Meru, Firetide partner for wireless VoIP

Wireless mesh networking specialist Firetide and WiFi infrastructure provider Meru Networks forged a partnership to deliver wireless VoIP over mesh networks. The joint solution includes Firetide's HotPort mesh network and Meru's Wireless LAN System. The companies claim their combined solution will provide cost-effective voice over mesh deployments for universities, hotels, recreational venues, airports, municipalities, warehouses, and other large scale environments. No financial details of the deal were released.

For more on the Meru, Firetide partnership:
- check out this press release