Powerwave Named Finalist in 2009 Mobile Excellence Awards
WiMAX Remote Radio Head – Next-Generation 4G Wireless Network Component – Recognized in the Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough Category
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Oct. 12, 2009 -
Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV), a global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, today announced it has been chosen as a finalist in the 2009 Mobile Excellence Awards (MEAs), an industry awards program produced by Little Monster Media, that celebrates the achievements from all walks of the mobile and entertainment industry, including interactive media, film, television, music, games, agencies and high-tech.
Powerwave was selected as a finalist in the Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough category for its award-winning, leading-edge WiMAX remote radio head – a key component enabling wireless operators to support forthcoming next-generation 4G wireless networks. Powerwave’s WiMAX remote radio head (RRH) leverages the company’s award-winning technology architecture first developed for its WiMAX digital radio head. Powerwave’s team has fielded nearly 50,000 digital radio heads around the globe, supporting all manner of air interfaces and technologies.
“Powerwave works behind the scenes to provide the mobile world with the wireless ‘backbone’ necessary for building and maintaining highly dynamic and complex next-generation networks,” said Ronald J. Buschur, president and CEO, Powerwave Technologies. “Through our services, software and portfolio of 4G infrastructure products, we’re uniquely qualified to help North American operators deliver a whole new world of rich, next-generation wireless applications.”
The Mobile Excellence Awards (http://www.mobilexawards.com/) celebrate the best of the best in mobile entertainment by honoring innovation, creativity and breakthroughs from within the mobile ecosystem. Judged by industry luminaries, the awards celebrate the best in categories that include Best Start-up, Mobile Innovator, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Video, Social Network, Games, Music, Original Programming, Community and Fan Content, Promotion, Mobile Product & Services, including the prestigious Mobile Ambassador and People’s Choice awards, amongst many others.
“We congratulate Powerwave for its innovative technology and industry determination to make a difference, and welcome them as an ‘09 finalist in this year’s Mobile Excellence Awards,” said Sarah Miller, CEO, Axis PR and founder & chair, Mobile Excellence Awards. “This year’s winners will be honored at an industry-wide event on Monday, Dec. 7, at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles, as we expect a great turn out from a diverse group of leaders from all across the wireless industry.”
The awards are sponsored by GoTV Networks, Virgin Mobile, GameStop Digital Ventures, Saffron Digital, KeyNote Systems and Azuki Systems, and are supported by global industry leaders including GSMA Mobile Innovation, Wireless Industry partnerships, Show Stoppers, Axis PR, Mobile Monday, Interactive Television Alliance, and media partners: RCR Wireless, Wireless Week, Mobile Marketer, FoneArena, MobilizedTV, Billboard, Fierce Mobile, and many others.
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 http://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.
About Mobile Excellence Awards
The Mobile Excellence Awards profile the latest in mobile entertainment, including media, marketing and technology. The MEAs honor excellence in achievements of mobile entertainment from start-ups to applications, to studios, including interactive media, film, television, music, games, agencies, and high-tech. The MEAs honor the best of the best from all walks of the mobile entertainment ecosystem. For more information, please go to www.mobilexawards.com.
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