Celtro's Flexible Backhaul Switching Solutions Enable Adaptive Migration to 4G and All-IP RAN

New Mobile Backhaul Switches Enable Delivery of Multimedia Services Like Mobile TV and Video Over Existing Backhaul Infrastructure, Protecting Past Network Investments and Keeping Future Expenses in Check

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Celtro, a pioneer and leading global supplier of cellular backhaul switching solutions, today announced the launch of the next-generation members of its DynaMate family, the DMT1000 and DMT4000 switches. Celtro DynaMate(TM) adaptive backhaul switching solutions empower cellular operators to provide the most advanced broadband mobile services when migrating the mobile network from 3G and HSPA to 4G of LTE and WiMax, while keeping infrastructure costs in check.

Providers can now, for the first time, choose a cost-effective, flexible, one-box solution that supports all radio technologies of 2G, 2.5G, 3G, HSPA and 4G LTE/WiMax, all backhaul technologies of TDM, ATM, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS and IP with PWE interworking, and the various backhaul network architectures of hybrid or converged traffic over ATM and IP/MPLS - enabling increased revenue generation through delivery of more advanced services, with significant savings in network CapEx and OpEx.

Designed from the ground up to solve pressing backhaul network challenges for top-tier mobile providers, the DMT1000 and DMT4000 leverage Celtro's powerful, future-proof and field-proven DynaMate(TM) technology. Already commercially deployed in thousands of mobile sites by top-tier mobile operators serving hundreds of millions of subscribers worldwide each day, DynaMate products offer application layer switching, featuring unique traffic optimization and statistical multiplexing for maximum efficiency, dynamic sharing of backhaul resources for all traffic types for improved service delivery, as well as application-aware QoS for mobile voice, video, and data.

"The traffic being generated by HSDPA means that operators can no longer satisfy themselves just with transport efficiency savings deep in the network. They need to support functionality across the mobile backhaul network that will generate savings and improve capacity and service delivery where the bandwidth constraints are felt most acutely. Operators will welcome Celtro's evolution of the DMT family to address this emerging multi-service market which is key to making 3G data services profitable", according to Patrick Donegan, senior analyst at Heavy Reading.

"Since traditional microwave, copper and fiber infrastructure technologies are hard-pressed and expensive to scale up to wireless broadband requirements, the backhaul has become the new 'weakest link' in provider networks," noted Shahar Gorodeisky, CTO and VP Marketing at Celtro. "By offering single-box solutions that are both cost-effective and revenue-generating today, and also support the migration to 4G and all-IP RAN tomorrow - Celtro has cemented its position as the most innovative, customer-centric provider of cellular backhaul switching solutions in the market today," he concluded.

The compact (1RU) DMT1000, designed for cell sites and cell site aggregation points, provides E1/T1, STM1/OC3 and Ethernet universal interfaces, for aggregating and optimizing mobile traffic over TDM, ATM, Ethernet, MPLS or IP backhaul networks. The larger (4RU) and scalable DMT4000, designed for hub sites and BSC/RNC sites, offers the same features and benefits as its smaller sibling, on a much larger scale. Both new DMT products are fully backward-compatible with previous DMT models.

About Celtro

Celtro provides innovative cellular backhaul switching solutions that improve service delivery and increase network efficiency -- helping providers enhance revenues, improve customer satisfaction, lower operational costs and streamline backhaul network investments.

Already adopted by top-tier providers worldwide, Celtro's solutions focus solely on the cellular backhaul. The company's patented DynaMate technology enables creation of converged 2G/3G networks that accommodate HSPA rollout and allow for smooth migration to future technologies.

Celtro has commercially deployed its cellular backhaul switching products with leading mobile operators, currently servicing more than 250 million subscribers in Europe, Africa, Latin America and the US. For more information see http://www.celtro.com .