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S evere weather events have shown just how vulnerable our internet infra- structure is, significantly impacting the connectivity of critical public safety, busi- ness, education and government institutions, among others. As the public and private sectors continue to pour billions of dollars into connec- tivity infrastructure, those investments must be protected against climate change and more severe environmental impacts. WISPA is answering this challenge by developing the first-ever certification program designed to protect vulnerable internet and cloud access from climate-related events. To bring this about, WISPA is creating a suite of climate resilient best practices focused on protecting the commercial and public sector marketplace. “Industry must take a leadership role in devel- oping proactive practices to take us from disaster recovery towards resilience,” said Claude Aiken, president and CEO of WISPA. “This certifica- tion will be critical to ensuring the resilience of commercial and public sector connectivity as climate-related events increase.” WISPA has tapped member and wireless broadband pioneer David Theodore, co-founder and CTO of Climate Resilient Internet (CRi), to chair the working group developing the climate- resilient best practices. “CRi’s groundbreaking work on internet vulnerability highlights the rele- vance of wireless providers in the era of climate change,” said Aiken. “This will be a differentiator in the marketplace, equipping the industry with needed skills and know-how to meet mounting resiliency challenges that lie ahead.” m Analog Mini Modulator End of Life As of October 1, 2021, PerfectVision announced the end of life and end of service for the Analog Mini Modulator product line. The increasing transporta- tion delays, cost and challenge securing materials has escalated the need to pivot and to apply all resources into digital product lines, said the company. m SPIN TO WIN AT RADWIN Stop by RADWIN’s booth #341 to learn how its product portfolio will positively impact your business, and while there try your luck at the ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ Great prizes can be yours! 1 6 WISPAPALOOZA SHOW I OCTOBER 11 - 14, 2021 www.bekabusinessmedia.com L Z OO 2021 DAY 1 WISPA Announces Development of Climate Resilience Industry Certification Michael Sheward / CTO, Solutions4ebiz / Azotel N America Distributor SCHEDULE A DEMO / sales@azotel.com or call +1 877 666 3249 azotel.solutions4ebiz.com Azotel is more than a billing and operational support system. Itʼs a powerful, flexible ISP automation tool that provides unparalleled efficiency and customer satisfaction. Developed by a WISP operator in 2002, Azotel has grown into a feature-rich, time-tested system in use by WISPs & Fiber Broadband Operators around the world. Whether you have 100 or 100,000 subscribers, Azotel can save you money and bring ease to your operations. • Mobile-friendly interface for installers • Electronic signature capture • End User Portal provides 24/7 customer access and service updates • Automated billing with customizable billing plans • Single CRM screen for all customer data and interactions (with integrated help/ticket system) • Auto-disconnect for non-payment and auto-reconnect when payment received via End User Portal • Financial Dashboard and reporting on key performance indicators on one screen • Integrated with fiber management tools: Vetro and Render • Integrated with fiber vendors: DZS, Calix and more coming • Works with LTE and Fiber as well as all traditional Fixed Wireless Vendors (Cam, Ubnt, Telrad, Baicells, etc...) • Integrated with Bandwidth and Control tools: (Bequant, Preseem, Saisei) • Integrated Google Calendar scheduling internal and external installers • Map and coverage checking available and integration with TowerCoverage.com