Airspan, a leading worldwide provider of wireless voice and broadband data systems and solutions for the fixed and mobile WiMAX and Wi-Fi markets, announced yesterday that it has entered into an OEM agreement with Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a leading provider of products and services for satellite-based communications networks.
Gilat will resell Airspan’s WiMAX products worldwide on a non-exclusive basis, according to the terms of the agreement. The agreement will allow Gilat customers to gain support for their needs of broadband wireless access and satellite communications through the solutions provider.
Gilat plans to distribute Airspan’s WiMAX solutions globally to its large based of existing customers as well as new customers, while leveraging its strong global sales, local support capabilities and turnkey project delivery.
Eric Stonestorm, Airspan’s President and CEO said, “We are excited to enter into this partnership with Gilat, who has a global reach into the world’s high growth markets and which will allow us to further expand our distribution channels. It’s a win-win situation for both companies and highlights the synergies to be realized between shared customers and similar types of applications. Airspan continues to gain momentum and recognition as a leader in WiMAX in a very competitive market invironment.”
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