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Harris Stratex Networks Sets New Partnership with Telsima as it Rolls Out New End-to-End WiMAX Network Solution
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, September 30, 2008 – Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTX), the leading supplier of advanced wireless transmission solutions, has established a new partnership with Telsima to provide a full portfolio of WiMAX 802.16e products as part of its new 7000 Series™ WiMAX platform..
Under the terms of the agreement, Telsima will provide Harris Stratex with base station, CPE, and management/provisioning systems featuring Wave II-certified multi-sector base stations, high power base station radios and CPE products including outdoor, indoor and PC client adapters. Harris Stratex will build and deploy turnkey end-to-end fixed and mobile wireless network solutions that deliver high performance, data, voice and video services, integrating industry-leading products including radio access technology, ASN gateways, CSN and billing platforms, network management and operation software, and video and voice infrastructure.
“After extensive evaluation of WiMAX equipment vendors, Harris Stratex selected Telsima because its carrier-class products provide all of the features and technology required to serve our strategy of providing best of breed end-to-end solutions,” said Harris Stratex President and CEO, Harald Braun. “Telsima has established a strong record of successful commercial rollouts of large WiMAX networks to Tier 1 carriers and has a comprehensive understanding of their requirements.”
“Both Harris Stratex and Telsima understand the needs of world-class operators around the world,” said Telsima CEO Alok Sharma. “Telsima’s WiMAX access products together with Harris Stratex backhaul products, O&M products and systems integration and services address the requirements of WiMAX operators worldwide by providing end-to-end, best-of-breed solutions for wireless broadband for consumers and enterprises. Harris Stratex and Telsima joint solutions will enable operators to offer wireless broadband services for internet access, secure intranet access for enterprises and voice over IP and peer-to-peer video services to consumers.
Prior to WiMAX World in Chicago, Harris Stratex Networks introduced its end-to-end network solution for WiMAX networks, featuring a complete WiMAX ecosystem, incorporating a complete set of service and integrated network management solutions designed to give service providers a single source for all their WiMAX network requirements. The Harris Stratex mobile WiMAX solution will combine technologies from leading suppliers to allow operators, service providers and others in the wireless market to deliver high-speed wireless broadband for a wide range of applications.
Harris Stratex will be showcasing its WiMAX solution at WiMAX World, held September 30 through October 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago, booth #126.
About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is the world’s leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions. The company offers reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network solutions, backed by comprehensive professional services and support. Harris Stratex Networks serves all global markets, including mobile network operators, public safety agencies, private network operators, utility and transportation companies, government agencies and broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Harris Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data and video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is recognised around the world for innovative, best-in-class wireless networking solutions and services. For more information, visit www.HarrisStratex.com.
About Telsima
Telsima Corporation is a leading developer and provider of WiMAX based Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) and mobility solutions for media rich applications. Telsima's technologies offer service providers economic advantages of disruptive cost structures, new business models and more capital efficient network investment profiles. Telsima has been an active Principle Member of the WiMAX Forum since 2004. Telsima is backed by leading Silicon Valley investors NewPath Ventures, CMEA Ventures, New Enterprise Associates and JAFCO Asia. Telsima's headquarters are in Sunnyvale, California with corporate sales, marketing and support office in New Delhi, and design centers in Bangalore and Ljubljana (Slovenia).
7000 Series™ is a registered trademark of Harris Stratex Networks or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
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Media Contacts:
Tonya Loggains, Harris Stratex Networks, + 1 919-767-3278, tonya.loggains@hstx.com