Red Bend Software Enables Device Management of Fujitsu's WiMAX Chipsets

Tokyo, June 29, 2009 - Red Bend Software (Japan headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiro Abe), the market leader in Mobile Software Management (MSM), today announced that Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Haruki Okada) has licensed Red Bend's standards-based device management (DM) software for Fujitsu Microelectronics' WiMAX SoC and WiMAX chipsets. Fujitsu Microelectronics is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of semiconductors for WiMAX devices, such as mobile handsets, PC modems, mobile Internet devices and netbooks.

Under the agreement, Fujitsu Microelectronics has pre-integrated Red Bend's device management software in its WiMAX SoC and chipset platform, allowing Fujitsu Microelectronics' customers to quickly and efficiently implement standards-based device management in their WiMAX-enabled products. Red Bend provides the industry's leading independent DM client that is interoperable with DM servers supporting standards from the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA), including the WiMAX Management Object used by the WiMAX Forum and adopted by leading WiMAX operators worldwide. Fujitsu Microelectronics is a founding member and board member of the WiMAX Forum.

"This agreement with Fujitsu Microelectronics represents the first WiMAX deal for Red Bend in Japan, and continues the rapid adoption of our device management solution by WiMAX chipset vendors, device manufacturers and operators worldwide," said Kazuhiro Abe, President of Red Bend Software Japan KK. "Fujitsu Microelectronics selected Red Bend for its leadership in mobile software management and built-in support for WiMAX, making it easier and more cost-effective to integrate OMA DM functionality into any WiMAX-enabled device."

WiMAX service providers face myriad challenges in provisioning millions of new subscribers as well as managing millions of devices that will operate on the network, often temporarily. Red Bend's device management software has been proven in tens of millions of mobile devices already in the market, and is rapidly being adopted by WiMAX service providers, chipset makers and equipment manufacturers in the United States, Japan and EMEA.

Red Bend's standards-based OMA DM solution is used to provision new subscribers, configure applications and network settings, manage software and retrieve device information over the air. It has been deployed across multiple platforms, operating systems and memory types on mobile phones, wireless devices and machine-to-machine (M2M) modules.

For more information about Red Bend's mobile software management solutions, please visit:

English:     http://www.redbend.com/solutions/device-management.asp
Japanese:  http://www.redbend.com/japanese/solutions/device-management.asp


About Red Bend Software

Red Bend Software, the leader in Mobile Software Management (MSM), provides software solutions for managing firmware, applications and devices over the air. The company's award-winning MSM products enable device manufacturers, mobile operators and software developers to increase revenues, reduce support costs and achieve faster time to market by remotely managing their software assets on mobile devices. Red Bend's software has been deployed in more than 520 million mobile devices by eight of the top 10 handset manufacturers, including Kyocera, LG Electronics, Motorola, Sharp, Sony Ericsson and ZTE, as well as dozens of other leading companies in the mobile, M2M and WiMAX markets. Unlike device management vendors with proprietary end-to-end systems and manufacturers' internally developed solutions that are platform specific, Red Bend is the only company offering independent client software that is interoperable with any standards-based server and that works with any platform on any type of mobile device. Founded in 1999, Red Bend is a privately held, venture capital-financed company with offices in China, Israel, Japan, Korea, the U.K. and the U.S. To learn how Red Bend is bending rules and breaking boundaries with mobile software management, visit www.redbend.com.



 

Alvarion® Chosen by Aria to Deploy a Nationwide Mobile WiMAX Network in Italy

Alvarion provides Aria with 4Motion® Mobile WiMAX solution, including professional services, for a 4G network targeting wireless broadband services

Tel-Aviv, Israel, and Todi, Italy, June 23, 2009 - Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR), the world's leading provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions, and Aria, the only telecom operator in Italy with a national WiMAX license, today announced an agreement to deploy Mobile WiMAX network throughout Italy. Under the agreement, Aria will build a network at the 3.5 GHz frequency to offer broadband services to all 21 Italian regions using Alvarion's 4Motion Mobile WiMAX solution incorporating the WiMAX Forum Certified BreezeMAX platform.

Given Italy's 58 million highly-dense population, WiMAX is the most economical and high-performance technology to deliver 4G broadband to businesses and residential subscribers in a wide geographic area. Alvarion's 4Motion is an advanced and field-proven solution for delivering innovative WiMAX services for a range of broadband applications in rural, suburban and urban environments.

"At Aria, we are committed to empowering businesses and consumers to realize the impact of high bandwidth, quality data and voice services, and we have full confidence in Alvarion's innovative WiMAX platform and services to ensure we deliver on this promise," said Davidi Gilo, CEO of Aria. "Alvarion's 4Motion solution will enable us to bring highly advanced broadband services throughout the country."

