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Tier 1 African Operator Expands its Ceragon-based Backbone with the IP-20 Platform to Provide Connectivity to Rural Regions
Unprecedented operational efficiency achieved by utilizing Ceragon's unique multicore and high power radio technologies
PARAMUS, New Jersey, March 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ] (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless
backhaul specialist, today announced that a Tier 1 mobile operator in Africa is investing
approximately $4 million to expand its large scale Ceragon-based backbone network,
deploying the IP-20 Platform Long Haul solution. The solution will provide hybrid 3G
connectivity, and in the future full packet-based 4G connectivity, to remote locations,
bridging the digital divide between rural and urban regions.
Challenged with the need to quickly and efficiently provision telecommunication
services, the operator searched for a solution capable of providing wireless links at long
distances with the smallest possible footprint to lower tower leasing costs, minimal use
of frequencies and equipment, as well as a simple modernization path to a full
packet-based backbone. To maximize service availably and customer experience, the operator
also searched for a solution capable of providing high capacity and low latency, as well
as meeting its current 3G and future 4G needs.
The operator chose to deploy the Ceragon IP-20LH solution for its exceptional high
transmit power capabilities, offering longer reach across wide sections of the country and
the benefit of using smaller antennas for improved total cost of ownership (TCO). With its
unique multicore technology, available only by Ceragon, the IP-20LH allows for the
unprecedented distribution of SDH traffic, combined with Ethernet traffic, on all radio
channels. This unique technology reduces the number of frequency channels needed for the
backbone, as well as enables the deployment of fewer wireless backbone transmission units
thereby greatly increasing available network capacity and lowering latency - providing a
remarkable TCO advantage.
"We are pleased to continue this important relationship and gratified that this
operator has chosen to deploy our IP-20 platform," said Ira Palti, Ceragon's president and
CEO. "This demonstrates the exceptional benefits our solution offers for backbone
infrastructures by enabling the operator to improve service availability while maintaining
a close watch on network total cost of ownership. Our unique field-proven multicore
technology has once again proven to be a key factor operators consider as they plan their
network for the years to come."
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the #1 wireless backhaul specialist. We
provide innovative, flexible and cost-effective wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions
that enable mobile operators and other wired/wireless service providers to deliver 2G/3G,
4G/LTE and other broadband services to their subscribers. Ceragon's high-capacity,
solutions use microwave technology to transfer voice and data traffic while maximizing
bandwidth efficiency, to deliver more capacity over longer distances under any deployment
scenario. Based on our extensive global experience, Ceragon delivers turnkey solutions
that support service provider profitability at every stage of the network lifecycle
enabling faster time to revenue, cost-effective operation and simple migration to all-IP
networks. As the demand for data pushes the need for ever-increasing capacity, Ceragon is
committed to serve the market with unmatched technology and innovation, ensuring effective
solutions for the evolving needs of the marketplace. Our solutions are deployed by more
than 430 service providers in over 130 countries.
Ceragon Networks(R) and FibeAir(R) are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
in the United States and other countries. CERAGON (R) is a trademark of Ceragon Networks
Ltd., registered in various countries. Other names mentioned are owned by their respective
holders.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains statements concerning Ceragon's future prospects that are
"forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Examples of forward-looking statements include: projections of capital expenditures and
liquidity, competitive pressures, revenues, growth prospects, product development,
financial resources, restructuring costs, cost savings and other financial matters. You
can identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may,"
"plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "expects," "intends,"
"potential" or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual
results to differ materially, including risks associated with increased working capital
needs; risks associated with the ability of Ceragon to meet its liquidity needs; the risk
that Ceragon will not achieve the benefits it expects from its expense reduction and
profit enhancement programs; the risk that Ceragon will not comply with the financial or
other covenants in its agreements with its lenders; the risk that sales of Ceragon's new
IP-20 products will not meet expectations; risks associated with doing business in Latin
America, including currency export controls and recent economic concerns; risks relating
to the concentration of our business in the Asia Pacific region and in developing nations;
the risk of significant expenses in connection with potential contingent tax liability
associated with Nera's prior operations or facilities; and other risks and uncertainties
detailed from time to time in Ceragon's Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon's other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and represent our views only as of
the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any
subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Media Contact:
Justine Schneider
Calysto Communications
Tel: +1-(404)-266-2060 x507
jschneider@calysto.com
Company Contact:
Tanya Solomon
Ceragon Networks
Tel: +972-3-543-1163
tanyas@ceragon.com
Investor Contact:
Claudia Gatlin
Tel. +1-(212)-830-9080
claudiag@ceragon.com
Ceragon Networks Ltd
Tier 1 African Operator Expands its Ceragon-based Backbone with the IP-20 Platform to Provide Connectivity to Rural Regions
Unprecedented operational efficiency achieved by utilizing Ceragon's unique multicore and high power radio technologies
PARAMUS, New Jersey, March 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ] (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless
backhaul specialist, today announced that a Tier 1 mobile operator in Africa is investing
approximately $4 million to expand its large scale Ceragon-based backbone network,
deploying the IP-20 Platform Long Haul solution. The solution will provide hybrid 3G
connectivity, and in the future full packet-based 4G connectivity, to remote locations,
bridging the digital divide between rural and urban regions.
