UK Ministry of Defense Chooses RADWIN's Wireless Broadband Systems for Connecting Bases in Afghanistan

TEL-AVIV, Israel, September 3 /PRNewswire/ --
- Horsebridge Network Systems was the Local Partner for the Project; RADWIN's Systems Receive MoD Security Accreditation
RADWIN (http://www.radwin.com ), a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced that the Ministry of Defense (MOD) in the UK chose its wireless broadband systems for the mission-critical task of establishing voice and data communications between military bases in Afghanistan. RADWIN's high-capacity RADWIN 2000 links enhanced the satellite system, which had become increasingly overloaded and couldn't handle the amount of traffic and provide the level of service required. Horsebridge Network Systems, RADWIN's certified partner in the UK, was the local partner for the project, providing proof of concept testing, expert system and network design, network management system and high gain antennas.
Geoff Smith, Managing Director, Horsebridge, stated: "The MoD had a vital need for an efficient, robust solution with the ability to deliver TDM and Ethernet in challenging topographies and no direct line-of-sight situations, and we knew that RADWIN's links were ideal for this project. Extremely fast, compact, robust and simple to deploy, the RADWIN 2000 systems are up and running in less than an hour. The entire RADWIN 2000 solution had to be subjected to full 'Proof of Concept' testing prior to deployment to ensure it met operational requirements and guaranteed the system availability levels originally stipulated by the MoD."
Major Lee Hawkes, UK Ministry of Defence, stated: "We carefully evaluated different communications options before handing the final decision over to the Deployed Solutions staff in Afghanistan. RADWIN's systems meet our requirements, without additional modification or equipment. The Horsebridge team was also extremely helpful in putting together a solution within a very short time frame."
Roni Weinberg, RADWIN's COO, stated: "We are glad to have teamed with Horsebridge to provide the MoD with a carrier-grade affordable solution that significantly improves the capacity and capability of their existing network whilst significantly expanding the previously limited bandwidth. Work for the MoD carries with it very specific challenges as all products need security accreditation and all work is subject to rigorous checks and balances throughout the project. We are proud that are solutions met the rigorous performance and quality demands."
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RADWIN delivers wireless backhaul and broadband access solutions in the sub-6GHz space, empowering carriers and service providers to connect subscribers everywhere. Whether voice, data, or video streaming, the company provides wireless broadband solutions of unrivaled performance, capacity, range, and quality at competitive prices. Established in 1997, RADWIN has installations in over 110 countries around the world.
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