FreeWave Technologies Announced as a Finalist for the Communication Technology Professionals' Ascent Award

BOULDER, Colo., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced it was selected as one of three finalists out of several hundred candidates for The Ascent Award by Communications Technology Professionals (CTP), Colorado's premier association of communications and technology professionals. The award ceremony was held on April 7, 2011 at The Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colo.

"We were delighted to be chosen as an Ascent Award finalist by the Communication Technology Professionals organization," said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer of FreeWave Technologies. "This award helps promote awareness of the communication industry's dynamic and competitive nature, while also inspiring other companies and individuals to have a positive impact on Colorado's economy and local communities."

CTP has attracted members, participants, sponsors and supporters from across the communications ecosystem, including broadband, mobile, information technology, cable, satellite and unified communications. Through CTP's encouragement of greater communication and coordination across this ecosystem, the organization helps position Colorado as a preferred location for business expansion.

"It was nearly impossible to pick a winner from our top three finalists," said Joshua Holmberg, president of CTP.  "While FreeWave didn't take the top spot for the award, we were impressed with their commitment to delivering world-class radio data communications to a variety of industries.  Each finalist was in very different verticals and each was unique in its approach to the marketplace.  I consider all three finalists as winners, and appreciate FreeWave's dedication to the Colorado community."

The Ascent Award is given to the firm that best represents the Colorado spirit of innovation, growth and drive in telecommunications and is poised to make a near-term impact on the industry. Ascent nominees were selected based on assorted criteria and offered for voting from CTP associates. The company must have exhibited exceptional inspiration or insight in at least two of these areas: (a) new technology, (b) changing business models, (c) new products and/or (d) new customers or marketplace; it must have made or will in the immediate future make a meaningful impact on the communications industry; the company must have a significant presence in Colorado; and, should embody the spirit of the Ascent Award showing energy, focus, growth, drive and innovation furthering communications technology.

"There are indeed many flourishing communications technology companies in Colorado and we are thrilled to be regarded as one of the top pioneers in this industry," Sharma continued. "The unmatched quality, versatility and reliability of our wireless data radios support installations in some of the world's most challenging locations – ranging from the Middle East to Mount Everest, Permian Basin to the Amazon Rainforest, and from Antarctica to New York. Regardless of the location, we always focus on fulfilling our customers' needs first. That input on the front end, together with our best-in-class manufacturing and engineering excellence, are what sets our solutions apart from others."

If you would like to learn more about FreeWave Technologies and its wireless data radios, please visit: (http://www.freewave.com/products/).

About FreeWave Technologies

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success – where failure and down-time are not an option – trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at [email protected]. Visit the company's website at http://www.freewave.com.  

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