Glenayre and Arch Argentina Activate First NPCS Messaging System in Latin America
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Glenayre's Wireless Messaging Group announced today the activation of its first narrowband PCS system in Latin America. Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the dual mode voice and data system is the first building block of a nationwide InFLEXion/ReFLEX25 network planned by Arch Argentina, a subsidiary of Arch Latin America.
''This system is a critical step in Arch's plans for narrowband services in the region,'' said John Webster, Glenayre's vice president of Latin American operations. ''Latin America is an important market for Glenayre's NPCS systems and we intend to build on our position as the leading supplier of one-way paging systems by providing the most advanced narrowband messaging equipment together with complete turn-key services.''
''Glenayre is a company that recognizes the potential for NPCS services in Latin America and we look forward to working with them throughout the region,'' said Kristopher Brigham, general manager of Arch Latin America. ''The trial system provided by Glenayre functioned well beyond our expectations during the past year as we developed business models and planned strategy for our narrowband service offerings. We've been most impressed with the training and close technical support Glenayre has provided.''
The InFLEXion/ReFLEX25 system consists of Glenayre's GL3000 Wireless Messaging Switch, GL3100 RF Director, GL-T9501 Linear Transmitter, GL-C9000 Controller and GL-R9000 Receiver.
Arch Latin America (ALA) is a corporation that was formed with the objective of developing and operating advanced wireless messaging systems (two-way paging or NPCS narrowband personal communication services) in various countries of Latin America. The owners of ALA include six individuals and a corporate affiliate of Arch Communications Group Inc [Nasdaq:APGR - news].
Glenayre Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: GEMS - news) is a leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative personal telecommunication products and systems. With over 2,000 employees and offices on six continents, Glenayre's net sales exceeded $390 million in 1996. Glenayre specializes in complete paging systems, including both one and two-way paging infrastructure, and AccessMate advanced messaging pagers. Glenayre also offers telecommunication service providers, both wireless and wireline, a suite of enhanced service products including voice mail, fax messaging, voice-activated dialing, one- number services, calling card platforms and communication network administration software. Glenayre completed the acquisition of Wireless Access Inc., now known as the company's Wireless Access Group, and Open Development Corp., now a component of Glenayre's Integrated Network Group, in 4th Quarter 1997. Additionally, Glenayre provides microwave radio products, hands-on technical training and comprehensive customer support.
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