Link3 Technologies Deploys Aperto Networks 3.5GHz Systems for Business-Grade Broadband Wireless Access in Bangladesh.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif. & DHAKA, Bangladesh--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2004 Link3 Technologies, Ltd. and Aperto Networks jointly announced today that Link3 has deployed Aperto's 3.5 GHz PacketWave(R) 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. ) systems for business-grade VPNs throughout the operator's network. The first and now largest wireless Internet Service Provider 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. in Bangladesh, Link3 has built the premier financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. subscriber base and is well-respected for its reliable and high-quality service delivery. Link3 uses Aperto Networks for its 3.5 GHz network deployment, as well as for backhaul of network traffic. Link3 Technologies has been in operation for four years, serving the nation's top banks and financial development agencies, large international and local corporations, government offices and multi-tenant business properties. The company has extensive coverage and capacity in three large cities, and has plans underway to serve as many as 15 metro areas This article is about the music production team. For the article about population centers, see metropolitan area. Metro Area are a Brooklyn-based dance music production team composed of Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani. . It currently owns and operates 12 base stations across Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet. All have been placed in strategic locations to provide the maximum coverage for these metro areas comprised of a population of 14 million. "We have considerable expertise in wireless networking See wireless network. over unlicensed frequency bands, and received approval in 2003 to operate in the 3.5 GHz licensed band," stated Link3 managing director Sajjid Pasha. "After testing our current and prospective systems vendors, we chose Aperto for this substantial network expansion and migration of corporate clients to the 3.5 GHz infrastructure. PacketWave's IP feature richness, QoS and advanced capabilities such as adaptive modulation meet our needs extremely well, and the solution economics are very attractive." "Link3 is astutely leveraging its reputation for network robustness and IT expertise in its new 3.5 GHz operations," stated Aperto Networks 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. and chairman Reza Ahy. "The company has also used the system's adjustable channel size to optimize its use of spectrum and interference avoidance. It is never easy to meet the networking needs of financial services, but Link3 has built strong loyalty in this demanding market segment and will continue to raise the bar in its serving territory." About Aperto Networks Aperto Networks is a leader in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.16-class multiservice broadband wireless access systems for global markets. The company was founded to provide breakthrough solutions to the bottleneck in last-mile broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. , and is a founding board member of the WiMAX Forum as well as a founder and lead contributor to IEEE 802.16a/d and the ETSI-BRAN standards. Its PacketWave(R) system is a family of base stations, subscriber units A Subscriber Unit, or SU is a broadband radio that is installed at a business or residential location to connect to an Access Point to send/receive high speed data wired or wirelessly. Devices commonly referred to as a Subscriber Unit include cable modems, mobile phones, etc. , radios and antennas in 2.5, 3.5 and 5 GHz frequencies for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint deployment. PacketWave's scalability and patented technologies support new wireless builds and complement wireline broadband access networks. Aperto is already deployed in 40 countries, meeting service provider needs for installation ease, IP-rich network functionality, cost effectiveness, rapid provisioning and interference resilience. For more information on Aperto Networks, go to www.apertonet.com. About Link3 Technologies, Ltd. Link3 Technologies is the market leader in Bangladesh, providing Intranet solutions as well as broadband Internet See broadband. services through wireless connections. Our mission is to be the first choice of customers for any kind of Internet & Intranet connectivity solution by providing them an unforgettable service experience in terms of speed, stability, availability and customer care. Link3 has the largest subscriber base in Dhaka, including top-tier banks, and have spread our POPs (Points of Presence) so that we can provide connectivity at any location within our served metro markets. Link3 has deployed a microwave backbone within the capital city of Dhaka, as well as within Chittagong and Sylhet. Our infrastructure includes 5.8 GHz 8 Mbps backbone links between our POP's, 2.4 GHz Client Premises Equipment (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment ) and 3.5 GHz licensed frequency base stations and CPE. We have established redundant links between our POP's to ensure 99.8 % network uptime, barring any natural calamities. Link3 is committed to expand its nationwide network. Of equal importance is that Link3 technologies Ltd will deliver QoS (Quality of Service) to customers. For more information, visit http://www.link3.net/index.htm. |
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