Ceragon Networks First to Provide Built-In Encryption Solution in High-Capacity Wireless System; DES-Based EncryptAir Provides Advanced Security.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TEL AVIV Tel Aviv (tĕl əvēv`), city (1994 pop. 355,200), W central Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea. Oficially named Tel Aviv–Jaffa, it is Israel's commercial, financial, communications, and cultural center and the core of its largest , Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2002 Ceragon Networks(TM) Ltd. (Nasdaq:CRNT CRNT Current ), a global provider of high-capacity broadband wireless See wireless broadband. systems for cellular operators, enterprises and communications service providers, today introduced EncryptAir(TM) -- an advanced security solution for the high-capacity wireless market. The patent-pending EncryptAir solution integrates an encryption mechanism, based on the DES (Data Encryption Standard See DES. Data Encryption Standard - (DES) The NBS's popular, standard encryption algorithm. It is a product cipher that operates on 64-bit blocks of data, using a 56-bit key. It is defined in FIPS 46-1 (1988) (which supersedes FIPS 46 (1977)). ) algorithm, which is built into Ceragon's FibeAir(TM) system. "In today's world, communication security has become a crucial issue," said Shraga Katz, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Ceragon Networks Ltd. "With the introduction of EncryptAir, Ceragon's broadband wireless solution cost-effectively provides advanced and fully integrated encryption functionality for the high-capacity wireless point-to-point market. This innovation further demonstrates Ceragon's capability to extend its technology leadership to meet diverse market needs." Ceragon's solution encrypts data at channel rates of 155 Mbps and above and supports secure connectivity over SDH/SONET, IP and ATM network protocols. Heightened security is provided while maintaining the wireless system's performance. Ceragon's solution is user-friendly and operates across all of FibeAir's frequencies, from 13 to 38 GHz, while meeting ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute, Sophia Antipolis technical park, Nice, France, www.etsi.org) A non-profit membership organization founded in 1988, dedicated to standardizing information and communication technologies (ICT) throughout Europe. and FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. standards. EncryptAir's DES implementation has been validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology, governmental agency within the U.S. Dept. of Commerce with the mission of "working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards" in the national interest. (NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology, Washington, DC, www.nist.gov) The standards-defining agency of the U.S. government, formerly the National Bureau of Standards. It is one of three agencies that fall under the Technology Administration (www.technology. ). About Ceragon Networks(TM) Ceragon Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:CRNT), a pacesetter in broadband wireless networking systems, enables the rapid and cost-effective deployment of high-capacity network connectivity. Ceragon's FibeAir(TM) product family was uniquely designed for cellular operators, enterprises and communications service providers to progressively build networks to meet the growing demand for value-added broadband services. The modular FibeAir system operates across multiple frequencies from 13 to 38 GHz and supports integrated high-capacity services over IP, SONET/SDH and ATM networks. Ceragon's equipment complies with North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. and international standards and is installed with over 100 customers in more than 35 countries. Ceragon was the first fixed wireless technology provider to break the 155 Mbps capacity barrier in high-frequency bands and the first to commercially deploy a wireless 311 Mbps system. Ceragon also received industry awards for its wireless 622 Mbps system and announced a high-frequency Gigabit Ethernet system. More information is available at www.ceragon.com. Note to Editors: Ceragon Networks(TM), Ceragon(TM), FibeAir(TM), ConfigAir(TM), CeraView(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 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 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. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasts and estimates include: Ceragon's limited operating history and history of losses; Ceragon's dependence on a limited number of key customers, independent manufacturers and suppliers; and the demand for Ceragon's products and technology. 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. |
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