Alvarion's WiMAX(TM) Technology Supports Intel at Connect Africa Summit
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Oct 30, 2007
TEL AVIV, Israel, October 30, 2007 - Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR), the world's leading provider of WiMAX(TM) and wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it is working with Intel Corporation and MTN Rwanda to provide WiMAX(TM) Internet access to a new computer lab at the Fawe Girls' school in Kigali. The high-speed wireless network supports two initiatives, Intel's World Ahead Program and a public-private sector initiative called Connect Africa, focused on bringing the benefits of technology to the people of Africa. With a relationship of over three years, MTN Rwanda is Alvarion's local partner for this project, meant to provide the developing regions of the world equal opportunities to communication and information.
Supporting the World Ahead Program, Alvarion's WiMAX solution will be used to connect the new Intel donated computer lab to the Internet. The students will enjoy Internet access and other data services, in support of the school's aim to foster math and science education among girls. This project is part of Intel's initiative for enabling affordable connectivity and stimulating economic growth, employment and development, while extending broadband access, especially to developing countries.
WiMAX based on Alvarion's solution will give students in Kigali high-speed access to the Internet and the broad base of knowledge it offers: It will connect them with their peers in other parts of the world and substantially improve their educational opportunities," said Gordon Graylish, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Group at Intel, deputy General Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
"We are proud to take part in this important project, aimed at bridging digital divide, and present our innovative WiMAX solutions to various governments," said Rudy Leser, Corporate Vice President Strategy and Marketing of Alvarion Ltd. "Participating in Intel's World Ahead Program, adds another dimension to our relationship with Intel and demonstrates Alvarion's values of both social and technological innovation."
About Intel
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom and blogs.intel.com.
About MTN Rwanda
MTN Rwanda the leading GSM mobile operator in the country was established in 1998 and currently has a subscriber base of approximately 550,000 with population coverage of 90%. Since 2006 MTN Rwanda has transformed into a total solution provider, providing broadband services in Kigali and 12 major towns around the country using WiMAX technology.
About Alvarion
With more than 3 million units deployed in over 150 countries, Alvarion (www.alvarion.com) is the world's leading provider of innovative wireless broadband network solutions enabling Personal Broadband to improve lifestyles and productivity with portable and mobile data, VoIP, video and other services.
Alvarion is leading the market to Open WiMAX solutions with the most extensive deployments and proven product portfolio in the industry covering the full range of frequency bands with both fixed and mobile solutions. Alvarion's products enable the delivery of personal mobile broadband, business and residential broadband access, corporate VPNs, toll quality telephony, mobile base station feeding, hotspot coverage extension, community interconnection, public safety communications, and mobile voice and data.
As a wireless broadband pioneer, Alvarion has been driving and delivering innovations for over 10 years from core technology developments to creating and promoting industry standards. Leveraging its key roles in the IEEE and HiperMAN standards committees and experience in deploying OFDM-based systems, the Company's prominent work in the WiMAX Forum is focused on increasing the widespread adoption of standards-based products in the wireless broadband market and leading the entire industry to Open WiMAX solutions.
