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December 14, 2011
COMISION FEDERAL DE ELECTRICIDAD (CFE) TAPS FREEWAVE FOR A LARGE SMART GRID PROJECT IN MEXICO
The only utility power company in Mexico uses FreeWave wireless data radios for monitoring and control of critical electric power applications
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 14, 2011 — FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, was chosen by Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) (http://www.cfe.gob.mx) for wireless data radio applications such as power consumption and substation monitoring, as well as control and monitoring of power networks.
CFE is the only electric power utility company in México. It generates, transmits and distributes power and energy to nearly 100 million customers and is one of the largest utility organizations in the world with approximately 100,000 employees around the country. It currently is using FreeWave’s FGR2-PE, FGR115-RC and HTPlus wireless data radios in nine of the 16 divisions throughout Mexico.
“Before implementing FreeWave radios, CFE was experiencing difficulties due to distance and maintaining line of site in its communication networks,” said Federico Ibarra Otero, engineer at Ampere, FreeWave’s reseller partner in Mexico. “There were some locations where the monitoring devices were remotely located and required repeaters. FreeWave offered a solution that tackled both the distance and line of sight issues and we have achieved more consistent, reliable and modern links since implementation.”
FreeWave radios are used for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications to monitor and control switch gears, reclosers and power meters. Some of the networks are installed in heavily populated cities, such as Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara, where the RF noise and line of sight can potentially cause major issues with wireless communications. However, with FreeWave’s excellent network design and flexibility, the radios achieve optimal communication, even with skyscrapers, tree coverage and high RF noise levels. With CFE being the only energy provider of power for the entire country, FreeWave radios also were relied upon for data transmission in a wide range of geographical areas, spanning from the big cities to remote locations in the mountains and desert. Additionally, each FreeWave radio is 100 percent tested for RF performance — from -40° C to +75° C — to ensure reliability in a variety of weather conditions.
“We are very satisfied with FreeWave’s Ethernet models, the FGR2-PE and HTPlus, as they let us manage serial and Ethernet devices at the same time,” said Mario Granados Villareal, engineer at CFE. “This allows us to incorporate all the data coming from the radios to the LAN networks, which not only saves time, but allows our entire communications network to operate seamlessly.”
The FGR2-PE offers users a second, switched Ethernet port as well as two serial ports that give customers the ability to transition from serial to Ethernet data communication without having to replace their wireless communication hardware down the road, as well as operate both serial and Ethernet communication independently and simultaneously on the same platform. The FreeWave HTPlus Ethernet radio is ideal for customers who need an industrial grade high-speed Ethernet radio that operates in harsh environments and noisy RF conditions. It delivers data at a rate of up to 867 Kbps and is an ideal radio for SCADA backhaul networks.
“We are proud to have been chosen by CFE for this significant project. The success with CFE confirms that our wireless solutions are making progress across the globe in the smart grid market,” said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer at FreeWave Technologies. “Our industrial radios provide enhanced capabilities for smart grid applications, such as distribution automation (DA), AMI back haul, distribution management (DMS), substation automation (SSA), load management (LM), demand response (DR), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and energy management (EMS). Our feature rich radio solutions coupled with top-notch customer support will bring new efficiencies to CFE’s network.”
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 newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at www.freewave.com.
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Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 19
July 13, 2011
MONITRON AND FREEWAVE HOST LATIN AMERICAN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION SEMINAR
FreeWave and Latin America resellers to train attendees on instrumentation used in the areas of seismology, data radio communication networks and the Smart Grid
BOULDER, Colo., July 7, 2011 — FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, and Mexican reseller, Monitron, (http://www.monitron.mx), today announced their first joint training seminar for their Latin American representatives and customers. The event will be held from July 11-15, 2011 in the area of San Jose Insurgentes, Mexico City. FreeWave and Monitron are providing product information and application note materials, as well as the products themselves for hands-on training. Bringing customers, resellers and other partners together demonstrates the momentum FreeWave and Monitron are realizing in this part of the world.
“We value our relationship with Monitron and our Latin American representatives, not only because of the dynamic role they play in growing our business, but because we depend on them to deliver top-notch support to our customers” explained Roy Rosado, business development executive for Latin America at FreeWave Technologies. “Monitron has demonstrated a strong commitment to FreeWave, making it a critical piece of both our sales and support teams. Because of their in-depth knowledge and unwavering loyalty, we strive to ensure they have 100 percent of our support from start to finish in any customer sales and support situation.”
