Ceragon Helps Ergon Energy Build Wireless Infrastructure to Support Power Line Applications in Queensland, Australia
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Posted on May 17, 2010 at 4:21:01 AM
Ceragon Helps Ergon Energy Build Wireless Infrastructure to Support Power Line Applications in Queensland, Australia
TEL AVIV, Israel, May 17, 2010-- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), the provider of
high-capacity, 4G/LTE-Ready wireless backhaul networks, today announced that
Ergon Energy Corporation Limited, an electricity distribution company in
Queensland, Australia, is deploying Ceragon's advanced FibeAir(R) solutions
in a high-capacity microwave/fiber hybrid network spanning large parts of
Queensland.
Ergon Energy provides high-voltage powerline infrastructure to distribute
electricity to regional centers throughout Queensland. Equipment orders for
the first two phases of the project are valued at more than $1 million in
revenue.
Ergon Energy's new telecommunications network is based on a hybrid
fiber/microwave architecture and supports a mix of SDH and IP data traffic.
Ceragon's leading edge FibeAir platforms, including FibeAir 3200T all-indoor
solution, the FibeAir 1500R and FibeAir IP-10, will help Ergon Energy enhance
the capacity and functionality of the wireless portion of its network.
Ceragon solutions will enable applications such as network protection
switching, metering and intelligent monitoring, storage and disaster recovery
and high-speed communication across multiple sites.
ATI Australia, one of Ceragon's leading distributors in Australia,
performed the design and microwave equipment supply for this project.
"Putting in place a high-performance communication infrastructure is an
essential ingredient in our maintenance of a world-class power distribution
network," said Ergon Energy's Group Manager Telecommunications Andrew Deme.
Ergon Energy owns and manages the electricity distribution network in
Queensland's regional areas. The company's powerlines stretch 150,000km,
supplying electricity to more than 650,000 residential, industrial and
commercial customers. Ergon Energy also owns and operates 34 stand-alone
power stations that provide supply to isolated communities across Queensland
not connected to the main electricity grid.
"We are very happy to be selected by a forward thinking company such as
Ergon Energy," said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Ceragon. "Utility companies all over the world are moving towards smart grid
technology, which also requires an intelligent backhaul infrastructure.
Wireless solutions, such as our high-capacity platforms, can be deployed more
quickly and cost effectively than wireline alternatives. Once the network is
in place, it can also be used to transport so-called traditional services
such as high-speed internet, video, voice and more."
Ceragon's FibeAir solutions family allows for a wide range of
implementations and service support.
- FibeAir IP-10 combines IP and TDM networking and feature an integrated
Ethernet switch, optional stackable radios with TDM cross-connect for
nodal site applications, and advanced service management and Operation
Administration & Maintenance (OAM) tools. Coupled with Ceragon's
powerful radios for high reliability and unmatched system gain, the
solution can be deployed in all-indoor, all-outdoor and split-mount
configurations.
- FibeAir 3200T is a multi-radio All-Indoor solution featuring N+1
switching protection, embedded space diversity, and ultra high
transmission power.
- FibeAir 1500R is ideal for a broad range of network applications with
an upgradeable capacity range of 45 to 622 Mbps.
About Ergon Energy
Ergon Energy, is a Queensland Government Owned Corporation, committed to
delivering sustainable, quality energy solutions. With a total asset base of
$8 billion, and more than 4500 employees, Ergon Energy Corporation Limited is
a major Queensland company. It services more than 650,000 customers across
regional Queensland, from the rapidly burgeoning coastal and rural population
centres to the remote communities of outback Queensland and the Torres
Strait. Its franchise service area extends across 97% of Queensland - around
1.7 million square kilometres. Ergon Energy's electricity network consists of
around 150,000 kilometres of powerlines and one million power poles, along
with associated infrastructure, such as major substations and power
transformers. It owns and operates 34 stand-alone power stations that provide
supply to isolated communities across Queensland. Ergon Energy is one of
Australia's largest purchasers of renewable energy and is actively involved
in alternative energy generation solutions. More information is available at:
http://www.ergon.com.au/
About ATI Australia
ATI Australia is the region's leader in design, supply, installation and
maintenance of microwave radio systems. ATI's products and services are
utilized across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific,
covering metro, regional and remote areas. More information is available at:
http://www.atiaust.com.au/
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT) provides high capacity,
LTE/4G-ready wireless backhaul networks that enable mobile and traditional
telecom service providers as well as private network operators to deliver
voice and premium data services, including Internet browsing, music and video
applications. Designed to enable risk-free migration from TDM to IP,
Ceragon's microwave solutions provide fiber-like connectivity and support all
wireless access technologies, including GSM, CDMA, EV-DO, HSPA, LTE and
WiMAX. These solutions allow wireless service providers to cost effectively
build-out and scale their infrastructure to meet the increasing demands for
premium data services. Ceragon also provides its solutions to businesses and
public institutions that operate their own private communications networks.
