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Horsebridge Network Systems: Airspan uses Horsebridge's products on
world's largest WiMAX Metropolitan Area Network Horsebridge's Next Generation
GPS Synchronisation receivers key to mass rollout of WiMAX TDD technology
Cheltenham, UK, Jan 11, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Horsebridge Network Systems has been selected by Airspan Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIRN) to provide Next Generation Sync(tm) technology for the AS.MAX product line which is being used by Yozan, for the world's first major deployment of a WiMAX Metropolitan Area Network. Yozan launched a commercial service on 25 December, 2005 that is delivering high speed IP connectivity, and supports video, voice and broadband data services.
The initial deployment in Tokyo will use 1,200 units of Horsebridge's Next Generation Sync products to improve the quality and reliability of the data throughput of transmitters and receivers across the entire network. This will improve network capacity and user service speeds, and maximise network throughput. Increasing data throughput ensures high-speed access to the network for potential users around the clock, for the widest range of data services.
Paul Senior, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management, Airspan Networks, said, "WiMAX networks issues can often stem from poor synchronisation - networks tend to be synchronised at the core, but not at the edge. As the industry experts in this space, Horsebridge were highly responsive to our needs by offering one of the first cost-effective carrier class solutions for enabling accurate data transmission across the entire metropolitan area. Through this partnership we will be able to ensure quality of service across the network while reducing the risk of any service interruptions to customers from interference."
Horsebridge's products provide a cost effective solution for achieving total network synchronisation - from the core to the edge - enabling a consistent level of service and high quality data transmissions to be delivered across the network. Improving the city-wide synchronisation reduces the interference by adjacent networks, meaning that roaming users are no longer prone to data loss from interruptions of service.
"Today most WiMAX deployments around the world have been trials, or very small commercial rollouts - the deployment in Tokyo demonstrates the massive potential for this technology in the UK and on a worldwide basis," said David O'Connor, managing director of Horsebridge Network Systems. "We are very pleased to be working with Airspan and Yozan on a project likely to shape the global uptake of WiMAX."
Horsebridge's solution will ensure the accuracy of data transmission to and from Airspan's MicroMAX base station. Customers on the Yozan MetroZone will use a range of subscriber units, including Airspan's EasyST, a unique self-installable indoor WiMAX customer premises device. The EasyST provides WiMAX connectivity to the MicroMAX base station and Wi-Fi coverage inside the customers' homes via its integrated WiFi Access Point.
Through its team of expert technical designers and engineering consultants, Horsebridge was able to create a bespoke WiMAX solution for Airspan, tailored to address its specific business critical needs. The consultancy services reviewed each step of the planning, designing and implementation of the communication network system, ensuring consistency and quality of the network.
The Horsebridge Next Generation Sync product portfolio delivers synchronisation for 3G mobile networks, Wi-MAX and HSDPA networks, Mobile Network Radio backhaul links and Triple Play applications.
About Horsebridge Network Systems
Horsebridge Network Systems is a full-service telecommunications supply and consultancy organisation delivering solutions that improve mobile and fixed-line networks. Horsebridge specialises in frequency, phase and real time synchronisation of network technologies - providing end-to-end business class solutions. The company's modular offerings cover a wide range of services and technologies, including outsourcing of procurement and logistics, consultancy, custom design, manufacture, network installation and commissioning, training and network life-cycle support.
Today these services are enabling a global portfolio of network operators to support mobile phone users across the world, generating hundreds of millions in revenues cost effectively. Horsebridge's expertise enables operators to utilise existing networks, ensuring synchronisation without the need for major reinvestment.
Horsebridge was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Cheltenham, UK. For more information on the company, please visit www.horsebridge.net.
About Airspan Networks
Airspan Networks provides fixed and wireless voice and data systems and solutions, including Voice Over IP (VoIP). Its wireless products serve operators around the world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands between 700 MHz and 6 GHz, including both PCS and 3.5GHz international bands. Airspan has a strong wireless product roadmap that includes offerings compliant with the new WiMAX 802.16-2004 standard, and software upgradeability to 802.16e from the time the WiMAX products are introduced. Airspan is on the Board and a founder member of the WiMAX Forum. The Company has deployments with more than 300 operators in more than 95 countries. Airspan's wireless systems are based on radio technology that delivers excellent area coverage, high security and resistance to fading. These systems can be deployed rapidly and cost effectively, providing an attractive alternative to traditional wired communications networks. Airspan's new AS.Tone VoIP system is a carrier class, turnkey solution that provides carriers with Class 4, Class 5 and IP-Centrex solutions and has a Softswitch and Gateways supporting SIP/H323 and SIP. AS.Tone's design provides customers; carriers, next-generation telcos, cellular providers and ITSP with a wide range of solutions with the best price/performance system for IP telephony. Airspan also offers radio planning, network installation, integration, training and support services to facilitate the deployment and operation of its systems. Airspan is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with its main operations center in Uxbridge, United Kingdom.
More information on Airspan can be found at http://www.airspan.com.
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