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DragonWave Solution Enables Wi-Tribe to Deliver WiMAX Services Into
Pakistan
DragonWave Inc.
April 7, 2009
Horizon Compact Provides wi-tribe Proven and Remotely Scalable
Native Ethernet Backhaul for Mobile Broadband Services
Ottawa, Canada -- DragonWave Inc. (TSX: DWI), a global supplier of
high-capacity, wireless native Ethernet backhaul solutions for mobile
and access networks, today announced that wi-tribe Pakistan Limited, a
WiMAX service provider, is deploying its Internet Protocol (IP) backhaul
network using DragonWave’s Horizon Compact radio system. Introduced in
2007, the Horizon Compact series has established a formidable track
record for delivering carrier-class performance in mobile 4G networks. |
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"DragonWave’s microwave solution has
enabled quick deployment of the backhaul network for wi-tribe Pakistan.
DragonWave’s advantages include high speed data links, true IP
architecture, minimum power consumption, and zero heat footprint,” said
Mohammad Sadiq, CEO, wi-tribe Pakistan.
Formed in 2007 to provide broadband wireless access in emerging markets
across the Middle East, Asia and Africa, wi-tribe intends to launch
WiMAX services in Pakistan this year. The Horizon Compact is a small,
9-inch-square, all outdoor radio, integrating traditional indoor and
outdoor backhaul functionality. It is used to deliver connectivity
across mixed topology networks including ring or mesh architectures. wi-tribe
can easily and remotely expand the capacity of individual links up to
400Mbps as traffic needs dictate.
"wi-tribe is rolling out world-class mobile broadband services, in its
markets. The Horizon Compact will underpin their deployment in Pakistan,
and we look forward to helping them grow their network quickly and
efficiently,” said Peter Allen, President and Chief Executive Officer of
DragonWave. “Horizon Compact continues to reinforce its credentials as
the IP backhaul solution of choice for next-generation service providers
throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Advanced Ethernet
transport features and radio performance have been uniquely combined to
help service providers optimize costs and substantially de-risk the
business case for mobile and fixed-line IP networks.”
DragonWave products operate in both licensed and unlicensed radio
frequencies between 6 and 38 GHz. An uncompromised product design
delivers pure “packet” microwave performance with software scalable,
ultra-low latency transport of up to 1.6 Gbps per link. Extremely easy
to deploy and manage, DragonWave products deliver carrier-grade
(99.999%) interference-free performance in next-generation IP networks.
About wi-tribe
wi-tribe
is ushering in a new era of communications across the Middle East, Asia
and Africa aimed squarely at enhancing online access in emerging markets
both for business and personal users. Formed in April 2007, wi-tribe is
the product of a joint venture between Qatar Telecom (Qtel) and A.A.
Turki Corporate Trading and Contracting (ATCO), together with a
proactive partnership with Clearwire. To find out more about wi-tribe,
visit www.wi-tribe.com
About DragonWave Inc.
DragonWave™ is a leading provider of high-capacity, wireless Ethernet
equipment used in emerging IP networks.
DragonWave
designs, develops and markets carrier-grade microwave radio frequency
networking equipment that wirelessly transmits broadband voice, video
and other data.
DragonWave’s
wireless Ethernet products, which are based on a native Ethernet
platform, function as a wireless extension to an existing fiber-optic
core telecommunications network. The principal application for
DragonWave’s
products is the backhaul function in a wireless communications network.
Additional applications for
DragonWave’s
products include point-to-point transport in private networks, including
municipal and enterprise networks.
DragonWave’s
corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with sales
locations in Europe, the Middle East and North America. The company's
Web site is http://www.dragonwaveinc.com. |
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