VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Praveen Jonnalgadda designates as CIO at Commscope:  Praveen Jonnalgadda has recently been promoted as Chief Information Officer (CIO)   at Commscope.   Commscope  is a global company with operations in India as well and Praveen was key in opening its capability centre in Hyderabad in 2013, creating employment opportunities in Telangana. Praveen, who hails from Miryalaguda, holds a master’s degree and PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the department of Mathematics, Osmania University.   Praveen has over 20 years of experience in leading global teams in product engineering, software development, manufacturing, supply chain and information technology. At Commscope, he is responsible for implementing a digital strategy. He joined CommScope in 2008, having previously filled leadership roles at Ford Motor Company and Sun Microsystems. The CIO Executive Council named Praveen one of their 50 ‘Ones to Watch’ technology leaders in 2018.   “It’s a great responsibil...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   CommScope has announced appointment of  Alamuri Sitaramaiah (Sita)  as its director of channel sales for India and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries.  Sita will lead CommScope’s ongoing efforts in developing a high-quality partner community that ultimately drives superior service and support for customers. Sita will report directly to Stephen Kowal, Vice-President, Global Partner Organization.  Commenting on Sita’s appointment, Kowal said, “We are extremely happy to have Sita on board with us. His dedication, track record and expertise will benefit our partners and enable us to strengthen our position in the structured cabling and infrastructure market. Sita’s focus on CommScope’s PartnerPRO Network will ensure we have the most comprehensive and professional network of partners to support our customers’ complex network needs.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   CommScope launches PartnerPRO Network . It is a comprehensive network of certified partners supporting cable television, business enterprise, wireline and wireless customers. The CommScope PartnerPRO Network consists of consultants, integrators, installers, distributors and alliance partners who are trained and certified by CommScope to deliver the company’s broad range of network solutions. CommScope is uniquely positioned to support certified partners across cable TV, enterprise, wireline and wireless markets. “Through the PartnerPRO Network, CommScope is building an extensive network of skilled professionals focused on solving our customers’ most complex technological problems,” said Stephen Kowal, vice president, Global Partners... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Systems integrators have a new option for delivering efficient, consistent wireless services to subscribers in sports arenas and other large venues. CommScope's Cell-Max MIMO antennas include multiple features that help operators use their spectrum efficiently when enabling wireless voice and data traffic. "Our MIMO stadium antennas provide consistent coverage patterns with an ultra-wide frequency range, allowing for spectrum efficiency and a reduced need for replacing antennas in future technology deployments," said Matt Melester, Senior Vice-President & General Manager, Distributed Coverage and Capacity Solutions, CommScope. "New features such as the audible mounting bracket make these Cell-Max antennas easier to install and more reliable." With the massive increase in wireless data traffic thanks to the success of smartphones, wireless operators’ need to deploy dedicated equipment in areas where u...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   CommScope has innovated sector sculpting to satisfy the tens of thousands of spectators who fill venues in numerous cities every day. The sector sculpting technique is deployed via the new family of CommScope specialty antennas and combined with an outdoor distributed antenna system to address the unique needs of high traffic, highly visible venues that can strain or impede networks that are ill-prepared for the crush of wireless traffic generated by customers. Philip Sorrells, VP, Site Solutions, CommScope said, “When you look at the challenges mobile operators are facing today and the projections for as few as three to five years from now, the capacity issue is a real concern-whether it’s in an outdoor DAS scenario or the macro cellular network. Investing in capacity with sector sculpting solutions offers network providers one of the best opportunities to meet requirements now and in the years ahead, which can give them a solid ret...