package enabling our telecommunication clients to provide low-cost, reliable services to their communities.”

The new Pexx combined service package includes tower and communication network design, equipment procurement, construction, installation, and maintenance. Tower services include inspections, site upgrades, maintenance, antenna/line change outs, radio installation and replacements, and new site construction. Tower types include stealth, guyed, monopole and lattice towers up to 500 feet.

Pexx networking services include network analysis and design, security, installation, maintenance and support for fixed and wireless networks. Network designs include all available broadband frequencies and speeds including the 4.9 GHz licensed frequency reserved for first responders and the latest GigE radios increasing network speed tenfold.

This total package enables Pexx customers to come to one reliable source for all their telecommunication, surveillance and networking requirements. Industries benefiting from Pexx, Inc.’s expertise include telecommunication service providers, municipalities, law enforcement, oil and gas, energy, education, and corporations of all sizes.

Pexx rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. From literally digging in the trenches, climbing into the skies, and providing professional executive support, Pexx services are unrivaled.

ABOUT PEXX
Pexx, Inc. is a privately held company employing a world-class team with over thirty years of varied industry experience. Pexx provides leading edge wireless networking, tower, cabling and project management services. Growing out of successful project management and consulting businesses, Pexx continues its practice of finding new ways to use technology to improve productivity, control costs and maintain a competitive edge. Pexx is licensed by the State of Texas as a Security Contractor for Video Surveillance installations, is a Certified HUB. Pexx serves its clients from headquarters in Houston, and offices in San Diego and Beijing. For more information about Pexx call (713) 856-9901 or visit www.pexx.net.

Pexx Expands Services to Protect Critical Communication Systems

Pexx Expands Services to Protect Critical Communication Systems in the Event of a Natural Disaster

Pexx, Inc. announces that they are now a major supplier of pumps and generators, in an effort to have available large quantities of back-up power generation and pumps enhancing protection of critical communication systems in the event of a natural disaster.

In 2005 when Hurricane Rita hit the Gulf Coast, numerous Pexx Wireless Networks were put to the test and proved to be stronger than the furious hurricane. (read news release). Today, Pexx has expanded their services to further “insure” that critical communication systems are not lost during the event of a natural disaster.

The “insurance” of having back-up power systems is especially critical for law enforcement, fire departments, cellular and broadcast tower sites, disaster recovery, emergency services, hospitals and medical clinics and other mission critical operations.

Through their new service offering, Pexx now carries transformers, load banks, cables, transfer switches, and other components to complete any type of installation. Pexx power generation professionals are available to design an efficient rental solution for any application and provide complete installation services. In addition, Pexx offers a yearly load-test and certification service along with a monthly site generator maintenance program.

Other Pexx services include wireless networking, cabling infrastructure services, tower installation and maintenance services, and project management services.

About Pexx
Pexx, Inc., a privately held company is a technology based integrator and VAR employing a world class team, with over thirty years of varied industry experience. Growing out of successful project management and consulting businesses, Pexx continues its practice of finding new ways to use technology to improve productivity, control costs and maintain a competitive edge. Pexx serves its clients from headquarters in Houston, and offices in San Diego and Beijing. For more information about Pexx call (713) 856.9901 or visit http://www.pexx.net/.

Pexx Contracted by Katy Police Department to Replace All Antenna Lines for Communications Radios

The Katy Texas Police Department has contracted Pexx to replace antenna lines for eleven communication radios with new and improved cable and infrastructure. The project is part of a new building and renovation project for the police department funded by the City of Katy Texas.

Pexx's fully staffed and equipped tower crew will be on site to switch radios over to the new dispatch center when the move to the new building begins in March 2007.

This project is the result of a continuing relationship between Pexx and the Katy Police Department (KPD) based on performance and trust. Pexx has furnished KPD with leading edge wireless communications and data/video networking capabilities that have greatly enhanced the security of the community of Katy Texas and the police officers that serve. (more) Pexx continues to serve the KPD with leading edge technology and superior service.

About Pexx
Pexx, Inc., a privately held company is a technology based integrator and VAR employing a world class team, with over thirty years of varied industry experience. Growing out of successful project management and consulting businesses, Pexx continues its practice of finding new ways to use technology to improve productivity, control costs and maintain a competitive edge. Pexx serves its clients from headquarters in Houston, and offices in San Diego and Beijing. For more information about Pexx call (713) 856.9901 or visit http://www.pexx.net/.

Pexx Brings A Heightened Level of Awareness with Wireless

A better “sense” of the world around us

The ability to see our surroundings, listen, and “sense” the world around us comes from basic abilities that most of us are born with. It is hard to imagine that these innate abilities are the basis for some of the most advanced technologies that we have available to us today.

Today’s world situation has resulted in a critical need for heightened situational awareness. Technology leaders continue to develop and enhance high-tech integrated systems gathering and distributing intelligence through video surveillance, motion, thermal and sound detectors, and voice and data communication systems. “With these state-of-the-art systems the ability to see, listen, and communicate with the world around us is drastically enhanced.” says Palmer Greene, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Pexx, Inc.

With heightened situational awareness and the need for more sophisticated technology, businesses have expressed concerns about the potential rising costs of infrastructure and security threats. Industry leaders continue to address the evolving requirements and concerns by utilizing integrated systems and sensors that branch from existing network structures including LANs (local area networks), WANs (wide area networks), WWANs (wireless wide area networks) and Global Networks.

Security measures have been controlled utilizing wired and wireless technology with an RF system called SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) for many years. SCADA systems are used to monitor the attributes for process control, monitoring of temperature, pressure, valve positions gate positions, flow, pressure and just about any set of data you can think of in industry.