Ceragon's solutions are deployed by more than 150 service providers of all
sizes, as well as in hundreds of private networks, in nearly 100 countries.
More information is available at http://www.ceragon.com
Ceragon Networks(R), CeraView(R), FibeAir(R), the FibeAir(R) design mark
and Native2(R) are registered trademarks., and Ceragon(TM), PolyView(TM),
ConfigAir(TM), CeraMon(TM), EtherAir(TM), QuickAir(TM), QuickAir Partner
Program(TM), QuickAir Partner Certification Program(TM), QuickAir Partner
Zone(TM), EncryptAir(TM) and Microwave Fiber(TM) are trademarks of Ceragon
Networks Ltd.
This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon's future
prospects that are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current
expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be
achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and
estimates. These are important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These risks and
uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in
Ceragon's Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon's other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date on which they are made and Ceragon undertakes no commitment to
revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or
circumstances after the date any such statement is made.
Company and Investor Contact: Media Contact:
Yoel Knoll Karen Quatromoni
Ceragon Networks Ltd. Rainier Communications
+972-3-766-6419 Tel. +1-508-475-0025 x150
yoelk@ceragon.com kquatromoni@rainierco.com
Source: Ceragon Networks Ltd
Company and Investor Contact: Yoel Knoll, Ceragon Networks Ltd., +972-3-766-6419, yoelk@ceragon.com ; Media Contact: Karen Quatromoni, Rainier Communications, Tel. +1-508-475-0025 x150 , kquatromoni@rainierco.com
TEL AVIV, Israel, May 17, 2010-- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), the provider of
high-capacity, 4G/LTE-Ready wireless backhaul networks, today announced that
Ergon Energy Corporation Limited, an electricity distribution company in
Queensland, Australia, is deploying Ceragon's advanced FibeAir(R) solutions
in a high-capacity microwave/fiber hybrid network spanning large parts of
Queensland.
Ergon Energy provides high-voltage powerline infrastructure to distribute
electricity to regional centers throughout Queensland. Equipment orders for
the first two phases of the project are valued at more than $1 million in
revenue.
Ergon Energy's new telecommunications network is based on a hybrid
fiber/microwave architecture and supports a mix of SDH and IP data traffic.
Ceragon's leading edge FibeAir platforms, including FibeAir 3200T all-indoor
solution, the FibeAir 1500R and FibeAir IP-10, will help Ergon Energy enhance
the capacity and functionality of the wireless portion of its network.
Ceragon solutions will enable applications such as network protection
switching, metering and intelligent monitoring, storage and disaster recovery
and high-speed communication across multiple sites.
ATI Australia, one of Ceragon's leading distributors in Australia,
performed the design and microwave equipment supply for this project.
"Putting in place a high-performance communication infrastructure is an
essential ingredient in our maintenance of a world-class power distribution
network," said Ergon Energy's Group Manager Telecommunications Andrew Deme.
Ergon Energy owns and manages the electricity distribution network in
Queensland's regional areas. The company's powerlines stretch 150,000km,
supplying electricity to more than 650,000 residential, industrial and
commercial customers. Ergon Energy also owns and operates 34 stand-alone
power stations that provide supply to isolated communities across Queensland
not connected to the main electricity grid.
"We are very happy to be selected by a forward thinking company such as
Ergon Energy," said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Ceragon. "Utility companies all over the world are moving towards smart grid
technology, which also requires an intelligent backhaul infrastructure.