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE An "all-in-one" intelligent point of interface from CommScope offers a smarter way to bridge the connection between base transceiver stations (BTS) and the distributed antenna systems (DASs) that enable wireless connectivity in buildings and large venues. CommScope's new i-POI lends insight into BTS conditioning, helps gain control over passive intermodulation (PIM), provides power control for multi-operator deployment and blends all of these capabilities into a single, compact module. "Wireless operators, system integrators and facility owners commonly face issues when planning a DAS deployment or upgrading an existing system. Their most pressing concerns surround the lack of visibility into the BTS conditioning process, drops in data throughput due to PIM and space constraints. i-POI meets these challenges head on - whether in the current CommScope Intelligent Optical Network (ION) environments or a third-party DAS infra...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE It is announced that when it comes to the radio frequency (RF) footprint, the latest generation of HELIAX from CommScope helps eliminate worries with a single-source interconnect solution designed for performance in all types of cellular network site architectures. From traditional to remote radio head configurations, HELIAX 3.0, built on Andrew Solutions connectivity technology, offers hybrid fiber and coaxial options. The RFF Cable features a gel-free design, a UV-rated outer jacket, rugged lightning-tested shield, and dry moisture-blocking elements within each fiber component. RFF Cable is available in single-mode or multi-mode with fiber and power conductor configurations and counts to supply a wide range of remote radio unit designs. Built-in redundancy provides insurance and future-proofing for LTE, WiMAX, MIMO or whatever the future holds. "HELIAX 3.0 is poised to become the interconnect solution for LTE. As network complexity i...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE CommScope's Sentinel is designed to address three of the greatest challenges facing wireless network operators – rapidly increasing data traffic, spectrum scarcity and return on network investment. Sentinel is believed to be the first full line of European Telecommunications Standards Institute Class 4 antennas priced for today and designed for the future. And, CommScope believes Sentinel is the only offering of its kind that delivers these advantages without compromise. Sentinel is engineered for performance to maximize the use of wireless spectrum, while withstanding heavy demands in data growth. As with all CommScope capacity solutions, customers benefit from added peace of mind knowing the technology powering their solution won't become obsolete before or soon after deployment. An innovative improvement in radiation pattern helps squeeze more out of available spectrum and typically yields 40 percent higher link density. The resul...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE CommScope has unveiled GeoLENs Locate, the newest offering from the CommScope family of location technologies, carriers can now support targeted emergency messaging for public safety communication and opt-in mobile marketing opportunities, as well as social networking and enterprise applications. Currently, mobile location capabilities are primarily limited to determining and updating the location of a specific subscriber's mobile device in response to an emergency call, "friend-finder" request, or other location-based application. GeoLENs Locate goes beyond that to deliver a comprehensive, real-time means of integrating multiple subscriber locations and allowing highly-defined, area-targeted messaging and more value-added services. GeoLENs Locate accomplishes this by combining high-performance area location geofencing software from Intersec and active, specific location updating support from CommScope GeoLENs Mobile Location C...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Brigade Enterprise Limited (BEL), 'Brigade Group' has chosen SYSTIMAX Solutions of CommScope for its 230 key room prestigious Sheraton Hotel, world Trade Center, Orion mall projects in an integrated Brigade Gateway enclave at Bangalore. "Our requirements were challenging; we wanted an integrated, high quality solution to serve everything from Guest rooms to the offices of global corporations. From its solution offerings, we knew CommScope would quickly understand our many different application requirements. And, when we selected them as our solution provider, we were confident they had the best solutions in their exceptionally wide range of connectivity products. They have a track record of delivering the right infrastructure for the job without any fuss or delay. The infrastructure we now have across the whole integrated urban neighborhood can support all present and foreseeable connectivity needs. It gives us the bandwidth nec...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE In Dhaka, United Commercial Bank Limited has equipped its headquarters with advanced SYSTIMAX connectivity solutions. These combine high performance with simplified network management, supporting systems that deliver efficient services to the population and help keep the nation's businesses competitive. Mohammad Shohel Haider, First Assistant Vice President, IT Division, UBCL said, "The network physical layer is the foundation for everything - selecting the right solutions at this level is the first step in building banking systems to deliver world class service to our personal and business customers. We looked at all the major connectivity suppliers and chose solutions from CommScope's SYSTIMAX range because it is the global leader. The solutions have very high performance, plus they are also exhaustively tested in CommScope Labs and fully proven in financial applications. We knew the SYSTIMAX infrastructure would reliably deliv...