Aria currently holds nationwide WiMAX licenses at the 3.5 GHz frequency bands in Italy. By using Alvarion's Open WiMAX solution, Aria will be able to build a state of the art network with exceptional coverage to meet the growing demand for broadband services in the country.

"We are pleased to be selected for another large WiMAX project through our partnership with Aria, one of Italy's leading telecommunications providers," said Tzvika Friedman, president and CEO, Alvarion Ltd. "This contract confirms Alvarion's Mobile WiMAX solution as the most advanced solution in the market, and our leading position as a long-term partner for WiMAX. Our cutting edge technology, proven business model and tailored solutions will provide the ultimate broadband services to the consumers and businesses in Italy."

WiMAX is the only 4G technology commercially available today that enables mass broadband services. With a thriving ecosystem, WiMAX continues to evolve globally through multiple differentiated mobile and broadband wireless offerings.

About Aria S.P.A

Aria S.P.A., founded in 2005, became one of the most important Italian WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provide) in only 2 years. In October 2007, thanks to new partners entry and new company structure, Aria became more competitive. In January 2008, Aria won the auction of the WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) 3.5GHz radio frequencies in all Italian regions.

About Alvarion

Alvarion (NASDAQ: ALVR) is the largest WiMAX pure-player with the most extensive WiMAX customer base and over 250 commercial deployments around the globe. Committed to growing the WiMAX market, the company offers solutions for a wide range of frequency bands supporting a variety of business cases. Through its OPEN WiMAX strategy, superior IP and OFDMA know-how, and ability to deploy end-to-end turnkey WiMAX projects, Alvarion is shaping the new wireless broadband experience (www.alvarion.com).

 

The Open Patent Alliance Issues Call for WiMAX Patents

Patent Call is Critical Step to Create Fair and Transparent IPR Licensing Structure
to Drive Global 4G Adoption

Via Licensing Corporation Selected as Patent Pool Administrator

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 22, 2009 - The Open Patent Alliance (OPA), a group dedicated to offering intellectual property rights (IPR) solutions that support the development and widespread adoption of WiMAX, today announced a call for patents, with the intention of creating a patent pool of essential WiMAX patents. The OPA has selected Via Licensing Corporation to facilitate the formation and administration of the pool on behalf of the OPA.

A WiMAX patent pool can enable companies of all sizes to access needed patent licenses in a simple and cost-effective manner. Establishing this pool is an important part of the OPA's plans to create a fair and transparent IPR licensing structure with reasonable royalty rates. By lowering the "barriers to entry" for companies wishing to develop innovative products & services, the patent pool will accelerate the global adoption of WiMAX, simultaneously driving innovation, fostering broader choice and lowering costs for WiMAX technology, devices and applications.

"Today's patent call is a major milestone in our quest to create an innovative and truly open WiMAX ecosystem," said OPA President Yung Hahn. "Through the patent pool approach, not only will the OPA be able to drive down the costs of adopting WiMAX, we will be able to create a more predictable cost structure that can be accessed by infrastructure vendors, device manufacturers and application developers worldwide."

WiMAX, a 4G IP-based wireless broadband technology based on the IEEE 802.16e specification, provides low-cost, multi-megabit speeds and greater throughput for the mobile Internet era of video-rich content and bandwidth-intensive applications.

OPA members include Acer, Alcatel-Lucent, Alvarion, Cisco, Clearwire, Huawei Technologies, Intel Corporation, and Samsung Electronics, as well as newly announced associate members Beceem, GCT Semiconductor, Sequans, and UQ Communications, underscoring broad 4G ecosystem support - from semiconductors to consumer devices to service providers.

A WiMAX patent pool will help ensure product differentiation and interoperability at a more predictable cost through a more competitive royalty structure. This is critical to the long-term success and broad adoption of WiMAX, enabling a wider array of devices from the smart phones, consumer electronics and PC industries to more quickly integrate wireless broadband into their products.

An independent third-party reviewer or "patent evaluator" will evaluate submitted patents to determine whether or not they are essential. Any entity that believes it has patents or pending patent applications that are essential to WiMAX is invited to contact Via Licensing to receive information about how to submit patents for essentiality review by the independent patent evaluator.

Parties interested in discussing the opportunity to participate in a WiMAX patent licensing program can contact Via Licensing at wimax@vialicensing.com. For complete submission information, interested parties can also email submissions@vialicensing.com. Interested parties can also visit the OPA Web site at www.openpatentalliance.com/patent-submission.

While the OPA will initially focus its efforts on the WiMAX standard, it may work with other industry groups in the future.

