Orthogon Systems Extends OS-Gemini Product Line to the 5.4 GHz Unlicensed Band; High-Performance, Proven Carrier-Class Connectivity Now Offered for Both the 5.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz Unlicensed Bands.ASHBURTON, England & WALTHAM, Mass. -- Orthogon Systems, a leading provider of fixed wireless solutions for reliable connectivity in difficult environments, today announced that the company has extended the OS-Gemini family of point-to-point wireless Ethernet The standard for wireless networking within a home or office. Also known as a "Wi-Fi" or "802.11" network, wireless Ethernet is the wireless counterpart to regular, wired Ethernet, which is also the standard for local networks. See 802.11 and wireless LAN. bridges to operate in the 5.4 GHz unlicensed frequency band. With the launch of OS-Gemini for 5.4 GHz, the carrier-class connectivity and high-performance of OS-Gemini is now available to a larger group of operators and enterprises in more countries around the world where the 5.4 GHz unlicensed band See ISM band. continues to grow in availability each year. The new OS-Gemini 5.4 GHz product family is complementary to the existing OS-Gemini 5.8 GHz, giving customers another option for deploying wireless solutions on the global 5 GHz frequency. This translates into expanded range to reach more customers in their service areas as well as reduced installation and maintenance costs overall. Both OS-Gemini product families achieve the same performance of up to 44 Mbps aggregate user throughput and maintain the same exceptional link availability of up to 99.999 percent in long-range Line-of-Sight (LoS) and Non-Line-of-Sight (NLoS) environments. By operating in the 5.4 GHz band, Orthogon will be extending greater 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 bandwidth and reliability to new customers throughout Europe, Central and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Governments in these markets are the latest to make unlicensed bands in 5 GHz available to service providers and enterprises to meet the growing demand for broadband. "The introduction of our new OS-Gemini 5.4 GHz product family signifies that a greater number of operators and enterprises in more countries around the world can successfully establish radio links where it was not previously possible," said Phil Bolt, 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. , Orthogon Systems. "This new product line is our direct response to pent-up customer demand for broadband wireless in regions where the 5.8 GHz band is not available." The 5.4 GHz solutions leverage the same patented technology seen in the OS-Gemini for the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band. Orthogon's use of Multibeam Space Time Coding -- its unique MIMO (Multiple Input/Multiple Output) Pronounced "my-mo," it is the use of multiple transmitters and receivers (multiple antennas) on wireless devices for improved performance. (multiple input, multiple output) antenna technology -- overcomes fading problems that often make it impossible to establish links in more challenging environments. A truly software-defined radio, OS-Gemini is perfectly suited for filling broadband gaps in service provider infrastructure and for building private broadband networks. The OS-Gemini is also easy to install and manage, allowing wireless service providers, carriers, utilities companies and large enterprises, such as those in healthcare, education and government industries, to quickly deploy a solution that brings excess capacity, cost-savings and revenue-generating benefits. In addition, OS-Gemini customers achieve a fast return on their investment, typically in less than a year. The OS-Gemini family of products for the license-exempt 5.4 GHz band includes: OS-Gemini Integrated - 44 Mbps solutions with built-in antennas OS-Gemini Connectorized - 44 Mbps solutions with high-gain advantage of external antennas OS-Gemini Lite Integrated and Connectorized - 22 Mbps solutions for budget-constrained organizations that need robust solutions to overcome interference and navigate obstructions All OS-Gemini products include Orthogon Systems' unique combination of technologies designed to protect against fading and radically increase performance, including: --Best-in-class software-defined radios with high power output, large antenna gain, low noise and low system loss to penetrate difficult NLoS paths --Multi-beam space-time-coding to combat severe signal fading in NLoS environments --Intelligent Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing See FDM. (communications) frequency division multiplexing - (FDM) The simultaneous transmission of multiple separate signals through a shared medium (such as a wire, optical fibre, or light beam) by modulating, at the transmitter, the separate signals into separable (OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) A digital transmission technique that uses a large number of carriers spaced apart at slightly different frequencies. ) for instant de-modulation, enabling detection of signals even in harsh weather and terrain conditions --Advanced spectrum management with intelligent Dynamic Frequency Selection (iDFS) for high reliability and availability while eliminating interference --Adaptive modulation based on the received signal quality for maximum possible throughput at all times in spite of varying conditions --Proprietary data scrambling technique that enable customers to superimpose su·per·im·pose tr.v. su·per·im·posed, su·per·im·pos·ing, su·per·im·pos·es 1. To lay or place (something) on or over something else. 2. complete end-to-end network security solutions Bridging the Gap with New OS-MUX Family of Products To help customers support legacy voice and data services, Orthogon Systems also announced today its family of OS-MUX converters. The OS-MUX converters allow users to combine Ethernet and TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. services over Orthogon's OS-Gemini wireless Ethernet bridges. The OS-MUX converter offers the flexibility of two or four T1/E1 ports (OS-MUX 2 and OS-MUX 4, respectively) plus Ethernet for 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 or connection to a user's Point-of-Presence (PoP). In addition to supporting framed, fractional and unframed E1/T1, prioritization of TDM traffic according to 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. 802.1p&Q provides enhanced quality of service (QoS). The new OS-MUX is ideal for campus network applications, inter-building PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). and LAN extensions, wireless ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. backhaul, MSO (1) (Multiple System Operator) Typically refers to a cable TV organization that owns more than one cable system, but it may refer to an operator of only one system. voice and data services, and telco trunking. For a cost that is much lower than leasing E1/T1 lines, the OS-MUX provides an easy-to-implement, carrier-class solution for extending voice or voice-and-data networks. As the transition to VoIP continues, the OS-MUX will provide customers with a cost-effective solution to legacy TDM services today. In addition, the OS-MUX is bundled with the OS-Gemini product family, providing ongoing investment protection to customers as their networks evolve. Pricing and Availability Pricing starts at US $11,995 for OS-Gemini and US $7,200 for OS-Gemini Lite. The OS-MUX will be offered with Orthogon's OS-Gemini product line in both the 5.4 and 5.8 GHz bands. Pricing for OS-MUX starts at $US 9,705 for a complete link. All new products will be generally available on Feb. 1, 2006 and sold through Orthogon's distributor and reseller channels around the world. In the U.S., Orthogon's 5.4 GHz solutions will be made available following issue by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. (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. ) of the revised technical specifications allowing manufacturers to adapt new products for 5.4 GHz spectrum band. About Orthogon Systems Orthogon Systems is a leading provider of high-performance fixed wireless solutions known for delivering reliable connectivity in the most challenging environments. Based on unique, patented intelligent radio technology, the award-winning OS-Gemini and OS-Spectra products are secure, easy-to-install and self-managing. Since July 2003, Orthogon has installed more than 3,000 wireless links, successfully connecting disparate networks within corporate enterprises, service providers and municipalities in 49 countries worldwide and growing. Orthogon Systems is co-headquartered in Ashburton, England and Waltham, Mass. with offices in Moscow, Dubai, Singapore and Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.orthogonsystems.com. |
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