NEC Launches Relay System

IRVING, Texas -- NEC America, Inc. (NEC), a leading provider of microwave radio communications products, announced today the launch of NLite(TM), a high-quality and reliable short-haul access digital microwave relay system.The NLite is specifically designed for small and medium traffic capacity requirements, featuring a unique T1 plus Ethernet capability to efficiently transmit voice and data for frequency bands of 18, 23, and 38 GHz.Now shipping in the United States, the NLite system meets the connectivity demands of network operators in providing broadband solutions for their networks and delivering higher performance to their end-users. NEC's global supply record of NEC NLite/Pasolink through FY2001 is 71,885 terminals. With a simple installation and a quick introduction into service, the NLite is efficient and economical for day-to-day transmission needs and emergency situations."The NLite systems are designed to serve as short-haul, highly reliable, easy-to-install and cost efficient access links within common platform architectures," said Patrick Stewart, Operations Vice President, Radio Communications Systems Division, NEC America, Inc. "The versatility of the NLite allows the customer to use the product on an every day basis, but also as a support for emergency services as a back-up network for voice and data transmission. With such flexibility, the NLite is a valuable tool for network operators."NEC America Inc.