About the Open Patent Alliance

Members of the WiMAX ecosystem formed the OPA in June 2008. Current OPA members include Acer, Alcatel-Lucent, Alvarion, Cisco, Clearwire, Huawei Technologies, Intel Corporation, and Samsung Electronics, as well as newly -announced associate members Beceem, GCT Semiconductor, Sequans, and UQ Communications. The diversity of member companies demonstrates broad support throughout the entire 4G ecosystem - from semiconductor makers, to consumer device manufacturers, to network equipment companies, to service providers. The OPA's primary goal is to foster a global ecosystem focused on broader choice, competitive equipment and service costs for WiMAX technology, devices and applications. More information can be found at www.openpatentalliance.com



 

Green Packet is Strong in the MEA WiMAX Space

Aims for further traction at WiMAX Forum Regional MENA

June 22, 2009, Dubai - Green Packet Berhad (Greenpacket), a leading developer of Next Generation Mobile Broadband and Networking Solutions, is receiving enthusiastic response from operators in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region for its WiMAX products and solutions. Greenpacket has so far entered into as many as 15 WiMAX CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) trialing with operators from 12 countries in the region.

Greenpacket first established itself in the MEA region in 2007. Firmly committed to developing the MEA market, the Company formed a joint-venture with Saudi Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) to set up Green Packet Networks W.L.L., operating out of Bahrain.

"This region accounts for approximately 23% of total WiMAX deployment globally and we foresee continuous and long term growth in the WiMAX space of this region," said Kelvin Lee, Senior General Manager of Greenpacket.

WiMAX is Greenpacket's strong suit and core business focus. The Company offers end-to-end WiMAX products, solutions and consulting services; and undertakes robust R&D around the technology.

"There is tremendous revenue generating opportunities for Operators to leverage on WiMAX given its market and subscriber growth rate globally. WiMAX has proven to be an attractive option for both greenfield and traditional operators in the MEA region wanting to provide last-mile reach. WiMAX presents the very attractive proposition of requiring low infrastructure investment, which is particularly ideal for the low-density demography in this region," added Lee.

At the upcoming WiMAX Forum Regional MENA in Dubai, which will take place from 23 to 24 June 2009, Greenpacket plans on a strong showcase to further build up its market traction. Throughout the two-day event, the showcase featuring the Company's award-wining WiMAX CPEs and its intelligent Intouch Connection Management Platform (ICMP) will demonstrate session persistence, as well as uninterrupted connection and application usage as users move between WiMAX-WiFi networks. Greenpacket's comprehensive range of WiMAX CPEs are field-tested on successful large scale commercial deployments including one of the world's largest by Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

"We look forward to partnering with more operators to support successful commercial deployments in the region. At the WiMAX Forum in Dubai, we hope to deliver an experiential showcase to demonstrate the features and benefits of our products and solutions, We are also keen on the opportunity to engage with operators to investigate very specific and very individualised needs," said Lee.
To discover more about Green Packet's WiMAX devices and software, come visit us at the Green Packet Stand #5 at WiMAX Forum Regional MENA, Movenpick Bur Hotel, Dubai.

About Green Packet:

Green Packet Berhad was founded in the Silicon Valley and has offices in eight markets worldwide. In 2000, Green Packet established its R&D and marketing centre in strategically located Malaysia. Today, it is headquartered near Kuala Lumpur and listed on the Main Board of the Malaysian Bourse with over 630 employees. A leading developer of Next Generation Mobile Broadband and Networking Solutions, Green Packet's mission is to provide a seamless and unified platform for the delivery of user-centric multimedia communications and services regardless of the nature and availability of backbone infrastructures.

Green Packet has two key business pillars: Products & Solutions and Converged Communications Services. For more information, visit: www.greenpacket.com




 

Alvarion® and Open Range Sign a Multi-Year Contract for Equipment and Services Expected at Over $100 Million for 4G Network Across 17 States

Partnership to bring advanced broadband wireless services to 546 communities, representing largest RUS-funded WiMAX project to date

Mountain View, Calif., June 17, 2009 - Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR), the world's leading provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions, today announced it was selected by U.S. broadband wireless operator, Open Range Communications Inc., for the nation's largest Rural Utilities Service (RUS) funded deployment spanning 17 states, 546 rural communities, and reaching up to 6 million people. With this new broadband wireless network, Open Range will begin offering state-of-the-art 4G services to un-served and underserved customers across rural America in the fourth quarter of this year.

As part of this contract, expected to be more than US$100 million over a five-year implementation, Alvarion will provide radio access equipment, customer devices (CPE) and systems integration for Open Range's broadband wireless network. In addition to selecting Alvarion for its market-leading WiMAX platform, Open Range will rely on Alvarion's industry leadership and experience for the end-to-end integration of the Open Range network solution, creating a best-of-breed 4G network in rural America.

