Sify Technologies Selects Redline's Products for Multi-city WiMAX Network in India
TORONTO and CHENNAI, India, July 29 --
- Sify to install RedMAX(TM) networks in 5 cities to meet demand for
business-class Internet services
Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline") (TSX and AIM: RDL), a
leading provider of WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products,
and Sify Technologies Limited ("Sify") (NASDAQ:SIFY), a leader in Consumer,
Internet and Enterprise Services in India with global delivery capabilities,
today announced that Sify has selected Redline's WiMAX Forum Certified(TM)
RedMAX products for its multi-city WiMAX network in India.
Sify has deployed Redline's RedMAX products in Delhi and Mumbai with the
capacity to deliver business-class Internet services to enterprise users.
Sify has also begun its WiMAX network expansion to Bangalore, Hyderabad and
Chennai. The initial WiMAX network deployment in these regions is scheduled
for completion in 2008.
"The launch of our WiMAX services in these five cities will further our
mission of being an enabler and catalyst of the Internet for positive change
in India," said Arvind Mathur, Chief Architect, Sify Technologies Limited.
"Redline's proven WiMAX technologies and reliable high-speed connections with
the ability to support hundreds of users per base station will ensure we
deliver reliable, standards-driven, managed last mile solutions to enterprise
customers that support business critical applications over Sify's IP-MPLS
network. Redline's solutions meet the stringent requirements of our customers
who include major banks, retailers, manufacturers and other enterprises that
require the highest levels of performance, reliability and security for their
communications networks."
Sify selected Redline's 3.3-3.4 GHz RedMAX products after a rigorous
three-month evaluation process that included a number of broadband wireless
solutions. The criteria for WiMAX equipment selection included WiMAX Forum
Certification(TM), high subscriber capacity, support for Service Level
Agreements, security, ease of installation and cost-effectiveness.
"Sify is recognized as a pioneer in wireless and corporate networking in
India, with an innovative and successful model for offering communications
services," said Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing and Business
Development, Redline Communications Inc. "With its professional approach to
its network and business models, Sify is well positioned to meet its
expansion targets with RedMAX."
Redline's RedMAX(TM) Family
Redline's RedMAX(TM) family of WiMAX solutions includes the world's first
complete system to receive the WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) mark for conformance
to the WiMAX standards for performance and interoperability. Redline's
carrier-class RedMAX(TM) Base Station (AN-100U) supports voice, video, and
prioritized data traffic, enabling long-range, high-capacity wireless
broadband networks. Redline's WiMAX products also include the RedMAX(TM)
Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I) and Outdoor Subscriber Unit (SU-O) designed for
enterprise and residential services. The RedMAX(TM) Management Suite enables
operators to monitor and control the network, ensuring high service
availability. Redline is maintaining its WiMAX leadership with the expansion
of its RedMAX(TM) family to include products for additional frequency bands,
applications and standards.
RedMAX 4C(TM) Mobile WiMAX
The RedMAX 4C(TM), which is based on the WiMAX industry's 802.16e-2005
standards for mobile WiMAX, supports a wide range of fixed, portable and
mobile wireless services including support Voice and Video over IP, broadband
Internet access used to support highly valued education, medical,
transportation and municipal applications, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)
and other advanced communications services. The RedMAX 4C(TM) Mobile WiMAX
platform is designed to enable operators to maximize the reach and customer
density required for a profitable carrier business model. The RedMAX 4C(TM)
includes a modular, standardized (micro)TCA (micro Telecommunications
Computing Architecture) chassis base station that is small, lightweight and
easy to deploy. RedMAX 4C(TM) will also include a suite of indoor and outdoor
fixed and portable end-user devices including laptops, mobile handsets and
PDAs. Redline's new WiMAX offering is also designed to facilitate the
integration of its existing RedMAX(TM) products with its RedMAX 4C(TM)
technologies, providing operators a path to true mobility.
About Sify
Sify is among the largest Managed Enterprise and Consumer Internet
Services companies in India, offering end-to-end solutions with a
comprehensive range of products delivered over a common telecom data network
infrastructure reaching 481 cities and towns in India. A significant part of
the company's revenue is derived from Corporate Services, which include
corporate connectivity, network and communications solutions, security,
network management services, enterprise applications and hosting. Sify is
recognized as an ISO 9001:2000 certified service provider for network
operations, data center operations and customer support, and for provisioning
of VPNs, Internet bandwidth, VoIP solutions and integrated security
solutions, and BS7799 certified for Internet Data Center operations. Sify has
licenses to operate NLD (National Long Distance) and ILD (International Long
Distance) services and offers VoIP back haul to long distance subscriber
telephony services. The company is India's first enterprise managed services
provider to launch a Security Operations Center (SOC) to deliver managed
security services. A host of blue chip customers use Sify's corporate service
offerings.
Consumer services include broadband home access, dial up connectivity and
the e-port cyber café chain across 180 cities and towns. Sify.com the
consumer portal of Sify has sub portals like http://www.samachar.com,
http://www.walletwatch.com, http://www.sifymax.com and
http://www.chennailive.in, http://www.bangalorelive.in,
http://www.mumbailive.in, http://www.hyderabadlive.in the city based live
video on the web. The content is available in 5 Indian languages, which
include Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil. For more information
about Sify, visit http://www.sifycorp.com.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications (http://www.redlinecommunications.com) is the
leading provider of fixed and mobile standards-based wireless broadband
solutions. Redline's RedMAX(TM) WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) system, RedMAX 4C
Mobile WiMAX(TM) products, and its award-winning RedCONNEX(TM) and
RedACCESS(TM) families of broadband wireless infrastructure products enable
service providers and other network operators to cost-effectively deliver
high-bandwidth services, including voice, video and data communications.
Redline is committed to maintaining its wireless industry leadership with the
continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wireless broadband
products. With more than 100,000 installations in 85 countries, and a global
network of over 170 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps
service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out wireless
broadband networks to support advanced communications.
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