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27th September 2004 - ip.access ltd. today announced
that its distributor, Intex Systems Pte Ltd, has reached
an agreement with SMART to supply its nanoGSM™
technology for new services aimed at SMART’s corporate
customers. The agreement was reached following extensive
trials and thorough testing of the solution. Full commercial
deployment is expected in early October.
The solution is initially targeted at providing innovative
solutions to SMART’s corporate customer base. SMART,
which has some 16.1 million users on its GSM network
(as of June 30, 2004), will integrate the ip.access
equipment within its existing infrastructure, making
use of the cost savings associated with connecting the
basestations into the core infrastructure over IP networks.
The announcement of today’s contract is a breakthrough
success for ip.access in the Asia market. ip.access,
in partnership with Intex Systems, is exhibiting at
the 3GSM World Congress Asia 2004 (stand A16) in Singapore
from 27 to 29 September 2004.
Commenting on today’s announcement, Mark Pittick,
Vice President Sales and Marketing, ip.access said,
“We are delighted to have gained approval to deploy
nanoGSM technology within the SMART network. Having
proven that we can deliver coverage and capacity with
rapid deployment and low ongoing operating costs, we
look forward to extending this success throughout the
Asian market.”
“We are pleased to have reached this agreement
with SMART”, said Erich Paulini, Managing Director
of Intex Systems. “It underlines Intex Systems’
commitment and ability to supply, deploy and support
innovative solutions in the Philippines.”
The ip.access nanoBTS is a GSM pico-basestation able
to deliver cellular voice and data services in the smallest
and most cost-effective package available today. Through
the innovation of using IP as the backhaul medium, the
nanoBTS provides coverage and capacity simply and efficiently.
The nanoBTS is part of the ip.access nanoGSM™ solution,
which allows network operators to boost mobile phone
coverage in traditionally hard-to-reach areas, enabling
new applications such as Wireless Office.
ip.access ltd
Designs and manufactures a range of GSM and GPRS infrastructure
solutions that integrate seamlessly with IP-based networks
providing ubiquitous and cost-effective mobile radio
coverage within buildings. ip.access products can be
used to enhance public mobile networks and to support
emerging enterprise-focused wireless office services.
Based in Cambridge, UK, ip.access ltd is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of TTP Communications plc, a world leading
independent supplier of cellular handset technology.
TTP Communications, through its subsidiary TTPCom (www.ttpcom.com),
sells technology intellectual property used in the design
and manufacture of wireless communication terminals.
Over 80 devices using its GSM technology have achieved
Full Type Approval - more than any other independent
developer. TTP Communications plc is listed on the London
Stock Exchange (LSE: TTC). (www.ipaccess.com)
Intex Systems Pte Ltd
Intex Systems is a high technology systems distributor
offering a range of advanced products and solutions
for mobile operators, private and public organisations
in Asia. Managed by a team of seasoned technology professionals,
Intex Systems is focusing on providing high-tech “out
of the box” solutions for our customers concentrating
on simplicity, reliability and identifiable financial
returns. (www.intexsystems.com.sg)
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