SINGAPORE: Broadband has become a necessity for people around the planet –despite the economic downturn. That’s the message delivered in Singapore today by Broadband Forum Chief Operating Officer Robin Mersh.
Mersh was giving a keynote address at the giant CommunicAsia conference and exhibition in Singapore, where more than 2,000 exhibitors were gathered to discuss and debate the latest issues surrounding telecom and broadcast technology.
“Broadband is no longer a luxury in the home –- it is a necessity -– and we are seeing that despite everything going on in their lives, people are depending on their broadband,” he said.
“This is an extremely positive sign for the industry, although we must not be complacent and the next quarter’s market penetration figures will give us further evidence, or otherwise, of the rise of the broadband phenomenon.”
Mersh backed his view by highlighting the latest statistics for broadband and IPTV which were published earlier in the week. He pointed out that 20 countries had grown their broadband by 10 percent or more, with India and China particularly showing potential. IPTV’s growth to 24 million lines was also helping broadband reach the next level.
He explained that while new technologies were coming onstream to support broadband, DSL remained stable and ADSL2+ had in fact seen the highest technology increase of all the access options.
Broadband lines in the world are now approaching 430 million. India experienced the biggest growth percentage at 13.4, while China added 4.8 million lines, to top more than 88 million lines.
Mersh told the audience of top ranking telecommunications figures from across Asia that for fast broadband rollout and effective network management, operators needed three things -– a single architecture across all transport options, a single WAN management protocol and common Quality of Experience (QoE) measurement specifications.
“The consumer doesn’t care how the service is delivered –- they just want to know it’s dependable and that they can buy their service with confidence,” said Mersh.
He explained that the Forum, which has around 200 of the world’s top operators and equipment and chipset vendors among its membership, focused its work on three main areas.
The first was the network, which included core, access aggregation and last mile options. The second was management specifications, which focussed on operational excellence, and the final area was remote management of the user, which spanned from digital homes, offices and cell towers.
He also called for standards bodies to follow their initiative in co-operating among themselves and highlighted the work the Forum recently completed in cooperation with 3GPP and the Femto Forum, which resulted in the first industry standard for Femto Access Point management.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Huawei showcases smartphones at CommunicAsia 2009
HYDERABAD, ANDHRA PRADESH: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd today showcased two new smartphones at CommunicAsia 2009 in Singapore -– the Android-powered U8230, and the C8000, which use the Windows Mobile operating system.
Equipped with the latest mobile handset technologies, the new smartphones were being exhibited in advance of their commercial release in the second half of 2009.
The Android-powered U8230 smartphone allows users to switch between full and half QWERTY keyboards and to navigate programs easily via a 3.5-inch LCD touch screen. Huawei’s U8230 uses the Google Chrome Internet browser which supports a variety of Google applications such as Google Map, Google Search and Google Talk. It is also fitted with a battery which has a capacity of 1500 mAH - the longest battery capacity among Android-powered handsets currently available.
The C8000, which supports Windows Mobile operating software, incorporates a 3-D menu GUI and a unique independent display adapter, which enables the smooth presentation of video files and DVD-quality pictures on a 2.8-inch touch screen. With optimized power management, the new handset is capable of playing video files continuously for six to eight hours.
“Having joined the Open Handset Alliance in 2008, Huawei is rapidly moving forward with the development of cutting-edge high-end handsets, especially smartphones powered by Android and Windows Mobile operating systems,” said Glory Chueng, the spokesperson of Huawei Terminals. “The U8230 and the C8000 handsets on display here at CommunicAsia take the interactivity experience of smartphones to a whole new level, and Huawei is looking forward to working with our customers to bring them to market later this year.”
Huawei plans to launch a series of touchscreen handsets that support WCDMA, CDMA, and TD-SCDMA standards in the second half of 2009. Meanwhile, Huawei’s progress in handset sales is gaining momentum, with shipments of CDMA handsets recently surpassing the 50 million mark.
Equipped with the latest mobile handset technologies, the new smartphones were being exhibited in advance of their commercial release in the second half of 2009.
The Android-powered U8230 smartphone allows users to switch between full and half QWERTY keyboards and to navigate programs easily via a 3.5-inch LCD touch screen. Huawei’s U8230 uses the Google Chrome Internet browser which supports a variety of Google applications such as Google Map, Google Search and Google Talk. It is also fitted with a battery which has a capacity of 1500 mAH - the longest battery capacity among Android-powered handsets currently available.
The C8000, which supports Windows Mobile operating software, incorporates a 3-D menu GUI and a unique independent display adapter, which enables the smooth presentation of video files and DVD-quality pictures on a 2.8-inch touch screen. With optimized power management, the new handset is capable of playing video files continuously for six to eight hours.
