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China’s Ministry of Railways Chooses Nortel Mobile Network to Enable High-Speed Railway to Run Smoother

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:33:00 +0000

GSM-R Wireless Staff Communication and Signaling Optimize Train Performance

January 29, 2008 -- BEIJING – China's Ministry of Railways (MOR) has gained powerful communications and train management capabilities for its busy system after selecting GSM-R mobile communications railway technology from Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT]. The highly secure wireless network provides new communications capabilities between trains and ground staff along the 510 km high-speed passenger line between Zhengzhou and Xi'an.

With fast trains traveling at speeds of up to 350 km/hr, conventional mobile networks are not reliable enough to depend on for critical communications. Purpose-built for such applications, the Nortel GSM-R solution enables drivers, dispatchers, shunting team members, train engineers, station controllers and other railway employees to reach each other anywhere along the line, even at full speed. Features such as group calls, connections based on the train's position, prioritization of calls during emergencies, and connection to employees by function rather than name all ensure the rapid response necessary for safe and efficient train operation. » read more »

Lithuanian Railways Awards Nortel, Belam €50.5 Million Wireless Communications Contract

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:32:07 +0000

Nortel, World leader in GSM-R Technology, Delivers European Railway Communications Compatibility, Enhancing Passenger Safety

January 29, 2008 -- VILNIUS, Lithuania – Lithuanian Railways has chosen a Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT] wireless communications network solution to enhance its railway communications and ensure compatibility of the Lithuanian national railway with international railway standards. Nortel's partner, Belam, is acting as the local partner for the implementation and construction of the project which will be completed in 2010.

The €50.5 million (€59.6 million including VAT) contract includes the implementation of a GSM-R radio communication system along more than 1,563 kilometres (approximately 88% of the country's rail network) of Lithuania's rail routes. This is the first GSM-R network implementation in the Baltic region. The project is partially funded by the European Community Cohesion Fund for European regional development.

European Union member Lithuania is the first of the Baltic countries to deploy a GSM-R solution. » read more »

Industry Players Team Up on Next Generation Mobile Broadband Networks Based on 3GPP LTE/SAE Standards

admin — Thu, 03 May 2007 13:11:07 +0000

Initiative aims to trial mobile data rates in excess of 100 Mbps

A group of world leading telecom technology manufacturers and network operators comprised of Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, France Telecom/Orange, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, T-Mobile, and Vodafone have announced a joint initiative aimed at driving forward the realisation of the next-generation of high performance mobile broadband networks based on 3GPP Release 8 "Long Term Evolution / System Architecture Evolution" (LTE/SAE) specifications. » read more »

Nortel Completes Industry's First Call over Ultra Mobile Broadband Network

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:52:26 +0000

Nortel Able to Deliver High Bandwidth Multimedia Over Any Major 4G Technology

Nortel said it has achieved the industry’s first live call over an Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB) network delivering high-definition video and VoIP. With this demonstration, Nortel is the first in the industry to complete live calls using MIMO advanced antenna technology in each of the major 4G technologies - WiMAX, Long Term Evolution (LTE), and UMB.

The UMB call demonstrates Nortel’s ability to deliver a personal wireless broadband experience anywhere, anytime over 4G networks with high-quality services such as video-conferencing, live video-streaming, and VoIP. Using Nortel’s IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and UMB technologies, crisp and clear voice conversations can be delivered with other high bandwidth applications running simultaneously on the network. Voice calls can also be maintained across multiple networks, meaning users can roam from UMB coverage to 2G without interruptions in their conversations using Nortel’s VoiceCall Continuity (VCC) based handover. » read more »

Nortel to Showcase Super-Fast 4G Broadband at CTIA Wireless 2007

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:50:56 +0000

Innovations in 4G and IMS Support Demand for Mobile Video and Multimedia Services

Nortel announced it will demonstrate high-speed 4G and next-generation technologies essential to delivering quality voice, video and TV services over true mobile broadband at CTIA Wireless 2007. The wireless industry’s largest show will be held in Orlando, Florida March 27–29. » read more »

Telefonica's Anywhere, Anytime Mobile Attendant Service Powered by Nortel

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:49:04 +0000

Communications Delivered by IMS-Ready Mobile Service

Telecommunications operator Telefónica SA is delivering anywhere, anytime communications in Spain with its Mobile Attendant service. The new service, powered by a Nortel* IMS-ready solution and providing personalised communications for businesses, was introduced by Telefónica at the recent 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona, Spain.

Telefónica's Mobile Attendant delivers a consistent communications experience between its wireless and wireline networks wherever needed. For example, film crews on location or construction crews in a remote region can receive advanced and personalized communications in a specific location at any time.

Mobile Attendant is one of Telefónica's first steps towards a Fixed Mobile Converged Multimedia Network, offering a more effective communication experience to users across multiple access networks. » read more »

LG-Nortel Showcases Mobile Videophone Remote Monitoring at CeBIT 2007

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:23:55 +0000

Live Demonstrations Focus on Portable Videophone Surveillance and IP Telephony Solutions for SMBs

LG-Nortel, the Nortel and LG Electronics joint venture, announced what is believed to be the first videophone that allows visual monitoring through a remote Wi-Fi camera link. The new videophone is showcased at CeBIT 2007, being held March 15-21 in Hannover, Germany.

LG-Nortel will demonstrate how this unique videophone allows individuals to remotely monitor the inside of their homes anywhere, anytime while they are away. In the case of a disturbance such as a fire or an intruder, a sensor installed on the premises transmits a radio signal to the videophone that is then immediately received by the owner as an SMS text message. The owner can then visually check the home via the on-site Wi-Fi camera which sends real-time video to the videophone. The videophone will be available in the third quarter of 2007. » read more »

Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai Targets Improved Patient Care with Nortel Wireless Solution

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:57:21 +0000

Converged Network, Mobility Improve Healthcare Quality and Service

MARCH 06, 2007 -- DUBAI, UAE - The Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai will improve patient care with mobile communications capabilities from Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT] that ensure medical personnel have the right information at the right time, regardless of where they are in the facility. The new high-performance IP network from Nortel will provide the Canadian Specialist Hospital with the maximum manageability, reliability, mobility and security in communications that are critical to its fast-paced environment.

The Canadian Specialist Hospital will deploy Nortel's WLAN 2300 system - a secure Wi-Fi platform that is revolutionizing the healthcare sector by providing staff with flexible communications access to critical information and resources as they move around a medical campus. Secure and reliable mobile communications enhances productivity through such applications as instant messaging and presence-aware tracking of colleagues for real-time communications. » read more »