Nera Networks Poland - a subsidiary of Nera Networks AS has entered a 5 year frame agreement with Polkomtel SA, Polands largest mobile operator. The total project is estimated to approximately EUR 15 million. About 5,000 radios will be installed all over Poland within the duration of the agreement.

In order to cover Polkomtels need for higher capacity in the backhaul infrastructure related to upgrade to HSPA+ and LTE services, Nera will supply, install and maintain Next Generation Network microwave systems. Nera will deliver the highly versatile product family Evolution Series, including Xpand-IP, Metro and LongHaul. The product handles PDH, SDH and native IP - or a combination of these, both for Access and for Long Haul trunk systems.

Polkomtel sees a great advantage in one common product covering all applications. The delivery of Evolution Series will lead to an easier system of maintenance and quality control, such as spare part stock and handling, as well as the operation of network and training of the staff.

 

For further information, please contact:
Eltek ASA

CFO Pål Skistad: +47 908 50 378

Eltek is a strategic technology partner within power solutions and microwave radio transmission, through its three business units Eltek Valere, Nera Networks and Nera Telecommunications. The company reported revenue of NOK 5.8 billion in 2009, and had close to 3,330 employees in more than 50 countries at the end of the year. Eltek is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange and headquartered in Drammen, Norway.

Nera Networks designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of point-to-point microwave transmission radios under the Evolution brand name. The company has extensive systems and project management expertise for turn-key deliveries and after sales support and services. Headquartered in Bergen, Norway, the company counts approximately 800 employees and reported revenue of more than NOK 1.8 billion in 2009.

 

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)