11 Feb Aviat Networks Inc: Fine Tuned to Meet the Growing Demand for 5G
Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), a provider of wireless networking products and solutions, has been selected by DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), owner of the direct-broadcast satellite provider Dish, and IPTV service Sling TV, as a supplier of 5G microwave transport for its 5G business. Dish will obtain Aviat’s hardware and software solutions from the Aviat Store ecommerce platform, and will build a high-capacity 5G microwave wireless transport network that not only delivers the midhaul and backhaul connectivity it seeks, but also bring in affordability and reliability.
The offer also includes products such as the industry’s only single box multi-band solution, highest system gain radios for optimum capacity, and radios with integrated software defined networking (SDN) capabilities.
Pete Smith, president and CEO of Aviat Networks, commented
“We have the best microwave solutions on the market today. “As 5G networks migrate to O-RAN, operators are able to choose the best-in-class backhaul vendor. As the leading specialist, the evolution to O-RAN creates exciting 5G opportunities for Aviat.”
The Company had recently released its Q2,2021 financial results, which showed a 26.0% growth in revenue at $70.5 million for Q2, 2021 as compared to $56.0 million Q2, 2020.
Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW)
Market Cap: $300.51M; Current Share Price: 54.01 USD
Data by YCharts
Industry
The advent of the internet and rapid globalization is driving the demand for high-quality, reliable data transmission. Increased adoption of IT–based solutions, the need for networking in almost all spheres of life and growing demand for mobile and internet services are other factors which are contributing to the growth in the industry.
Fiber-based networks are conventionally preferred for 5G backhaul network planning, however Microwave-based transport solutions offer cost efficiency, speedy installation and reliability and have been the first choice when it comes to macro-site radio access network (RAN). Technological advancements in software and hardware have led to microwave transport capacity increase from megabit-per-second capacity to gigabit-per-second capacity.
Front Haul backup is the most challenging, due to high bandwidth requirements and latency restrictions, and fiber was deemed the only solution to the demanding requirements of this segment, however millimeter wave (mmWave) frequencies above 30GHz that can boost data rates to 25Gbps are a viable alternative too, in cases where fiber is not possible or costs are prohibitive, as per a report by Heavy Reading’s 2020 5G transport survey.
According to Jimmy Yu, Vice President, Dell’Oro Group,
“The 5G wireless transport market is expected to grow exponentially to over $1B in 2023, and microwave will play a critical role in this growth. Despite common perception, it’s not just about fiber.”
Company
Aviat Network has over 70 years of experience in wireless transport solutions encompassing design, deployment and management of network challenges. The Company provides products and services such as Integrated Microwave Routers, 5G transport Multi-band radio, microwave switches and other automation solutions. The Company boasts of more than 1,000,000 installed systems, with over 3000+ customers worldwide and supports over 370 mobile networks globally.
From making the industry’s first IP/MPLS wireless router, the first cloud-based automation platform to the highest power microwave radio ever built, the Company at been at the forefront of innovation in the wireless transport space. The Company serves diverse industries and sectors such as mobile service providers, utilities, government agencies, energy and transportation companies.
Image Source: Company
The Company’s highly differentiated product offerings include Aviat Design that offers Cloud-based path design application, Aviat Store, an ecommerce platform that simplifies purchase and offers fast deliveries, Aviat SW Licensing, an Automated software license management system and Avait Care, Cloud-based support that facilitates repair/return, documentation, training, e-learning and certification. In addition, the Company also provides hosted services like Network monitoring and management and Interference monitoring and resolution software and service.
The Company’s 5G solutions include 10+Gbps radios that are all-outdoor, multi-band, and integrated MPLS, Highest power radios for lowest TCO, Software solutions like SDN and automation, a supply chain with quick deliveries and an E-commerce platform to support 5G rollouts.
Image Source: Company
Key Takeaways
Disclosure: I/we have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.
Click here to please visit our detailed disclosure
References
https://www.telecomlead.com/telecom-equipment/dish-selects-aviat-networks-for-5g-microwave-transport-98793
https://www.lightreading.com/5g/5g-transport-dont-underestimate-microwave/a/d-id/763199
https://investors.aviatnetworks.com/static-files/52ec4687-e640-4258-a65b-d1944d286de5
No Comments