Optiway Unveils RefAccess, a Laserless Remote Optical DAS
Solution at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona
GlobeNewswire 2010-02-08
True Convergence of the Mobile and Fixed Wireless Services Over a
Universal Optical Communication System
New Solution with R&D Financial Support of the Israeli Chief Scientist
ROSH HA-AYIN, Israel, Feb. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optiway
Integrated Solutions Ltd. (Optiway), an innovative provider of
In-Building Wireless (IBW) cellular coverage, announced today the
unveiling of the RefAccess, a breakthrough innovation of In-Building
technology at the Mobile World Congress 2010, Barcelona, Spain. The
RefAccess, a patent pending laserless remote optical DAS solution,
removes active elements from the remote units, thus reducing the units'
complexity and cost, as well as simplifying the entire project.
Wireless in-building coverage of the end-user domain has become an
essential part of broadband communication networks especially for newer
technologies such as WiMAX and 3G Long Term Evolution (LTE). In order
to offer integrated broadband services, combining voice, data, video,
multimedia services, and new value added services, these systems will
need to offer higher data transmission capacities well beyond the
present-day standards of wireless systems.
The need for increased capacity per unit area leads to higher operating
frequencies and smaller radio cells, especially in in-door applications
where the high operating frequencies encounter tremendously high losses
through the building walls.
With Optiway's patent-pending RefAccess, not only is the remote unit
cost significantly reduced and the installation and maintenance
simplified, but the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of In-Building
Wireless systems is significantly increased. Furthermore, applying
Optiway's unique patented Optical Time Division Multiplexing by Locking
Laser (OTDMLL) technology to RefAccess, Optiway increases coverage
quality and avoids crosstalk between up and down links. RefAccess also
offers a fast return on investment, and considerably reduces the
emitted radiation power from the root unit antenna, making it
environmentally friendly.
"The majority of users now believe in the notion of 'always on'
communication. As the concept of broadband communication has caught on
and as fiber penetrates closer to the end-user environment, wired
transmission speeds will continue to rise," said Mr. Ofer Reviv, CEO of
Optiway. "The demand to have this broadband capacity also wirelessly
has put pressure on the wireless service providers to increase both
their transmission capacity, as well as their coverage and Optiway's
RefAccess is here to facilitate this need."
"Commonly, there is a painful tradeoff between coverage and capacity,"
said Mr. Effi Bergida, Joint Head of the Communication and Electronics
Section in the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS). "Optiway's
RefAccess addresses the challenge by providing high-speed transmission
and data rates of up to 10 Gbit/s thus providing high capacity, high
coverage and high quality communication."
"Communication is one of the strongest areas in Israel's high-tech
industry. In 2009 this area received 32% of the OCS R&D grants," said
Dr. Eli Opper, the Chief Scientist at Israel's Ministry of Industry,
Trade & Labor. "Optiway's solution is one of the many promising
projects being financially supported by the OCS. The projects are
mainly evaluated by their level of innovation and business potential."
At the Mobile World Congress 2010, Barcelona, Spain, Optiway will be
showcasing our AllAccess, AllRep, AllMax optical-based In-Building
Wireless systems and Optiway's management application, the OPtiMOS.
With an advanced single-fiber design, our products simplify the project
from design through deployment and ongoing maintenance. As a result, a
scalable, high quality solution is achieved at a much lower total cost
of ownership (TCO) and decreased power consumption and radiation
levels.
Come see us at Hall 2, booth C72.
About the Office of the Chief Scientist:
The Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) at the Ministry of Industry,
Trade and Labor is the Government of Israel agency to support
technological R&D, entrepreneurship and innovation from the earliest
idea stage through the entire value chain. The OCS have targeted
programs at the initial phases in the flow of knowledge and basic ideas
(Pre-Seed), to early stage proof of concept (Seed), through support of
pre-competitive R&D and finally support for competitive R&D. The
ultimate mission of the OCS is to enhance Israel's human resources and
foster competitive advantages for industry in the increasing globalized
economy.
About Optiway
Optiway Ltd., founded in 2004 successfully introduced optical
multi-service solutions for In-Buildings Wireless communications, based
on its unique patented optical technology, OTDMLL.
Optiway offers elegant, cost effective solutions that enable service
providers and property owners to extend coverage and provide
in-building cellular communication.
Optiway's solution multiplexes sources from different technology
standards and different operators on a single fiber. The company's
products are technology agnostic and field proven with all common
cellular technologies, in multiple frequency bands. As a result,
Optiway delivers high capacity systems that are easy to design, deploy
and maintain and drastically reduce the total cost of ownership.
www.optiway.biz
CONTACT: Optiway Integrated Solutions Ltd.
Media Contact:
Thom Rosing
+972 54 9222064
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