Telsima, Elcoteq ink global WiMAX manufacturing services contract

SUNNYVALE, USA: Telsima Corp., a global leader in WiMAX systems and the overall market segment leader in WiMAX deployments worldwide, has signed agreements with Tier 1 contract manufacturer, Elcoteq, for manufacturing world class quality volume production of its WiMAX based subscriber stations.

"We are confident that our experience in volume manufacturing in cost-competitive countries, optimal resource allocation, efficient sourcing and purchasing operations, globally consistent service network with uniform procedures, machinery, systems and processes will help Telsima to meet its high volume requirements in the fastest possible time. We understand Telsima's needs and value their partnership with us", said Bruno Cathomen, Vice President, Communications Networks at Elcoteq.

Raj Iyer, VP Manufacturing Telsima says: "Telsima's strategy is to balance global manufacturing with local manufacturing, and to work with multiple Tier I global contract manufacturers, and to constantly review the process of re-optimization with them to best benefit our customers. In this regard, we see Elcoteq as our valued strategic partner."

The driver for Telsima's success is its Tier 1 operator-proven, certified WiMAX product portfolio with built-in mobility today and the recently launched mobile WiMAX solution portfolio. The Telsima innovation allows operators to offer mobile services, MIMO antenna diversity and ASN type network control today, while smoothly migrating to 802.16e and NWG ASN solutions once certification becomes available.