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even broadband satellite services both from a cost perspective, but also from a broader range of components including maximum throughput, network architectures, transport protocols, quality of service and the ability to support several forms of mobility. Recently, wireless broadband has proven itself at a business model level to offer high speed services that enable lower cost ways to drive real -time collaboration. IBM's expertise is centered on building sustainable Broadband business models built upon identifying compelling new services, analyzing new sources of revenue, identifying ways to improve the operations and identification of all one -time and ongoing costs. C. Vendor Qualifications and Experience Summary IBM is uniquely qualified to be the City of Sunny Isles Beach's wireless broadband solution partner. IBM prides itself as being one of the leading system integrators in the world with core experiences and competencies to work with multiple vendors and service providers to build a strong wireless infrastructure system that incorporates existing and emerging applications. Additionally, IBM is an established wireless integrator and is proud to be recognized as the first IT and services provider to join the Wireless Broadband Alliance, created in 2003 by wireless broadband operators to promote wireless communications around the world. IBM is slated to invest more than US$1 billion over the next four years to extend and enhance our wireless and pervasive 40 solutions. IBM is committed to the development of citywide networks utilizing emerging technologies to accelerate economic development, on demand solutions, collaboration between government agencies and to extend services to the entire community through a robust and scalable wireless infrastructure. In addition to having the skills to assist the City of Sunny Isles Beach with the strategic planning and design of a city wide wireless network, IBM is uniquely positioned with the experience of building and managing these networks for municipalities and service providers alike. Multiple constituents will have an interest in the outcome of this initiative as it relates to their business plans, efficiencies gained, and technology leverage to the greater good of both the commercial and public interests of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. It is critical at the outset of this project to put in place a team versed in identifying these issues in collaboration with the City while in parallel planning the design and deployment methodology of the physical infrastructure. There is no company better positioned than IBM to play the role of total systems integrator from vision through deployment, management, maintenance, and realization of value added services. IBM's success in these types of projects leverages our considerable expertise in strategic planning and consulting while keeping in mind the realities of an outdoor wireless radio environment with all of the complexities of design, deployment, and maintenance. Of equal importance is our experience providing solutions to the various constituent agencies leveraging our experience working with Fire, Police, Housing, Inspectors, and other government and commercial mobile workers. IBM's tounderstanding of contingency planning weighs heavily in the discussion of success Use or disclosure of data contained on this page is subject to the restriction in the disclosure statement of this document.