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Haliplex wins major Malaysian railway communications upgrade
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Oct 1, 2007, 09:00

Melbourne, Australia - 1 October 2007 - Haliplex Pty Ltd, a leading developer of Utility network solutions, has secured a major Malaysian rail communications deployment through reseller partner, Intelligent Essence Sdn Bhd. The ambitious project will see Haliplex's HPX-800 platform deployed across the East Coast of Malaysia under national rail operator, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB).

Established in 1999, Haliplex designs and manufactures modular optical multiplexers that protect investment in SDH/SONET technologies, extend the life of legacy TDM infrastructure, and provide a pay-as-you grow migration to the Next Generation Network. Haliplex global headquarters are situated in 'East Ridge' business park, Melbourne Australia, the birthplace of such ICT success stories as Datacraft, (later acquired by Dimension Data) and Open Directory (which is now a part of Computer Associates). Here Haliplex focuses on developing communications solutions for many of the world's most progressive Utility and Transport operators.

The KTMB Eastern Region Service communications upgrade will span Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur to Tumpat, delivering a range of core business and value-adding services to the network and its extremities.

Mohd Nizam Hasan, CEO of Malaysian systems integrator Intelligent Essence Sdn Bhd, explained that the HPX-800's consolidated design caters for both current and future KTMB communications requirements.

"The Haliplex HPX-800 platforms will provide E1 connections to cater to KTMB's existing PDH services and the platform's Gig Ethernet trunks will also support value-adding and planned future services such as e-ticketing, online reservation services and high-speed IP connectivity." He said

"Haliplex was chosen for its competitive price point, consolidated provisioning for PDH, SDH and next generation IP services, and stellar post sales and in country support.

"KTMB were highly impressed by Haliplex's graphical management software, HPXView, which will provide ease of provisioning and effective remote management; this in turn will significantly reduce deployment and maintenance expenses."

"A network solution is more than nodes - it requires understanding, experience, and a commitment to finding the perfect integration. Haliplex and the HPX-800 have given KTMB a true solution." He said

Haliplex Chief Executive Officer, Richard Cookes, said that the account win further solidifies the company's reputation as a leader in Utility and Transport communication solutions.

"Haliplex has chosen to concentrate its world leading R&D resources on designing communications solutions specifically for Transport and Utility operators; I am delighted to say that this strategic decision is paying off in spades.

"KTMB enter a growing customer base of rail, power and mining operators who have found in Haliplex the perfect fit to their unique infrastructure requirements." Cookes said.
 



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ABOUT KTMB

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or the Malayan Railway Limited is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. Following government-led corporatisation since 1992, KTMB remained and is still wholly owned by the government. KTMB currently operates as a private sector organisation responsible for its own revenue and operations. KTMB employs innovative strategies to address the demand for infrastructure transport and telecommunications services. Visit: www.ktmb.com.my  




ABOUT HALIPLEX

Haliplex is a leading manufacturer of next-generation edge access and multiplexing solutions for the Utility market. Haliplex designs flexible and modular Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) products that are the smallest of their kind, and can be deployed as part of an existing or entirely new SONET/SDH network. Haliplex products allow network designers to deploy traditional or next-generation services including bandwidth Ethernet-to-PDH.

Formed in 1999, Haliplex Pty Ltd is a privately held ASIC registered corporation, priding itself on superior corporate citizenship and conforming to ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 14001 Environmental Management standards. Haliplex global headquarters are situated in 'East Ridge' business park, Melbourne Australia, the birthplace of such ICT success stories as Datacraft, (later acquired by Dimension Data) and Open Directory (which is now a part of Computer Associates). Here Haliplex focuses on developing communications solutions for many of the world's most progressive Utility and Transport operators. Sales offices have been established in Australia and the United States and a worldwide network of distributors, system integrators and resellers ensure that customers have world-class, in-country Haliplex product customer support. Visit: www.haliplex.com




ABOUT INTELLIGENT ESSENCE

As a new millennium organization, Haliplex reseller Intelligent Essence Sdn Bhd (IE) specializes in consultancy, development and integration of systems and services. IE's goal is to provide solutions for better marketing, corporate management and customer services while minimizing cost and maximizing profits. IE is a wholly Malaysian-owned company specializing in intelligent infrastructure, community, telecommunication and power utility provider, transportation, communication, multimedia and broadcasting. Visit: www.intelligent-essence.com.my  

 



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