February 17, 2012

BRET DIANICH OF FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO PRESENT AT THE COLORADO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Business development executive to dispel myths regarding spread spectrum technology and its advantages in the water/wastewater industry

WHO: Bret Dianich
Business Development Executive, Water/Wastewater and Renewable Energy
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)

Bret Dianich joined FreeWave Technologies as a business developer in 2010 and is responsible for servicing the water/wastewater and renewable energy markets. Applications include SCADA telemetry for lift stations, chlorination and filtration systems, solar panel tracking and wind turbine condition monitoring.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design/manufacture of license-free spread spectrum, licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world (www.freewave.com).

WHAT: “Southern Utah Water SCADA Project and Dispelling Myths regarding 900MHz Spread Spectrum Technology”

Each year, the water/wastewater industry deploys an increasing number of spread spectrum communication solutions. Previously, the use of wireless telemetry in water/wastewater SCADA systems was almost exclusively in the licensed radio realm. However, the scarcity of available licensed channels as well as its improved technology has made the spread spectrum radio an increasingly popular choice. With the install base of spread spectrum devices rapidly increasing, there have been a number of urban legends, superstitions and myths that have circulated. With the introduction and advancement of any new technology, misconceptions and misunderstandings will always surface. Spread spectrum, like any technology, can be an extremely valuable tool when used in the correct environment and with correct network deployment.

This presentation will explore these “myths” and provide a better understanding of how to use spread spectrum technology in water/wastewater applications and also show where an operator can expect to succeed with spread spectrum communication solutions. In addition, Steele will provide a real-life, case study example of this technology by exploring the Southern Utah Water SCADA Project.

WHERE: Colorado Rural Water Association Annual Conference (CRWA)
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2886 S. Circle Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO

WHEN: Advanced Training Track
Thursday, Feb. 16
1 p.m. MST

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Dianich, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581- 7760, ext. 19 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com