ELAUWIT ADDS SUN SPOTS IN THREE NEW LOCATIONS

Elauwit continues to expand its digital footprint along the Eastern seaboard. Over the past three weeks, the company has launched three Web sites dedicated to providing hyperlocal news content to three additional metropolitan regions: Staten Island, N.Y., the Southern New Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, and Columbia, S.C. Called Sun Spots, these online communities are portals of information for residents who want to know everything that’s going on in their region.

“People are turning to the Internet to discover news about their hometowns at continually increasing rates, and we are excited to be the provider of that content for more and more regions,” said Alan Bauer, Elauwit’s general manager, Media. “We plan to continue to add new communities in the near future.”

The new Sun Spots can be found at the following URLs:

Staten Island: http://si.sunne.ws

Southern New Jersey: http://sj.sunne.ws

Columbia: http://columbia.sunne.ws

Elauwit has plans to launch additional Sun Spots in the metro regions of Brooklyn, N.Y., Greenville, S.C., and Charleston, S.C., in the near future. For a full list of current and planned Sun Spots, visithttp://sunne.ws.

Testimonial

“I love how quick you guys are. You and your team are worlds above some of the ISP’s we do business with.”

Brian Reid
IT Systems Admin
Student Housing

And Now For Some History

2010
August – Summer move-in of Networks managed student housing sites saw over 10,000 new residents.

Networks is selected to provide video services at numerous locations to a major Healthcare system provider located in North Carolina

July – Elauwit Networks partnered with TiVo to provide leased TiVo Premiere DVRs to customers at select sites.

March – James Kellahan promoted to Operations Manager in charge of Field Operations and Construction Activities.

February – Launched http://elauw.it a free Tiny URL generator for public use.

2009

December – Elauwit Networks is serving customers and residents in over 16 states, ranging from South Carolina to Idaho.

October – Networks launches managed online video streaming platform for southeastern state Division of State Information Technology.

Networks moves to new Operations and Support center at 3518 Medical Dr in Columbia SC.

Matt Merkel is named Network Engineering Manager.

September – Networks launches partnership with ESPN3.com to provide online sports video streaming from the espn3.com website to select projects.

August – Summer move-in of Networks managed student housing sites saw over 4,000 new residents.

July – Launch of http://myelauwit.com – a dynamic web portal used for community news, calendar and events. Each site has a custom portal with various applications.

John Long is named Systems Architect and Applications Manager.

Taylor Jones is named Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of Elauwit Networks.

2008

Elauwit Networks targets, as a top-priority, niche MDU, senior living and student housing communities to deliver feature-rich video and broadband solutions.

Elauwit Networks is created to operate telecomm and technology business division. Individual operating entities date as far back as 1989.

What does Elauwit Networks do?

Elauwit Networks can address all your community’s technology needs. Some of the  solutions we currently provide are:

• High Speed Internet – Resident data services (with upgrade options) and amenity WiFi systems available.
• Video and Digital Video Solutions – Designed specifically to meet your needs and those of your residents.
• Design and implement upgraded video, network and other technology – We provide custom-designed solutions to outdated systems or equipment and install the latest technology.

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Hi-Speed Broadband

Many Plans Available
Elauwit Networks has a variety of internet products available. Depending upon your community needs, Elauwit Networks can provide everything from a community-wide or amenity wireless network to individual internet service. Elauwit Networks will also monitor the  property network and its own equipment, as well as that of your residents to identify any service-affecting issues as quickly as possible and allow us to restore services without delay.

 

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Apartments and MDU

Digital Video

Direct to the home
Many property owners are concerned with the number of satellite dishes on their property. We offer a solution by consolidating multiple units into a single dish array, shared by other Elauwit Networks subscribers on the property or in the same building. Elauwit Networks owns and maintains this hardware and provides local support to the residents. Residents are billed by the digital video service provider for the services they use.

Digital Bulk
Elauwit Networks provides a base digital package (each resident has a digital set-top box) at a discounted rate to the property owner/HOA management, who is invoiced  for bulk service provided by Elauwit Networks. Residents may choose to upgrade individual services and are then billed for those upgrades directly by the digital video service provider.*

Analog Bulk
Provides a base analog package at a discounted rate to the property owner/HOA management, who is invoiced  for bulk service provided by Elauwit Networks; some system designs offer residents the option to upgrade individually at their own discretion and they are then billed  for these upgrades directly by the digital video service provider.* The signal is distributed via a head-end system where the property owner/HOA chooses which channels to offer.

*Billed through our satellite provider for that area

Hi-Speed Broadband

Many Plans Available
Elauwit Networks has a variety of internet products available. Depending upon your community needs, Elauwit Networks can provide everything from a community-wide or amenity wireless network to individual internet service. Elauwit Networks will also monitor the  property network and its own equipment, as well as that of your residents to identify any service-affecting issues as quickly as possible and allow us to restore services without delay.

Available Packages

Individual Services
Elauwit Networks can provide the property with standalone video, digital video or internet: we design a solution that meets your specific needs. Let us customize a service for you.  Contact Elauwit Networks to schedule a consultation.

Bundled Services
Packages that integrate broadband internet and digital video services in your property are also available. We are happy to design a customized bundled services solution for you. Contact Elauwit Networks to schedule a consultation.

 

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A Lesson on Being Casually Late

As well delve into the world of blogging, there may come some confusion as to our late entrance. You see, when you’re going to a party, you just don’t show up right at the beginning when no one is there; you come a little later.

