[SatNews] Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) announced that its telecom systems integration arm, OrisTel Systems Pte Ltd (OrisTel), has been appointed by Airspan Networks, Inc. (Airspan) as its preferred partner for the distribution of 4G LTE broadband wireless systems products to telecom service providers and vertical markets such as smart utilities, transportation and public safety in the APAC region.

OrisTel will leverage the synergies derived from ST Electronics’ extensive customer base of its broadband satellite communications, transportation, utility and other
government market customers in the Asia Pacific region and Airspan’s pioneering suite of 4G radio access network products to deliver high-speed broadband solutions
in the Asia Pacific region.

Henrik Smith-Petersen, the president of global sales at Airspan Networks, said, "Our new partnership with OrisTel Systems will enable us to better address the fast growing market for 4G LTE in the Asia Pacific region. Oristel’s and ST Electronics’ significant knowledge, presence and system integration capabilities in the region together with Airspan’s leading edge award winning LTE offering will bring unrivaled value proposition for both the vertical market and telcos looking to deploy 4G LTE efficiently.”

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More information regarding Airspan Networks may be read at http://www.airspan.com/