Open Range will offer Simply EasierSM wireless communications to subscribers that will enable not only a hyper-connected Internet lifestyle, but also new economic opportunities not possible before because of the lack of infrastructure. Some of the unique attributes available through this "always on" wireless broadband network include:

• Simple and instant service activation
• Voice and data capabilities
• WiFi for connectivity to existing PCs
• Highly secure network communication

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Open Range as they make history building 4G broadband infrastructure in a large footprint to provide personalized broadband services to consumers in un-served and underserved parts of the country," said Tzvika Friedman, president and CEO of Alvarion. "Open Range's vision to connect rural America will stimulate local development for many rural communities across the US. Alvarion has a longstanding role enabling the delivery of broadband services to consumers here in the US and abroad. With our full portfolio of end-to-end, turnkey WiMAX solutions and extensive network deployment experience, we are enabling operators around the globe to deliver affordable broadband services to subscribers wherever they may reside."

The new Open Range 4G network, based on Alvarion's WiMAX Forum Certified™ 802.16e BreezeMAX® solution, will be built with an all-IP architecture leveraging the latest 4G technology. This solution will give millions of rural Americans the ability to enjoy wireless broadband services across the communities where they live and work.

"Open Range's unique business model focuses on delivering wireless high-speed Internet and voice services to un-served and underserved communities," said Open Range founder and CEO, Bill Beans Jr. "These communities require an innovative partner with experience in delivering a wide array of simple, high quality, cost effective, robust solutions that are scalable and sustainable. Alvarion's passion and heritage in deploying wireless broadband globally with its expanded advanced capabilities make them an ideal partner for Open Range."

Alvarion was the first WiMAX equipment supplier to receive USDA acceptance as well as "Buy American" status from the USDA RUS for two of its BreezeMAX base stations in July 2008. Both RUS and "Buy American" designations are required for operators requesting federal funds from the Rural Broadband Access Loan program for the purpose of purchasing and deploying broadband systems.

About Open Range Communications

Open Range is a broadband wireless provider using WiMAX technology to deliver wireless broadband to un-served and underserved American communities. Open Range plans to deliver portable and eventually mobile voice and Internet services to customers within its robust WiMAX footprint. Within the next five years, Open Range intends to serve 546 communities, making its services initially available to approximately six million people. Open Range's wireless broadband network solution will connect customers through licensed spectrum, enabling communities to improve safety, economic growth, education, and quality of life and to remain competitive in the age of constant communications. For more information, visit www.openrangecomm.com.

About Alvarion

Alvarion (NASDAQ: ALVR) is the largest WiMAX pure-player with the most extensive WiMAX customer base and over 250 commercial deployments around the globe. Committed to growing the WiMAX market, the company offers solutions for a wide range of frequency bands supporting a variety of business cases. Through its OPEN WiMAX strategy, superior IP and OFDMA know-how, and ability to deploy end-to-end turnkey WiMAX projects, Alvarion is shaping the new wireless broadband experience (www.alvarion.com).


 

Clearwire Introduces CLEAR™ 4G Mobile Internet Service to Atlanta

• Atlanta Becomes Home to Largest Metropolitan Mobile WiMAX Network in the U.S.
• CLEAR™ Transforms Atlanta into the Fastest Unwired City in the South
• Clearwire Showcases Mobile WiMAX Capabilities and Devices During Consumer Launch Event Today at Atlantic Station
• Company continues progress on plans to bring CLEAR to 80 markets by end of 2010

ATLANTA - June 16, 2009 - Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation, (NASDAQ: CLWR), today officially transformed Atlanta into the fastest unwired city in the South. The city is now home to the largest 4G WiMAX wireless broadband network in the United States with CLEAR™ service available to nearly three million people across approximately 1,200 square miles. With CLEAR, consumers and businesses can access the Internet wirelessly, at true broadband speeds - at home, in the office, and on the go.

"By delivering broadband connectivity to people, and not just places, we now offer Atlantans the freedom to enjoy super-fast Internet access wherever they go in our coverage area," said Marc Brachman, General Manager of Atlanta market for Clearwire. "Whether it's a busy parent who wants full Internet connectivity in the back of the family minivan, a small business owner looking to conduct online video chats with customers from the field, a person looking to access entertainment sites like Hulu without being tied to a fixed-location, or a college student simply looking for one Internet service provider to meet their needs at home and on-the-go, CLEAR delivers.
We're providing a valuable, new kind of Internet service designed to make our customers' lives more enjoyable and more productive, wherever they happen to be in our coverage area."

A CLEAR Difference

Unlike other wireless services, CLEAR delivers a mobile broadband Internet experience on par with speeds typically experienced only on fixed residential and commercial connections, like DSL. For example, some of today's 3G wireless networks typically deliver download speeds of between 1.0 and 1.7 Mbps. CLEAR customers, however, can expect to see download speeds of 4 to 6 Mbps with bursts exceeding 15 Mbps, far surpassing even the peak theoretical speeds of 7.2 Mbps in upcoming 3G upgrades. In Atlanta, the CLEAR network utilizes an area-wide WiMAX radio system from Motorola.

