Carrier Access Introduces Next-Generation Wireless Platform; Axxius 800 Maximizes Cell Site Capacity and Enables New Wireless Service Revenue.Business Editors & Technology Writers CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. Wireless 2002 BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2002 Carrier Access Corporation (Nasdaq: CACS CACS Center for Advanced Computer Studies CACS Computer Audit, Control and Security CACS Carrier Access Corporation (stock symbol) CACs Criteria Air Contaminants CACS Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies CACS Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring ), a manufacturer of broadband communications, today announced the availability of the Axxius(TM) 800, an integrated transport and data solution designed to maximize cell site capacity and service provider revenue. Axxius 800 greatly reduces bandwidth under-utilization and inefficiencies between wireless cell site radios, periphery equipment and the high-speed carrier edge or core network. Additionally, it decreases operational expenses and enables the expansion of bandwidth necessary for 2.5G and 3G broadband data services. Typically, wireless carriers experience 35 percent stranded bandwidth at cell site. With each cell site in the U.S. producing up to $1 million in revenue per year, utilizing bandwidth efficiently is key to managing operational costs. "Wireless service providers today are facing increased network traffic, new federal mandates and physical space issues forcing them to maximize the capacity and revenue potential of each cell site," said Mark Nixon, Carrier Access vice-president of marketing. "The Axxius 800 gives wireless providers an immediate way to overcome these challenges by leveraging and integrating the capabilities of several field-proven Carrier Access developed platforms into a single unit that is only two Rack Units (RUs) high." Positioned between the switch at the Mobile Telephone Switching Telephone switching Moving one's assets from one mutual fund or variable annuity to another by telephone. telephone switching The movement of an investor's funds from one mutual fund to another mutual fund on the basis of an order given via Office (MTSO (Mobile Telephone Switching Office) An operations center that connects the landline PSTN system to the mobile phone system. It is also responsible for compiling call information for billing and handing off calls from one cell to another. ) and the cell site, the Axxius 800's design and architecture combines a variety of access, bandwidth management Controlling the traffic flow in a network. See bandwidth manager. and data functions into a single modular platform. Its scalability allows a seamless migration to emerging technologies and applications, like 3G, enabling wireless carriers to address future access needs confidently and completely. The Axxius 800, through upgraded software and easily replaced cards, can be configured to deliver an ever-increasing array of circuit, Ethernet and IP service offerings over multiple T1s or DS3s. As wireless service providers offer end users more services, the Axxius 800's small size conforms to the harsh climate and limited space found in cell site cabinets. Instead of filling a complete rack with standard traditional equipment like a fuse panel, test pack, Distributed Cross-connect System (DCS (1) See also DSC. (2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. ), four Channel Service Unit/Data Service Units (CSU/DSUs), routers, data telemetry telemetry Highly automated communications process by which data are collected from instruments located at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. and a patch panel A group of sockets used to connect incoming and outgoing lines in communications and electronic systems. Patch panels allow for manually wiring the connections with small cables (patch cords), rather than automatic switching. , the Axxius 800 requires only two RUs or one-fifth of a 19- or 23-inch rack. Yet, with its six service card slots and variety of service modules, the Axxius 800 still can provide connectivity for a broad combination of voice and data cell site assets. Satisfying bandwidth requirements Bandwidth requirements (communications) The channel bandwidths needed to transmit various types of signals, using various processing schemes. Every signal observed in practice can be expressed as a sum (discrete or over a frequency continuum) of sinusoidal of wireless cell site radios and periphery equipment in only two rack units, the Axxius 800 deploys up to 32 T1 tributary circuits or any mix of voice and high-speed data services. "We believe we can accelerate our position as an equipment supplier to wireless carriers with the launch of the Axxius 800 platform. The Axxius 800 was designed to integrate and add to the functions provided by the Adit adit (ăd`ĭt), in mining, underground passage excavated nearly horizontally, with one end open to the earth's surface, usually used to service a mine. The adit end is the furthermost end from the surface, i.e., the location where miners work. (TM) 600, Wide Bank(R) 28, Access Navigator(R) and NetworkValet(TM) platforms, further reducing wireless network costs and economically enabling wireless data services," said Nixon. Carrier Access will introduce the Axxius 800 at this year's CTIA trade show, in Orlando, Fla., the premier wireless equipment vendor and service provider event, www.wow-com.com/ctiashow. The Axxius 800 will be shown in Carrier Access' booth, #2225. About Carrier Access Carrier Access manufactures high-performance equipment for telecommunications carriers that helps to accelerate their revenue, lower operating costs and extend capital budgets. Founded in 1992, Carrier Access products have delivered more than 2.5 million voice and data lines for customers, including many incumbent carriers and top wireless service providers. The company focuses on broadband access from the central office to the customer premise; next-generation wireless infrastructure; and enterprise service delivery. Carrier Access products meet the industry's highest reliability and interoperability standards, including Telcordia(R) TIRKS/OSMINE, NEBS Level 3 and ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001. For more information, visit www.carrieraccess.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements that concern the Axxius 800's ability to efficiently utilize and optimize bandwidth for the wireless industry. These statements may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially and are discussed in detail in Carrier Access' SEC reports, including the Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. Report for the year ended December 31, 2000, and the Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2001. Carrier Access Corporation, the Carrier Access logo, solve for x, Adit, Wide Bank, Access Navigator, NetworkValet, and Axxius are trademarks of Carrier Access Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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