Well, we decided to do that with our new blog. Time will only tell what’s in store for our blog entries but we are going to make a sweeping generalization that it’ll be fun, entertaining and of course habitual.

So without further or do, here is our glorious entrance to the party. Now, where’s the punch?

 

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iPad and ESPN3 Arrive on Same Day

Normally April 3 will pass by as a normal Saturday during the year, but with the anticipation of the arrival of the iPad and ESPN360.com becoming ESPN3, it’s no longer a normal day.

How the iPad Affects Us

So you maybe wondering, why or how does this affect Elauwit Networks? Well for one, a couple of our employees will be getting the iPad and it will become a fight to stand in line as we get turns putting our greasy hands over the nice display Apple has provided. And with the arrival of the iPad means a new generation of electronic devices solely devoted to a truly hands-on experience. Our designs, attitude and overall ways of creating or viewing a website will now be changed to experiencing everything “hands-on”. Like every great product, there will be many different versions of the iPad, but even for the first version, it’s something we are looking forward to.

ESPN360 will be ESPN3

	ESPN360.com (old site)	ESPN3.com (new site)

Another popular event will be the introduction of ESPN360′s redesign to ESPN3. The mega sports network is revamping its current website to bring on more sports and a better interface. Now that the redesign is coming, it’ll be very soon that ESPN also unveils their 3D channel, which will be available for 3D enabled televisions and with certain service providers. But in the mean time, we can enjoy the free online content of ESPN3, showing you hi-quality videos of your favorite sports teams and even replays of past events. With over 3,000 sporting events shown online each year, you should be bugging your internet service provider for ESPN3 access or signing up for the ESPN3(60) package with Elauwit Networks.

 

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Student Housing

Digital Video

Treat Yourself to Great TV

One of the primary products we provide is video and we think it should be great video. Your  experience as a college student should not be marred with mediocre cable and poor picture quality. That’s why Elauwit Networks pays the highest attention to every detail, from the custom engineering and design of our systems for every property’s needs to making sure that crystal clear picture is the only thing you see on TV’s display.

A Channel Lineup That Will Put Your Buddy’s Dorm To Shame

When choosing the channel lineup, we have your interests in mind. The lineup that is available for your property will include a variety of sports channels, HBO, and all the other entertainment channels you could ever need. You will  have access to news, live action sports,  and movies all from the comfort of your apartment. And remember, there’s nothing wrong with your friends constantly coming over to watch TV at your place.

 

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Who is Elauwit Networks?

Elauwit Networks is an experienced telecommunications solutions company that adds value to multi-family housing and other developments by providing custom-designed, entertaining, reliable, and feature-rich telecommunication services. Our experience comes from two decades of developing and implementing integrated technology solutions for clients throughout the Southeastern United States. By drawing upon extensive experience and its own substantial resources, Elauwit Networks has become a leading service provider of internet, telephone and video for condominiums, student housing, senior-living centers and other mixed-use developments.

 

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Borrowing your neighbor’s wireless? You’re not the only one.

A recent study by the Wi-Fi alliance, a non-profit organization, has shown that Americans are reluctantly sharing their wireless signal with their members. The poll shows an increase of up to 32 percent of wireless users were tapping into the free internet provided by their lovely neighbor, which was around 18 percent in 2009.

The study also shows that people are more likely to trust someone with their house key before giving another person, even a neighbor, their wireless network key. It’s a weird shift in the general public who may have a distorted idea on how or why it is important to keep your wireless network private.

Kelly Davis-Felner, marketing director for the Wi-Fi Alliance, says “Most consumers know that leaving their Wi-Fi network open is not a good thing, but the reality is that many have not taken the steps to protect themselves. Consumers can usually activate Wi-Fi security protections in a few simple steps, but much like the seatbelts in your car – it won’t protect you unless you use it.”

 

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The Golden Age Of Technology

Remember the Gameboy? What about the Talkboy? Old technology is both funny and awesome; not only is it great to reminisce about what used to be, back in the “glory days” of technology, but it’s hilarious to see where we used to be, back when we thought we were modern.

Looking forward, the “cutting edge” products out right now (Google Buzz, The Droid and iPhone, etc.) are really just going to be clanky, annoying, funny and outdated “has-beens” — and for some, in just a year or two worth of time.

Modern becomes vintage seemingly overnight, as the new modern takes its place. Modernity, like time, is forever moving, changing, continuing without end. Ok, enough with the philosophy.

[Want modern? Check out the cool, modern, and community-oriented things we are doing withbroadband internet penetration at Elauwit Solutions.]

So with that, take a look at this article from Web Designer Depot. With the exception of my two favorite vintage technologies (the aforementioned Gameboy and Talkboy), this is an all-inclusive list of some of the funniest and most awesome vintage technologies that we don’t use anymore. Remember when the Discman was popular?

So tell us – what was left off the list? What vintage technologies would you add?

 

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Elauwit Media Nominated a 2010 Economic Champion in Spartanburg, SC

Elauwit Media has been nominated a 2010 Economic Champion by the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

Elauwit Media was recognized at the 2010 Economic Champion Luncheon Nov. 11, 2010 at the Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park.

All champions were recognized from the stage and called forward to receive their framed certificate and have their photo taken with the dignitaries on hand.

Elauwit Media has made the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing privately held companies for the past two years. It publishes Midlands Business Trends and Upstate Business Trends in South Carolina. Elauwit Media and Elauwit Networks are brands of Elauwit.

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