Casa Systems Unveils the First High-Power 5G mmWave CPE
September 09 2020 - 7:45AM
Casa Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASA), a leading provider of
cloud-native, virtual and physical infrastructure technology
solutions for mobile, cable and fixed telco networks, today
announced the AurusAI (Aurus Autonomous Intelligence), the
industry’s first high-power 5G mmWave customer premise equipment
(CPE). Continuing in Casa’s long history of fixed wireless access
innovation and market success, the devices are key for delivering
broadband services wirelessly to homes and apartments nearly
anywhere – from remote and rural locations to suburbs and dense,
urban areas. Already in multiple trials with global Tier 1 service
providers, the initial AurusAI outdoor devices are the first in a
portfolio of 5G mmWave CPE that will include a range of outdoor and
indoor options.
Fixed wireless access has traditionally required a large antenna
and significant time for installation and device alignment by
specialized technicians. This made it more expensive, and limited
its use to niche applications in remote or rural locations with no
other communications access alternatives. With the ability to
cost-effectively deliver Gigabit speeds in more than just remote
locations, 5G mmWave services unlock a disruptive, new broadband
alternative for service providers. This enables them to complement
and extend their existing broadband networks or even offer an
entirely new competitive product in areas in which they previously
did not have a fixed broadband presence. In fact, the GSMA
estimates that 5G mmWave service will drive an increase of $565
billion in global GDP – 25% of 5G’s overall expected GDP impact –
by 2034.
“We have been a technology pioneer and market leader in fixed
wireless access for more than a decade, supporting some of the
largest fixed wireless deployments with major service providers
worldwide,” said Steve Collins, SVP of Access Devices for Casa
Systems. “Now more than ever, new technologies are needed to bridge
the digital divide and cost-effectively expand access to broadband
services for more people. Our AurusAI devices combine our
multi-year fixed wireless access expertise with input from our
customers on what is needed to take 5G mmWave services to a mass
market.”
Casa Systems has developed the AurusAI based on the needs of
consumers and the requirements of service providers to prepare for
widespread adoption of 5G mmWave services, including:
- Gigabit performance – delivering up to Gigabit
speeds, the AurusAI delivers the broadband service demanded by
today’s consumers for streaming entertainment, gaming, working
remotely, online education and more.
- Stylish design – a sleek, stylish industrial
design in a compact, cylinder shape that can be unobtrusively
attached to a variety of locations and blend in with the home. This
solution is a significant advancement over competitive offerings
that are larger and more prominent on the side of a house or
apartment building.
- Intelligent, steerable antennas – the AurusAI
comes with unique intelligent, steerable, active beam-forming
antennas that automatically scan 360 degrees each day to identify
the strongest signal in the area and lock onto that to optimize
performance. This solution adds value by dynamically adjusting for
environmental or seasonal effects on the carrier signal. In
addition, the steering future-proofs the installation as service
providers build out their 5G networks by automatically adjusting to
the strongest signal location and direction, which may change
multiple times over the years.
- Lower total cost of ownership – using
innovative tools, like an installation app to provide a site survey
to accelerate the deployment, Casa’s AurusAI can be deployed in
half the time of previous fixed wireless access CPE and does not
require a specialized wireless radio engineer or technician. In
addition, its multi-year lifespan and innovative antenna design
reduces the need for truck rolls to make adjustments or replace
equipment as the network changes.
With its 5G cloud-native core, edge and access solutions, Casa
is now seeing significant traction with major wireless operators
and industry partners. The company recently announced the
successful completion of the world’s farthest-ever 5G data call of
3.8 kilometers (2.3 miles) over mmWave with Qualcomm and Ericsson,
as well as a 5G network slicing demo with Orange and HPE.
“5G is completely changing how networks are designed and built.
As a result, service providers are looking beyond solutions
from legacy vendors to best of breed innovations at every segment
of their network, from the customer premise through to the
virtualized, cloud-native 5G core,” said Jerry Guo, CEO of Casa
Systems. “As the largest fixed wireless access vendor globally, the
AurusAI accelerates our 5G momentum and continues Casa’s tradition
of engineering excellence that delivers industry-first technologies
that define new markets and services and drive revenue growth.”
More information about Casa’s 5G mmWave access solutions,
including the technical, operational and environmental
specifications for the AurusAI outdoor models, is available at
https://www.netcomm.com/products/aurus-ai.
About Casa Systems, Inc.
Casa Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASA) is 5G, delivering physical,
virtual and cloud-native 5G infrastructure and customer premise
networking for high-speed data and multi-service communications
networks. Our core and edge convergence technology enable public
and private networks for both communications service providers and
enterprises. Casa Systems’ products deliver higher performance,
improved network flexibility and scalability, increased operational
efficiency and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Commercially
deployed in more than 70 countries, Casa serves over 475 Tier 1 and
regional service providers worldwide. For more information, visit
http://www.casa-systems.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Alicia
Thomas Casa Systems,
Inc.+1.817.909.8921alicia.thomas@casa-systems.com
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