Newbridge Broadband Wireless Sector Shipments Top 1000:
More than 60 service providers globally deploy
Newbridge(r) solution
APRIL 26, 2000
KANATA, CANADA--Broadband wireless industry leader Newbridge
Networks (NYSE: NN; TSE: NNC) today announced that it has shipped
more than 1000 broadband wireless base station sectors. This
milestone in shipping reflects delivery to more than 60 of the
world's service providers, including recent wins announced with
British Telecommunications in Belgium, SmarTone in Hong Kong, and
Hanaro Telecom in Korea.
Newbridge again affirms its leadership in broadband wireless with
the ability to manufacture and deliver in high volume. The
Newbridge solution features true point-to-multipoint broadband
wireless technology, including TDMA (time division multiple
access).
"In researching Strategis Group's upcoming broadband wireless
report, we found that volume shipping is a key indicator of
strength in the broadband wireless market," said Jamie Mendelson
of Strategis Group. "This year is shaping up to be a breakthrough
year for broadband wireless and milestones such as this reflect
that growth."
"Broadband wireless is emerging as a viable high-speed access
alternative on a global basis," said Rob Gillan, Newbridge Vice
President of Wireless Networks. "Our ability to deliver high
volumes of product is further proof of our leadership is this
space."
The Newbridge broadband wireless access solution can be deployed
rapidly, allowing service providers to expand their service
portfolio and capture new markets quickly.
In addition, the solution offers a lower total cost-of-ownership
and increased revenue opportunities because it provides a mix of
revenue-generating services, enables service providers to service
more customers from one card and offers some of the most
integrated network and service management capabilities available
today.
About Newbridge Networks
Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services
wide area networking solutions for service providers in more than
100 countries. On February 23, 2000, Newbridge entered into a
definitive agreement to be acquired by Alcatel, a world leader in
end-to-end voice and data communications solutions systems.
Alcatel's leadership in broadband access combined with the
Newbridge leadership in ATM/MPLS/IP switched routing will make it
one of the top players in the next generation networking market
with complete, end-to-end communication solutions. Current
Newbridge customers include the world's 350 largest
telecommunications service providers. The Company employs more
than 6,000 people on six continents. News and information are
available at www.newbridge.com |
