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SOMA Networks Selects Sequans'
Advanced Semiconductor Technology for Integration with FlexMAXTM
Mobile WiMAX System
Other Topics: WiMAX-Wi-Fi Mesh Network Solution,
Mobile WiMAX Equipment Chips,
WiMAX RF Reference Designs,
WiMAX Mesh
SOMA Networks, Inc.
October 10, 2006
Technology Partnership Delivers
High-Performance, Cost Effective Mobile WiMAX Systems
WiMAX World, Booth #308 - Boston, MA -- SOMA Networks, Inc., a leading
provider of Mobile WiMAX systems, and Sequans Communications, a leading
supplier and developer of fixed and Mobile WiMAX semiconductor
solutions, today announced an agreement to integrate Sequans'
802.16e-2005 technology and chipsets with SOMA's FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX
System. The success of this technology partnership was recently proven
at the WiMAX Forum Plugfest where SOMA and Sequans demonstrated
streaming multiple, simultaneous traffic flows, in preparation for
Mobile WiMAX 802.16e-2005 certification. |
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The FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX
System is the industry's first fully converged, all-IP multimedia
end-to-end system that delivers a complete turnkey broadband wireless
solution including: base stations, subscriber devices with fully
integrated multi-media applications, wirelessly upgradeable software,
and optional customer lifecycle installation and support. Leveraging
dynamic multi-antenna processing technology including AAS and MIMO, the
FlexMAX System provides a single architecture that automatically adapts
to rural, suburban, urban or even mixed environments to automatically
maximize system throughput. By incorporating Sequans' technology, the
FlexMAX System will empower service providers with the first Mobile
WiMAX system to package low power consumption and a compact footprint,
with the processing power to handle advanced wireless technology and
high revenue applications.
"By working with Sequans Communications, the developer of the 'all in
one solution' chip, we further our commitment to deliver complete,
best-in-class Mobile WiMAX systems," said Yatish Pathak, CEO and Founder
of SOMA Networks. "We will continue to capitalize on leading standards,
revenue-generating applications and a strong ecosystem of partners, such
as Sequans, to deliver industry leading FlexMAX solutions that allow our
customers to accelerate time to market and share our vision of
connecting the next billion people."
"We are very pleased to count SOMA Networks as a customer," said Dr.
Georges Karam, president and CEO of Sequans Communications. "SOMA's
end-to-end systems approach is essential for delivering carrier-class
applications over WiMAX technology. Given that carriers want profitable,
turnkey equipment solutions that can quickly deliver compelling services
and applications, SOMA's FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System is a solution that
is certain to deliver the highest quality broadband experience, for
service providers and their customers."
SOMA Networks is a Gold Sponsor of the 2006 WiMAX World Conference and
Expo taking place at the Boston World Trade Center, October 10-12, 2006.
Visit SOMA at booth #117 to learn about the latest Mobile WiMAX products
and services. Sequans Communications may be found at WiMAX World, booth
#308.
About Sequans
SEQUANS Communications is a leading supplier of fixed and mobile WiMAX
silicon and software based on IEEE 802.16 standards. Offering both base
station and subscriber station chips for both fixed and mobile WiMAX,
Sequans provides a broader product line than any other WiMAX chipmaker.
Sequans offers equipment manufacturers an all-in-one solution, including
full MAC and PHY functionality, enabling them to build the complete
range of WiMAX network components: high-end and pico base stations,
outdoor and indoor subscriber terminals, home gateways, and all types of
mobile devices. Sequans' WiMAX solutions feature high performance, very
low power consumption, and incorporate all 802.16 standard requirements
as well as additional features for increased coverage and mobility.
Sequans, along with its RF partners, provide the most complete WiMAX
solution available to system manufacturers today. Sequans' fixed WiMAX
products are WiMAX Forum CertifiedT and its mobile WiMAX products are
expected to be certified when the certification process begins later
this year. Sequans is based in Paris, France with offices in USA, Israel
and Singapore. For more information please visit www.sequans.com.
About SOMA Networks
SOMA Networks, a broadband wireless access market leader, enables
communications providers to realize the fastest time to market, the
highest average revenue per subscriber and shortest path to return on
investment with: the SoftAirTM Wireless Multimedia Application System,
the industry's only converged all-IP multimedia software platform; and
the FlexMAXTM Mobile WiMAX System which includes base stations and
indoor, self-installable subscriber gateways. By combining the Mobile
WiMAX (802.16e-2005) standards with advanced antenna technologies,
converged all-IP architecture, distributed computing, and
revenue-quality VoIP, SOMA's end-to-end solutions provide unmatched
quality of service, subscriber density, and cell coverage to deliver
wireline performance over a broadband wireless infrastructure. Service
providers worldwide have deployed SOMA Networks' award winning
end-to-end systems because of the superior business case, deployability,
support for licensed spectrum bands ranging from 700 MHz up to 3.5 GHz,
multi-megabit data rates, superior voice quality, subscriber
self-installation and service activation. A principal member of the
WiMAX ForumT, SOMA Networks is headquartered in San Francisco, with
offices in Ottawa, Toronto, and Singapore. For more information, visit:
http://www.somanetworks.com
SOMA Contact:
Adrienne Low
SOMA Networks, Inc.
Phone: +1 (415) 882-6524
Email: alow@somanetworks.com
Sequans Contact:
Kimberly Tassin
Sequans Public Relations
Phone: +1 (206) 654-1001
Email: Kimberly.tassin@verizon.net |
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