Wireless networking is becoming increasingly popular because of the reduced cost of infrastructure and ease of installation, implementation, integration and expansion. Conversely, wireless networks have been publicly accused of being vulnerable to hackers and other cyber thieves and terrorists and posing security risks. Unfortunately, this viewpoint is based upon uninformed assumptions of those who do not understand the extent of the security measures and encryptions that have been built into these systems. When breaches of security occur it is most likely because the installer or network administrator is rushing through the process and skipping critical steps, or simply not understanding how to properly configure their network, leaving it vulnerable to security breaches; or the designer or purchaser failed to include security in the initial design and materials list. However, a properly installed wireless network can actually be more secure than a fixed wired network, and it’s attachment to a firewalled and secured network can be enhanced by additional security devices inside the network.
Many new encrypting codes are on the market and the technology continues to be enhanced. Currently 256 bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) / Triple DES (Data Encryption Standard) is in use on many systems. The utilization of constantly changing encryption codes makes it exceptionally difficult to be penetrated and decoded; and the time and resources required make “hacking-in” nearly impossible.

Palmer Greene says “With the rapid progression of today’s technology the value of working with a team of experts to design, install and maintain your network far outweighs any upfront costs that you may save by designing and installing it yourself.” Pexx, Inc. employs a trained staff of experienced networking and tower experts. The company has designed, installed, maintained, expanded and upgraded numerous wireless networks and complete RF and video systems. Pexx customers include the City of Baytown, Katy Police Department, Harris County Sheriffs Department, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Texas Department of Transportation, Houston Metro, and numerous Chemical companies, Texas Universities, Fire Departments, Police Departments and other City, County, State and Federal agencies.

There are an unlimited number of examples of how wireless networking can be applied to improve communications, data transfer, as well as environmental and situational awareness. Basically, anything that your imagination can think of is likely possible with wireless networking. New applications for wireless networking are being implemented consistently as technology and demands evolve. The demand for applications involving enhanced situational awareness, however, is rising most rapidly during this period of heightened security.

WWANs have an inherent flexibility that fixed (or wired) networks don’t allow. Because of this flexibility, WANs are becoming increasingly popular for applications that utilize sensors and monitoring systems that enhance situational awareness. Alternative power sources are also being deployed allowing networks to be powered in situations where there is no line power or fuel available.

There are a broad variety of sensors and surveillance systems that can be seamlessly integrated into both fixed broadband and broadband wireless networks enhancing situational awareness in populated locations as well as isolated or unmanned sites. For instance, video equipment, infrared cameras, motion detectors, sound sensors, and air quality monitors are currently being integrated into networked monitoring systems. Data packages of various types and sizes are transmitted from point-to-point and point-to-multipoint systems. Information can be transmitted from building to building, or across vast distances, and even across the world rapidly at GigE speeds.

Video surveillance conducted over wireless networks is currently being used by homeland security, government, municipalities including police departments and emergency response teams, water treatment facilities and power plants, offshore pipelines, large public gatherings such as the Olympics and Super Bowl … the list is quite extensive and growing. Infrared cameras are also used in applications where thermal imaging and night vision is essential. Pexx supplied remote wireless video surveillance equipment at SuperBowl XXXVIII held in Reliant Park and Stadium in Houston, Texas. The system provided live streaming video from security cameras located in multiple points throughout the stadium. The video collected was sent over a dedicated primary secure wireless link to an undisclosed location where special response teams were deployed in an active standby mode before, during and after the game. Images from cameras were available to members of multiple City, County, State, and Federal agencies as part of their emergency preparedness.

Motion Detectors and sound sensing detectors are integrated within networks (both wired and wirelessly) to activate camera and alarm systems in a specific area where motion, sound or other monitored data faults or errors or breeches are detected. You will find motion and sound sensing detectors used in home systems such as burglar systems, pool side alerts, outdoor light activation and gate controls. However, the application for these systems goes far beyond the home. Elaborate detection systems are designed and utilized for a broad spectrum of industrial uses. Intrusion detection and perimeter control is a critical requirement for many industrial settings such as for water supply facilities and reservoirs, nuclear power plants, or anywhere a hazardous area exists. These systems are also utilized in public facilities, construction zones, prisons, and other locations where access to a specific area needs to be monitored for security reasons, as well as protection of the public.

When a disturbance or intrusion is detected the system will perform a pattern of actions that are pre-programmed into the system. Each action is determined by the level of threat detected according to the parameters. For instance, when a motion is detected, the designated camera(s) will focus on the surrounding area immediately for closer monitoring. If a threat is found, by sensors or monitoring personnel an alert will be released, and the notification process will be performed according to the stage/level of the threat. Depending on the threat and the parameters programmed, the system will start recording data and sound an alarm, send an email, send a page, make a phone call, dial 911, or perform other pre-programmed actions.

In this new millennium we have seen a myriad of changes in technology. We are an information and technology hungry nation. Our hunger to receive more data – faster, continues to grow. Technology leaders continue to work aggressively to not only satisfy our hunger; but to look to the future needs of our society. One of the most significant benefits of wireless networking technology is that systems are designed to keep up with the speed of developing technology without incurring significant costs for upgrades and expansion. Integration of new technologies and sensors are easily, and seamlessly, added to existing systems.

Pexx, Inc., a privately held company, is a technology based integrator and VAR employing a world class team, with over thirty years of varied industry experience and wireless networking expertise. Growing out of successful project management and consulting businesses, Pexx continues its practice of finding new ways to use technology to improve productivity, control costs and maintain a competitive edge. Pexx serves its clients from headquarters in Houston, and offices in San Diego and Beijing. For more information about Pexx call (713) 856.9901 or visit http://www.pexx.net/.