October 1, 2014--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL)
announced today that its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF
Data Corp., received a $1.6 million order for satellite infrastructure
equipment and professional services. The equipment will be utilized by a
telecommunications service provider to roll out a new Pan-African
satellite-based mobile backhaul and international trunking network. The
network hub will be based in the United Arab Emirates, and this first
phase of deployment will be to remote sites in Chad and South Sudan.
A full array of Comtech EF Data solutions will be leveraged and rolled
out into what will be six different African countries at the final stage
of the network, including the high-end CDM-760
Advanced High-Speed Trunking Modem and the mid-range CDM-625A
Advanced Satellite Modem. The CDM-760 modems will enable very
high-speed international Internet and voice trunks, while the CDM-625A
modems will support cost-effective 2G and 3G network rollouts into rural
areas within each of the countries.
Both of these modems feature best-in-class bandwidth efficiencies, DoubleTalk®
Carrier-in-Carrier® bandwidth compression, and have the
horsepower and headroom to allow for growth as end user throughput
requirements increase, a key advantage due to the remote and adverse
conditions of these remote locations. The advanced feature sets of these
modems minimize overall total cost of ownership and ensure that
sustainable and profitable service expansion can be accomplished into
the most rural and remote areas.
Also included in the solution suite are outdoor models of Comtech EF
Data’s amplifiers and frequency conversion equipment, specifically the High-Power
Outdoor Solid-State Power Amplifiers and the LPOD
Block Up Converters. This outdoor equipment is rugged and
weatherproof – able to withstand harsh environments. These RF systems
provide the performance, flexibility and field-proven reliability that
is crucial when deploying into extremely remote sites.
Comtech EF Data’s NetVueTM
Integrated Management System will provide the service provider a single
robust, comprehensive network management and analytics engine for all
modem and RF equipment. The ability of NetVueTM to manage the
entire baseband and RF solution suite is key to maximize use of
resources, ensure network uptime and provide the levels of service that
the service provider will require to host Virtual Network Operators
(VNOs) that will all share the same infrastructure. NetVueTM
will provide immediate insight into user-defined key performance
indicators along with the traffic and trend analysis that will ensure
resource utilization is maximized, potential congestion is addressed and
the network is optimized – all key when hosting multiple VNO providers.
To support the integrated satellite network infrastructure, also
included in the complete package was Comtech EF Data’s premium service, ESS
Prime, which provides 24x7 engineering support and consultation to
ensure all resources are utilized in the best manner possible. The ESS
Prime service is backed by a large team of seasoned satellite network
engineers who have designed, implemented and optimized networks around
the world.
“This service provider chose to partner with Comtech EF Data for their
Pan-African network as we offered them a total end-to-end optimized
solution that provided them the ability to penetrate new markets and
grow their business,” commented Fred Kornberg, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
“Telecommunications operators globally trust our solutions to provide
new, enhanced services and rely on us before, during and after new
network roll-outs to facilitate the best levels of service to their VNOs
and end users.”
Comtech EF Data Corp. is the recognized global leader in satellite
bandwidth efficiency and link optimization. The advanced communication
solutions encompass the Advanced VSAT Solutions, Modems, RAN & WAN
Optimization, Network & Bandwidth Management and RF products. The
Company is recognized as a technology innovator, and has a reputation
for exceptional product quality and reliability. The solutions enable
commercial and government users to reduce OPEX/CAPEX and to increase
throughput for fixed and mobile/transportable satellite-based
applications. For more information, visit www.comtechefdata.com.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets
innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications
solutions. The Company believes many of its solutions play a vital role
in providing or enhancing communication capabilities when terrestrial
communications infrastructure is unavailable, inefficient or too
expensive. The Company conducts business through three complementary
segments: telecommunications transmission, RF microwave amplifiers and
mobile data communications. The Company sells products to a diverse
customer base in the global commercial and government communications
markets. The Company believes it is a market leader in the market
segments that it serves.
Certain information in this press release contains statements that are
forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such
forward-looking information. The Company's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any
forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its
entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such Securities and
Exchange Commission filings.
PCMTL
Copyright Business Wire 2014