[Satellite TODAY 12-15-10] Sevis Systems unveiled its third-generation GSM bandwidth optimization platform, a cost-effective backhaul solution designed to optimize GSM traffic, the company announced Dec. 14.

The Sevis 6104 is designed to work on 4 E1/T1 links over a variety of WAN infrastructures such as Internet Protocol, digital leased E1/T1 lines, Ethernet and satellite. It is designed for rural areas in the developing world.

The Sevis 6104 employs field GSM A.bis optimization algorithms that reduce backhaul bandwidth. In particular, it decreases satellite bandwidth consumption and the operating costs of microwave and leased line networks, Sevis said.