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Jan 5 2005
Motorola to has entered into an agreement with Nextel
Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTL) to implement Next Generation Dispatch
(NGD), a new Internet Protocol (IP)-based Push-To-Talk (PTT) call
processing engine. The NGD solution used with Motorola's iDEN technology
is designed to replace the call processing system currently used in
Nextel's nationwide network.
"The Next Generation Dispatch solution will
significantly simplify the iDEN PTT architecture,
increase the efficiency of PTT services, and expand network capacity for
Nextel's rapidly growing nationwide network," said Adrian
Nemcek, president of Motorola's Networks business. "NGD
also has the ability to extend its functional operation to enable
seamless interoperability for IP-based PTT services on 3G broadband
networks that utilize CDMA 1XRTT and EV-DO
technology."
"The Next Generation Dispatch solution will enhance
Nextel's high quality PTT services by driving greater network
efficiencies and product flexibility.
It will also provide the added benefit of more easily
bridging multiple radio access technologies such as CDMA or OFDM," said
Nextel's Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Barry
West. "We look forward to working with Motorola to implement this new
and innovative technology." The NGD development contract includes
development of the new IP-based PTT server solution, associated hardware
needed to deploy the solution in Nextel's largest markets, plus the
development of an All Frame Relay backhaul solution from cell sites to
the switching core. NGD will replace legacy PTT call processors, voice
duplication equipment and router equipment used in the current
architectural design.
The NGD agreement includes the development of
technology that will enable Nextel to convert its cell site transport
facilities to an All Frame Relay IP based network, which is designed to
increase the capacity of existing T1 span lines by reducing Nextel's
operating expense. Commercialization is scheduled to commence in the
first half of 2006.
Motorola's iDEN technology is currently deployed in 18
countries around the globe with approximately 21 million customers
enjoying the benefits of a single handset that offers one-to-one PTT
service; simultaneous PTT service to multiple individuals or groups;
telephone interconnect service; short-messaging; and wireless internet
data service.*
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