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Verint technology allows wiretapping on Alvarion system

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Alvarion VP: "Lawful interception" is mandated in various countries.

WiMAX developer Alvarion Ltd. is collaborating with Comverse Technology Inc. subsidiary Verint Systems Inc. on Alvarion's OPEN WiMAX ecosystem. The companies are demonstrating their joint product for comprehensive lawful interception at the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan during the Taipei WiMAX Expo.

The joint product comprises Verint’s STAR-GATE LI, which is fully integrated into Alvarion’s 4Motion Mobile WiMAX solution. Alvarion noted that its "field experience and leadership in WiMAX coupled with Verint’s expertise from hundreds of lawful interception implementations worldwide represents a strong partnership with a unique value proposition for service providers."

Verint VP product marketing Liron Langer said, "As WiMAX continues to gain momentum in the wireless broadband market, compatible lawful interception solutions are necessary." He added that the joint product "helps enable immediate and cost effective compliance with communication interception regulations across the globe."

Alvarion president broadband mobility Uzi Brier added, “We are happy that Verint has joined our strong ecosystem of partners. Verint’s STAR-GATE LI has been tested and is fully interoperable with our 4Motion solution, ensuring carrier-grade capabilities over WiMAX networks. Lawful interception is required by law in various countries, and supporting our many customers’ needs with innovative solutions is part of our flexible policy. Furthermore, by continuing to extend our diversified ecosystem with leading technology partners like Verint, the market can benefit from unique, robust and open solutions that encourage competition and result in reduced costs."

Alvarion rose 2% in pre-marketing trading on Nasdaq today.

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