Dialog Telekom Expands Use of Harris Stratex Networks Wireless Transmission Solutions for Network Buildout and 3G Service Delive
February 26 2008 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Sri Lanka's premier telecommunications provider uses Eclipse in
ongoing expansion of core backbone and access radio transmission
network RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 26
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
(NASDAQ:HSTX), the leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless
transmission solutions, today announced a multimillion dollar
contract with Dialog Telekom Sri Lanka for the supply of
Eclipse(TM) nodal wireless transmission equipment. This deal
represents orders from Dialog Telekom, who has used all of the
advanced features of the Eclipse microwave platform in the rapid
growth of their GSM network, the country's largest mobile phone
network. Utilizing the Eclipse platform's unique Super-PDH(TM) and
XPIC technologies, Dialog has fully optimized the available radio
spectrum, with up to two and a half times the typical payload
transported over a single radio channel. As an Eclipse customer for
more than three years, Dialog Telekom was quick to embrace
Eclipse's proven ability to optimize network capacity and
performance and increase capacity where and when required with
minimal cost and operational impact. Dialog Telekom continues to
use Harris Stratex products and solutions because of Harris
Stratex' ability to rapidly deliver and deploy an exceptionally
performing product. "The Eclipse wireless platform perfectly meets
our requirements for a scalable and high performance transmission
radio," stated Rosman Mat Ali, Group CTO of Dialog Telekom. "With
this expansion, many more areas in our networks will benefit from
better coverage, along with superior quality of service.
Furthermore, Harris Stratex transmission equipment will play a
significant role in the delivery of new 3G services across the
country." "In Sri Lanka, Dialog Telekom was the first user of our
advanced Eclipse technology in their network," stated Raj Kumar,
vice president, Asia Pacific Sales and Services, Harris Stratex
Networks. "We are excited that our partnership with Dialog Telekom
continues and that they have once again chosen Eclipse to implement
their core backbone network. This again demonstrates that Eclipse
provides a market-leading solution for the wireless transport of
voice and data with scalable capacity and quality of service
controls." About Dialog Telekom Dialog Telekom, an ISO 9001
certified company is a subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia. Dialog
operates 2.5G and 3G Mobile Communications networks supporting the
very latest in multimedia and mobile Internet services. The Company
has the distinction of being the first 3G operator in South Asia to
commence commercial operations. Its local coverage spans all
provinces of Sri Lanka, while international roaming is provided in
over 200 countries. Dialog Telekom, the largest and fastest growing
cellular service in Sri Lanka, serves a subscriber base in excess
of four million Sri Lankans. Additional Information is available at
http://www.dialog.lk/. About Harris Stratex Networks 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, James Delves, Noiseworks,
+44 1628 628 080, ; or Kami Spangenberg, Harris Stratex Networks,
+1-919-767-5238, Web site: http://www.harrisstratex.com/
http://www.dialog.lk/
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