New installations of WiBAS technology in Europe and CIS
INTRACOM TELECOM has successfully finalized six implementation projects of the WiBAS communication technology to the value of at 3.2 million EUR
Prague, June 11 th, 2008 - SITRONICS Telecom Solutions, Czech Republic, a producer of telecommunications equipment, information systems and technologies, announced that from the beginning of 2008 its affiliated company, INTRACOM TELECOM, has successfully finalized six implementation projects of the WiBAS communication technology to the value of at 3.2 million EUR.
Telecommunications operators use the WiBAS technology for efficient interconnection of 2 nd and 3 rd generation mobile networks (GSM, UMTS). INTRACOM TELECOM deployed this kind of broadband wireless access service solution for corporate customers from six leading European and CIS operators, which provide millions of customers with telecommunications services. T-Mobile in Slovakia, Globul in Bulgaria, Smart Telecom in Ireland, MTS in Russia, Kazakhtelecom in Kazakhstan and Mediacom in Poland chose the WiBAS technology for its unique technical features, efficiency and future potential. Furthermore this technology enables operators to decrease their operating costs for broadband services.
WiBAS represents the most up-to-date generation of point-to-multipoint communication systems, which were created especially for urban environments and broadband wireless applications with high load in the network. WiBAS is an ideal solution for 2 nd and 3 rd generation networks, WiMAX, Wi-Fi and for providing access services to demanding corporate customers.
INTRACOM TELECOM has wide international experience with providing point-to-multipoint wireless solutions, as proved by recent installations in STE networks in Syria, ITC in Saudi Arabia, MTEL in Montenegro and Zain in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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About WiBAS and point-to-multipoint system
The WiBAS product family, based on the 802.16 standard, uses a system of a central node and remote terminals ( point-to-multipoint system). The basis of the WiBAS technology is created by packet switching, adaptive modulation, adaptive power consumption control, high effectiveness of transmission spectrum use, transmission errors pre-correction, service quality and security. Due to the open 802.16 standard it was possible to develop various versions of network technologies in ways which suit to the specific needs of users and multiple usages.
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About INTRACOM TELECOM
INTRACOM TELECOM is one of the leading telecommunication systems developers and producers and providing fixed and mobile operators from Europe and EEMEA with integrated solutions and professional services. Over 100 customers from more than 50 countries have chosen INTRACOM TELECOM because of its unique products and solutions. INTRACOM TELECOM has 2,700 employees, manages branch offices in 14 countries and is one of the largest companies in Europe investing in research and development. Since June 2006 51 % of INTRACOM TELECOM is controlled by SITRONICS JSC (LSE: SITR). JSC SITRONICS is a technological branch of JSFC SISTEMA, which is the biggest diversified holding company in Russia and the CIS. INTRACOM HOLDINGS Group (Greece) owns 49 % of the company.
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About SITRONICS Telecom Solutions, Czech Republic a. s.
Since its foundation in 1993 SITRONICS Telecom Solutions, Czech Republic (SITRONICS TS, CZ) has developed and produced state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment and OSS/BSS information systems. The company also provides professional services, which enable its customers - providers of communication services - to plan the development of their network infrastructure effectively and optimize their business processes.
SITRONICS TS, CZ currently has 1400 employees working in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates and Malaysia. 70 % of them are developers and technical specialists. SITRONICS TS, CZ products are deployed in more than 50 telecommunication networks in 14 countries.
The company is a part of SITRONICS Telecom Solutions, the telecommunications division of SITRONICS JSC (LSE: SITR). SITRONICS Telecom Solutions is known as a provider of end-to-end hardware and software telecommunication solutions, which are currently used by 150 operators in 60 countries. SITRONICS JSC is an affiliated technological concern of AFK SISTEMA, which is the biggest diversified holding company in the Russian Federation. For more information see www.sitronicsts.com.
