Globealive goes with microwave wireless Ethernet backhaul

OTTAWA – New wireless entrant Globealive Wireless has chosen Ottawa-based DragonWave Inc. to provide its next generation wireless backhaul for its high speed packet access network. DragonWave is a global supplier of high capacity, wireless native Ethernet backhaul solutions for mobile and access networks.“After a rigorous search of global suppliers, we selected Canadian network solutions leader DragonWave for its innovative, Ethernet-based alternative to the more expensive leased-line and fibre optic infrastructure favored by legacy carriers”, said Globealive CEO Ken Campbell, in the announcement.As new IP applications exceed the capacity of existing networks, DragonWave’s made-in-Canada ‘horizon compact’ product allows companies to meet...