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Axxcelera Broadband Selects Aricent LTE eNodeB Software Framework to Deliver Superior Mobile Broadband Experiences(Market Wire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SANTA BARBARA, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/25/11 -- Axxcelera Broadband Wireless, a data networking company, and Aricent, a global innovation and technology services company, today announced that Axxcelera will license Aricent's industry leading eNodeB software framework. Under this agreement, Axxcelera will combine Aricent's eNodeB software framework with its hardware to develop innovative, standards compliant LTE eNodeB software frameworks. These will be part of Axxcelera's broader LTE product range covering all aspects from the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) to high performance user equipment (UEs). Today's announcement addresses a deep market need for a robust, standards compliant eNodeB software framework that telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) can readily integrate into their products. Such frameworks accelerate the launch of advanced solutions while reducing the overall product development risk and R&D expenses. "With LTE becoming the single biggest investment by operators, telecom equipment manufacturers are under pressure to deliver innovative solutions quickly and efficiently," said Rakesh Vij, vice president of business development, wireless and convergence for Aricent. "We are delighted to provide our award-winning software framework to Axxcelera to deliver world-class, feature rich products and services in record time." Jamal Hamdani, president and CEO of Axxcelera, said: "We are proud to work with Aricent and leverage its standards based eNodeB framework. This business partnership enables immediate acceleration of our eNodeB development while allowing Axxcelera to continue to deliver superior, cost effective wireless broadband solutions to the global marketplace. We are looking forward to providing more details on our exciting product range in the first quarter of next year." Technical Specifications The Aricent eNodeB software framework integrates Layer 2 and Layer 3+ modules in a package that serves as a robust reference platform for developing a complete LTE eNodeB solution. It provides complete Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities, and exposes clear interfaces for TEMs that help them to differentiate their products in areas such as Self Organized Networks (SON), Radio Resource Management (RRM), and Operation and Maintenance (OAM). The key features of the Aricent eNodeB software framework are: Plug and Play: Flexible and modular architecture enables easy porting and optimization on any platform, and seamless integration with third party software. Optimized Performance: Customized to deliver optimal performance on several industry leading platforms to realize the true potential of LTE. Unmatched Scalability: Ability to accommodate a wide range of form factors, including macrocells, microcells, picocells, and femtocells. About Axxcelera Broadband Wireless Axxcelera Broadband Wireless is a data networking company that develops technology for the deployment of broadband wireless communications. Axxcelera's broadband wireless platforms allow corporate branch offices, small businesses and residential subscribers to seamlessly connect to operator's networks. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif., Axxcelera is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Moseley Wireless Solutions Group Company. The Moseley Wireless Solutions Group, which includes Moseley Broadcast, Axxcelera and CarrierComm, offers wireless solutions from 9.6 kbps to 311 Mbps covering the 250 MHz to 38 GHz spectrum for both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications for the broadcast, broadband enterprise, and service provider marketplaces. Moseley's ETSI-, FCC-, Anatel-, IC-, UL-, and CE-approved radios are deployed in over 120 countries. For more information, please visit www.axxcelera.com. About the Aricent Group The Aricent Group is a global innovation and technology services company that helps clients imagine, commercialize, and evolve products and services for the connected world. Bringing together the communications technology expertise of Aricent with the creative vision and user experience prowess of frog, the Aricent Group provides a unique portfolio of innovation capabilities that seamlessly combines consumer insights, strategy, design, software engineering, and systems integration. The client base includes communications service providers, equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors, device makers, and many other Fortune 500 brands. The company's investors are Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Sequoia Capital, The Family Office, Delta Partners, and The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board. For more information, please visit www.aricent.com Sara Munday +1 415-489-3073 Email Contact Jerry Kollmann 480-820-9270 Email Contact Source: Axxcelera |