NetPerformer® GSM Solution Will Help Double Capacity, Reduce OpEx
ATLANTA (BUSINESS WIRE) –
Jan. 9, 2007 -Verso Technologies, Inc.
(Nasdaq: VRSO), a global provider of next generation network solutions, announced today
that its GSM A.bis optimization technology was selected by Telikom Papua New
Guinea (PNG), New Guinea's main telecom provider, to reduce network congestion,
double current capacity, and substantially increase the carrier's mobile
subscriber base. The upgrade is part of the carrier's plan to spend $345 million
(USD) in five years to improve its telecom network and subscriber services.
The Telikom PNG subscriber base is experiencing rapid growth, and Verso's GSM
solution allowed Telikom PNG to increase its mobile network customer base from
50,000 to 120,000 with a total network of 35 base stations in 22 locations
nationwide. Specifically, the solution reduced congestion on the carrier's
mobile network and doubled capacity so that 16 new mobile base stations
nationwide, plus five super stations, could be added to the existing network.
Additional plans include adding 50 base stations that will be rolled out by
March 2007, which will increase mobile network coverage and quadruple network
capacity.
Verso's NetPerformer® GSM technology is an A.bis, A.ter, A, and E bandwidth
optimization solution for a variety of converged network settings to grow a
carrier's network. The solution addresses the needs of the growing GSM cellular
backhaul market, and minimizes network infrastructure costs between cell towers,
base station controllers, and mobile switching centers. The solution optimizes
bandwidth utilization on all types of GSM network interfaces including A.bis,
A.ter, A, and E, requiring fewer lines or satellite/microwave links.
The system also includes a satellite backhaul link from ViaSat that cuts the
cost of GSM backhaul through more efficient use of satellite bandwidth. The
Verso/ViaSat system packetizes data and instead of using fixed satellite links,
dynamically assigns bandwidth based on voice, signaling, and data traffic
volumes.
The outlook for GSM backhaul, particularly in EMEA and Asia-Pacific, is
impressive. GSM added 362 million subscriptions between January and June of
2006, with an average daily growth of 1.32 million, and by Q3 2006, two billion
of the world's 2.41 billion cellular subscribers used GSM, according to Informa
Telecoms & Media. This indicates strong global demand for backhaul solutions
to meet the specific needs of the various wireless providers currently seeking
backhaul solutions.
"Our GSM A.bis solution is a key component of PNG's rapidly expanding
infrastructure. We will continue working with the carrier on its five-year
development program to provide bandwidth optimization and reduce OpEx," said Tim
Peyla, vice president of sales, Verso Technologies.
About Telikom PNG
Government-owned Telikom PNG provides public telecommunication services in
Papua New Guinea together with its subsidiaries. Telikom PNG provides a fixed
network and cellular services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific
Mobile Communications Limited. Both companies have a monopoly in local, national
and international fixed line and mobile. In addition to voice telephony
services, other leased data circuits and internet services are retailed to local
service providers.
About ViaSat
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other wireless communication
products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location.
A key to the company's growth and stability has been its flexibility in serving
both commercial and military markets. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products
for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite
systems, from user terminals to large gateways.
About Verso Technologies
Verso is a global provider of next generation network solutions offering a
core-to-edge product portfolio primarily for telecommunications service
providers. The company's products enable its customers to secure and optimize
network bandwidth, generate additional revenue and reduce costs. Verso's
applications and services are cost effective, deploy quickly and provide a
superior return on investment. For more information, contact Verso at www.verso.com or call 678.589.3500.
CONTACT:
Verso Technologies, Inc.
Media Relations & Investor Contact:
Christine Puleo, 786-385-8762
Director, Corporate Communications
christine.puleo@verso.com
SOURCE: Verso Technologies, Inc.
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