Xstrata Sagittarius deploys Radwin wireless broadband systems

Radwin, the global provider of Backhaul and Broadband Wireless solutions, has said that the Xstrata Sagittarius Mining Company in the Philippines deployed the RADWIN 2000 point to point systems to connect its offices and provide voice and data backhaul between the offices and tower relay sites. Radwin’s systems are also used for video surveillance, providing video transmission from the tower sites back to company headquarters for enhanced security monitoring. Diagnostic Orthogon Systems, a leading system integrator in the Philippines, was responsible for project design and implementation. Jake Laguerder, Head of IT at Xstrata Mining: “We chose RADWIN’s solutions because they deliver TDM and Ethernet in one system. The solutions empower us to establish our own backbone network instead of leasing lines from telcos, thus significantly reducing our costs. RADWIN’s solutions also deliver real-time video so we can monitor the activity in each tower site 24/7. Using RADWIN, we have complete control of our network and can easily and quickly deploy new sites.” Rene Lebrun, CEO of Diagnotic-Orthogon Systems: “Radwin’s links provide exceptional carrier-grade performance that places them a cut above other solutions that Xstrata tested. They operate over extremely long ranges, with some links connecting offices as far as 50 km/31 miles apart. The links operate in tough weather conditions typical to the area such as fluctuating temperatures, heavy rainfall and strong winds and they can also be powered by solar panels which is critical in jungle areas.” “We are proud to include the Xstrata Mining Company among our customer base,” said Moty Niv, Radwin’s Sales Director, South East Asia. “This latest win is testament to the effectiveness of our solutions and the exceptional performance and business value they deliver to customers. In choosing RADWIN, Xstrata was able to cut costs and eliminate expensive leased lines charges while enjoying a solution that delivers high quality voice, video and data services on one link.”

UAAP-inspired broadband sticks released

After the much talked about UAAP collection of Brazilian slipper brand Havaianas comes another set of items inspired by the country’s collegiate sports league. Broadband sticks bearing the logos of eight school teams were released by Globe Telecom over the weekend, just in time for the opening of season 75 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. Globe said the new products, called Tattoo U-Sticks, offer privileges to students such as free unlimited access to their school website, Google Mail and Yahoo for one year, and free access to Facebook and Twitter for 10 days. ”[Tattoo U-stick] allows them (students) the freedom in the digital space that they want and they need plus the perks and discounts so that they could live their college life to the fullest,” said Dong Ronquillo, head of Tattoo Nomadic Broadband Business. Globe said users of the UAAP-inspired sticks must key in a code to avail of the student-friendly discounts and promos. Those from the University of the Philippines, for instance, should type ”FIGHTING MAROONS,” while those from Adamson University should use ”SOARINGFALCONS.” The Tattoo U-Sticks are priced at P995 and P3,495 for the 3G and 4G variants, respectively. Globe said these will be available until October 15. Just recently, Havaianas released its limited edition UAAP flip-flops, which were done in partnership with UAAP and ABS-CBN Licensing. The eight pairs of rubber slippers come in the universities’ respective colors.

Smells like school spirit

Flash your campus colors with pride and stay connected with your campus buddies 24/7 while enjoying cool discounts and freebies with the new Tattoo U-stick from Tattoo, the No. 1 broadband in the Philippines. “College students will definitely get a kick out of the Tattoo Prepaid University stick as they are ushered in a world of freebies and discounts plus unlimited access to Facebook and Twitter, university portal and Google Mail and Yahoo!Mail. The Tattoo U-stick allows the students to live their college life without limits!” explains Dong Ronquillo, head of Tattoo Nomadic Broadband Business. The Tattoo U-stick comes in two variants: the Tattoo 3G stick at only P995 with speeds of up to 3.6 mbps and the Tattoo 4G Superstick which runs at speeds of up to 7.2 mbps at only P3,495. The Tattoo U-stick comes with a customized skin of your university so that the school spirit is proudly shown off anytime, anywhere. Aside from the exclusive discounts and freebies, the Tattoo U-Stick comes with a free 2GB micro-SD card that allows dual functionality of the Tattoo stick as both a mobile broadband stick and a USB device available until Oct. 11 only. On top of these, Tattoo U-stick also allows users free unlimited access to Facebook and Twitter for 10 days, free unlimited access to the university portal as well as to Google Mail and Yahoo! Mail for one year to keep you connected with your friends and loved ones 24/7. To avail, simply text in the keyword for your university at 8888: e without limits with the new Tattoo U-Stick! Grab your Tattoo U-sticks by visiting www.tattoo.globe.com.ph or the nearest Globe store.