SolidRun and PicoCELA Form Partnership Launching the PCWL-0400 Wireless Edge Computer to Global Market

TOKYO, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In this joint press release, PicoCELA corporation (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Hiroshi Furukawa) developer of wireless backhaul technology, and SolidRun Ltd. (Head office: Yokne'am Illit, Israel) developer of embedded solutions and edge systems, jointly announce their cooperation in global marketing and distribution of the co-developed PCWL-0400.

Recently announced, PicoCELA's PCWL-0400 is a high-performance edge computer with enterprise wireless LAN and multi-hop back-haul functionality. It is positioned to simplify large wireless networks, reduce operating costs by over 70%, allow for added edge processing abilities, and provide users with seamless transition between nodes. The new system will provide stabilized broadband transmission and lower latency by establishing a wireless frame autonomic transfer network, based on the PCWL-0400 unique edge gateway platform.

The new gateway platform at the center of PicoCELA's innovative network was developed based on SolidRun's ClearFog GT networking platform, harnessing a Marvell ARMADA A388 dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor. SolidRun will support global marketing and sales outside Japan and will offer the technology to its tier 1 IoT and industrial distributer and customer base.

"PicoCELA has released PCWL-0400 to the global market in cooperation with SolidRun," says Dr. Hiroshi Furukawa, CEO of PicoCELA. "SolidRun is a highly advanced Israeli venture company, who is establishing a distinctive position in the edge computing market.  PicoCELA's cooperation with SollidRun is running the top of the cases of ones between Japanese and Israeli venture companies.  PicoCELA will strengthen the relationships more and enhance the collaboration."

"We are very proud of our collaboration with PicoCELA," states SolidRun CEO, Dr. Atai Ziv. "PicoCELA's disruptive solution will change wireless networking in three main domains: Outdoor WiFi, 5G and IoT networking. This type of solution can complement our portfolio offering for leading OEM's."

About SolidRun

SolidRun is a global leading developer and manufacturer of powerful energy efficient System on Modules (SOMs), Single Board Computers (SBCs), Industrial PCs, edge devices and embedded systems. SolidRun's innovative compact embedded solutions are based on ARM and x86 architecture and combine hardware, comprehensive software packages, drivers  and an ecosystem of partnerships aimed at simplifying application development while overcoming deployment challenges in a range of sectors.

Learn more at: www.solid-run.com

About PicoCELA

Since its founding in 2008, PicoCELA works on developing the best wireless backhaul technology in the world. The technology uses a unique protocol suite based on dynamic tree routing control method and wireless frame transfer technology to suppress radio wave interference, and it is protected by more than 20 registered patents worldwide. Even in multi-stage wireless relay environments of 10 stages or more, low latency and broadband transmission are stable. With over 100 sites in Japan and more than 3,000 installed units, we have contributed to cost reductions of more than 70%, including relay hub and construction expenses, due to the reduction in cable installation at many installation sites.

Learn more at: https://jp.picocela.com

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