Sify installs Redline's WiMAX network in India

BANGALORE, INDIA: Sify Technologies Limited, a provider in Consumer, Internet and Enterprise Services, has selected and RedMAX products of Redline communications, a provider of WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, for its multi-city WiMAX network in India.

According to a press release received here today, Sify has already deployed Redline's RedMAX products in Delhi and Mumbai with the capacity to deliver business-class Internet services to enterprise users.

It has also begun its WiMAX network expansion to Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. The initial WiMAX network deployment in these regions is scheduled for completion in 2008.

“The launch of our WiMAX services in these five cities will further our mission of being an enabler and catalyst of the Internet for positive change in India,” said Arvind Mathur, chief architect, Sify Technologies Limited.

“Redline's proven WiMAX technologies and reliable high-speed connections with the ability to support hundreds of users per base station will ensure we deliver reliable, standards-driven, managed last mile solutions to enterprise customers that support business critical applications over Sify's IP-MPLS network,” he added.

Sify selected Redline's 3.3-3.4 GHz RedMAX products after a three-month evaluation process. The criteria for WiMAX equipment selection included WiMAX Forum Certification, high subscriber capacity, support for Service Level Agreements, security, ease of installation and cost-effectiveness.

“Sify is recognized as a pioneer in wireless and corporate networking in India, with an innovative and successful model for offering communications services,” said Kevin Suitor, vice president, marketing and business development, Redline Communications Inc.