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Azaire
Networks Joins WiMAX Forum, Demonstrates Support for New Access
Technologies
Other Topics: WiMAX Messaging
Solutions, Commercial WiMAX Network
Azaire Networks Inc.
January 3, 2006
Santa Clara, CA -- Azaire Networks Inc., the leading provider of
Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions with the largest number of
installed platforms worldwide, announced today it has joined the WiMAX
Forum(TM), an industry-led organization that promotes the
interoperability and certification of broadband wireless products for
the delivery of faster, more affordable data, voice and video services.
WiMAX is the next generation wireless technology based on the IEEE
802.16 standard for broadband services. Operators are eager to offer
mobile broadband services everywhere and are currently in trial to
deploy WiMAX-based solutions for "last mile" and mobility applications.
By joining the WiMAX Forum, Azaire Networks brings its expertise in
security, authentication and mobility for delivering seamless broadband
services over hybrid networks, which include 2.5G/3G, Wi-Fi and WiMAX. |
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Azaire Networks' core product, the IP Converged Network Platform,
enables mobile operators, fixed operators and service providers to offer
mobile broadband services through the creation of hybrid networks.
Hybrid networks integrate wide area cellular and IP access networks
(such as Wi-Fi and WiMAX), allowing operators to extend their 2.5G/3G
footprints quickly and cost effectively. Operators are able to offer new
voice, data and multimedia services that increase ARPU, while business
users and consumers receive the broadband services they desire on the
best available network.
"Azaire pioneered developing solutions that integrate Wi-Fi technology
with 2.5G/3G networks to provide seamless broadband mobility and
continues to be the leading provider of these solutions today," said Jim
Grams, Azaire Networks' Chief Technology Officer. "Azaire was a key
contributor to the I-WLAN standard for 3GPP cellular and wireless LAN
interworking. Azaire will use its 3GPP I-WLAN expertise to accelerate
the integration of WiMAX with cellular technology for operators to
deliver mobile broadband services."
About the WiMAX Forum(TM)
The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led, non-profit corporation formed to
promote and certify the compatibility and interoperability of broadband
wireless products using the IEEE 802.16 and ETSI HiperMAN wireless MAN
specifications. The forum's goal is to accelerate the introduction of
these devices into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) products
will be fully interoperable and support Metropolitan Broadband Fixed,
Portable and Mobile Applications. For more information about the WiMAX
Forum and its activities, please visit www.WiMAXForum.org.
About Azaire Networks Inc.
Azaire Networks is the leading provider of hybrid network solutions with
deployments in service in Europe, North America and Asia. Customers
include T-Mobile, Chungwa Telecom, Rogers Wireless, Mobilkom Austria,
GoMobile and several others, with additional operators currently testing
the IP-CNP. Azaire Networks' flagship IP-CNP product is the first
3GPP-compliant IWLAN solution that enables operators to cost effectively
extend 2.5G/3G network coverage.
Azaire Networks' hybrid network approach enables business users and
consumers to receive the broadband mobility and new services they desire
on the best available network.
The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with offices in
Germany, India, and the Netherlands. It is funded by Rustic Canyon
Partners, Woodside Fund, Convergence Partners and other investors. For
more information, please visit www.azairenet.com.
WiMAX Forum(TM) and WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) are registered trademarks
of the WiMAX Forum(TM). |
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