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Haliplex and Unitech Networks Extend the Reach of Metropolitan Ethernet Networks
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Dec 4, 2002, 14:50

Haliplex Pty Ltd, the leading manufacturer of modular telecommunications access solutions, today announced it will partner with Internet infrastructure provider, Unitech Networks, to satisfy telecommunications demand for emerging Ethernet services to the SME and residential markets in Asia Pacific.

According to Haliplex, home users and businesses operating out of rural areas, metropolitan office blocks and high-rise apartments are today demanding and expecting the same quality and variety of communication services as corporations.

The Haliplex solution aggregates traditional voice and data services with evolving IP access technologies in a single platform that is then seamlessly integrated into existing carrier management and billing systems. Unitech is delivering an end-to-end, metropolitan Ethernet networks solution to carriers, based on a suite of products from industry leaders Atrica, Sorrento and Haliplex.

Mr Alex Chan, chief executive officer at Unitech Networks explained, “Ethernet is the preferred and simplest method of delivering new IP services across existing carrier SDH/Sonet networks - the predominant infrastructure used by customers to access major carrier networks today.

“Carriers are looking to invest in flexible, multiservice access technologies that will enable them to leverage their current infrastructure and lower unit costs to increase subscribers, revenues and profits,” continued Chan. “By working with price/performance leaders in building these new high speed networks, carriers not only achieve high revenue growth from IP services in the short term but a greater return on their investment and faster path to sustained profitability in the long term.”

Haliplex products servicing the carrier market include the HPX-300-SS, a modular 16 slot chassis that measures 1RU – acknowledged as the industry’s smallest form factor. The HPX-300-SS incorporates up to 16 Interface Modules that provide connectivity for traditional voice and data services, as well as variable speed Ethernet according to customer needs. The HPX-300 SS enables granular connectivity and management from 64Kbps channels through E1/T1, E3/T3 and full STM-1 over both fibre optic and copper cabling plants.

The Haliplex solution can eliminate the need for expensive CPE equipment, and can also simplify service delivery at the edge, providing access to untapped markets where limited IT skills in-house create opportunities for the carrier to centrally manage and provision services.

The two companies will initially embark on a number of sales initiatives in the Greater China market, where Unitech has significant presence. Haliplex’s vice president of worldwide sales, Mr Alex Turkington said, “Unitech has a proven track record of success in the deployment, management and support of major networking systems within carriers in the Greater China Market.  

“By responding with a best-in-class suite of products, that deliver guaranteed end-to-end capability, Unitech has proven it is attuned to both emerging and current challenges carriers face today.  The solution has been thoroughly tested in their interoperability lab in Wan Chai. Unitech welcomes all carriers to visit this facility and see first hand the results that can be achieved,” said Turkington.

Benefits of the Haliplex Solution

Feature	Benefit to carrier	Benefit to customer
Plug and play at the edge of the network	Simple to use as expertise abundant at the core of the network	All IT provided by carrier, feature transparency when value-added features activated
Adoption of industry standards	Guaranteed interoperability with existing and legacy systems	Transparent to customer
Integration with existing management and billing systems	No requirement for any specialist integration	Transparent to customer
Multiple interfaces in 16-slot chassis	Flexibility to meet all customer service delivery requirements	Customer gets quick and easy access to only the  requested services
Scaleable platform	Satisfies bandwidth and service requirements as it can be dynamically modified as business grows and changes	Bandwidth increments painless and immediate
Wide use of field programmable gate array technology running custom software	Faster time to market, easier to debug, troubleshoot, increased reliability and predictable performance	Transparent to customer
High availability features, such as distributed power management, processor independent data path, hot swappable modules and others normally found in core equipment	Increased uptime	Non-stop operation of service with minimal downtime

About Unitech Networks

Unitech Networks is a professional telecom and internet engineering firm specializing in building telecom & IP solution in Asia Pacific. Based on strengths in technical expertise, innovative culture and solid experience, the company provides sustainable business solutions and professional services for service providers and enterprises. Unitech is steadfast in extending its regional coverage in Asia Pacific, providing inspiring technologies and innovative telecom & IP solutions from voice, wireless to data transmission solution.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Unitech Networks provides region-wide services with operations in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan, and with service partners in other regions.

Further information on Unitech can be found at www.unitechnetworks.com

About HALIPLEX PTY LTD

Formed in 1999, Haliplex Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of next-generation edge access and multiplexing solutions for service providers, private fiber, and fixed wireless networks. Haliplex designs flexible and modular Multi-Service Provisioning Platform products that are the most feature-rich in their class. Haliplex platforms can be deployed as part of an existing or entirely new SONET/SDH network and allow network designers to deploy traditional or next-generation services - including flexible bandwidth Ethernet-to-PDH.

The Haliplex headquarters in Melbourne, Australia features an extensive research and development facility, and sales offices have been established in Australia and the United States. A worldwide network of distributors, system integrators and resellers ensure that customers have world-class, in-country Haliplex product customer support.

For further information, visit www.haliplex.com or email info@haliplex.com.