Andrew to Provide Key Support to Arqiva For Expanding Wireless Coverage in UK Cities.WESTCHESTER, Ill. -- Andrew Corporation Andrew Corporation is an American multinational producer of communications devices. Andrew is a global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of communications equipment, services, and systems. , a global leader in communications systems In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. and products, will provide a variety of wireless products and services to support Arqiva's deployment of its CityCell neutral-host network coverage system in up to 40 city locations across the United Kingdom, under a three-year agreement between the companies. Arqiva, a UK-based infrastructure provider for the broadcast, media and mobile communications industries communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. , is deploying second generation (2G), third generation (3G) and WiFi systems which improve wireless coverage and capacity as a neutral host to UK operators. Arqiva's CityCell will be installed on property owned by private enterprises and local governments, and then made available for connection to the UK wireless operators' networks for use by their customers in areas that require enhanced network coverage. Initial system deployments The deployment of a mechanical device, electrical system, computer program, etc., is its assembly or transformation from a packaged form to an operational working state. Deployment implies moving a product from a temporary or development state to a permanent or desired state. will include Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is a large business development in London, located on the Isle of Dogs in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, centred on the old West India Docks in in London, the Glasgow, Scotland, subway system, and Glasgow West End. "We are proud to contribute our expertise and highly-regarded product offerings to this important endeavor," said Andrea Casini, vice president of sales, Europe, Middle East, North Africa region, Andrew Corporation. "Andrew has had prominent roles in providing coverage and capacity solutions at some of the world's most visible and highly-trafficked locations. Our experience and capabilities will benefit Arqiva, the UK operators, and their customers." Andrew will provide to Arqiva its ION[TM]-M distributed antenna system As defined by PCIA - the Wireless Infrastructure Association, and it's DAS Forum, A Distributed Antenna System ,or DAS, is a network of spatially separated antenna nodes connected to a common source via a transport medium that provides wireless service within a geographic area or , a robust high power-density optical fiber distributed antenna system that offers excellent performance in both indoor and outdoor environments. Andrew also will provide its Andrew Integrated Management and Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. (A.I.M.O.S.), which Arqiva will use to manage its networks. Andrew also may provide base station antennas, HELIAX[R] cable products and system design and professional training services as part of a comprehensive product offering. "Andrew was chosen as a preferred supplier because of its understanding of Arqiva's distributed antenna business and its willingness to work alongside us to help deliver the CityCell concept," said Andy Norris, head of shared solutions in Arqiva's Wireless Solutions division. "A key benefit of the ION-M product is its small footprint and its ability to support a wide range of different radio technologies, including WiMAX, Tetra and DAB/DVB. This enables Arqiva to offer services to many different users from a single, integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. infrastructure." About Andrew Corporation Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ANDW) designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative and essential equipment and solutions for the global communications infrastructure market. The company serves operators and equipment manufacturers from facilities in 35 countries. Andrew (www.andrew.com), headquartered in Westchester, IL, is an S&P MidCap mid·cap adj. 1. Or or relating to corporations whose retained earnings and outstanding shares of common stock have a value between those of small cap companies and large cap corporations. 2. 400 company founded in 1937. HELIAX is a registered trademark of Andrew Corporation. ION is a trademark of Andrew Corporation. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. Some of the statements in this news release are forward-looking statements and we caution our stockholders and others that these statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from expected results include fluctuations in commodity costs, the company's ability to integrate acquisitions and to realize the anticipated synergies and cost savings, the effects of competitive products and pricing, economic and political conditions that may impact customers' ability to fund purchases of our products and services, the company's ability to achieve the cost savings anticipated from cost reduction programs, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the timing of cash payments and receipts, end use demands for wireless communication services, the loss of one or more significant customers, and other business factors. Investors should also review other risks and uncertainties discussed in company documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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