BreezeACCESS Point to Point Solution For the 5 GHz Band Revolutionizes Deployment of Backhaul, Access, and LAN Extension Networks.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TEL-AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2003 Alvarion, Ltd.(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 ;ALVR) Robust OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) A digital transmission technique that uses a large number of carriers spaced apart at slightly different frequencies. System Delivers Speeds up to 72 Mbps in Non Line-of-Sight Conditions Alvarion, Ltd.(NASDAQ;ALVR), a leading provider of wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 solutions worldwide, today announced the commercial availability of its BreezeACCESS(TM) 5 GHz point to point system offering carriers, wireless internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs), and enterprises the ability to affordably increase the bandwidth of their point to point networks and economically extend wireless links throughout their operating environments. Part of the field-proven BreezeACCESS family, the BreezeACCESS LB operates in the license exempt band from 5.725 to 5.825 GHz and leverages the excellent multi-path resistant capabilities of OFDM technology. Using advanced OFDM algorithms, the solution achieves net link capacities greater than a leased DS3 (45Mbps) connection, and connect sites beyond 30 miles apart in conditions that would prevent line-of-sight (LOS) products from functioning. Accordingly, operators, service providers, and enterprise customers can now significantly increase their network capacity while reducing capital and operational expenditures for their backhaul, access, and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. extension applications that previously required them to acquire frequency, deploy high cost radio links, and/or lease expensive wire-line services due to poor LOS conditions. "We are pleased to announce another extension to our field-proven BreezeACCESS family of products," said Tzvika Friedman, President & COO of Alvarion Ltd. "Alvarion's goal has always been to provide comprehensive, total system solutions for our customers. The BreezeACCESS LB was designed as a high-performance replacement for today's low-throughput Point-to-Point radio links, whose deployment requires costly license fees and network interfaces. It gives carriers, ISPs, and enterprises a high-speed, low-cost replacement for the expensive leased lines they use to hook up small offices (SOHOs), small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), local branch offices, factories, and warehouses to the core infrastructure. "By giving our customers a comprehensive solution to their backhauling needs, we reinforce our positioning as the industry's trusted 'One Stop Shop,' and open up a new path of potential revenues for Alvarion. We look forward to a warm reception for this needed product, and continue our work on exciting new BreezeACCESS(TM) extensions." About Alvarion Alvarion is a premier provider of solutions based on Point-to-Multipoint (PMP See point-to-multipoint and portable media player. PMP - Portable Media Player ) Broadband Wireless See wireless broadband. Access (BWA (Broadband Wireless Access) High-speed wireless access. Typically refers to wireless last mile access to the Internet. See WiMAX and broadband. ) used by telecom carriers, service providers, and enterprises worldwide. Alvarion systems provide Internet access See how to access the Internet. and voice and data services in the last mile, cellular network feeding, building-to-building and wireless local area network (LAN) connectivity. Alvarion offers the broadest range of BWA solutions by market segment and frequency band, designed to address all carrier's and service provider's business models. With its combined market experience, strong customer base, diversified distribution channels and field-proven deployments, Alvarion is a leading BWA pure play provider for every end user profile, from residential subscribers to business customers. For more information, visit Alvarion's World Wide Web site at http://www.alvarion-usa.com This press release may contain 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. within the meaning of the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These statements are based on the current expectations or beliefs of Alvarion's management and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: inability to further identify, develop and achieve success for new products, services and technologies; increased competition and its effect on pricing, spending, third-party relationships and revenues; as well as the inability to establish and maintain relationships with commerce, advertising, marketing, and technology providers and other risks detailed from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may register to receive Alvarion's future press releases or to download a complete Digital Investor Kit(TM) including press releases, regulatory filings and corporate materials by clicking on the "Digital Investor Kit(TM)" icon at www.kcsa.com. |
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