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November 16, 2011
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAN STEELE TO PRESENT AT FALL USCID EVENT
Steele to discuss Southern Utah SCADA network project and dispelling myths about 900MHz spread spectrum technology used in water/wastewater industry
WHO: Dan Steele
Business Development Executive
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
Daniel G. Steele is a business development executive at FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Steele has more than 25 years’ experience selling supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) networks for the water and wastewater, oil and gas, electric utilities, railroad, traffic, government and process control instrumentation markets. Some of Steele’s previous experience includes working as a system integrator; district manager for Automation-X, as a branch manager for Water Works Equipment; as a regional sales manager for Rockwell Automation; as a regional area manager for Microwave Data Systems (GEMDS); and, as a senior vice president of sales for Bluewave Antenna Systems.
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 900 MHZ 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 always will surface. Spread spectrum, like any technology, can be an extremely valuable tool when used in the correct environment and with correct network deployment.
The objective of this presentation is to explore these “myths” and provide a better understanding of how to use spread spectrum technology in water/wastewater applications and also show where you 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: USCID – Sixth Annual Conference on Irrigation and Drainage
Catamaran Resort and Spa
3999 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92109
WHEN: 1:30 – 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17
Concurrent Session 4B – Applications of Technology II
CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Steele, please contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
(303) 581-7760, ext. 19
November 14, 2011
JIM GARDNER, FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ SCADA EXPERT, TO PRESENT AT RADIOCOMMS CONNECT IN AUSTRALIA
WHO: Jim Gardner
Oil and Gas Industry Manager
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)
Jim Gardner is a seasoned industry veteran in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and data collection technologies and the oil and gas industry manager at FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Gardner has worked in the oil and gas industry since 1975 in various management positions, including as Regional Manager, AMF Tuboscope; as senior vice president and general manager at PRS; as senior vice president and general manager at Remote Operating Systems (ROS); and, as product manager at ABB Totalflow. He joined FreeWave in 2001 as an oil and gas sales manager responsible for launching the company’s products into the oil and gas industry. He currently is a member of ENTELEC, ASGMT and ISHM.
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: THE EVOLUTION OF DATA COLLECTION FOR GAS MEASUREMENT
Evolving communication technologies are revolutionizing SCADA systems just as new technology in drilling and production are revolutionizing the way oil and gas wells are produced. However, due to a significant decline in price since 2008, it has become increasingly important to run a more cost-effective operation. While most communications companies have responded with partial solutions, some have responded with multiple products that can be integrated into one unified solution. These systems are much more complex than the older systems, but they provide far greater versatility than the systems built 10 or 15 years ago.
This presentation provides attendees with an overview of how innovations in communication technologies for SCADA systems have evolved and explains the most effective practices for data collection.
WHERE: RadioComms Connect 2011
Etihad Stadium
740 Bourke Street
Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 16
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Theatre 2 – RadioComms Theatre
CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Gardner, please contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
(303) 581-7760, ext. 19
September 19, 2011
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ ROY ROSADO TO PRESENT ON WIRELESS IO AND CATHODIC PROTECTION REMOTE MONITORING AT RIO PIPELINE CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION IN BRAZIL
WHO: Roy Rosado
Business Development Executive, Latin America
FreeWave Technologies
Rosado is a business development executive for the Latin American markets for FreeWave. Rosado brings more than 10 years of senior leadership and management experience in growing sales, developing distribution channels and managing business development efforts. Rosado holds a master’s degree in education and training from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.
WHAT: “Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring”
Cathodic protection has slowly moved to become a critical issue in the world. Automation of pipeline integrity management has never been more needed, more available or more affordable. As automated remote monitoring with wireless data communication radios become an increasingly popular choice for many pipeline, energy and utility operators, additional wireless options have begun to emerge. Battery-powered remote monitoring is a new solution that is available for pipe-to-soil measurement. Unlike a traditional wireless system, this automated remote monitoring system option can be submersed and installed underground. These new systems are designed for pipe-to-soil users who are committed to going beyond compliance and moving to mitigation versus simple measurement.
This presentation will discuss the needs for cathodic protection monitoring by highlighting the aging infrastructure problem of pipelines in the United States and across the world. Remote monitoring options are now available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. In addition, it will provide a real-world case study example of how technologies, like this, are being deployed at a major international airport to improve its automated monitoring.
“Stretching Wireless IO Throughout Your Pipeline Infrastructure”
Frequently, pipeline and energy companies have geographically dispersed assets and the sensor data is needed at a central point. In the past, the only available option included digging trenches and/or running conduit and pulling wire to acquire the signals. Wireless IO offers substantial and measurable cost savings in terms of engineering, installation and logistics as well as dramatic improvements in the frequency, currency and reliability of field data collection. In fact, asset information is now available from applied and embedded sensory points enabling sophisticated diagnostics, remote monitoring and control optimization. As a result, pipeline companies can now realize the true potential of their production assets with the emergence of this wireless field infrastructure by having dependable access to timely information to establish and maintain excellent situational awareness of their operations.
