Eastern Research and Mangrove Systems Demonstrate Optimization Solutions for 3G Mobile Radio Access Networks

Eastern Research and Mangrove Systems Demonstrate Optimization Solutions for 3G Mobile Radio Access Networks

May 31, 2006

Interoperability Partnership on Display at GLOBALCOMM 2006

    MOORESTOWN, N.J. and WALLINGFORD, Conn., May 31
/Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Research, Inc. and Mangrove
Systems, Inc., leading providers of transport optimization
solutions for next-generation mobile radio access networks
(RANs), today announced their joint efforts to certify and
demonstrate end-to-end product interoperability.  The
companies' systems will be on display at GLOBALCOMM 2006 in
Chicago (June 5-7) in Eastern's booth (#47031), with a live
demonstration in Mangrove's booth (#41048).

    The partnership efforts include joint testing
activities to certify interoperability between Eastern's
BSG-1u Base Station Access Gateway and Mangrove's
Piranha(TM) 600 Aggregation Node.  The combined solution
leverages TDM (Native and CES), ATM, Ethernet, and
Pseudowire technology (PWE3 and MPLS/VCAT) for dynamic
signaling and robust per-flow traffic management at hub and
aggregation sites, with the interface and circuit/packet
protocol diversity required at cell sites to optimize and
converge multi-generational (2G/2.5G/3G) radio traffic.

    The live demonstration at GLOBALCOMM will feature
mobile video transported over a simulated 2G/3G radio
access network, with Mangrove's Piranha 600 and Eastern's
BSG-1u handling RAN transport duties while maintaining
tight control over quality of service (QoS). 

    "Proven, end-to-end solutions for RAN transport
optimization that enable a gradual, non-disruptive
migration from TDM and ATM to an all-IP RAN are very
attractive to mobile operators, and we are pleased to be
working with Mangrove Systems in this area," said
Jesse Price, chief marketing officer of Eastern Research. 
"Together, our companies are helping operators build
competitive advantage by reducing mobile backhaul expenses,
simplifying network evolution, and delivering new
services."

    Colin Doherty, Mangrove's president and CEO, added,
"The access network is a strategic asset and major
area of mobile operator focus.  Mangrove's and Eastern's
combined solution allows the operator to build a unified
RAN for 2G and 3G, while leveraging existing transport
assets and laying the foundation for Ethernet backhaul and
IMS."

    Eastern Research and Mangrove Systems will also be
featured in an IEC Communications Forums panel session at
GLOBALCOMM titled Mobile Network Migration to IP, scheduled
for 11:30 AM on June 7th (session W28F).  Complete session
details are available at
http://www.iec.org/events/2006/iec_forums/conference/w28f.html
.

    About Eastern Research

    Based in Moorestown, New Jersey, USA, Eastern Research
Inc. -- an ISO 9001:2000 certified company -- designs,
manufactures, markets and supports the DNX, OX, and BSG
families of Multiservice Cross-Connects and Access
Gateways, ENvision Plus network management software, and
related products.  Eastern's global installed base includes
major fixed line and mobile network operators, utilities,
government agencies, and military networks.  Additional
information is available at http://www.erinc.com . 

    About Mangrove Systems

    Mangrove Systems is an industry leader in multi-service
Access and Aggregation platforms purpose built for 3G
wireless and wireline networks.  The Piranha(TM) family of
products combine the latest in packet and circuit-switched
technology to deliver ATM, Pseudowire, Ethernet, TDM
Private Line and IP/PPP services seamlessly over any
transport infrastructure.  Ideally suited to wireless
backhaul applications, Piranha's unique interworking engine
provides per-flow traffic management and powerful OA&M,
while integrated CWDM and SONET/SDH grooming enables direct
connection to the transport network.  Mangrove Systems is
located in Wallingford, CT.  For more information visit: 
http://www.mangrovesystems.com .

    For more information, please contact:

     Carole Ann McCarthy 
     Eastern Research, Inc.
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

     Betsy Gilbert 
     Mangrove Systems, Inc.
     Tel:   [phone]
     Cell:  [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

SOURCE  Eastern Research, Inc.; Mangrove Systems, Inc.