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Harris Corporation Qualifies to Supply Broadband Wireless Access Communications to China Network Communications Group Corporation

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Harris Corporation, a leading global provider of wireless equipment and services, has qualified to supply broadband wireless access communications to China Network Communications Group Corporation (CNC), a leading broadband wireless access (BWA) provider in China. This qualification is a significant step in facilitating the purchase of Harris ClearBurst(TM) MB broadband wireless access equipment by CNC branches across China. The ClearBurst MB point-to-multipoint digital microwave radio system operates at the 3.5 and 10.5 GHz frequency bands and utilizes dynamic bandwidth allocation (DBA) and media access control (MAC) forwarding techniques to deliver high-quality voice and prioritized, high-speed data.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harris Corporation has qualified to supply broadband wireless access communications to China Network Communications Group Corporation (CNC).
  • The qualification is the first step in facilitating the purchase of Harris ClearBurst(TM) MB broadband wireless access equipment by CNC branches across China.
  • ClearBurst MB provides carriers and network operators with a flexible and cost-effective way to offer a complete range of business services to their customers.
  • The ClearBurst MB system is designed to meet the needs of small office and home offices (SOHO) and medium enterprises, supporting real-time services such as voice.
  • The system features a software-configurable packet optimization scheme that allows operators to effectively manage time-sensitive traffic without undue throughput penalties.
  • Ethernet packets are handled independently, each in accordance with pre-established service level agreements (SLAs), guaranteeing high-quality service even in the presence of bursty traffic.
  • Harris Corporation's ClearBurst MB system is designed to support up to 64 channels and offers a flexible and cost-effective solution for broadband wireless access.
  • The system is designed to work in conjunction with existing networks, providing a perfect complement to existing networks where voice is predominant and high-speed Internet access is growing rapidly.
  • Harris Corporation's Microwave Communications Division is the largest supplier of microwave systems in North America and a leading supplier worldwide.

Statistics:

  • The ClearBurst MB system operates at the 3.5 and 10.5 GHz frequency bands.
  • The system utilizes dynamic bandwidth allocation (DBA) and media access control (MAC) forwarding techniques to deliver high-quality voice and prioritized, high-speed data.
  • The ClearBurst MB system supports up to 64 channels.
  • Ethernet packets are handled independently, each in accordance with pre-established service level agreements (SLAs).
  • The system provides a software-configurable packet optimization scheme that allows operators to effectively manage time-sensitive traffic without undue throughput penalties.

Sources:

  • Harris Corporation
  • China Network Communications Group Corporation (CNC)
  • Harris Microwave Communications Division
  • Harris Corporation's press release dated June 14, 2004
  • http://www.harris.com

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