“Having joined the Open Handset Alliance in 2008, Huawei is rapidly moving forward with the development of cutting-edge high-end handsets, especially smartphones powered by Android and Windows Mobile operating systems,” said Glory Chueng, the spokesperson of Huawei Terminals. “The U8230 and the C8000 handsets on display here at CommunicAsia take the interactivity experience of smartphones to a whole new level, and Huawei is looking forward to working with our customers to bring them to market later this year.”
Huawei plans to launch a series of touchscreen handsets that support WCDMA, CDMA, and TD-SCDMA standards in the second half of 2009. Meanwhile, Huawei’s progress in handset sales is gaining momentum, with shipments of CDMA handsets recently surpassing the 50 million mark.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Huawei leads industry with SingleRAN solution
BANGALORE, INDIA: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd has shipped over 1.5 million transceivers (TRXs) for its fourth-generation base stations - more than any other company in the world. This significant milestone was reached nearly a year earlier than expected, demonstrating the enormous demand for innovative next-generation wireless network solutions.
Huawei’s unique SingleRAN solution enables operators to achieve full convergence of multi-mode wireless networks, including base stations, base station controllers, sites and operation and maintenance management. As a core component of its SingleRAN solution, the fourth-generation BTS supports multi-mode radio access networking (GSM, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, LTE, CDMA and WiMAX), and incorporates green optimization and All-IP technologies, providing a truly convergent solution for network operators.
“Network convergence -- including the smooth evolution to future technologies and the total cost of ownership savings it brings -- has become a very real requirement for mobile operators,” said Peter Jarich, Research Director with Current Analysis.
“Today, many operators can claim multi-standard base station solution, embracing 2G through 4G, and 3GPP as well as 3GPP2 technologies, Huawei has led the most recent charge, with enviable momentum being the result.”
With the rapid development of various wireless standards, the need to support multi-mode technology is expected for a long period of time. Thus, cost of investment, operation and maintenance will invariably increase as operators would have to operate two or more networks simultaneously.
Wan Biao, President of Huawei Wireless Product Line expects demand for Huawei’s SingleRAN solutions to further garner momentum in 2009 as more operators begins to capitalize on its superior value proposition.
He said: “Huawei is committed to creating maximum value for our customers and the record breaking shipment of over 1.5 million transceivers is a testament to our focus on customer-centric innovation. We are excited to be now working with so many leading operators worldwide and we will continue to respond quickly to their requirements with solutions that integrate innovation, quality and value.”
Huawei’s fourth-generation BTS are being used by more than 20 leading operators in 100 countries. In March 2008, Telefonica/O2 chose Huawei to expand and upgrade its mobile network in Germany and Huawei has assisted in the replacement of existing base stations and the planned deployment of more than 8,000 fourth-generation BTS. In August 2008, T-Mobile used approximately 4,500 Huawei fourth-generation BTS to modernize their existing 2G network in the Czech Republic.
At CommunicAsia 2009, Huawei answers Asia Pacific operators call for greater convergence with its SingleRAN solution, which was given prominent space and attention at its 200-sq m exhibition booth at Hall 4 of Singapore Expo.
Huawei’s unique SingleRAN solution enables operators to achieve full convergence of multi-mode wireless networks, including base stations, base station controllers, sites and operation and maintenance management. As a core component of its SingleRAN solution, the fourth-generation BTS supports multi-mode radio access networking (GSM, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, LTE, CDMA and WiMAX), and incorporates green optimization and All-IP technologies, providing a truly convergent solution for network operators.
“Network convergence -- including the smooth evolution to future technologies and the total cost of ownership savings it brings -- has become a very real requirement for mobile operators,” said Peter Jarich, Research Director with Current Analysis.
“Today, many operators can claim multi-standard base station solution, embracing 2G through 4G, and 3GPP as well as 3GPP2 technologies, Huawei has led the most recent charge, with enviable momentum being the result.”
With the rapid development of various wireless standards, the need to support multi-mode technology is expected for a long period of time. Thus, cost of investment, operation and maintenance will invariably increase as operators would have to operate two or more networks simultaneously.
Wan Biao, President of Huawei Wireless Product Line expects demand for Huawei’s SingleRAN solutions to further garner momentum in 2009 as more operators begins to capitalize on its superior value proposition.
He said: “Huawei is committed to creating maximum value for our customers and the record breaking shipment of over 1.5 million transceivers is a testament to our focus on customer-centric innovation. We are excited to be now working with so many leading operators worldwide and we will continue to respond quickly to their requirements with solutions that integrate innovation, quality and value.”
Huawei’s fourth-generation BTS are being used by more than 20 leading operators in 100 countries. In March 2008, Telefonica/O2 chose Huawei to expand and upgrade its mobile network in Germany and Huawei has assisted in the replacement of existing base stations and the planned deployment of more than 8,000 fourth-generation BTS. In August 2008, T-Mobile used approximately 4,500 Huawei fourth-generation BTS to modernize their existing 2G network in the Czech Republic.
