All Aboard to Barcelona: Powerwave Gives GSMA Mobile World Congress Attendees a Traveling Show
Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV), a global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, today announced it will be showcasing its newest offerings at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009, the mobile industry's premier event, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 16-19, an event which is expected to draw some 50,000 attendees.
While Powerwave will be unveiling several new wireless products on the show floor, attendees will also have a chance to experience Powerwave's innovative wireless solutions up close and personal – while traveling aboard the Barcelona Metro.
Powerwave designed and deployed the wireless coverage system for Line 3 of the Barcelona Metro. The subway system serves nearly 6 million passengers annually through six rail lines and 123 stations located underground throughout the Barcelona metropolitan region.
The oldest line in the Barcelona Metro network, Line 3, often referred to as Linia verde, or “green line,” in operation since 1924, encompasses 26 stations and serves the University of Barcelona campus located in the western end Avinguda Diagonal in the Les Corts district, and Trinitat Nova in Nou Barris.
The design and deployment of the wireless coverage system for Line 3 encompassed three different phases spanning a three-year period, during which Powerwave provided the hardware, commissioning and optimization of the distributed antenna system (DAS). Currently serving three of the region's major wireless operators – Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone – the wireless coverage system supports GSM900, GSM1800 and UMTS 2100 frequencies, and offers a migration path to future technologies, services and carriers. Powerwave is currently in the process of bringing wireless coverage to an additional six railway stations located along the Barcelona Metro's Line 5, with future additional wireless coverage system expansion planned.
Powerwave on a Roll at Mobile World Congress, Showcasing New Solutions
Powerwave will be introducing four new products at the show:
* Powerwave's new Quad-port Low Broadband Antenna, ideal for a wide range of applications, including: W-CDMA (UMTS) overlay, multi-pattern multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), air combining, four-port receive diversity, and 900 MHz UMTS/GSM co-siting.
* Powerwave's Twin 900 MHz Tower Mounted Amplifier, which enhances coverage and increases uplink data rates for 2.5G (GSM GPRS, EDGE), 3G (UMTS) and 4G (LTE) wireless networks.
* Powerwave's new line of Advanced Train Repeaters, designed to provide PGSM 900, EGSM 900, DCS 1800, UMTS 2100 UMTS 900 wireless coverage for high-speed railway passengers via an innovative solution that leverages Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for accurate mapping of base stations locations, along with an energy-saving “power-down” mode when the train is at rest.
* Powerwave's Wideband Nexus™ FT, Single- and Dual-band Repeaters for commercial frequencies in Europe, Middle East and Africa, featuring multi-operator and multi-band operation, high capacity and long-reach fiber optic distribution, representing a powerful, yet cost-effective means for EMEA operators to extend the capacity and reach of their wireless networks.
Powerwave will also be showcasing a full range of wireless coverage and capacity solutions to address the key challenges and demands of its enterprise and commercial customers. These include its indoor and outdoor Distributed Antenna System (DAS) solutions ideal for a wide range of deployment environments: low cost solutions for emerging markets and solutions for upcoming 4G networks leveraging WiMAX and LTE; solutions that are ultra energy-efficient and leverage alternative energy sources; and network management solutions that help wireless operators and OEMs reduce capital and operating expenses.
"We are pleased to bring to Barcelona such a wide range of solutions that demonstrate Powerwave's technology leadership and our desire to bring smart, innovative solutions to market to make tomorrow's wireless networks a reality," said Khurram P. Sheikh, chief product and development officer, Powerwave Technologies, Inc. "And we are also proud that our technology will be showcased in a real-world scenario – powering wireless connectivity for show attendees traveling aboard the Barcelona Metro."
About Powerwave Technologies
A global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, Powerwave Technologies, Inc. offers cutting edge wireless infrastructure to address the demands of enterprise and commercial customers. Powerwave offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Antennas, Base Station Solutions and Coverage Solutions. Powerwave's product line supports all wireless network protocols and frequencies including Next Generation Networks in 4G technology such as WiMAX and LTE. Powerwave solutions, products and services also help wireless operators and OEMs reduce capital and operating expenses, speed rollout of services, improve coverage and capacity, and reduce environmental impact. For more information, visit us at www.powerwave.com. Powerwave, Powerwave Technologies and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks of Powerwave Technologies, Inc.
Powerwave Introduces High Capacity, Long-Reach Fiber Optic Repeaters for EMEA Region Frequencies
GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009, Stand #8C115 – Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV), a global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, today announced general availability of its wideband Nexus™ FT, single- and dual-band repeaters for commercial frequencies in Europe, Middle East and Africa, delivering a powerful, yet cost-effective means for EMEA operators to extend the capacity and reach of their wireless networks.
Powerwave’s single- and dual-band Nexus FT repeaters feature a modular and robust design that is easy to install, supports multi-operator and multi-band operation, and offers high capacity and long-reach fiber optic distribution. This enables deployment up to 25km (15 miles) from an existing base station hotel, extending the coverage area and capacity of existing wireless networks.
“To date, operators have offered in-building coverage through macro networks; however, as data traffic increases and new services are implemented, requirements to maintain and improve quality of service are driving the deployment of in-building wireless coverage systems. These next-generation solutions are key to helping wireless operators overcoming these challenges and differentiate their offerings,” said Khurram P. Sheikh, chief product and development officer, Powerwave Technologies, Inc.
To help operators overcome these obstacles, Powerwave has developed its family of Nexus FT repeaters, which are designed to minimize system complexity, operational costs, visual impact and upgrade costs, providing high quality coverage close to the mobile user to ensure 3G and 4G capabilities can be fully realized in the coverage area.
Optimized for use in high capacity coverage systems, Powerwave’s Nexus FT repeaters leverage energy-efficient, multi-carrier power amplifiers (MCPAs) to reduce power requirements at the remote site, which makes them ideal for multi-operator and multi-band deployments. The ultra linear performance of the Nexus repeaters delivers built-in support for 900MHz EGSM and WCDMA, 1800MHZ DCS and 2100 WCDMA. Coupled with the integrated broadband fiber transport solution, Nexus FT repeaters provide seamless support for future technologies.
Using Powerwave’s repeaters, operators can implement new modulation schemes without impacting coverage footprint, which can reduce the costs associated with network upgrades. A maintenance-free passive cooling system eliminates scheduled maintenance, and enables Powerwave’s Nexus FT-based solutions to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry.
Powerwave’s Nexus FT repeaters can be managed remotely through Powerwave’s Netway Manager, an SNMP-based platform that centrally monitors and manages critical network interconnected remote controlled devices. An option is also available that enables the Nexus FT to be managed via a third-party SNMP-compliant NMS software package.
All part numbers offer an IP65 and NEMA 4 protection rating, and are fully weather- and lightning-protected for pole, rooftop or tower-top deployments.
About Powerwave Technologies
A global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, Powerwave Technologies, Inc. offers cutting edge wireless infrastructure to address the demands of enterprise and commercial customers. Powerwave offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Antennas, Base Station Solutions and Coverage Solutions. Powerwave’s product line supports all wireless network protocols and frequencies including Next Generation Networks in 4G technology such as WiMAX and LTE. Powerwave solutions, products and services also help wireless operators and OEMs reduce capital and operating expenses, speed rollout of services, improve coverage and capacity, and reduce environmental impact. For more information, visit us at www.powerwave.com. Powerwave, Powerwave Technologies and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks of Powerwave Technologies, Inc.
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