Monitron will kick off the event with a day of training focused on seismology and volcanic monitoring applications. The focus will be on learning seismic station instrumentation systems, including sensors, digitizers, software platforms and other modules for interfacing with other systems. “At Monitron, we pride ourselves in offering reliable data communication solutions for the seismic and volcanic monitoring marketplace, says Juan Carlos Ambrosi, CEO of Monitron. “We ensure every aspect of these mission-critical installations – from selecting the right equipment, to custom project designs, and even the implementation and evaluation of the communication networks themselves – is carried out with the utmost regard for meeting our customers’ objectives. Human lives are at risk, so, we need to ensure we provide the most reliable and proven solution possible.”
The next three days of the training seminar are focused on FreeWave’s Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) data radio offerings, including its 900 MHz Ethernet radio products, used widely in several applications across Latin America. Attendees will be trained on various topics and technologies, including network topologies, antenna systems and accessories, dispersion studies, basic radio configuration skills, basic network designs, telemetry systems maintenance, overview of Ethernet and TCP/IP, FreeWave’s popular ToolSuite software platform, and much more. “Organizations count on our radios for reliable data communications and rely on our support for operational success,” continued Rosado. “We know the determination and commitment from our resellers will make these training sessions a success and will translate into continued efficiencies and knowledge for our joint customers moving forward.”
The final day of the event will shift the focus onto energy utilities and synchronization within the Smart Grid, an emerging market both FreeWave and Monitron are currently penetrating together.
“We are proud to partner with a leading trustworthy data communication solutions provider like FreeWave,” said César Morquecho, Engineer Manager of Monitron. “Together, we will continue to work with FreeWave and our customers to improve our offerings that are the preferred choice for Latin American utilities and volcanic and seismic monitoring companies.”
Complete event details can be found on Monitron’s website (http://www.monitron.mx).
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 is unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at (www.freewave.com).
About Monitron
Mónitron is a company that offers seismic, communications and timing solutions. Its mission is to become the largest Spanish-speaking specialized network focused on seismic, volcanic and industrial instrumentation services. The Mónitron Squad provides technical support, training, consulting, design, installation and implementation of turnkey projects in the latter fields.
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Press Contact for FreeWave:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 19
Press Contact for Monitron:
Juan C. Ambrosi
Monitron
+52 (55) 9171 1165
October 23, 2010
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM AT FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES ADDS SALES VETERAN RALPH ORISCELLO
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM AT FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES ADDS SALES VETERAN RALPH ORISCELLO
Oriscello will fill a key role in delivering wireless data radio solutions to global OEM accounts
BOULDER, Colo., October 20, 2010- 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 has hired Ralph Oriscello as a business development executive for OEM sales. At FreeWave, Oriscello will manage five key global OEM accounts to support the business development team in driving international sales efforts.
Oriscello brings 25 years of sales and sales management experience to FreeWave. He has worked with clients in 20 countries representing the United States’ largest telecommunication and computing firms. Most recently, he worked as a regional sales manager for energy and utilities at Arcadian Networks where he delivered the first contract for a major oil and gas company. Oriscello also has held numerous sales and management positions for AT&T worldwide.
During his tenure at AT&T he served as its first National Sales Manager for WorldNet Internet Services, negotiated carrier agreements for AT&T Asia Pacific Region from Hong Kong, managed AT&T EasyLink’s EMEA Region from London, and served as Western Region U.S. Sales Manager. Prior to AT&T, he worked for Digital Equipment in its Wall Street office selling distributed processing solutions to Global 100 financial firms. Oriscello also has held positions at Bluestone Consulting and Western Union.
“Ralph is a great addition to the business development team because of his ability to continually boost revenues through the management of major global accounts,” said Ken Granader, vice president of sales and company spokesperson at FreeWave. “His knowledge of the key players in our vertical markets, combined with his sales management experience, will help us continue building relationships with our top OEM accounts and assist in increasing our global presence.”
“I am excited to join a team of great people who are very customer-focused,” said Oriscello. “I am ready to tackle the challenges of my new position and I look forward to helping FreeWave increase its sales success – both regionally and internationally.”
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 newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at www.freewave.com.
Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 19
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com
