Andorix, a Canadian smart building enabler and system integrator, has deployed a time sensitive networking (TSN) platform from Texas firm HFR Networks’ to deliver wholesale in-building managed services.

The FlexiHaul M6424 converged platform is being used for consumer broadband, enterprise services and RAN transport for MNOs and private wireless network services.

The FlexiHaul M6424 packet TSN switch with embedded pluggable modules supports the blending of time sensitive mobile traffic alongside Ethernet services while delivering high network performance with low latency. This leverages multiplexing packet technology and virtualised XGS-passive optical network (PON) infrastructure to enhance fibre capacity to lower costs, while increasing flexibility in delivering converged services over common infrastructure.

By using HFR Networks’ technology to operate a converged in-building network, Andorix can quickly scale multiple cloud-based smart building services to various markets on a single platform. Besides reducing complexity and providing flexibility, this reduces the network equipment required while decreasing deployment cycle times. As a result, Andorix is achieving cost savings while increasing business agility.

“With HFR Networks, we are able to provide our customers, the owners and operators of commercial smart buildings and multi-dwelling residential units, with the highest quality of network services to meet their tenants’ ever-growing demands for faster and better network connectivity,” said Wayne Kim, CEO of Andorix. “As we scale our projects across the USA and Canada, HFR Networks allows us to offer the highest quality service while lowering our deployment costs and simplifying our operations, resulting in a positive impact on our bottom line.”

Paul Crann, president of HFR Networks, added: “We are excited to be working with Andorix to deliver wholesale in-building offerings across RAN transport and broadband services for consumer and enterprise customers. Our solutions are uniquely designed to deliver converged services with unsurpassed flexibility and attractive economics enabling Andorix as they lead a large number of innovative smart building projects.”

HFR Networks’ FlexiHaul portfolio of intelligent xHaul RAN transport and edge access products can solve critical RAN transport problems, especially when fibre is constrained for fronthaul or backhaul applications. The company helps its customers lower costs for 4G operations, while accelerating 5G and Ethernet services. It enables mobile networks by using nanosecond timing to connect radios using CPRI and eCPRI, within traditional and cloud-based mobile architectures.

Andorix is a smart building enabler and systems integrator for real estate portfolios. It helps real estate owners and operators increase their property values by modernising and optimising their building operations with a focus on security, scalability and efficiency. Purpose-built for real estate operators, its vendor-agnostic digital infrastructure offering provides a platform to support 5G, IoT and future smart building technologies.