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Friday, December 17, 2004
12:00 a.m.
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY
MOTOROLA
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – 16 December 2004 – Motorola, Inc.
today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nextel
Communications Inc. 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.
About Motorola
Motorola is a FORTUNE 100 global communications leader that provides
seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems
and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace, and all spaces in
between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and
information you need, anywhere, anytime. Seamless mobility harnesses the
power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective
and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US$27.1 billion in 2003.
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.*
Current models of iDEN handsets offer a full range of features including
global positioning satellite (GPS) technology, DirectTalkSM off
network walkie talkie, cameras, color displays, speakerphone, voice
recorder, voice dialing and downloadable ring tones in competitively sized
and designed handsets including ruggedized versions for industrial and
outdoor use.
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