Redline Products Chosen for Wireless Border Control Network in Pakistan11 July 2006
Redline Communications, a leading provider of standards-based broadband wireless equipment, today announced its wireless broadband products have been chosen by PAK Datacom Ltd. Pakistan's largest Data Network Operator and a subsidiary of Telecom Foundation of Pakistan to connect the critical, national security undertaking being implemented throughout Pakistan.
Redline's award-winning AN-50e wireless backhaul and access products, which are represented by SARCORP in Pakistan, have been selected to deliver wireless connectivity for the identity verification, monitoring and analysis of individual travelers. Redline's equipment will enable concerned agencies to maintain a database of travelers entering and leaving Pakistan.
"More organizations are turning to wireless broadband technology because of its ability to very quickly deliver reliable and secure high-speed voice, video and data applications," said Keith Doucet, Vice President Product Management, Redline Communications. "As a subsidiary of Telecom Foundation of Pakistan, PAK Datacom has strict criteria for choosing communications infrastructure to support critical, high-profile projects."
Established in November 1991, Telecom Foundation of Pakistan is a self-supporting entity with assets exceeding Rs. 1 billion and an annual turnover of Rs. 2 billion.
"PAK Datacom Ltd. will oversee the deployment of Redline's products for a critical, national security undertaking that requires the high-performance and reliability of Redline products," said Mr. Syed Hasnain Raza, spokesperson, PAK Datacom Ltd. "By using wireless broadband products for this project, we will be able to establish the network much faster than would be possible with other communications technologies, and provide the level of service required for a critical program."
"Organizations across Pakistan are quickly becoming world leaders in the adoption of wireless technologies to deliver advanced communications services," says Ms. Nimra Athar, spokesperson, SARCORP. "We are working with our partners across the country to establish a range of networks from simple point-to-point wireless links to large-scale WiMAX networks with Redline's RedMAX products."
Redline's Advanced Wireless Broadband Products
The AN-50e is part of Redline's full suite of advanced wireless broadband products for backhaul and access applications. Redline's high speed wireless AN-50e Ethernet bridge operates in the license exempt 5.470 - 5.725 GHz and 5.725 - 5.825 GHz bands and is configured for point-to-point (PTP) operation, with point-to- multipoint (PMP) operation capabilities. Accommodating backhaul and access functions, the AN-50e is the industry's first true high performance, high capacity, multi-services OFDM platform. The AN-50e system delivers an over-the-air rate of up to 72 Mbps, equivalent to 49 Mbps at the Ethernet level. With a robust non line-of-sight (NLOS) capability, long IF cable support for tower and high rise installations, audible antenna alignment and diagnostic capabilities for Ethernet and wireless, the AN-50e addresses the most challenging deployment scenarios through simplified installation and support.
Redline's WiMAX Leadership
Redline is the first in the world to receive WiMAX Forum Certification™ for a complete WiMAX system. Redline's certified WiMAX products enable both fixed and nomadic wireless broadband connections and include the RedMAX carrier-class Base Station (AN-100U) and RedMAX Outdoor Subscriber Unit (SU-O), which are based on the IEEE 802.16-2004 technology and incorporate the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5116 broadband interface. Redline's RedMAX products also include the user-installable Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I), and a suite of WiMAX products based on the IEEE 802.16-2005 standard for mobility.
About PAK Datacom Ltd.
PAK Datacom Ltd. is a subsidiary of the Telecom Foundation of Pakistan and the largest Data Network Operator in Pakistan. Established in November 1991, Telecom Foundation of Pakistan is a self-supporting entity with assets exceeding Rs. 1 billion and an annual turnover of Rs. 2 billion. PAK Datacom Ltd. specializes in providing end-to-end communications solutions for both the public and private sectors. As the pioneer in data communications in Pakistan and Bangladesh, PAK Datacom is recognized as the leader in introducing innovative new technologies to meet communications demands.
About SARCORP
SARCORP founded by a leading Pakistani business group with the core objective of introducing and successfully deploying state of the art technology solutions in Pakistan, has evolved into Pakistan's leading Technology Solution Provider. With international partnerships with the world's largest IT and Telecom companies and collaborations with leading service providers and carriers in Pakistan, SARCORP has established a market leadership position as a technology provider in the IT and Telecom Sector.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications is the leading provider of standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline's WiMAX Forum Certified™ systems and award-winning backhaul and transport products enable service providers and other network operators to cost-effectively deliver high-bandwidth services including voice, video and data communications. Redline is committed to maintaining its wireless industry leadership with the continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wireless broadband products. With more than 30,000 installations in 75 countries, and a global network of over 100 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out the services and applications that drive their business forward. For more information, visit www.redlinecommunications.com.
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