Verizon (News - Alert) Wireless and Encore Networks have struck a new deal, under which both companies will have Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions and Legacy protocol conversion to IP over the private, secure Verizon Wireless (News - Alert) 2G and 3G networks.

According to a press release, both companies will offer Encore’s entire BANDIT line of commercial and ruggedized IP+Legacy enterprise routers, including the C2C, a low-cost, embedded replacement of Plain Old Telephone Services (POTS) copper lines with advanced IP applications over cellular. Encore Networks (News - Alert) also is a member of the Verizon Wireless Business Solutions Alliance (BSA) program.

“M2M is experiencing tremendous growth as it becomes widely adopted across many different industries,” said Peter Madsen, president and CEO of Encore Networks. “By working with Verizon Wireless, we are able to execute on our business vision and deploy the right M2M solutions.”

“Many enterprises currently are looking to shift their existing copper lines and migrate to a more reliable advanced IP technology,” said Michael Toto, director of enterprise and government partnerships at Verizon Wireless. “With their M2M-centric technology, Encore Networks has the right approach to enable a seamless conversion and management of the connections.”

Encore’s C2C router is developed for legacy applications that presently confide on POTS analog telephone lines terminating on Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) with embedded analog modems. It offers IP interworking, supporting analog modem interfaces or Ethernet connections in a single box solution.

Encore will also promote the BANDIT family of rugged enterprise routers designed for SCADA and other harsh network environments. These routers are suitable to be used in locations where environmental controls are limited such as power distribution sub-stations, refineries and transportation applications. The BANDIT offers secure, high throughput data networking connections directly to the Verizon Wireless cellular network. Many utility companies based in North America use the BANDIT for secure control and monitoring SCADA applications.

In other news, Encore Networks recently announced that it formed a strategic partnership with Machine-to-Machine (M2M) integrator and distributor Digital Highway Wireless Solutions (DH Solutions).

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