CLEAR's simple and innovative pricing gives customers ultimate flexibility.
CLEAR's mobile and residential plans can be purchased by the day or by the month, and do not require long-term service contracts. Home Internet service plans start at $20 per month, while mobile Internet plans start at $40 per month, or customers can purchase a convenient day pass for $10. Additional savings are available for customers purchasing both home and mobile Internet services or signing up for a two-year service agreement. Full details about pricing options and business plans are available at www.clear.com.

Simply Plug-In and Go

CLEAR offers several simple choices for broadband connectivity.

- USB modem: Mobile users simply plug-in CLEAR's compact, mobile WiMAX-enabled USB modem into their laptop to get online. The USB modem, from Motorola, is available for only $59.99 or leased for just $4.99 per month.
Customers can purchase the modem from a store or online.

- Residential modem & services: For residential service, CLEAR offers customers a wireless high-speed modem, about the size of a small book.
Customers simply plug the modem into a power outlet anywhere in their home or office and connect the modem to their PC or wireless router. This enables consumers and businesses to install high-speed Internet service without the need to schedule an appointment, drill holes in their walls, or otherwise disrupt their day. The CLEAR residential modem, from Motorola, can be purchased for $79.99 or leased for just $4.99 monthly. Residential customers can also add in-home voice service with purchase of the CLEAR Voice Adapter for $15, and receive unlimited local and long distance service for just $24.99 per month.

- CLEAR Spot: With the CLEAR Spot, any existing, off-the-shelf Wi-Fi device (compatible with 802.11b/g) can connect to CLEAR's mobile WiMAX network. The CLEAR Spot creates a personal Wi-Fi hotspot that travels with consumers anywhere they happen to be within CLEAR's mobile WiMAX service area. This
$139 device is a portable, battery-powered router that seamlessly connects up to eight standard Wi-Fi-enabled devices (computers, mobile phones, portable gaming, consoles, cameras, etc.) to the Internet via a CLEAR USB modem to access CLEAR's mobile WiMAX network.

- Intel Embedded WiMAX Laptops: Numerous CLEAR-compatible embedded WiMAX laptops based on Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology are now available directly from their manufacturers and through other channels. From Dell, these include the Studio 17, Studio XPS 16, Latitude E4300, Latitude E6400, Latitude E6400 ATG, Latitude E6500, Precision M2400, and Precision M4400.
From Fujitsu, this includes the LifeBook P8020. WiMAX-ready laptops from Lenovo include the ThinkPad line: SL400, SL500, X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X301, T400, T500, W500, W700. From Samsung, this includes the X460 notebook as well as the NC10, the first WiMAX-enabled netbook based on the Intel® Atom™ processor, available in the U.S. From Toshiba, consumers can order the Portégé® R600-ST520W and Satellite® U405-S2920.

- Coming Soon: Panasonic has announced plans to deliver this year a Toughbook® computer with embedded WiMAX based on Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, and compatible with the CLEAR network. A dual-mode, 3G/4G, modem is coming this summer, which will provide CLEAR customers access to Sprint's nationwide 3G network, and consumers will also soon be able to order the Samsung Mondi™, mobile WiMAX enabled handheld device.

Customers can purchase the service online at www.clear.com, or by visiting numerous retail locations throughout metro Atlanta including: the CLEAR store at 55 Peachtree Street, Cumberland Mall, North Point Mall, or Lennox Square; any of 11 Best Buys or 29 RadioShack stores; or other authorized CLEAR dealers.

Atlanta Launch Event and Community Outreach

Clearwire will also host a consumer launch event at Atlantic Station today, June 16, from 9:30am-3:00pm in The District section of Atlantic Station, located in midtown Atlanta. The event is an opportunity for the public to experience CLEAR's advantages firsthand through a series of mobile WiMAX demonstrations. In addition, attendees will be treated to some unique visual displays of the service including on a CLEAR-branded hot air balloon, and a glass-enclosed living room on wheels. Attendees will also have opportunities to win prizes, including CLEAR product discounts and other merchandise. In addition, CLEAR and Intel will announce plans to provide dozens of embedded WiMAX laptops based on Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, as well as netbooks based on Intel® Atom™ processors, with CLEAR service to Atlanta Public Schools before the start of the next school year.

"We look forward to today's launch event and making meaningful contributions to the local community in the days and years ahead," continued, Brachman.
"We appreciate the support from Intel to make this donation of netbooks and laptops possible, and know Atlanta Public Schools will benefit from this token of mutual appreciation for the tireless service they provide to their students and staff."

