Umm. Coming from a competitor, I would not trust that comment. I have no knowledge of what engineering staff Trango has or hasn't recently let go. I know that the typical people that I deal with at Trango are still there, and have been there for years. I will say, Trango has always made their employees justify their worth, and does not keep them around, if they do not deliver results as required by their job description. Savy mangement is one of the things that allows a manufacturer to deliver cost effective products that work.
Its very feasible that staff could have been retired that were not relevent to their current vision and direction. Employees come and go, in any company. Its also no secret that Trango is not further developing their PtMP line, (it is already at a mature state, and is what it is.), and focusing on higher revenue Licensed PtP. What I will say is.... Trango is positioned to succeed long term because they own their complete manufacturing cycle. From the manufacturing plant to the far end sales process. I would also say that whether people admit it or not, the country is currently in a depression, or at minimum recession, and it would be normal, and advisable for manufacturers to cut back. For example, if you look at Dragonwave's website at Jan press releases, you'll see that they just laid off significant staff. But I in no way would doubt Dragonwave's ability to succeed. Just like I do not doubt Trango's position to succeed. My personal opinion is to look at who has a substantial base already, and it is likely that these companies will have a higher chance of longevity to get them through economic tough times. Trango for example, has a huge install base of WISPs using their DSSS 5830 series, a unique product, and still a huge need for buying gear, to support their inplace networks. Enough to support Trango's existence, even if their Licensed gear line didn't sell. Although, their licensed line is selling with great success. Although this is not a clear answer to your question, and my personal opinion, I will say.... Trango and Dragonwave are the two technology companies that I feel truly understand our industry, and where it is heading. They both "get it". And they are both positioned pretty well to stay in the game long term. For the first time in recent history, Service Providers have a hard choice in produuct lines. Both products and companies have so much to offer, and they are both so very capable. As a result, true competition is now here. And it appears on occasion, the gloves may come off. But what surely is comming off is "profit margin" for the manufactures, as the Price wars continue to hit street, and benefits us as buyers. The success of Trango and Dragonwave is no longer on their own shoulders. It is now a case of whether Service providers will scale their networks and start increasing their buying patterns. Where as the the country is in recession, the broadband industry apears to be growing, as does the need for it. What I am very please about, is that these two fine companies ahve stepped forward to deliver us the products that we need, so that our industry can succeed, in these very competitive times. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wallace Walcher" <wall...@airosurf.com> To: <wireless@wispa.org> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 2:33 PM Subject: [WISPA] Trango Question >I just received an email from a vendor that sells competing products to > Trango. The email said: "I don't know if you are aware of this but Trango > just recently let their complete engineering staff go so you may want to > consider another product." > > Can anyone confirm/refute this? I have been seriously looking at their > licensed links. > > Thanks. > > Wallace L. Walcher > Airosurf Communications, Inc. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.9/1902 - Release Date: 1/19/2009 > 9:37 AM > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
