To: Bob Howarth who wrote (17796 ) 2/29/2000 10:02:00 AM From: Gilbert Drapeau Respond to of 18016
Newbridge Ships 500th Broadband Wireless Base Station Sector. Demand escalates for Newbridge LMDS broadband wireless solution FEBRUARY 29, 2000 KANATA, ONTARIO--Broadband wireless industry leader Newbridge Networks Corporation today announced that it has now shipped more than 500 broadband wireless base station sectors. With over 60 customers and incredible demand, Newbridge again affirms its leadership in broadband wireless with the ability to manufacture and deliver a high volume of solutions. The Newbridge(r) solution is the only true point-to-multipoint broadband wireless solution available today, as a result of its time division multiple access (TDMA) capabilities. "As the demand for broadband networking continues to explode, telecom service providers need to quickly and cost effectively extend multiservices access platforms," said Rob Gillan, Newbridge Vice President of Wireless Networks. "With this solution, service providers are able to address the needs of customers ranging from the largest business and multiple dwelling/business units to the single family residence, delivering -- right now -- everything from Internet access and video-on-demand to interactive multimedia and video conferencing." 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 off 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 Internet service providers; local, long-distance, and wireless communications companies; cable television carriers; and corporate customers in more than 100 countries. The Company leverages its relationship with Newbridge affiliate companies and strategic alliances with numerous other networking companies to deliver complete end-to-end solutions. Newbridge customers include the world's 350 largest telecommunications service providers and more than 10,000 corporations, government organizations and other institutions. Founded in 1986, the Company employs more than 6,000 people on six continents. News and information are available at www.newbridge.com. Newbridge is at CTIA Wireless 2000, New Orleans, February 28 - March 1, and at Shorecliffe Broadband Wireless World Forum, San Francisco, March 14-15.