At CommunicAsia 2009, Huawei answers Asia Pacific operators call for greater convergence with its SingleRAN solution, which was given prominent space and attention at its 200-sq m exhibition booth at Hall 4 of Singapore Expo.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Gilat intros NetEdge multi-star VSAT networking solution
CommunicAsia 2009 & PETAH TIKVA, ISRAEL: Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has introduced NetEdge, a new high-performance satellite communications platform, specifically designed to meet the requirements of multi-star private networks for corporations and for cellular backhaul applications.
As a dedicated solution for multi-star networks, NetEdge addresses two common challenges; the lack of a terrestrial connection between the corporate headquarters and the satellite hub and the need for single-hop connectivity between offices as well as single hop connectivity to the Internet. These issues are not resolved by current SCPC or multiple-hub alternatives.
"Customers in underdeveloped countries often require a locally based network for internal intranet applications as well as direct connection to the major Internet access points in the developed world, but they need this from a single terminal," said COMSYS Senior Consultant Simon Bull. "Gilat has focused on this need with its new NetEdge product."
For cellular backhaul networks, there is a similar need for optimized multi-star systems. A NetEdge multi-star network can consist of many micro-stars each joining multiple cellular base stations with regional base station controllers and a central MSC.
In this way, NetEdge provides a compelling solution for cellular networks with multi-region or multi-country architectures. With NetEdge there is no need for a multi-hub implementation and bandwidth can be shared across subnetworks.
NetEdge builds on Gilat's industry-leading SkyEdge II high-performance platform and can easily be added to existing SkyEdge II networks. Successfully deployed worldwide, SkyEdge II enables lower total cost of ownership through higher efficiencies and full adaptivity for both the inbound and outbound channels.
The NetEdge solution is composed of remote sites using SkyEdge II Access/Pro VSATs, NetEdge Gateways, and a SkyEdge II hub. Single-hop connectivity is provided network wide between the NetEdge components. This enhances the user experience and application performance for all inter-corporation, cellular backhaul and Internet traffic. MF-TDMA network wide shared access implies significant space segment saving compared to alternatives.
The NetEdge Gateways support a forward channel of up to 10Mbps with up to eight return channels providing a total of up to 8Mbps and serving up to 100 remote sites. Quasi-continuous burst technology allows channel efficiencies approaching SCPC but with the benefit of shared access. With NetEdge, bandwidth savings of 30% - 50% can be achieved when compared to SCPC solutions, depending on the network topology.
Erez Antebi, CEO, Gilat Network Systems (GNS), said: "NetEdge creates new revenue opportunities for service providers by extending satellite-based services to private customers and multi-tier corporations. With NetEdge, service providers have the best of both worlds - star network efficiency combined with network-wide connectivity. These translate into a competitive high-performance solution with a low total cost of ownership."
As a dedicated solution for multi-star networks, NetEdge addresses two common challenges; the lack of a terrestrial connection between the corporate headquarters and the satellite hub and the need for single-hop connectivity between offices as well as single hop connectivity to the Internet. These issues are not resolved by current SCPC or multiple-hub alternatives.
"Customers in underdeveloped countries often require a locally based network for internal intranet applications as well as direct connection to the major Internet access points in the developed world, but they need this from a single terminal," said COMSYS Senior Consultant Simon Bull. "Gilat has focused on this need with its new NetEdge product."
For cellular backhaul networks, there is a similar need for optimized multi-star systems. A NetEdge multi-star network can consist of many micro-stars each joining multiple cellular base stations with regional base station controllers and a central MSC.
In this way, NetEdge provides a compelling solution for cellular networks with multi-region or multi-country architectures. With NetEdge there is no need for a multi-hub implementation and bandwidth can be shared across subnetworks.
NetEdge builds on Gilat's industry-leading SkyEdge II high-performance platform and can easily be added to existing SkyEdge II networks. Successfully deployed worldwide, SkyEdge II enables lower total cost of ownership through higher efficiencies and full adaptivity for both the inbound and outbound channels.
The NetEdge solution is composed of remote sites using SkyEdge II Access/Pro VSATs, NetEdge Gateways, and a SkyEdge II hub. Single-hop connectivity is provided network wide between the NetEdge components. This enhances the user experience and application performance for all inter-corporation, cellular backhaul and Internet traffic. MF-TDMA network wide shared access implies significant space segment saving compared to alternatives.
The NetEdge Gateways support a forward channel of up to 10Mbps with up to eight return channels providing a total of up to 8Mbps and serving up to 100 remote sites. Quasi-continuous burst technology allows channel efficiencies approaching SCPC but with the benefit of shared access. With NetEdge, bandwidth savings of 30% - 50% can be achieved when compared to SCPC solutions, depending on the network topology.
Erez Antebi, CEO, Gilat Network Systems (GNS), said: "NetEdge creates new revenue opportunities for service providers by extending satellite-based services to private customers and multi-tier corporations. With NetEdge, service providers have the best of both worlds - star network efficiency combined with network-wide connectivity. These translate into a competitive high-performance solution with a low total cost of ownership."
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