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Ericsson Announces 3G cdma2000 Mobile Switching Center
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 20, 2001--Ericsson
(NASDAQ:ERICY) today announced the 3G cdma2000(TM) Mobile Switching Center
(MSC).
Built on Ericsson's latest global AXE platform, the MSC will provide superior capacity
and scalability in an exceptionally small package.
"By leveraging Ericsson's global platform technologies we are able to quickly bring
highly competitive products to the market. The MSC for cdma2000 is yet another
example of Ericsson's technology leadership in switching platforms," said Ake Persson,
president of Ericsson CDMA Systems.
One of the strengths of the cdma2000 MSC is the fact that it incorporates the Ericsson
AXE platform used across all Ericsson mobile networks. With more than 13,000 AXEs in
operation worldwide, and more than 2000 operating in mobile networks, the introduction
of this MSC based on the advanced AXE810 platform further solidifies Ericsson's market
leadership in mobile switching.
High processing and switching capacity coupled with a remarkably small footprint will
ensure cost-effective operation of the core network. Costs for power and cooling, spares
handling and housing are drastically reduced due to the compact size and the
incorporation of common hardware components that are easily configured with software.
Also, the scalability inherent to the platform makes it an excellent choice for networks of
all sizes as operators phase their approach to build out of cdma2000 networks. Operators
that have AXEs deployed in their cdmaOne networks will be able to seamlessly evolve
them to cdma2000 with a software upgrade only.
The MSC's high capacity and scalability combine to give the operator a strong
foundation for providing advanced revenue-generating services. Circuit-switched and
high-speed packet-based services, WAP and Unified Messaging are examples of services
seamlessly integrated with the cdma2000 MSC.
As with Ericsson's recently announced cdma2000 Radio Access Network, the MSC
has been designed with the flexibility to seamlessly evolve along with cdma2000
technology. As new 1xEVDO and 1xEVDV phases of cdma2000 are introduced only a
software upgrade will be required for the MSC to work with other elements of Ericsson's
total cdma2000 solution. The MSC also supports ANSI-41E and the open A interface
defined in IOS version 4.
"Ericsson is highly committed to products and services that protect operator
investments. Open interfaces and forward-looking design ensure that the cdma2000
products of today will be easily upgraded in line with the rapid evolution of this highly
flexible technology," Persson continued.
Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility
and Internet in creating the new era of mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions
covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other
communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson
simplifies communications for customers all over the world.
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