News Release Archive

5.2.2008: PCI DSS Compliance on Wi-Fi Devices? Easy as 1-2-3
 

3.25.2008: 802.11n in Infrastructure Improves Legacy Clients

12.24.2007: Start Up Succeeds in Niche

10.23.2007: Summit Reveals Value of CCX for Mobile Computers

6.18.2007: Summit Software Expands Wireless Security Options

6.8.2007: Summit Extends Wi-Fi® Client Reach

1.2.2007: Summit Software Upgrade Improves Connectivity and Roaming

8.28.2006: Summit Products Certified for Wi-Fi® and Cisco Compatible Extensions

7.24.2006: Miniature Compact Flash Radio Module

6.27.2006: Management and Security Through Partnerships

5.8.2006: High Performance WLAN Modules

Press Room

At Summit, we understand deadlines and the need for members of the press, media and analyst communities to access accurate and up to date information as soon as possible. We value our relationships with members of the media just as we value the relationships we have with our customers, suppliers and partners.

Below, you'll find a growing and up to date archive of our news releases with accompanying high and low resolution artwork. We're also committed to an open dialog with the press: please feel free to contact Summit Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chris Bolinger via email or by telephone at 330.434.7t929 extension 100 for additional background, an on the record conversation or a list of analysts briefed on a particular release.

May 2, 2008: PCI DSS Compliance on Wi-Fi Devices? Easy as 1-2-3

Subhead: White paper reveals three best practices to meet credit card security requirements

Comments: This release announces a Summit white paper, "Ensuring PCI DSS Compliance on Wi-Fi Client Devices". The paper details how retailers can leverage standardized and vendor-specific authentication, encryption and management capabilities to comply with the PCI DSS security standard.

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March 25, 2008: White Papers: 802.11n in Infrastructure Improves Legacy Clients

Subhead: No urgent need for 802.11n radios in mobile computers or medical devices

Comments: This release announces two Summit white papers, "The Value of 802.11n for Mobile Computers" and "The Value of 802.11n for Medical Devices". Both papers detail the benefits of this exciting new wireless LAN technology specifically for mobile devices in manufacturing, retail, logistics and health care applications.

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December 24, 2007: Start Up Succeeds in Niche

Subheads:  2-year-old Akron company already profitable; Ex-workers from Cisco upgrade idea

Comments: This article appeared in the business section of the Akron Beacon Journal, Summit's hometown daily newspaper. The article profiles Summit's history, growth and strategy and can be viewed at: http://www.ohio.com/business/12795297.html.

October 23, 2007: Summit Reveals Value of CCX for Mobile Computers

Subhead: White paper sheds new light on Cisco program for wireless interoperability

Comments: Summit has authored a White Paper, “The Value of Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) for Mobile Computers”, which is an informative guide to how organizations can get the most from their Cisco wireless infrastructure and mobile devices. While much information is available on CCX, this is the first document that discusses CCX from the unique perspective of mobile clients such as handheld and vehicle mounted data terminals and similar Automated Data Collection Devices (ADCs).

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June 18, 2007: Summit Software Release Expands Wireless Security Options

Subhead: New client software also improves administration and connectivity

Comments: Version 1.03.09 of the Summit Software Suite for Windows CE and Windows mobile adds security features, enhanced roaming capabilities and an improved user interface to further improve the company's support for business-critical mobile devices.

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June 8, 2007: Summit Extends Wi-Fi® Client Reach

Subhead: External cards and Windows® XP support bring enterprise-class features to broad range of mobile devices.

Comments: This release introduces the SDC-CF20G and SDC-PC20G Compact Flash and PCMCIA 802.11g WLAN Radio Cards with Integrated Antennas as well as support for the Windows XP and XP Embedded Operating Systems. This expanded support delivers Summit's hardware and software capabilities to an expanded range of mobile devices.

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January 26, 2007: Summit Software Upgrade Improves Connectivity and Roaming

Subhead: Summit radio modules enable secure and reliable operation of mobile data terminals, even in challenging radio environments.

Comments: This release introduces Version 1.02.25 of the Summit Software Suite which features and enhanced roaming algorithm, support for Cisco's CKIP/CMIC security protocol and a number of ease of use enhancements. 

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August 28, 2006: Summit Products Certified for Wi-Fi® and Cisco Compatible Extensions

Subhead: Radio modules are first to provide Cisco Compatible Extensions Version 3 to Windows CE-based mobile devices

Comments: This release underscores Summit's commitment to full interoperability and comprehensive support for enterprise class features such as the Wi'-Fi Alliance's WPA and WPA2 security as well as Cisco's advanced security and management capabilities.

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July 24, 2006: Summit Introduces Miniature Compact Flash Radio Module

Subhead: Delivers Wi-Fi radio in right form factor for many mobile devices.

Comments: This release introduces the SDC-MCF10G, a miniature version of Summit's full size Compact Flash 802.11g Wireless LAN Module. The small form factor of the SDC-MCF10G is ideal for integration into smaller and lighter application specific devices. 

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June 27, 2006: Summit Delivers Enterprise-Class Wireless LAN Security and Management to Vertical-Market Devices

Subhead: Partnerships with Devicescape and Wavelink bring market-leading security and centralized management to business-critical mobile devices.

Comments: This release details our partnership with Devicescape Software, Inc. and Wavelink corporation which enables an enterprise-class set of security and remote management features that are fully integrated into the Summit Client Utility.

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May 8, 2006: Summit Delivers High-Performance Wireless LAN Radio Modules to Vertical Market Devices

Subhead: Summit’s 10G family of compact flash and PCMCIA 802.11g Wi-Fi adapters address the hardware, software and support requirements of application-specific device vendors and their customers.

Comments: This is Summit's first press release which both details our first product launch and outlines our overall product strategy. It's notable for the quote from Broadcom Corporation, a strategic Summit partner and supplier.

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High Resolution (2375 x 1538 pixels) Artwork in JPG format 1.16MB (thumbnail at right)

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Suggested Caption for Artwork: "Summit's 802.11g Wireless LAN Radio Modules are designed especially for integration in application specific devices and are available in Compact Flash and PCMCIA form factors"