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Powerwave Technologiesa? Jake MacLeod Moderates MILCOM 2010 Panel on Future Government Use of Commercial Wireless Networks

^{Published on 2010-10-29 03:40:59 - Market Wire}
 

SAN JOSE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--MILCOM 2010, BOOTH #809 a" Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV), a [ global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions ], announces that Jake MacLeod, vice president, Government Solutions Business Unit, has organized and will moderate at the 2010 Military Communications Conference (MILCOM) a [ panel ] on aFuture Government Use of Commercial Wireless Networks.a

"The commercial wireless communications industry has invested tens of billions of dollars in the competitive development of highly functional 3G wireless networks with enhanced features and functionality"

The panel will debate the pros and cons of government agencies adopting commercial wireless networks as a key means of communication and will discuss advancements in network technology and architecture that could facilitate greater government adoption.

MILCOM 2010 takes place in San Jose, CA from October 31 to November 3 and the panel discussion will run from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1. MILCOM is the premier international conference for military communications and attracts an impressive array of participants from government, military, industry and academia.

aThe commercial wireless communications industry has invested tens of billions of dollars in the competitive development of highly functional 3G wireless networks with enhanced features and functionality,a MacLeod said. aIt is becoming increasingly clear to government and military entities that it would be advantageous to leverage the investment of the commercial sector to supplement their existing communications. As an industry leader in commercial wireless infrastructure, Powerwave is uniquely positioned to help lead the adoption of commercial technology within the government sector.a

Powerwave Wireless Network Infrastructure Solutions

Powerwave will be showcasing its advanced wireless broadband infrastructure solutions that provide government and military enterprises with the improved performance and capabilities critical for public safety, defense and homeland security applications.

Key products being showcased are:

[ RapidFlex ]a" Mobile Deployment Unit, award-winning one-person mobile deployment unit, which can be deployed within 30 minutes by a single person for times when agencies, military, network operators and first responders must provide access to essential wireless communication where it is needed most, in short order and with limited personnel.

[ SubTerra ]a" Controlled Environment Vault, an underground platform that rises to the surface via hydraulic mechanisms and is designed for state, city and local jurisdictions (as well as network operators) for low impact areas where aesthetics are vital and security is essential.

Also on display will be Powerwavea™s industry-leading [ antennas ], tower-mounted amplifiers ([ TMAs ]), multi-carrier power amplifiers ([ MCPAs ]), award winning LTE digital and WiMAX [ remote radio heads ], [ distributed-antenna systems (DAS) ] and other coverage solutions for assured RF communications that can be deployed in land mobile radio (LMR) and cellular networks within campuses, office buildings, remote locations, training ranges, underground facilities and tunnels. Powerwavea™s wireless coverage solutions work together to deliver an ainside outa network configuration that maximizes network coverage.

Powerwave will also have information on complementary service and software solutions that reduce deployment costs, complexity, and provide government agencies with distinctive time-to-deployment advantages. Powerwave customers benefit from real world deployment experience, which greatly reduces the overall risk involved when deploying these highly dynamic and complex next-generation networks.

About Powerwave Technologies

Powerwave Technologies is the right choice for providing mission-critical secured wireless networks for government, military, homeland security and public safety agencies.The company is an innovative leader in next-generation wireless networks solutions that are rugged, flexible, scalable, and highly reliable with superior quality performance. Powerwavea™s solutions and services can help public agencies and governments reduce their capital and operating expenses, speed rollout of services, improve coverage and capacity and reduce environmental impact. Powerwavea™s products and solutions include distributed antenna systems (DAS), private secure mobile networks, rapid, flexible deployment of wireless networks, advanced signal filtering solutions and a full range of secure above- or below-ground controlled environment vaults. For more information, visit [ http://www.powerwave.com/government-solutions.asp ].

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