Challenged with the need to quickly and efficiently provision telecommunication
services, the operator searched for a solution capable of providing wireless links at long
distances with the smallest possible footprint to lower tower leasing costs, minimal use
of frequencies and equipment, as well as a simple modernization path to a full
packet-based backbone. To maximize service availably and customer experience, the operator
also searched for a solution capable of providing high capacity and low latency, as well
as meeting its current 3G and future 4G needs.
The operator chose to deploy the Ceragon IP-20LH solution for its exceptional high
transmit power capabilities, offering longer reach across wide sections of the country and
the benefit of using smaller antennas for improved total cost of ownership (TCO). With its
unique multicore technology, available only by Ceragon, the IP-20LH allows for the
unprecedented distribution of SDH traffic, combined with Ethernet traffic, on all radio
channels. This unique technology reduces the number of frequency channels needed for the
backbone, as well as enables the deployment of fewer wireless backbone transmission units
thereby greatly increasing available network capacity and lowering latency - providing a
remarkable TCO advantage.
"We are pleased to continue this important relationship and gratified that this
operator has chosen to deploy our IP-20 platform," said Ira Palti, Ceragon's president and
CEO. "This demonstrates the exceptional benefits our solution offers for backbone
infrastructures by enabling the operator to improve service availability while maintaining
a close watch on network total cost of ownership. Our unique field-proven multicore
technology has once again proven to be a key factor operators consider as they plan their
network for the years to come."
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the #1 wireless backhaul specialist. We
provide innovative, flexible and cost-effective wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions
that enable mobile operators and other wired/wireless service providers to deliver 2G/3G,
4G/LTE and other broadband services to their subscribers. Ceragon's high-capacity,
solutions use microwave technology to transfer voice and data traffic while maximizing
bandwidth efficiency, to deliver more capacity over longer distances under any deployment
scenario. Based on our extensive global experience, Ceragon delivers turnkey solutions
that support service provider profitability at every stage of the network lifecycle
enabling faster time to revenue, cost-effective operation and simple migration to all-IP
networks. As the demand for data pushes the need for ever-increasing capacity, Ceragon is
committed to serve the market with unmatched technology and innovation, ensuring effective
solutions for the evolving needs of the marketplace. Our solutions are deployed by more
than 430 service providers in over 130 countries.
Ceragon Networks(R) and FibeAir(R) are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
in the United States and other countries. CERAGON (R) is a trademark of Ceragon Networks
Ltd., registered in various countries. Other names mentioned are owned by their respective
holders.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains statements concerning Ceragon's future prospects that are
"forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Examples of forward-looking statements include: projections of capital expenditures and
liquidity, competitive pressures, revenues, growth prospects, product development,
financial resources, restructuring costs, cost savings and other financial matters. You
can identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may,"
"plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "expects," "intends,"
"potential" or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual
results to differ materially, including risks associated with increased working capital
needs; risks associated with the ability of Ceragon to meet its liquidity needs; the risk
that Ceragon will not achieve the benefits it expects from its expense reduction and
profit enhancement programs; the risk that Ceragon will not comply with the financial or
other covenants in its agreements with its lenders; the risk that sales of Ceragon's new
IP-20 products will not meet expectations; risks associated with doing business in Latin
America, including currency export controls and recent economic concerns; risks relating
to the concentration of our business in the Asia Pacific region and in developing nations;
the risk of significant expenses in connection with potential contingent tax liability
associated with Nera's prior operations or facilities; and other risks and uncertainties
detailed from time to time in Ceragon's Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon's other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and represent our views only as of
the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any
subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Media Contact:
Justine Schneider
Calysto Communications
Tel: +1-(404)-266-2060 x507
jschneider@calysto.com
Company Contact:
Tanya Solomon
Ceragon Networks
Tel: +972-3-543-1163
tanyas@ceragon.com
Investor Contact:
Claudia Gatlin
Tel. +1-(212)-830-9080
claudiag@ceragon.com
Ceragon Networks Ltd