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE CommScope has signed an agreement to acquire Argus Technologies by the end of the third quarter of 2011. The acquisition will enable CommScope to broaden its antenna solutions portfolio, deepen its research and development capabilities, strengthen its global market presence and accelerate its growth in the wireless market. Paul Bell, Senior Vice-President & General Manager, Base Station Antennas and Microwave Products, said, “Argus will be a strong fit for us as we continue to support wireless operators globally in their evolution to new technologies and their drive to meet the ever-increasing bandwidth needs of consumers and businesses.” The demand for bandwidth and growth in network traffic continues to drive wireless carriers, enterprises and broadband service providers to invest in communications infrastructure. Wireless subscriber growth in developing markets, the adoption of 3G and 4G services in more mature markets, and network c...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE With China's wireless networks deploying 3G technologies, CommScope is opening a new state-of-the-art base station antenna testing facility in Suzhou to ensure the superior performance of its Andrew Solutions antenna portfolio in all types of wireless network conditions. "The performance and reliability of base station antenna technology becomes even more important to the customer experience in 3G, 4G and the next generations of wireless networks," said Ray Butler, Vice-President, Base Station Antenna Products and Development, CommScope. "The new CommScope Antenna Performance Assurance Center offers our Chinese customers advanced testing services for ensuring the superior performance of their networks today and into the future." CommScope hosted a grand opening event for the CommScope Antenna Performance Assurance Center in Suzhou on April 26 & 27, which was attended by company executives, customers, and governmen...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE CommScope has appointed Pankaj Gandhi as director of Wireless Sales for India, effective immediately. In his role, Gandhi will head all customer-facing sales activities for CommScope's wireless business in India. Gandhi reports to Navin Vohra, who was promoted to vice-president of Wireless Sales, Asia-Pacific last year. "We are delighted to have Pankaj heading our India regional sales to help us support customers in this important market and expand our position in India," said Vohra. "His wealth of experience in the telecommunications industry and established relationships with key telecom players will be a huge asset to CommScope and our customers going forward." A veteran in the telecom industry, Gandhi brings more than 16 years of industry experience including a successful sales track record and relationships with key telecom players in India. Gandhi joins CommScope from Nokia Siemens Networks, where he was the he...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE CommScope has named Randy Crenshaw as Chief Operating Officer. Crenshaw has served CommScope as chief supply officer since late 2009 and previously was executive vice-president and general manager of CommScope Enterprise Solutions. In his new role, he will lead CommScope's supply chain, manufacturing, quality, product development and management, and business unit functions. Crenshaw reports to Eddie Edwards, who had served as CommScope's chief operating officer prior to his January 2011 appointment as president and chief executive officer succeeding Frank Drendel, who remains as chairman of the board. "Randy is a talented, experienced leader who brings considerable operational skill and a long track record of success to this position," Edwards said. "He will serve a key role as we build upon the company's many strengths and grow our business profitably through providing outstanding service and solutions for our ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The company that began as a small provider of cabling to the nascent cable TV market in the 1970s has blossomed into a multi-billion dollar company with solutions installed in the world’s best wireless, wireline, enterprise and cable television networks. Its new brandingwill better reflect the energy, capabilities and leadership that CommScope provides every day in serving its vast array of customers across multiple markets. "This is an exciting time for CommScope as we embark on the next phase of the company's growth as a private company and as the global economy continues to rebound," said Ted Hally, chief commercial officer, CommScope. "The introduction of our new corporate identity is a piece of that future, helping us tell a more unified story with clarity across the many markets and geographies we serve." CommScope's new corporate identity is more representative of the company today and its role as a tru...