Taiwanese High Technology Center Chooses Mobile WiMAX Solution

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan has chosen Alvarion Ltd.'s  16e-based all-IP 4Motion Open WiMAX solution to provide Mobile WiMAX services across the campus in Hsinchu, co-existing with Wi-Fi network. As a government-sponsored, primary R&D center for telecommunications industry in Taiwan, ITRI aims to develop cutting-edge technology and further innovate currently available technologies.

Building on prior successful WiMAX trials in the M-Taiwan project, such as with Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Alvarion continues to contribute to the Taiwanese government's plan to provide ubiquitous broadband throughout the island nation. The main goals of the M-Taiwan initiative include elevating Taiwan to being one of the top five countries in the world for Internet penetration, while becoming one of the top ten countries in the world for low online access fees. In addition, the project is aimed at improving the broadband and wireless infrastructures in the country's remote areas to help bridge Taiwan's digital divide.

"After thorough market research and technology evaluation, we found Alvarion's 802.16e-based Open WiMAX solution to be a mature, advanced and stable one," said Dr. Gin-Kou Ma, deputy general director of SoC Technology Center (STC) in ITRI. "Alvarion has been very supportive of our R&D efforts, contributing with its professional and extensive knowledge in WiMAX."

The deployment will serve two purposes on the campus, both providing wireless services over WiMAX and allowing the institute to conduct Mobile WiMAX research. After the network is deployed, Alvarion will provide professional technical assistance to aid the research and development of WiMAX services over the new network.