Trapeze Networks Recognized by Wi-Fi Alliance(R)

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Trapeze Networks, a Belden brand (NYSE: BDC) today announced it has won a Wi-Fi Alliance 2009 Outstanding Leadership and Contribution award.  The Wi-Fi Alliance is an international non-profit organization with global marketing, technology and advocacy programs for Wi-Fi.  Each year, the organization recognizes those member companies that have demonstrated exceptional participation in its various program development and certification activities.

"Trapeze is honored to receive the Wi-Fi Alliance award and proud of its contribution to industry-wide technology initiatives," said Dhrupad Trivedi, president, Trapeze Networks. "The award demonstrates Trapeze's continued commitment as an industry forerunner in driving technical developments and programs enabling the global proliferation and optimal user experience of Wi-Fi."

Trapeze Engineering Leads the Way

Trapeze received the 2009 Outstanding Leadership and Contribution award because of its extraordinary contribution to the wireless industry through leadership in Wi-Fi Alliance projects. Trapeze Networks leads two task groups for the Wi-Fi Alliance.  As leader of the Wireless Network Management marketing task group, Trapeze is driving the investigation of certification requirements for power saving, location and timing services, and performance optimization.  Trapeze also chairs the Security Technical task group, which defines tests to support Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA2) security requirements for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ products.

"We congratulate Trapeze on receiving a Wi-Fi Alliance outstanding contributor award," said Kelly Davis-Felner, marketing director for the Wi-Fi Alliance.  "Their strong participation and leadership in our organization has helped advance our existing and developing programs alike."

About Trapeze Networks

Trapeze Networks, a Belden Brand, is a leader in enterprise wireless LAN equipment and management software.  Trapeze Networks was the first company to introduce NonStop Wireless Networking that delivers unmatched reliability to the enterprise wireless LAN and its solutions are optimized for companies requiring mobility and high bandwidth such as healthcare, education and hospitality.  Trapeze delivers Smart Mobile™, providing scalable wireless LANs for applications such as voice over Wi-Fi, location services, and indoor/outdoor connectivity.

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