Comba Expands Offerings for Core Equipment Vendors & Internet Service Providers

Wireless Access Division Supplies Digital Microwave Products for OEM

Expands Customer Set to Include ISPs with Launch of Wireless LAN Equipment

HONG KONG, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited ("Comba" or "the Group", Hong Kong Stock code: 2342), a leading wireless enhancement solutions provider, announced the expansion of its portfolio of digital microwave products to focus on the core equipment vendor market and the launch of a new range of Wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment aimed at the internet service provider market.

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The focusing on core equipment vendors by Comba for its digital microwave products is the result of industry demands for quality OEM products. Increasingly, core equipment vendors are offering complete solutions such for its customers including digital microwave links as part of the total base station solution for example. As such, Comba's microwave products can be integrated seamlessly into the vendor's solution thus providing robust and cost-effective performance.

Further enhancing Comba's OEM digital microwave product portfolio is its new microwave Full Outdoor System (FOS). Including support for MESH/RING/TREE Ethernet networks and 1+1 and 1+0 configurations amongst others, the FOS also features integrated outdoor unit (ODU) and indoor unit (IDU) functions. Directly mounted onto the microwave antenna, the FOS replaces the traditional separated IDU and ODU setup, thereby offering cost-effective and a reduced footprint propositions for customers.

At the same time, Comba announced the commercial availability of a new range of WLAN solutions for the internet service providers (ISP) and wireless operators around the world. With a portfolio that includes wireless access points, wireless access controllers, and WLAN bridges, Comba offers customers a total wireless access solution featuring integrated network management systems. Supporting 802.11a/b/g/n industry standards, these solutions can be configured for a variety of applications such as high density outdoor environments and indoor environments with high demands for data rates typical for hotels, airports, and exhibition halls.

In addition, Comba's expansive wireless solutions portfolio and expertise means it is able to offer a single point of contact for ISPs and wireless operators demanding seamless integration between 2G/3G networks and WLAN networks for ubiquitous data network coverage and roaming.

Falling under the remit of Comba's Wireless Access Division (formerly known as Wireless Transmission), Mr. Michael Deng, Director of Product Marketing, Wireless Access Division said "We are delighted to announce the expanded product portfolios for both the OEM customers and the internet service providers. Our robust digital microwave portfolio will bring true value to our customers, and whilst we believe that the major customers will be the core equipment vendors, other customers such as systems integrators and resellers will benefit from integrating the digital microwave products into their own-brand solutions."

Mr. Deng further added "We are especially pleased to launch the new series of WLAN product solutions. It is a natural evolution of Comba's wireless offerings and we are bringing the same cost-effective and global support elements to these solutions for ISPs and wireless operators alike. On a group basis, we anticipate the increased customer set and product portfolio will help contribute future growth of the Comba with diversification of its revenue streams."

Further details of the digital microwave and WLAN portfolio can be found at the following URL: http://www.comba-telecom.com/Channel_11_1.aspx?upClassID=19&ClassID=39

About Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited

Being one of the leading wireless enhancement solution providers in the world, Comba is primarily engaged in the R&D and manufacturing of wireless enhancement products including wireless enhancement solution, base station subsystems & antennas, and wireless access system. The Group also provides complete turnkey solutions and services to its global customers. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Comba's global operations include manufacturing platform in China, R&D centers in China and the US, with over 35 offices worldwide. For further information, please visit: http://www.comba-telecom.com .

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