Milmex Systemy Komputerowe Ltd. to Launch Poland's First Mobile WiMAX-Ready Network in Poland

Milmex Systemy Komputerowe announced the launch of Poland's first mobile WiMAX-ready network based on technology from SOMA Networks, Inc. This advanced network, branded in Poland as "NetMaks", will allow Milmex to use SOMA's new FlexMAX Wireless Platform, based on the IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard.

The company will offer its customers affordable, primary-line voice, data services and innovative broadband applications in dense urban neighborhoods and underserved rural areas. Milmex will initially deliver services to residents of Krakow with plans to extend the service to other major Polish cities and establish a reliable nationwide broadband infrastructure to meet the nation's escalating demand for broadband connectivity.

Following Poland's integration into the European Union in 2004, the country has quickly gained recognition as one of the fastest growing broadband markets in Europe. Poland became the first Central European country to pass 1 million broadband lines and reported 23.8% broadband growth in 2005.

However, compared to other nations in the EU, Poland's broadband penetration rate is still relatively low. In crowded urban neighborhoods such as Krakow, broadband services are often unavailable, unaffordable or unreliable. Milmex seeks to change this paradigm by deploying its new 3.5 GHz broadband network. Availability of affordable wireless broadband services will rapidly improve Poland's contribution to both the European Union and broader global economies.

"Broadband wireless technology is easy to deploy and the most economical solution for Poland's broadband needs," said Zbigniew Krzysko, CEO of Milmex. "Offering reliable, easy-to-use service is critical in order to make broadband access ubiquitous nationwide. Connectivity also needs to be affordable for both service providers and our customers. SOMA's WiMAX solution was the only system to cost-effectively address the stringent performance requirements of this market. It is also unique in the ability to deliver fully integrated voice and innovative applications that enable us to deliver wireless VoIP services that rival wireline voice, and seamlessly introduce compelling new services. Broadband connectivity is a leading economic indicator of a country's advancement, and through our new infrastructure, we expect to contribute to Poland's economic growth by quenching the demand for advanced services in residential and SoHo markets."

"Milmex is well-positioned to lead Poland's broadband market," said Greg Caltabiano, President and Chief Operating Officer of SOMA Networks. "Their incentive in deploying the nation's first mobile WiMAX-enabled network is not just financial -- Milmex is also delivering on its vision to boost broadband penetration rates, improve Poland's connectivity to the rest of the world, and enhance the lives of its customers."

In addition to high-speed Internet access and wireline-quality voice service, Milmex will offer a range of data, voice and other in-demand applications to drive mass adoption. Milmex and SOMA Networks are collaborating on several applications designed to reduce costs for end-users and local cities. One such application integrates remote power-reading capabilities into the customer wireless gateway. SOMA's "plug and play" gateway device will support the mobile WiMAX, IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard, which can increase an operator's service reach in both densely populated and remote rural areas.

Milmex is helping Poland's leading companies to optimize administration, production and market management. As a leading supplier of ERP and CRM solutions to companies of all sizes, Milmex enables manufacturing, services, publishing, and government organizations to optimize the development of physical and information products. With Milmex, customers are winning by improving their time-to-market, quality, and productivity. Milmex' support allows them to quickly adapt to changing market conditions, helping ensure the success of their enterprise in a rapidly changing global marketplace.

Now, NetMaks puts the power of Broadband communications within reach of residential, business and government customers by offering superior SOMA Networks' technology that delivers affordable, adaptable, and scalable services, ensuring NetMaks' customers always have exactly the internet and telephone solution they need.

Source: By Rober Hoskins, bbwexchange.com