Many wireless IO applications offer simple, cost-effective measurement of monitoring points to eliminate manual collection of field data, thereby improving labor productivity. Alternatively, in more sophisticated applications with a central processing device, wireless IO enables users to extract full diagnostic data and predictive intelligence from the devices which then will automatically notify the appropriate personnel of the precise problem before a major issue occurs. This presentation will explain how companies can stretch their wireless IO throughout their pipeline infrastructure not only to maximize their investments, but, yield greater, more effective communication within their networks.
WHERE: Rio Pipeline Conference & Exposition 2011
Sul America Convention Center
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2010 — “Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring”
Room 3 – 2nd Floor – Sul America Convention Center
2p.m. – 2:30 p.m. BRT
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 – “Stretching Wireless IO Throughout Your Pipeline Infrastructure”
Room 3 – 2nd Floor – Sul America Convention Center
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. BRT
CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Rosado, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 19 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com. You can also contact Roy Rosado directly at (678) 294-5887 or at rrosado@freewave.com.
September 14, 2011
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ EXPERT JIM GARDNER TO PRESENT AT THE 2011 CHEMINNOVATIONS CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON TEXAS
Company executive to present on multiple topics relating to wireless data radio communications, data collection tools and SCADA networks
WHO: Jim Gardner
Oil & Gas Industry Manager
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
Jim Gardner is a seasoned industry veteran in SCADA and data collection technologies and the oil and gas industry manager at FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Gardner has worked in the oil and gas industry since 1975 in various management positions, including as Regional Manager, AMF Tuboscope; as senior vice president and general manager at PRS; as senior vice president and general manager at Remote Operating Systems (ROS); and, as product manager at ABB Totalflow. He joined FreeWave in 2001 as an oil and gas sales manager responsible for launching the company’s products into the oil and gas industry. He currently is a member of ENTELEC, ASGMT and ISHM.
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: Session 6C: Changing the Face of SCADA/Supervisory Control Acquisition Data Analysis
Technical Session #1: Demystifying Wireless Ethernet
Wednesday, September 14, 9:30 a.m.
Many SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) managers are looking into converting their telemetry systems from serial communication (RS-232, or RS-485) to Ethernet. Many IT (Information Technology) supervisors are comfortable with Ethernet but have not had much experience with wireless. The trend in data communication is clearly moving to Ethernet, as its advantages are too compelling to ignore: security, faster polling times, mobile communications and more. Internet accessibility and IP addressability all provide benefits previously unavailable with serial communications.
Technical Session #2: The Evolution of Data Collection
Wednesday, September 14, 10:45 a.m.
Today, more pre-planning and system design are necessary to build an expandable, scalable communications network. These systems are much more complex than the older systems and provide far greater versatility and are more robust than the systems built 10 or 15 years ago. This presentation will give an overview of how communication technologies for SCADA have evolved and explain the most effective ways for data collection today.
WHERE: 2nd Annual ChemInnovations Conference
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 13 through Wednesday, Sept. 15
CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave Technologies, or to set up an interview with Mr. Gardner, please contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
(303) 581-7760, ext. 19
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO CONDUCT HANDS-ON CLASS REGARDING WIRELESS DATA NETWORKS AT THE 2011 MEASUREMENT AND PIPELINE INSTITUTE
Expert Dan Steele to provide students with FreeWave’s FGR data radios and Tool Suite software for in-depth learning on basic radio programming, installation and network troubleshooting
WHO: Dan Steele
Business Development Executive
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
Daniel G. Steele is a business development executive at FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Steele has more than 25 years experience selling SCADA networks for the water and wastewater, oil and gas, electric utilities, railroad, traffic and process control instrumentation markets. Some of Steele’s previous experience includes working as a system integrator; as a branch manager for Water Works Equipment; as a regional sales manager for Rockwell Automation; as a regional area manager for Microwave Data Systems; and, as a senior vice president of sales for Bluewave Antenna Systems.
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: Hands-on Class:
During the hands-on class, Steele will teach attendees how to set up, install and troubleshoot serial wireless networks using spread spectrum radios. The students each will set-up, configure and test FreeWave Technologies’ FGR serial data radios and accompanying ToolSuite software, using local and network diagnostic tools.
WHERE: 59th Annual Measurement & Pipeline Institute
Seward County Community College
PO Box 1137
Liberal, KS 67905-1137
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 14 in Classroom #1
Session 1 – 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Session 2 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave Technologies, or to set up an interview with Mr. Steele, please contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
(303) 581-7760, ext. 19
September 12, 2011
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES HELPS WILLIAMS FIELD SERVICES CONTINUE TO EXPAND AND UPGRADE ITS VAST COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
To optimize production and reduce operating costs, Williams Field Services relies on FreeWave’s proven suite of wireless data radios for several oil and gas applications
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 12, 2011- FreeWave Technologies (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced new installations with its longtime customer, Williams Field Services, to replace and upgrade some older data radios in the field, as well as deploy solutions for cathodic protection and pipe-to-soil test site monitoring applications. For more than a decade, FreeWave has provided Williams with the most reliable, lowest power consumption wireless data radio solutions for integrated well head automation with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), I/O and backhaul, plunger lift, gas flow measurement, temperature, pressure and tank level monitoring, cathodic protection and more.
