Enfora Selects Sasken Communication's GSM/GPRS Protocol Stack For Its GPRS Enabler-G Data Solution.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2002 PLANO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2002 Enfora, Inc., a leader in providing wireless data solutions, today announced it would integrate Sasken's GSM/GPRS Protocol Stack The set of protocols used in a communications network. A protocol stack is a prescribed hierarchy of software layers, starting from the application layer at the top (the source of the data being sent) to the data link layer at the bottom (transmitting the bits on the wire). solution in Enfora's (2.5G) GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and high-speed wireless modem A modem and antenna that transmits and receives over the air. Wireless modems support several technologies, including 802.11, Bluetooth, CDPD, DataTAC, Mobitex and Ricochet. There are wireless modems for laptops, handhelds and cellphones. , the Enfora Enabler-G(TM). The company will showcase its GPRS products at the 3GSM World Congress (Cannes, France) February 19-22, in Sasken's booth #G20, Hall 2. Enfora chose the Sasken GPRS Protocol Stack because it provides the flexibility and performance necessary to quickly develop a wide range of wireless data devices. Additionally, Sasken's extensive range of wireless protocol stacks covering UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. , GPRS, Multimode, EGPRS See EDGE. and 802.11, provide Enfora a clear path towards delivering 3G capabilities in the future. Enfora is dedicated to provide its customers the most up to date and innovative technology. Selecting Sasken's GPRS Protocol Stack, which has been tested to interoperate with various leading network vendors and operators in the world, is part of Enfora's GPRS strategy to provide our customers a high performance and flexible solution required for next generation wireless applications. As wireless data bandwidth increases to third generation (3G) communications, Enfora's relationship with Sasken provides an easy transition to Enfora's future wireless data products. Enfora's GPRS product offerings will operate on Windows 95/98/XP/2000/NT and Pocket PC 2002/CE or Palm platforms. "We are excited about this relationship with Sasken," said Jeff Newman The name Jeff Newman is shared by the following people:
"Enfora provides a GPRS solution unique to the wireless world and Sasken is excited to be a partner for Enfora's current and future 3G wireless products," said Rajiv C. Mody, Chairman 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. of Sasken. "Sasken strategy is to become a key player in the design of complete stack solutions. Enfora coupled with Sasken's GPRS protocol stack allows us to address key GPRS markets." Enfora's 2.5G modems can deliver information to laptop computers, PDA's and other mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings devices at rates up to four times higher than current CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) A low-speed, digital, wireless data network that is an enhancement to an existing analog cellular network. Based on IBM's CelluPlan II, CDPD provides a packet overlay onto the AMPS network and moves data at 19. wireless modems. In addition to significantly faster access to e-mail, mission-critical files and the Internet, this integrated solution leverages the GSM backbone to provide users with more complete coverage. Enfora's GPRS Enabler-G(TM) modems are scheduled for shipping in the first quarter of 2002. About Enfora Enfora is a leader in enabling wireless data solutions to enhance mobility and data access from remote locations for public and corporate sectors. Providing access to mission-critical data, files and applications quickly and wirelessly, Enfora products are available through a growing network of distributors, wireless providers and resellers. For more information, visit www.enfora.com About Sasken Sasken Communication Technologies Sasken Communication Technologies Limited (formerly, Silicon Automation Systems, Inc. (SAS)) is a publicly traded (Stock) company based out of Bangalore, India, and offers research and development consultancy, wireless software products and software Limited is a leading provider of telecommunications software services and solutions to mobile terminal vendors, semiconductor companies and network equipment manufacturers. Sasken delivers end-to-end solutions that enable richer content delivery on next generation networks by building on its accumulated technical expertise in wireless and broadband technologies, signal processing and IC design. Sasken provides high quality solutions including wireless terminal protocol stacks in 3G, GPRS, EDGE and Multimode, that enable customers to cut time-to-market in a cost-effective manner. Since its inception in 1989, Sasken has grown to be 1000 strong and has its headquarters in Bangalore, India with offices in Canada, China, Japan, UK, USA and the Sweden. For more information about Sasken, please visit www.sasken.com. |
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