Additional Markets

As part of a multi-year network build-out plan, Clearwire's 4G network will be available in major metropolitan areas across the United States. In addition to Atlanta, mobile WiMAX is already available in Baltimore, Maryland, and Portland, Oregon. Clearwire also plans to launch CLEAR in Las Vegas later this summer.

The company plans to bring CLEAR to 80 markets and up to 120 million people by the end of 2010. Some of the additional markets planned to launch in 2009 include Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Honolulu, Philadelphia, and Seattle. Some of the additional markets planned to launch in 2010 include New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Houston and the San Francisco Bay Area.

For more information about CLEAR, visit www.clear.com. Detailed company information about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.

For press, product images and company logos can be downloaded from the Clearwire's website at:
http://newsroom.clearwire.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=214419&p=imagegallery.

About Clearwire

Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR), offers a robust suite of advanced high-speed Internet services to consumers and businesses. As part of a multi-year network build-out plan, Clearwire's 4G service, called CLEAR™, will be available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and bring together an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility. Clearwire's open all-IP network, combined with significant spectrum holdings, provides unmatched network capacity to deliver next generation broadband access. Strategic investors include Intel Capital, Comcast, Sprint, Google, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. Clearwire currently provides 4G service, utilizing WiMAX technology, in three markets and provides pre-WiMAX communications services in 50 markets across the U.S. and Europe.
Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., additional information about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.



 

BridgeWave's Gigabit Wireless Links Enable High-Capacity WiMAX For Kulacom

Jordan and Bahrain Operations Rely on BridgeWave’s Solutions for Broadband Wireless Backhaul

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BridgeWave Communications, the leading supplier of gigabit wireless solutions, today announced that Kulacom has deployed BridgeWave’s high-capacity links in their WiMAX network. Kulacom's Jordan and Bahrain operations both depend on BridgeWave’s AdaptRate 80 GHz product, AR80X, for a reliable carrier-class backhaul solution to provide high-capacity WiMAX connectivity to support Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and data services.

Kulacom, established in 2006, provides voice and Internet services to emerging markets. Kulacom Jordan secured a 3.6 GHz frequency license in January 2008, positioning the communications operator at the forefront of wireless next generation technology. Their services include point-to-point IP connectivity, VoIP and data hosting. Recently, the Jordan operation expanded its services to include WiMAX Internet, providing uninterrupted, fast and reliable connections to Kulacom customers.

Kulacom needed reliable backhaul to support their growing WiMAX broadband network. A wireless solution was selected because the deployment is much faster than fiber trenching and would better accommodate the rapid deployment schedule Kulacom had in mind.

Once they put in a bid for the 3.6 GHz frequency license, Kulacom was tasked with delivering wireless Internet connectivity on schedule. Kulacom researched the leading wireless vendors and whittled down the selection to 12 companies. After rigorous testing, BridgeWave’s technology proved to be the leader in reliability and performance.

Kulacom immediately began the deployment, which connected base stations to the core network providing end-users with seamless Internet connectivity. They purchased multiple AR80X links for the Jordan location and several AR80X links for the Bahrain location. Installations at both sites went smoothly while requiring minimal maintenance. Since the installation, Kulacom has relied on BridgeWave’s AR80X product to ensure a strong, reliable high-capacity WiMAX backbone.

Despite the harsh climactic conditions of the region including severe heat, high winds and heavy rainfall, the AR80X wireless links continue to perform flawlessly. BridgeWave’s 80 GHz link performance and AdaptRate mode switching provide reliable network connectivity regardless of inclement weather. During moments of violent downpour, transmissions switch from GigE to 100 Mb/s data rates, maintaining a highly available link. The technology ensures Kulacom customers receive reliable service and allows Kulacom to maintain their service level agreements (SLAs) with each customer.

Since BridgeWave’s links operate in the uncluttered 80 GHz band, BridgeWave's backhaul solution accommodates their present data and will support future applications as Kulacom continues to expand their presence in additional markets.

“When determining which technology to use for backhaul, we debated between trenching fiber and using a wireless solution. Especially in emerging markets, where the infrastructure is weak, we discovered that gigabit wireless was the ideal solution,” said Ian Heath, group chief operating officer at Kulacom. “Not only is BridgeWave's technology incredibly reliable, but it is very cost-effective. BridgeWave’s products play a key role in our efforts to provide WiMAX-based services to our customers.”

“Kulacom provides emerging markets with reliable, high-bandwidth WiMAX connectivity,” said Paul Obsitnik, senior vice president of business development at BridgeWave Communications. “BridgeWave’s technology is appealing to Service Providers like Kulacom looking for reliable high-capacity backhaul links supporting WiMAX and next generation networks. We are pleased to help bring WiMAX to Jordan, and we look forward to Kulacom’s future success.”

