Verso and Shiron Satellite Communications Announce Cellular-Over-Satellite Alliance; Partnership Enables Successful Cellular Deployment in Colombia.ATLANTA -- Verso ver·so n. pl. ver·sos 1. A left-hand page of a book or the reverse side of a leaf, as opposed to the recto. 2. The back of a coin or medal. Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSO), a global provider of next generation network solutions, and Shiron Satellite Communications Ltd., a global provider of advanced broadband satellite solutions, announced today the successful completion of interoperability tests between Verso and the Shiron InterSKY(TM) 2-Way Satellite IP Broadband platform. The companies also announced the successful joint deployment of a GSM Backhaul over Satellite solution for a leading cellular operator in Colombia. Shiron Satellite Communications offers proven two-way broadband satellite communication solutions that are deployed worldwide. Shiron's InterSKY(TM) satellite communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. economically delivers highest-quality broadband satellite services to remote locations, and is designed for service providers (ISPs, Telcos and Cellular), enterprises and government agencies. As a result of the successful interoperability tests and regional deployment, as well as the establishment of the Cellular-Over-Satellite alliance, Verso and Shiron have extended their reach in the market with their field proven GSM solutions. Verso's GSM compression and optimization solutions, when combined with Shiron's InterSKY RBOD RBOD Red Box of Death RBOD Royal Burnham One Design (sailing yacht designed by Dallimore) ("Real-Time Bandwidth-On-Demand") reduce 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 by approximately 65 percent when compared with traditional GSM over Satellite implementations. "Shiron is a global leader in high-performance IP broadband satellite solutions, so the alliance, as well as certification, validates Verso's market-leading expertise in this sector, including our ability to reliably deliver cost effective GSM Backhaul over Satellite," said Yves Desmet, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales, Verso Technologies. "Verso and Shiron are technology leaders in the GSM A.Bis backhaul market, and this alliance will enable cellular operators to implement reliable, cost-effective and field solutions for deployment of remote micro-cells over satellite, which offer savings of more than 65 percent over traditional satellite solutions," said Oscar Glottmann, vice president Sales and Marketing, Shiron. "Our joint deployment in Colombia was the classic GSM business case illustrating the many benefits provided to a GSM operator when leveraging our expertise and technologies. We look forward to many other global opportunities." About Verso Technologies Verso is a global technology provider of Next Generation Network solutions offering a core-to-edge product portfolio primarily for telecommunications service providers A Telecommunications Service Provider or TSP is a type of Communications Service Provider that has traditionally provided telephone and similar services. This category includes ILECs, CLECs, and mobile wireless companies. . Our products enable our customers to secure and optimize network bandwidth, generate additional revenue and reduce costs. Our applications and services are cost effective, deploy quickly and provide a superior return on investment. For more information, contact Verso at www.verso.com or call 678.589.3500. About Shiron Satellite Communications Headquartered in Petach Tikvah, Israel, with offices in United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Australia, Colombia and Venezuela and representatives worldwide, SHIRON SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. and technology powerhouse, is the provider of InterSKY(TM), the leading broadband satellite platform which supports fast Internet access See how to access the Internet. and IP applications including Corporate Intranet, videoconferencing and VoIP, optimized for high-quality satellite connectivity such as GSM and WLL See wireless local loop and PHS-WLL. backhaul. Through the use of innovative patent-protected technologies and standards the InterSKY(TM) system significantly reduces satellite and network resources, making it the most cost-effective solution on the market. SHIRON InterSKY(TM) is marketed worldwide, achieving global coverage with the deployment of numerous broadband DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) An international digital television (DTV) standard that is the European and Far Eastern counterpart of the North American ATSC standard. hubs and thousands of Remote Gateways across the six continents Six Continents is a large retail PLC in UK which split into Six Continents Retail known as Mitchells and Butlers plc. The hotels and soft drinks business of Six Continents PLC is now known as InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. . SHIRON InterSKY(TM) family of products is aimed at Service Providers, with a customer base that includes major satellite operators, Telco's, ISPs, governments, public and private companies. InterSky is a trademark of Shiron Satellite Communications. Visit SHIRON at: www.shiron.com. |
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