Spatial Wireless collaborates with QUALCOMM and Nortel Networks to demonstrate GSM1x solution at CTIA Wireless 2002 Show
ORLANDO, Fla., Mar 19, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spatial Wireless today announced that its Spatial Atrium(TM) multi-protocol switching product is being utilized as the Mobile Switching Node (MSN) component for the new GSM1x solution developed by QUALCOMM.
GSM1x is a cost-effective wireless convergence solution leveraging existing Global System for Mobile (GSM) core networks and CDMA2000 1X radio access. GSM1x solution provides carriers with another network option by bringing together the high-capacity and current availability of the CDMA 2000 1X air interface, with the interoperability and global footprint of the GSM core network by introducing a GSM1x MSN to interface an existing and unmodified GSM core network with an unmodified CDMA2000 radio access network.
This unique solution is being demonstrated live at CTIA Wireless 2002 show in Orlando, Florida, by Spatial Wireless in its booth (#1231).
The CTIA demo comes on the heels of a similar, comprehensive live demonstration of the GSM1x solution at 3GSM World Congress 2002 in Cannes, France, last month, where the Spatial Wireless GSM1x Mobile Switching Node was connected to the global GSM network and GSM voice and packet data calls, GSM SMS, GSM authentication and seamless roaming and inter-operability with 27 GSM operators worldwide were demonstrated.
"The capability and flexibility of Spatial's Atrium platform are important components that enabled the successful demonstration of GSM1x in Cannes and Orlando," said Sanjay Jha, senior vice president of engineering, QUALCOMM Incorporated. "We are pleased to have Spatial Wireless support the development of the GSM1x solution."
Using existing spectrum, GSM1x offers operators increased voice and data capacity, supporting peak data speeds of up to 307 kbps in a 1.25 MHz channel. Common data throughput achieves up to 70-90 kbps, 2-3 times the throughput of standard dial-up modems. This solution also supports full suite of GSM short message service (SMS), GSM security services, GSM supplementary services, GSM CAMEL services and GPRS services. GSM1x terminals utilize a standard GSM Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and are subject to standard GSM authentication. As a result, operators will be able to offer global roaming and complete voice and data service transparency between CDMA2000 1X and GSM access networks without compromising their current infrastructure.
"The GSM1x solution is a proof point for the value of our Spatial Atrium multi-protocol core switching product. The Spatial Atrium not only addresses the voice and data switching needs of GSM, CDMA and UMTS operators but also offers them new options such as GSM1x which allows the seamless deployment of CDMA RAN with a GSM core." said Kjell S. Andersson, CEO of Spatial Wireless.
About Spatial Wireless
Founded in January 2001, Spatial Wireless is a privately held company with a vision of next generation wireline and wireless network architectures. Introducing leading-edge technologies to achieve this vision, Spatial Wireless breaks new ground in the way systems are developed in this revolutionary new market. Assembling a unique blend of competencies in systems architecture, hardware implementation and software development, Spatial Wireless enables switching solutions that accelerate the progression of packet based wireless voice and data communications.
The Spatial Wireless product line currently consists of two solutions: the Spatial Portico(TM) and the Spatial Atrium(TM). The Spatial Portico is an overlay gateway product that supports the introduction of voice, data and converged services. The Spatial Atrium is a high capacity converged voice and data mobile core switch.
Based on a patented call server architecture, Spatial Atrium is a high capacity, next-generation converged voice and data mobile switching node that empowers operators with the flexibility to deploy either GSM/GPRS, UMTS or CDMA 2000 radio network. Significantly, this latest technology from Spatial Wireless eliminates the need for separate circuit switching (for voice traffic) and packet switching (data) paths as found in current wireless networks.
Spatial Atrium is a natural evolution of its Portico overlay services gateway product, introduced last month at the GSM World Congress in Cannes. Portico delivers a wide variety of network efficiency and new revenue generating services solutions. For example, Portico can enable 3G converged voice and data services, once thought to only be available with 3G/ ALL IP networks, on today's 2.5G networks. Spatial Wireless has recently announced a successful trial of its Spatial Portico product with SUNDAY, a leading wireless service provider in Hong Kong.
Spatial Wireless recently closed its second round of funding, bringing total funding to date to $20.6 million from investors including Austin Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Dali, Hook Partners and Genesis Campus.
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