February 23, 2011

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ COLIN LIPPINCOTT TO PRESENT AT THE 2011 WINTER SMART GRID VIRTUAL SUMMIT

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ COLIN LIPPINCOTT TO PRESENT AT THE 2011 WINTER SMART GRID VIRTUAL SUMMIT

Company expert will present on the communication technology alternatives for designing the Smart Grid

WHO: Colin Lippincott
         General Manager, Energy Markets
         FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
         (www.freewave.com)

Colin Lippincott has been with FreeWave Technologies, Inc. for eight years. In his current position as general manager of energy markets, he works primarily with solar, wind and Smart Grid technologies to advance remote automation, condition monitoring, positioning and SCADA success with affordable wireless systems and unmatched reliability. Prior to FreeWave, he served in various management and operations roles with several companies since graduating from the University of Colorado with a Masters in Business Administration.

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: Technical Presentation: “Designing the Smart Grid: Technology Alternatives and Case Studies”

Many Smart Grid utility operators are finding the need for newer, more efficient forms of communication to effectively deploy distribution automation. There are, of course, a variety of options for implementing communications and some emerging solutions as well, such as recently available wireless data radios. This presentation will highlight real-life, case study examples of wireless technology installations for distribution automation that can save time, money and increase efficiency of system management while meeting a “best fit” requirement to the objectives of the organization. Attendees will learn about the different solutions available for critical data monitoring and discover the advantages of using wireless communication systems.

Lippincott will be one of three speakers during this presentation time slot. Each speaker will present for 20 minutes, reserving 15 minutes after the final presenter for Q&A with the audience.

WHERE: Smart Grid Virtual Summit – Winter 2011
            Online at (http://www.smartgrid-vsummit.com)   
   
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 24 from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave Technologies, or to set up an interview with Mr. Lippincott, please contact:

Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
(303) 581-7760, ext. 19
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com