Airlink Communications Overview

AirLink Communications is a recognized leader in the wireless data industry. The two founders of AirLink, Jim Baichtal and Ray Fasnacht, participated in the development of the current industry standard protocols for wireless data, CDPD. Early on, AirLink concentrated on developing and selling test equipment to the wireless carriers. In 1998, acting on their extensive industry knowledge,...More»

AirLink Communications is a recognized leader in the wireless data industry. The two founders of AirLink, Jim Baichtal and Ray Fasnacht, participated in the development of the current industry standard protocols for wireless data, CDPD. Early on, AirLink concentrated on developing and selling test equipment to the wireless carriers. In 1998, acting on their extensive industry knowledge, reputation, and expertise, AirLink began selling wireless subscriber devices. AirLink is now a leading provider of wireless and mobile data systems allowing real-time communications and transactions for commercial markets. AirLink offers a complete family of hardware and software products which include both end-user software applications and APIs designed to allow vertical market integrators to take advantage of AirLink’s technology. In addition to numerous telemetry APIs, AirLink is also developing middleware for these markets.

Airlink was acquired by Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) in May 2007.«Less