Trapeze Networks Opens Office in Tokyo
Trapeze Networks, the award winning provider of the wireless LAN (WLAN) Mobility System, today announced the opening of Trapeze Networks KK in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Toshikazu Tamada will drive the company’s new initiatives in Japan. As director of sales, Tamada-san will report to Neil Sundstrom, vice president of worldwide sales. Prior to joining Trapeze, Tamada was the country manager and representative director of Proxim KK. He has also been instrumental in opening Japanese markets for other US-based communications companies including: Avaya, Infosys, Sprint, Lucent Technologies, Comverse Technology and AT&T.
Japan boasts the largest single mobile Internet user population in the world. With a population approaching 130 million, 60 million people subscribe to some kind of wireless technology and the government added its support for the establishment of a ubiquitous wireless offering in 2002. According to a report from Gartner Research, “Japan’s mobile industry will grow from $49 billion in 2001 to $61 billion by 2006.” WLAN is critical to the completion of a ubiquitous wireless offering as it bridges gaps in network access.
“Customer demand for wireless technology that easily integrates with existing networking infrastructure, makes Japan an important market for Trapeze Networks,” said Neil Sundstrom. “Tamada-san combines extensive knowledge of WLAN technology and markets with almost 18 years of experience developing Japanese markets for American companies. I feel confident he will enable us to meet and exceed the customer expectations.”
About Trapeze Networks
Trapeze Networks delivers the power of business applications and services to the mobile enterprise workforce. The company’s wireless LAN Mobility System enhances productivity, introduces new efficiencies and accelerates business response time by delivering secure mobility for roaming users and sophisticated services for both users and IT, all while offering the lowest total cost of ownership of any WLAN infrastructure provider. Trapeze announced a partnership with Motorola (NASDAQ:MOT) in August 2005, a partnership with 3Com Corp. (NASDAQ:COMS) in August 2004, a partnership with both D-Link and Nortel (NYSE/TSX:NT) in March 2005, and a partnership with Enterasys Networks in May 2005. Trapeze has also been the recipient of ten industry awards, including InfoWorld’s Technology of the Year award for the best WLAN solution in recognition of its product and technology strength. Founded in March 2002, Trapeze has raised $72.5 million in venture funding to date and is headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif., U.S.A. For more information, please visit www.trapezenetworks.com.