WiMAX Remote Radio Head - a Key Component Powering Next-Generation 4G Wireless Network Deployments - Recognized in Innovative Product/Technology Category
Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV), the premier source for end-to-end wireless infrastructure solutions around the globe, today announced it has been chosen as a finalist in the 2009 TechAmerica High-Tech Innovation Awards.
Powerwave was named a finalist in the Innovative Product/Technology category for its WiMAX remote radio head, a key component enabling wireless operators to support forthcoming next-generation 4G wireless networks.
“Powerwave is committed to helping operators in North America deploy the next generation of advanced wireless networks based on 4G technologies,” said Ronald J. Buschur, president and CEO, Powerwave Technologies. “Our portfolio of 4G infrastructure products includes antennas, tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs), multi-carrier power amplifiers (MCPAs), and radio heads, along with service and software solutions designed to reduce deployment costs and complexity, giving network operators a distinctive time-to-market advantage.”
Powerwave’s WiMAX remote radio head (RRH) leverages the company’s award-winning technology architecture first developed for its WiMAX digital radio head. Powerwave has fielded nearly 50,000 digital radio heads around the globe, supporting all manner of air interfaces and technologies.
Now in its 16th year, the High-Tech Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and achievement in the technology industry in Orange County and the Inland Empire, and honors local companies, individuals, and products that drive innovation. The awards are sponsored by the AeA, the largest association of high-tech companies in the United States with approximately 2,500 companies.
“We wish to thank all of the companies that prepared nominations for this year’s awards, and we congratulate Powerwave’s status as an award finalist,” said Don Hicks, executive director, TechAmerica Orange County. “This region boasts many noteworthy companies, such as Powerwave, that continue to influence technology development throughout the rest of the world, and we’re excited to help highlight them.”
This year’s winners will be announced at a dinner on May 14, 2009, at the Hilton Hotel in Costa Mesa, Calif. In addition to the awards, TechAmerica Orange County will recognize educators and students for their innovative use of science, math, and technology in the classroom and the community in conjunction with Project Tomorrow, the nation’s leading education nonprofit group focused on preparing today’s students to be tomorrow’s innovators. For more information, please visit http://www.aeanet.org/ocawards.
About Powerwave Technologies
A global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, Powerwave Technologies, Inc. offers cutting edge wireless infrastructure to address the demands of enterprise and commercial customers. Powerwave offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Antennas, Base Station Solutions and Coverage Solutions. Powerwave’s product line supports all wireless network protocols and frequencies including Next Generation Networks in 4G technology such as WiMAX and LTE. Powerwave solutions, products and services also help wireless operators and OEMs reduce capital and operating expenses, speed rollout of services, improve coverage and capacity, and reduce environmental impact. For more information, visit us at www.powerwave.com. Powerwave, Powerwave Technologies and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks of Powerwave Technologies, Inc and NetWay is a trademark of Powerwave Technologies, Inc.
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