About BridgeWave Communications

Founded in 1999, BridgeWave Communications is the leading supplier of outdoor Gigabit wireless connectivity solutions. The company's exclusive AdaptRate™ and AdaptPath™ technologies combined with its advanced Forward Error Correction capability deliver the highest availability at the longest distances for full-rate gigabit links. BridgeWave's point-to-point, wireless solutions are widely deployed in mainstream enterprise and service provider network applications and are poised to play a key role in the migration to 4G mobile network backhaul. With the largest installed base of GigE radios worldwide, BridgeWave delivers the highest levels of product quality and reliability. For more information, visit www.bridgewave.com.

NetLogix Launches WiMAX Municipal Wireless Network for the City of Corona

Network to provide emergency communications for Municipal and Public Safety use.

San Diego, CA - June 11, 2009 -- NetLogix, a global leader in wireless telecommunications professional and managed services, announced the launch of the recently completed WiMAX municipal wireless network for the City of Corona, CA. This initial proof-of-concept multi-use network utilizes point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and wireless mesh technologies.

In an effort to link Corona's City Hall with Public Safety and other municipal divisions, the WiMAX infrastructure provides real-time communications between multiple backbone sites. The network delivers high speed, IP-based data communications between City facilities and also provides mobile and portable vehicular data communications.

"We've been evaluating a wireless solution for a variety of purposes for several years," commented Steve Larson, IT Director for the City of Corona. "After speaking with numerous vendors and learning about the various technologies we decided that it was time to move forward with the implementation of a solution that could assist a variety of our needs across various departments."

NetLogix Vice-President of Business Development Eric DaVersa added, "We were pleased to have been selected by Corona, and are equally proud to have successfully delivered a multi-use network capable of serving multiple city agencies in a high-performance, secure and scalable network."

NetLogix's flexible network design allows for the potential expansion of both the system and the services it offers. Corona's information technology department is presently examining and evaluating network usage and performance, and they will use the data to improve emergency planning and city communications.

About NetLogix

NetLogix is a proven leader in wireless telecommunications professional and managed services. NetLogix provides comprehensive municipal and public safety networking solutions including video surveillance, gunshot detection, and other critical applications. NetLogix's services portfolio encompass all layers of networks including the design, deployment, and management of data center cores, licensed microwave 3G/4G, WiMAX, and WiFi networks. For more information about NetLogix please visit www.netlogix.com


 

Green Packet Sees Growth Opportunities In Global WiMAX Ecosystem

12 June, 2009, Kuala Lumpur - Green Packet, a leading developer of Next Generation Mobile Broadband and Networking Solutions, is fast establishing itself as a preferred provider for convergent technologies in the WiMAX space. This is demonstrated through a strong traction gathered during the recent WiMAX Forum Global Congress 09 held in Amsterdam.

The two-day event in Amsterdam has garnered the Company potential tie-ups and business opportunities with 32 operators and prospective partners from 25 countries with a funnel value estimated at more than USD 30 million. Close to 50% of the operators interested to partner with Green Packet in strategic collaborations or commercially were from Europe, signifying that the Company has establish a credible reputation in that region as a strong provider of WiMAX-related products and services that contributes to successful commercial deployment of WiMAX networks.

"The enthusiasm received and traction generated during the forum affirmed that there is strong demand for our WiMAX-related products and services," said Mr. Kelvin Lee, Senior General Manager of Green Packet. "We are very glad to receive such a response, considering the huge potential presented by Europe which accounts for approximately 30% of the total WiMAX global deployment. We stand ready to serve the large majority of operators in Europe operating in the 3.5GHz frequency band with our range of high performance WiMAX CPE catered to that frequency," adds Lee.

According to Lee, operators were particularly interested in Green Packet's WiMAX modem and Intouch Connection Management Platform (ICMP) after witnessing a successful live demonstration during the forum, which featured the modem and ICMP working on Worldmax's commercial 3.5GHz network. The showcase demonstrated session persistence as well as illustrated uninterrupted connection and application usage as the user moves between a WiMAX-WiFi network.

Green Packet's ICMP is the industry's leading intelligent connection management solution. Aside from its seamless mobility feature, it offers operators an end-to-end solution designed to converge connection management, communication services and entertainment within a single client. It is designed to simplify and enrich the connectivity experience of users while giving operators the opportunity to increase ARPU (Average Revenue per User).

Another key draw was Green Packet's award-winning WiMAX CPEs (Customer Premise Equipments). On display were its indoor, outdoor and USB modems that cater for the 3.5GHz as well as the 2.3GHz and 2.5GHz frequency bandwidth. Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) had recently awarded Green Packet with two WiMAX Distinction Awards for its D-series (indoor desktop modem) and the U-series (USB modem), validating the Company's commitment to innovation in the WiMAX space.

