ADVANTECH AND VERSO ANNOUNCE SUCCESSFUL INTEROPERABILITY TESTS FOR OPTIMIZATION OF CELLULAR SATELLITE BACKHAULING
MONTREAL, February 11, 2008 — Verso Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSO), a global provider of next generation network solutions, and Advantech Satellite Networks, a world leader in satellite-based broadband communication networks, today announced the successful completion of cellular backhaul interoperability tests.
Advantech Satellite Networks has certified and tested interoperability of Verso’s NetPerformer & AccessGate products and its DVB-RCS MF-TDMA satellite system. The combined solution, which greatly reduces the amount of bandwidth required for cellular backhaul, is well-suited to generate optimization for GSM A-bis and A-ter, as well as for CDMA.
With the Advantech Satellite Networks open standard DVB-RCS satellite platform and the Verso cellular optimized solution, 2G and 3G operators can provide new services to remote regions where traditional backhaul technologies are not available today or simply were not economically viable. Furthermore, the Advantech Satellite Networks IP-based system also provides the capability to support other combined services, such as WiFi or WiMax, VoIP services, or the provision of internet connectivity.
"Verso’s NetPerformer and AccessGate interoperated successfully with our DVB-RCS IP broadband platform, thus delivering a significant reduction in backhaul costs, a cost reduction that is crucial to the very success of cellular operators," commented Donald Osborne, President of Advantech Satellite Networks. "The combination of optimized satellite bandwidth utilization and advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features makes it easier for cellular operators to provide A-bis optimization solutions over IP broadband satellite resulting in a net increase in their revenue opportunities."
About Advantech
ADVANTECH is an industry leader in design, manufacture and marketing of equipment for satellite and wireless communications. ADVANTECH comprises four businesses: ADVANTECH AMT (Satellite Earth-Station Equipment), ADVANTECH Satellite Networks (DVB-RCS / VSAT Networks), Allgon Microwave (Terrestrial point-to-point microwave radios and services) and ADVANTECH Advanced Manufacturing Services (AMS) The Company has headquarters in Montreal Canada, has approximately 550 employees worldwide, and operates facilities in Europe, in Canada, in Latin America and in the United States.
About Advantech Satellite Networks
ADVANTECH Satellite Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADVANTECH AMT Inc. ADVANTECH Satellite Networks is a leading provider of broadband satellite communication systems, ground terminals and hub solutions using the international open standard DVB-RCS. ADVANTECH Satellite Networks’ product and technology solutions enable two-way broadband access for a wide range of networking applications ranging from Internet access to more sophisticated virtual private networks, videoconferencing and Voice-over-IP. ADVANTECH Satellite Networks is also a provider of military compliant satellite communications systems for use in DoD-owned teleports and for foreign military establishments worldwide. www.ADVANTECHAMT.com
About Verso Technologies
Verso is a global provider of next generation network solutions offering a core-to-edge product portfolio primarily for telecommunications service providers. The company’s products enable its customers to secure and optimize network bandwidth, generate additional revenue and reduce costs. Verso’s 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.
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