Sonaecom Selects Harris Stratex Networks for Network Upgrade
Tuesday December 18, 9:00 am ET
Agreement will provide new mobile services across Portugal
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTX - News), the leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions, has been selected by Sonaecom, a leading communications service provider, to connect base station transceivers across northern Portugal. The deal will see the deployment of Harris Stratex Networks' Eclipse(TM) nodal wireless networking platform, and also includes a range of professional services, including network design, site surveys, installation, commissioning and training.
By deploying Eclipse, Sonaecom's mobile division, Optimus, will eliminate dependence on leased lines and will significantly lower their Ethernet and TDM traffic transport costs. The agreement will also see Sonaecom increase network efficiency by using the Eclipse advanced nodal capabilities to reduce the amount of equipment required and to deliver a smooth migration from TDM to Ethernet backhaul.
"The deal with Harris Stratex Networks enables us to reduce the operational costs of our Optimus mobile division while allowing us to introduce the very latest mobile Internet services," said Sonaecom's Chief Technology Officer, Jose Pinto Correia. "The flexibility of the Eclipse wireless networking platform and professional support services that Harris Stratex Networks is providing will allow us to continue to move toward offering carrier-class Ethernet Internet capabilities over a mobile network."
"The deal underlines the strong business case for using microwave radios in the access and backhaul network when deploying or upgrading wireless networks to offer new, high-speed mobile Internet services," said Guy Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Harris Stratex Networks. "The case is further reinforced in countries such as Portugal, where leased line prices remain relatively high. Because of its support for high-capacity Ethernet, Eclipse is quickly becoming the first-choice backhaul solution for mobile broadband wireless providers."
About Sonaecom
Sonaecom is the Sonae Group sub-holding for the Telecommunications, Media and Software and Systems Integration (SSI) areas, playing an active role in the integrated management of the corresponding business units, identifying and exploiting existing synergies and company growth potential. Sonaecom is an entrepreneurial growth company whose ambition is to be the best Portuguese communication services provider and the company of choice for exceptional people to work and discover their full potential. Sonaecom relentlessly pursues the creation of innovative products, services and solutions that fulfill the needs of its markets and generate superior economic value. The company operates in three main business areas, namely: Telecommunications, Media and Software and Systems Integration. For more information, visit www.sonae.com. |
