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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Siemens Awarded Mobile Network Extension For Maxis in Malaysia
Third 3G/UMTS order in Asia:
Siemens awarded mobile network extension for Maxis in Malaysia
Malaysia’s leading mobile operator, Maxis Communications Bhd. (Maxis), has
selected Siemens as one of its second (2G/GSM) and third generation (3G/UMTS)
infrastructure suppliers. Under the terms of the three-year framework contract,
the Siemens Communications Group will deliver and install infrastructure for the
Maxis 2G switching network in Malaysia as well as upgrade the existing switching
infrastructure to a 3G/UMTS mobile network based on W-CDMA transmission
technology. This is the third 3G/UMTS order for Siemens in Asia.
The contract also includes the option of deploying 3G/UMTS radio network equipment
and professional services, including network design and system integration. This will
ensure that Maxis can quickly move to meet future customer growth in mobile data
services.
“We are happy with the cooperation from Siemens to create this win-win situation. While
Siemens is known for its leading technology offerings, we are also pleased with the
terms of the contract that was flexible, creative and competitive. With our long standing
partnership with Siemens, we are able to continuously offer o ur customers a wealth of
new mobile services," said Dato’ Jamaludin Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer, Maxis.
Siemens has been working with Maxis since 1995 as a supplier of 2G/GSM mobile
technology. Maxis is Malaysia’s largest mobile provider with a current customer base of
5.12 million (as of June 2004) with over 40 per cent market share.
“The order from Maxis reinforces our position as the leading global equipment provider
for third generation mobile technology“, said Christoph Caselitz, President of Mobile
Networks at Siemens Communications. “We are particularly pleased with this third 3G
success on the extreme important Asian market.“
With this 3G/W-CDMA contract, Siemens will be able to strengthen its position as the
world’s leading supplier in the 3G sector. One out of every two 3G/W-CDMA networks in
commercial service throughout the world today comes from Siemens and its technology
partner NEC, which means that the two companies cover 90 percent of all 3G
subscribers worldwide.
Siemens Communications
Siemens Communications is one of the largest players in the global telecommunications industry.
Siemens is the only provider in the market that offers its customers a full-range portfolio, from devices for
end users to complex network infrastructures for enterprises and carriers as well as related services.
Siemens Communications is the world’s innovation leader in convergent technologies, products and
services for wireless, fixed and enterprise networks. It is the largest Group within Siemens and operates
in more than 160 countries around the world. In fiscal 2003 (year-end September 30), its 60,000-strong
workforce posted sales of about 17 billion euros.
More about Siemens Communications at http://www.siemens.com/communications
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