Beer-Sheva, ISRAEL —
February 2005 — Yitran Communications, Ltd. (previously named ITRAN
Communications Ltd), a leading provider of PLC (Power Line Communication)
technology, has announced that it will be exhibiting its extremely low
cost commercial version of the PITEL™ in-building Internet distribution PLC
system, during the international CEBIT 2005 (March 10-16, Hannover, Germany)
and Convergence India 2005 (March 22-24, New-Delhi, India) events.
The
PITEL™ system is based on Yitran’s high performance ITC1/ITM1 PLC chipset,
providing robust communication over the existing electrical wires with no
need for a dedicated communication infrastructure. Implementation is
straightforward, fulfilling the needs of MDU (Multi-Dwelling Units) tenants,
hotel guests and commercial offices. Target markets for the PITEL™ include
countries with emerging needs for quick implementation of low cost Internet
distribution solutions, in Asia, East Europe, South America and additional
parts of the world.
The
system is comprised of 3 types of network elements: a base station unit
connected to the backbone via standard Ethernet port, a repeater station (a
relay unit) and a remote station (the CPE). A secure web based network
management application provided as part of the system, supports standard
web-browser interface, remote network configuration and remote network
monitoring, all using standard tools and methodology.
Implementation of the system requires low capital
investment and provides an instant revenue stream. With the base station in
place (connected to a broadband backbone such as DSL/Cable modem) the
building is ready. No need for expensive rewiring or post-wiring and no
unnecessary redundant investment in connecting users that haven’t joined the
service yet. System’s installation is non-disruptive and it does not require
retrofitting the building for new wiring, so the building’s decor can be
kept intact.
PITEL™ is ideal for buildings, where wireless networking is not easily
supported. The system enables service providers to avoid the time and
expenses of wiring a costly dedicated communication infrastructure. Any
electrical outlet in the apartment is turned into an Internet access port -
Internet is quickly at hand at any receptacle.
“Yitran’s PITEL mini-access system uses our high
performance PLC technology to deliver high-speed Internet access over a
building's existing electrical wiring for a cost-effective, scalable, and
reliable means of enabling broadband connectivity”, said Avner Matmor,
Yitran’s CEO. ”Our PLC technology has been successfully used by our Japanese
partners in pilot runs in high rise buildings in China for the same
application, and is now offered in the form of a commercial system that
incorporates all the required functionality and services, in a very
competitive pricing”.
Yitran's
PITEL™ system
enables service providers, VARs and OEMs, to offer an affordable high
performance solution to system integrators, building owners, facility
managers, hotel chains and commercial customers.
