Iometrix, an independent testing lab and
the official certification lab of the Metro Ethernet Forum, performed
the testing of DragonWave’s Horizon Compact high-capacity packet
microwave radio system. MEF 9 and MEF 14 are complementary
specifications that provide a comprehensive set of test cases to
determine the readiness of Carrier Ethernet equipment to deliver
standard Ethernet services and ensure interoperability in a multi-vendor
environment.
“DragonWave’s Horizon Compact product successfully passed the very
stringent compliance testing required for MEF 9 and MEF 14," said Bob
Mandeville, President of Iometrix. "MEF standards contribute to the
accelerated worldwide adoption of Carrier Ethernet services”.
"As a member of the MEF, we feel strongly that certification of our
Horizon Compact is important for our customers as they make decisions to
deploy packet-based networks and services," said Alan Solheim, vice
president of product management at DragonWave Inc. "Independent
certification provides the differentiation needed to build confidence in
the interoperability of our customers packet microwave networks."
DragonWave’s Horizon Compact is a high-capacity, packet microwave system
that operates in licensed or unlicensed spectrum from 6 to 38 GHz. This
single integrated unit is a zero-footprint outdoor solution –eliminating
rack congestion and minimizing collocation space. Horizon Compact’s 800
Mbps capacity, Automatic Adaptive Modulation, and ring/mesh support
provide maximum performance and throughput. These features combined with
simple installation and operation, as well as sophisticated remote
management, result in significant lifecycle cost savings. DragonWave
products deliver carrier-grade (99.999%) interference-free performance
in next-generation IP networks.
About DragonWave
DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave
solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWave’s
carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband
voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies,
enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth
requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of
DragonWave’s products is wireless network backhaul. Additional solutions
include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and
enterprise networks. DragonWave’s corporate headquarters is located in
Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, the Middle East and
North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.
DragonWave® and Horizon® are registered trademarks of DragonWave
Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
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within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking
statements include statements as to DragonWave's growth opportunities
and the potential benefits of, and demand for, DragonWave's products.
These statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and
uncertainties, including our view of the relative position of
DragonWave's products compared to competitive offerings in the industry.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements.
DragonWave’s actual results, performance, achievements and developments
may differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or
developments expressed or implied by such statements. Risk factors that
may cause the actual results, performance, achievements or developments
of DragonWave to differ materially from the results, performance,
achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements can
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Canadian securities regulatory authorities. DragonWave assumes no
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