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Altobridge was a privately held Irish technology company that developed wireless network solutions. Its products were designed to enable telecom operators to deliver low-cost GSM and 3G wireless broadband to unconnected rural and remote communities.〔 In 2011, the company received a "Technology Pioneer" accolade from the World Economic Forum,〔 and was named winner of the Wireless Category in the 2011 ''Wall Street Journal'' Technology Innovation Awards.〔 On 4 June 2014 it was announced that the company was going into receivership and all jobs would most likely be lost.〔http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/technology/fears-for-45-jobs-at-mobile-phone-technology-altobridge-1.1819421〕 In mid-August iDirect - a US based satellite equipment manufacturer purchased the software, IPR, trademarks and domain names from the receiver with the intention of building the technology into their satellite equipment.〔http://www.radiokerry.ie/news/former-ceo-of-altobridge-welcomes-buyout-of-company-following-receivership/〕 == History == Altobridge was founded in Ireland in 2002 by Mike Fitzgerald, Guy Waugh and Bart Kane. Their goal was to use research and development to remove technical and commercial barriers that often deny remote communities from affordable mobile voice and mobile internet connectivity. In the early years, the company developed and commercially deployed the solutions behind the first commercial GSM service on board passenger aircraft, as well as the first commercial deployment of GSM connectivity on board deep-sea merchant maritime vessels. In 2006, Altobridge combined two of its patented technologies, 'Split Architecture' and 'Local Connectivity,' into what it dubbed the Remote Community Solution. The solution enables a mobile network operator (MNO) to deliver affordable mobile communications to remote village and enterprise communities through efficient use of satellite backhaul and solar power. In 2010, Altobridge acquired ADC's GSM base station portfolio.〔 In March 2011, Altobridge Limited announced a Series C funding round in which Intel Capital and the International Finance Corporation would invest US$12 million in the company.〔 In September 2011, the World Economic Forum selected Altobridge as a 2012 technology pioneer. To be selected as a technology pioneer, a company must be involved in the development of a major technology and/or innovation and have the potential for long-term impact on business and society.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Altobridge」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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