Altitude Selects Harris Stratex Networks for Ethernet Backhaul
January 14 2008 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
WiMAX operator to provide reliable access to broadband data content
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTX), the leading
independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions,
has been selected to provide an Ethernet backhaul solution for
French WiMAX operator Altitude. The network will be based on Harris
Stratex Networks' Eclipse(TM) microwave radio, which is optimized
for data networks, with flexible, high- bandwidth capabilities and
native Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Eclipse is ideally suited to
supporting WiMAX backhaul traffic by enabling operators to support
high reliability Carrier Ethernet transport. It is the only radio
platform to support intelligent Layer 2 Quality of Service controls
and features, such as IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation and
patent-pending Resilient Wireless Packet Ring (RWPRTM) technology.
"Our operations team chose Eclipse because of its extremely high
reliability. We have been satisfied with every single unit in the
last two years," said Fabrice Ballartt, Directeur general of
Altitude Infrastructure. "The broadband data capabilities of
Eclipse will ensure that our WiMAX customers get dependable, smooth
service for whatever type of rich data content they are accessing."
Harris Stratex Networks has been engaged to provide Eclipse-based
transmission systems and deliver scalable Ethernet connectivity
throughout Altitude's WiMAX network. Eclipse supports frequencies
from 5 to 38 GHz, supports 10/100 Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet
interfaces and includes advanced quality of service (QoS) features.
"It is a unique challenge for residential WiMAX operators to roll
out pure data networks for the first time and to address large
geographic areas," said Guy Campbell, president and chief executive
officer of Harris Stratex Networks. "Eclipse enables carriers like
Altitude to serve disparate geographic markets with a carrier-class
Ethernet infrastructure at a cost that maximizes their
profitability." About Altitude Altitude is a telecommunication
operator, which invests in broadband technologies to provide
solutions for voice, data and Internet businesses, everywhere in
France. Altitude takes advantage on its expertise of all
telecommunications technologies (xDSL, fiber optics, BLR-WiMAX,
ISDN, Edge- GPRS, etc.), to offer its services to many
administrations and large companies: MPLS IP VPN, voice over IP,
Internet access, hosting, and convergence. For more information,
visit http://www.altitudetelecom.fr/ 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
recognized around the world for innovative, best-in-class wireless
networking solutions and services. For more information, visit
http://www.harrisstratex.com/. Eclipse(TM) is a registered
trademark of Harris Stratex Networks or its subsidiaries in the
United States and other countries. DATASOURCE: Harris Stratex
Networks, Inc. CONTACT: Tom Cheesewright or James Delves,
Noiseworks, +44 1628 628 080, , for Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.;
Kami Spangenberg, Harris Stratex Networks, +1-919-767-5238, Web
site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.harrisstratex.com/
http://www.altitudetelecom.fr/
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