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Aperto
Networks
Aperto
Networks Builds Early User Base in Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Service Providers trial PacketWaveª system using licensed and license-free
spectrum in Europe and the US;
First real-world installations of dynamic per-subscriber link
optimization technology
Boston
and Milpitas, Calif. June 25, 2001 Ð Aperto Networks, a leading
developer of second generation fixed broadband wireless access (F-BWA)
systems, has announced installation of 5 GHz licensed and license-free
systems for European network operator Pronet Communications and
US wireless Internet service provider NextWeb. This effort furthers
the rapid development and delivery of proven F-BWA systems to market.
The installations of ApertoÕs PacketWaveª systems represent the
first real-world deployment of dynamic per-subscriber link optimization
technology.
ÒWeÕve
been very impressed with Aperto NetworksÕ ability to keep on its
aggressive delivery pace while meeting advanced functional and quality
goals,Ó stated Graham Barnes, chief technology officer of NextWeb,
who recently alpha-trialed ApertoÕs initial platform. ÒWe plan to
serve a number of business users in our upcoming beta phase of PacketWave
field testing. We also look forward to using OptimaLinkª (ApertoÕs
dynamic per-subscriber link optimization) for our obstructed-line-of-sight
and non-line-of-sight locations.Ó
NextWeb
is an innovative ISP offering broadband Internet access as well
as value-added services such as VPN and high-quality two-way videoconferencing
to thousands of San Francisco bay area businesses. NextWeb is testing
IP functions and network management features as well as ApertoÕs
OptimaLink and ServiceQª capabilities on a multi-sector base station
and several configurations of subscriber units.
ÒWeÕre
extremely pleased to support these early deployments of PacketWave,Ó
said Reza Ahy, Aperto founder, CEO and president. ÒOur systemÕs
proven ability to support the 5.3 and 5.8 GHz bands is ideally matched
to the growing demand for U-NII band among ISPs, CLECs, IXCs and
ILECs, and confirms ApertoÕs market-leading pace. The value of our
advanced, practical technology will be leveraged further in the
coming months, as we make PacketWave seamlessly configurable for
the 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz frequency bands across global markets.Ó
Pronet
Communications, a broadband service provider, has installed ApertoÕs
PacketWave pilot system in Poland. PronetÕs deployment includes
a mix of commercial and public sector locations serving multiple
subscribers per sector. It is expected to grow its base by 20 locations
per month into 2002.
ÒWe
have a thriving base of business and educational users for wireless
data in numerous high-growth markets,Ó said PronetÕs COO Geza Szathmari.
ÒDemand is rising steadily, and we must increase our capacity for
megabit and higher rate services. ApertoÕs system delivers high
throughput, reliable operation, spectral efficiency and smooth scalability.
These performance factors, coupled with PacketWaveÕs recent approval
by regulatory authorities to offer the 5.8 GHz radio in Poland,
make Aperto a great fit for our needs.Ó
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