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Proxim WiMAX Network Enables CTV Infotech to Provide IPTV to the Home
(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SILICON VALLEY, CA, August 12 / MARKET WIRE/ --
Proxim Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXM), a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems that
deliver the quadruple play, today announced that it has provided WiMAX
equipment to CTV Infotech, a subsidiary of Chinese Television Company Ltd.,
for its wireless broadband triple play solution. CTV Infotech is utilizing
a wireless network consisting of Proxim's products from end-to-end to
deliver IPTV, real-time news reporting capabilities, and VoIP for the
Taiwanese market. CTV Infotech's network consists of a combination of
Proxim's Tsunami(TM) MP.11 and Tsunami(TM) MP.16 point-to-multipoint
products, Tsunami?.GX point-to-point products, and ORiNOCO? AP-4000
access point equipment.
Prior to the deployment of Proxim's WiMAX equipment, CTV Infotech was using
its satellite news gathering (SNG) transmission as the basic mode of
operation. CTV Infotech then recognized that WiMAX could offer larger
bandwidth and higher capacity -- with long range -- and therefore chose to
work with Smartway Digital, a Proxim partner, to replace its satellite
output with the more cost-effective and higher performance wireless
broadband radios from Proxim.
Using streaming IPTV over Proxim's WiMAX network, CTV Infotech can transmit
real-time video to various news centres and increase the number of
real-time news gathering locations, which was previously limited by the
number of SNG vehicles available. CTV Infotech is now also able to transmit
and broadcast digital video over Proxim's wireless broadband system,
enabling end-users to watch mobile television, listen to audio, and enjoy
other interactive services -- all from their wireless-enabled handheld
devices.
"Our TV program production and broadcasting capabilities need to evolve as
our network expands, so we strive to embrace new technologies that can help
advance our services," said Mr. Nan-Hung Lin, General Manager at CTV
Infotech Co. Ltd. "We work with companies such as Proxim Wireless and
Smartway Digital to ensure that we continue to deliver state-of-the-art
multimedia solutions to our audience and provide superior real-time
information broadcasting."
"This deployment was especially challenging because we needed to integrate
different kinds of wireless networks, as well as AV compression, with
WiMAX," said Mr. WeiChen Wang, VP of Sales, at Smartway Digital Co., the
Proxim Wireless partner that implemented the WiMAX network. "Proxim's
end-to-end wireless product portfolio is ideal for such a deployment, since
the equipment provides end-to-end QoS, which is critical for voice and
video, and enables us to customize a network to meet the precise wireless
needs of our customers with the confidence that the equipment will interact
well throughout the network."
"Proxim has a long history as an innovator in the wireless broadband market
and was an early proponent of WiMAX technology. This deployment
illustrates the benefits of Proxim's end-to-end solution by providing a
more cost effective and higher capacity solution than the previous
satellite-based system, enabling the delivery of wireless IPTV to more
people," said Lionel Chmilewsky, EVP Worldwide Sales at Proxim Wireless.
"Taiwan is a key growth area for us, offering significant market
opportunities for WiMAX as well as other technologies in our broadband
wireless product portfolio."
About Proxim Wireless
Proxim Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXM) is a leading provider of
end-to-end broadband wireless systems that deliver the quadruple play of
voice, video, data and mobility to all organizations today. Our systems
enable a variety of wireless applications including security and
surveillance, VoIP, last mile access, enterprise LAN connectivity and
Point-to-Point backhaul. We have shipped more than 1.8 million wireless
devices to more than 235,000 customers worldwide. Proxim is ISO-9001
certified. Information about Proxim can be found at www.proxim.com. For
investor relations information, e-mail ir@proxim.com or call
+1 408-383-7636.
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical
facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from the results
anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties that could contribute to such
differences including those relating to uncertainties as to the extent of
any specific equipment deployments or network expansions or any specific
types of services available in any specific geographic region; delays or
changes in or cancellation of planned or possible equipment deployments,
network expansions, or service offerings; difficulties in overcoming the
network installation and operational challenges relating to any specific
customer or geographical area; factors beyond our control such as weather,
geographic, governmental, and interference issues; the opportunities and
challenges presented by any particular geographic region in the world and
Proxim's ability to address those opportunities and challenges in a timely,
cost-beneficial manner; and difficulties or delays in supplying products
with the features, performance, compliances, certifications, cost, price,
and other characteristics desired by customers. Further information on
these and other factors that could affect our actual results is and will be
included in filings made by Proxim Wireless Corporation from time to time
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in our other public
statements.
Contact Information:
Robb Henshaw
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Proxim Wireless
Email: rhenshaw@proxim.com
Phone: 408-383-7699
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