Redline’s RedMAX product chosen for first WiMAX network in Gabon
Radiall Systems to install RedMAX for IBN Corporate in Libreville
TORONTO, ON – September 6, 2007 – Redline Communications Inc. (“Redline”), ( AIM: REDL) a leading provider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, and Radiall Systems, a French systems integrator, today announced IBN Corporate chose Redline’s RedMAX products for the first WiMAX network in Gabon. IBN Corporate launched its WiMax services to businesses and residents in Libreville, Gabon on the 27th April, 2007 and will extend its network to serve Port-Gentil and Franceville in Gabon in October 2007 and January 2008.
IBN Corporate, a leading telecommunications provider, is the first to bring true broadband wireless services to Gabon. “We chose Redline’s RedMAX solution for its proven performance, high reliability, and ability to deliver the high quality of service we need to serve customers in the financial industry and other economic sectors,” said Jean Christophe Mamboundou, CEO, IBN Corporate.
Radiall Systems has installed Redline’s WiMAX Forum Certified™ RedMAX AN-100U sector controllers throughout the city of Libreville, enabling IBN Corporate to serve more than a thousand users per base station. The RedMAX products will allow IBN Corporate to easily expand its network over time, introduce new WiMAX devices to its network, and will provide the open architecture required to effectively integrate WiMAX with other communications technologies. Radiall Systems also incorporated Redline’s RedCONNEX broadband wireless infrastructure products to provide backhaul connections to each of the RedMAX base stations.
“By choosing RedMAX, IBN Corporate can quickly deploy a city-wide WiMAX network and begin to generate real revenues from its broadband wireless services,” said Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, Redline Communications. “As the leader in WiMAX technologies, including 802.16d and 802.16e mobile WiMAX technologies, Redline has enabled operators around the world to realize rapid returns on their WiMAX investments.”
“Redline’s RedMAX family of WiMAX products offer a proven, cost effective solution that enables operators to meet their customers’ demands for high bandwidth services,” said Daniel Pelletier, Executive Vice President, Radiall Systems. “As the world’s first complete WiMAX Forum Certified systems, Redline’s RedMAX has become the most trusted WiMAX solution in the market today.”
Redline’s RedMAX™ Family
Redline’s RedMAX family of WiMAX solutions includes the world’s first complete system to receive the WiMAX Forum Certified™ mark for conformance to the WiMAX standards for performance and interoperability. Redline’s carrier-class RedMAX Base Station (AN-100U) supports voice, video, and prioritized data traffic, enabling long-range, high-capacity wireless broadband networks. Redline’s WiMAX products also include the RedMAX Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I) and Outdoor Subscriber Unit (SU-O) designed for enterprise and residential services. The RedMAX Management Suite enables operators to monitor and control the network, ensuring high service availability. Redline is maintaining its WiMAX leadership with the expansion of its RedMAX family to include products for additional frequency bands, applications and standards.
RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX Platform
The RedMAX 4C is the latest addition to Redline’s family of WiMAX products. Operating in the 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum bands, RedMAX 4C is designed to conform to the requirements for 802.16e Certification Wave 2, which is the WiMAX Forum’s official certification program for Mobile WiMAX. Supporting a high concentration of subscribers, it enables operators to realize a rapid return on their WiMAX investment, with a low total cost of ownership. The RedMAX 4C includes a modular, standardized µTCA (micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture) chassis base station that is small, lightweight and easy to deploy. RedMAX 4C will also include a suite of indoor and outdoor fixed and portable end-user devices including laptops, mobile handsets and PDAs.
About IBN Corporate (International Business News)
Founded in June, 2003, IBN Corporate (International News Business) is an Integrator of telecommunications and network solutions. Based in Gabon, IBN Corporate was the first company in Central Africa to establish a communications network for the real time distribution of economic and financial data. IBN Corporate’s mission is to offer a range of products and services that meet the communications needs of its customers. For more information, visit: www.ibn-corporate.com.
About Radiall Systems
Radiall Systems, a subsidiary company of Radiall group, is a Broadband Wireless Access systems integrator and a designer of advanced antenna systems. As an integrator, Radiall Systems provides full WiMAX solutions and the corresponding deployment services. As an antenna designer, Radiall Systems provides complete solutions to improve the performance of the wireless systems. Radiall Systems is a Redline Certified Partner. For more information, visit www.radiallsystems.com.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications is the leading provider of standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline’s RedMAX™ WiMAX Forum Certified™ systems, RedMAX 4C™ Mobile WiMAX systems, and award-winning RedCONNEX™ family of broadband wireless infrastructure 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 50,000 installations in 80 countries, and a global network of over 150 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out the services and applications that drive their business forward.
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