Wireless solutions, such as our high-capacity platforms, can be deployed more
quickly and cost effectively than wireline alternatives. Once the network is
in place, it can also be used to transport so-called traditional services
such as high-speed internet, video, voice and more."
Ceragon's FibeAir solutions family allows for a wide range of
implementations and service support.
- FibeAir IP-10 combines IP and TDM networking and feature an integrated
Ethernet switch, optional stackable radios with TDM cross-connect for
nodal site applications, and advanced service management and Operation
Administration & Maintenance (OAM) tools. Coupled with Ceragon's
powerful radios for high reliability and unmatched system gain, the
solution can be deployed in all-indoor, all-outdoor and split-mount
configurations.
- FibeAir 3200T is a multi-radio All-Indoor solution featuring N+1
switching protection, embedded space diversity, and ultra high
transmission power.
- FibeAir 1500R is ideal for a broad range of network applications with
an upgradeable capacity range of 45 to 622 Mbps.
About Ergon Energy
Ergon Energy, is a Queensland Government Owned Corporation, committed to
delivering sustainable, quality energy solutions. With a total asset base of
$8 billion, and more than 4500 employees, Ergon Energy Corporation Limited is
a major Queensland company. It services more than 650,000 customers across
regional Queensland, from the rapidly burgeoning coastal and rural population
centres to the remote communities of outback Queensland and the Torres
Strait. Its franchise service area extends across 97% of Queensland - around
1.7 million square kilometres. Ergon Energy's electricity network consists of
around 150,000 kilometres of powerlines and one million power poles, along
with associated infrastructure, such as major substations and power
transformers. It owns and operates 34 stand-alone power stations that provide
supply to isolated communities across Queensland. Ergon Energy is one of
Australia's largest purchasers of renewable energy and is actively involved
in alternative energy generation solutions. More information is available at:
http://www.ergon.com.au/
About ATI Australia
ATI Australia is the region's leader in design, supply, installation and
maintenance of microwave radio systems. ATI's products and services are
utilized across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific,
covering metro, regional and remote areas. More information is available at:
http://www.atiaust.com.au/
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT) provides high capacity,
LTE/4G-ready wireless backhaul networks that enable mobile and traditional
telecom service providers as well as private network operators to deliver
voice and premium data services, including Internet browsing, music and video
applications. Designed to enable risk-free migration from TDM to IP,
Ceragon's microwave solutions provide fiber-like connectivity and support all
wireless access technologies, including GSM, CDMA, EV-DO, HSPA, LTE and
WiMAX. These solutions allow wireless service providers to cost effectively
build-out and scale their infrastructure to meet the increasing demands for
premium data services. Ceragon also provides its solutions to businesses and
public institutions that operate their own private communications networks.
Ceragon's solutions are deployed by more than 150 service providers of all
sizes, as well as in hundreds of private networks, in nearly 100 countries.
More information is available at http://www.ceragon.com
Ceragon Networks(R), CeraView(R), FibeAir(R), the FibeAir(R) design mark
and Native2(R) are registered trademarks., and Ceragon(TM), PolyView(TM),
ConfigAir(TM), CeraMon(TM), EtherAir(TM), QuickAir(TM), QuickAir Partner
Program(TM), QuickAir Partner Certification Program(TM), QuickAir Partner
Zone(TM), EncryptAir(TM) and Microwave Fiber(TM) are trademarks of Ceragon
Networks Ltd.
This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon's future
prospects that are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current
expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be
achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and
estimates. These are important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These risks and
uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in
Ceragon's Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon's other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date on which they are made and Ceragon undertakes no commitment to
revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or
circumstances after the date any such statement is made.
Company and Investor Contact: Media Contact:
Yoel Knoll Karen Quatromoni
Ceragon Networks Ltd. Rainier Communications
+972-3-766-6419 Tel. +1-508-475-0025 x150
yoelk@ceragon.com kquatromoni@rainierco.com
Source: Ceragon Networks Ltd
Company and Investor Contact: Yoel Knoll, Ceragon Networks Ltd., +972-3-766-6419, yoelk@ceragon.com ; Media Contact: Karen Quatromoni, Rainier Communications, Tel. +1-508-475-0025 x150 , kquatromoni@rainierco.com