"Our products and solutions are designed from a commercial perspective, offering a high degree of customization and value-added-services (VAS) to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Hence, operators can enjoy shorter time-to-market and customer loyalty which translates into improved ARPU," said Lee.

At the forum, Green Packet announced its strategic partnership with Beceem Communications, a leading provider of WiMAX semiconductors, to introduce a portfolio of high-performance WiMAX USB modems in 2.3, 2.5, and 3.5GHz. This collaboration will heighten Green Packet's capability to serve global demands and is a testimony to its commitment to become a leading global player for the provision of WiMAX products and services.

Green Packet will converge again with industry players at the WiMAX Forum® Regional MENA from 23 to 24 June in Dubai. The Company has established a strong footing in the Middle East and Africa region having set up an operational base in Bahrain since 2007.

About Green Packet

Green Packet Berhad was founded in the Silicon Valley and has offices in eight markets worldwide. In 2000, Green Packet established its R&D and marketing centre in strategically located Malaysia. Today, it is headquartered near Kuala Lumpur and listed on the Main Board of the Malaysian Bourse with over 630 employees. A leading developer of Next Generation Mobile Broadband and Networking Solutions, Green Packet's mission is to provide a seamless and unified platform for the delivery of user-centric multimedia communications and services regardless of the nature and availability of backbone infrastructures.

Green Packet has two key business pillars: Products & Solutions and Converged Communications Services. For more information, visit: www.GreenPacket.com



 

WiMAX Continues to Gain Worldwide Momentum

Nikkei Electronics Asia, June 2009 - WiMAX deployments cover more than 430 million point of presences (POP) worldwide, and are forecast to reach 800 million POPs by the end of 2010, according to WiMAX Forum's research. "WiMAX is here now and is already generating revenues for customers," said Eric Starnes, vice president of sales for Motorola's Home & Networks Mobility in Asia, at the WiMAX Forum Congress Asia held in April in Singapore. "Today, WiMAX is being widely adopted by both traditional ISPs to enter the wireless space, and new entrants into the wireless market. LTE, on the other hand, has seen support from large cellular operators since the 3GPP nature of the technology allows operators to leverage on their investments in the back office, such as through roaming agreements."

According to data from the WiMAX Forum, there were 468 WiMAX deployments in 139 countries as of March 2009. A year earlier, the number was almost half: only 260 deployments in 110 countries. The WiMAX Forum had certified a total of 82 products by the end of 2008, and expects to certify 180 new products in 2009.

In his presentation, "Strategies and Evolution on WiMAX CPE Development", Alex Ke, senior manager of System Engineering Division at Accton Wireless Broadband Corp, said: "WiMAX can deliver low-cost mobile wireless VoIP and mobile broadband services to markets in emerging countries. This increasing demand for mobile devices is fuelling the WiMAX market growth. WiMAX also provides significant cost savings for operators/carriers, who can install fewer base stations to compete against one another. This translates into market opportunity for growing average revenue per user (ARPU) in future."

Motorola's Starnes noted: "WiMAX has evolved into a very successful business model for operators in developing markets. We are seeing a lot of take-ups in Southeast Asia in which WiMAX is capable of fulfilling the basic connectivity requirements. We also have successes in developed markets such as the US." Motorola provides WiMAX devices and infrastructure for the mobile Internet service "Clear" launched earlier this year in Portland, the US.

Trial Services

Meanwhile, Malaysia will be the first country outside the US to have an ecosystem that provides a converged mobile Internet service throughout the country using YTL e-Solutions' Berhad (YTLE) WiMAX technology. Samsung Electronics will be providing the WiMAX network solution including base stations, end-to-end IP multimedia service solutions and a range of mobile Internet devices. Under the supply contract, Samsung will also supply the WiMAX-enabled handsets.

Samsung showcased its NC10 mini notebook with embedded WiMAX, which allows users to access WiMAX without need for the cumbersome USB dongle. Also highlighted at the Samsung booth was the U-RAS flexible base station, which has received favorable responses from the market due to its separated design of the radio and digital unit, making it most suitable for flexible mobile WiMAX network deployment.

Huawei to Strengthen Effort

Having secured 41 commercial WiMAX 802.16e contracts worldwide, Huawei Technologies claims that its new WiMAX solutions will enable operators to maximize the usage of their existing network resources, and to operate WiMAX network flexibly to achieve a 30% reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO).

Huawei has stepped up its efforts to strengthen the progress of the interoperability tests with partners including chipset and terminal vendors. In addition to its interoperability test (IOT) centers in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Beijing (newly opened), Huawei plans to open its next IOT lab