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Tsunami QuickBridge 60, Proxim Corp., (800) 229-1630, (408) 731-2700. www.proxim.com

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Our Mobile and Wireless product of the year provides return on investment that will make even the most reluctant budget jockey take notice. Proxim's QuickBridge 60 delivers speeds comparable to T3 over distances up to 2.5 miles and is downright easy to install and manage. Operating in the unlicensed 5.8-GHz wireless band and priced at less than $5,000, QuickBridge lets you save on leased-line costs and pays for itself in as little as three months. It's especially appealing for links of less than a mile. Even in situations where installation costs are higher, you're talking sub-one-year ROI.

It's also comforting that you don't have to risk dealing with a start-up to put this system in place. Like many established companies, Proxim has had its share of financial challenges over the past year, but this is a company with an established track record in the wireless market. Unlike more diversified competitors, Proxim's existence is predicated on delivering innovative and compelling wireless solutions. With QuickBridge, the company has certainly hit that target.