“FreeWave clearly has validated its dependability over the years and continues to take a methodical approach with our data communications network,” said Ron Visconti, gas SCADA communications manager for Williams Field Services. “We continue to depend on FreeWave because of its commitment to providing highly reliable wireless data radios, excellent diagnostic tools and top-notch customer support.”
Williams is one of the largest volume transporters of natural gas in the United States and, as such, needs a robust communications network to effectively find, gather, process and transport natural gas around the country. Williams initially selected FreeWave back in 1999 to supply spread spectrum wireless data transceivers for Williams’ WinGate(TM) series of products. Ever since, the relationship has grown significantly to the extent that Williams now uses a suite of FreeWave products, such as its DGR, FGR, FGR2 serial and I/O radios, FGR-CP, HTP 900RE and FGR2-PE radios.
“The most recent installations demonstrate the mutual trust and growth we’ve sustained with Williams over the years,” said Ashish Sharma chief marketing officer of FreeWave Technologies. “We are very proud of the relationship we have with Williams and are committed to helping one of the largest natural gas producers in the U.S. enhance its productivity and improve its total cost of ownership.”
The latest installations for Williams’ gas measurement applications reflect this mutual growth and trust with FreeWave. Williams Field Service is currently migrating from the DGR radios to the FGR and FGR2 series for serial communications (RS-232 and RS-485). In addition, Williams is working toward switching out existing radios from other communications providers, as well as replacing older data control systems with FreeWave’s FGR2-PE solution. FreeWave’s new FGR2-PE-U data radio is a logical replacement because it has a built-in terminal server, web browser and two RJ45 Ethernet ports and two RJ45 serial ports. Furthermore, Williams is deploying FreeWave’s FGR-CP radios to monitor its cathodic protection system (including the rectifiers) and safeguard its natural gas pipelines and pipe-to-soil test stations. Now, Williams can connect the CP radios to its existing DGR and FGR network and view this on its SCADA host. Williams also is using FreeWave’s FGR2-IO data radios to control valve position and monitor other sites where the company needs to read discrete or analog values associated with flow rates, tank level, and pressure or temperature devices. All FreeWave radios – serial, Ethernet and IO – integrate seamlessly throughout the field and Williams’ communications network is easily expandable as the company adds new well sites and pipelines across the country.
“We get good service from FreeWave, and service is king in our book,” added Visconti. “FreeWave has a very versatile product line and is sensitive to our needs. For these reasons and others, we have a very good relationship.”
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
May 6, 2011
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES AND ROCKWELL AUTOMATION JOIN FORCES TO ADDRESS GROWING WATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES AND ROCKWELL AUTOMATION JOIN FORCES TO ADDRESS GROWING WATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES
Cost effectiveness, reliability and versatility are key reasons why the FreeWave and Rockwell Automation initiative is a natural fit for water districts across the United States
BOULDER, Colo., May 2, 2011 — FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced a new initiative, in collaboration with Rockwell Automation, to design and implement a comprehensive SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system solution to tackle water municipality’s growing issues in water management.
The problem: Water municipalities have water tanks that need to be kept full during peak usage times to keep up with increasing demands. Typically, a water tank is connected to a reservoir miles away via a pipeline, however, tank monitoring and pumping operations are being completed manually in many areas, creating numerous inefficiencies and cost constraints. To complicate matters, the main control rooms, the water reservoir and the water district headquarters are usually geographically dispersed. In order to keep up with demands, water districts across the United States need ways to automate their water demand management and keep their investment low to make such a change feasible to end-users.
“In order to make this application work, the SCADA system needs to be able to monitor the water level in the tank, the line pressure throughout the pipeline and the flow rate when the pump is running, as well as control the drive that runs the pump,” explains Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer of FreeWave Technologies. “It also needs to have a Human Machine Interface (HMI) at the water district headquarters to provide monitoring and control of the entire system for the operators. Clearly, wireless communication is a must, but the system also needs to be very reliable, flexible and cost effective. Our customers are looking for a solution that is easy to deploy and maintain.”
Because cost effectiveness and reliability are high priorities for public utility operators, both FreeWave and Rockwell Automation products are a natural fit for the water districts. The SCADA system consists of an Allen Bradley SLC5/05 PLC at the main control room, its PowerFlex 40 drive at the pump house with FreeWave’s serial and serial IO radios connecting them together. The serial IO radios also allow the master Allen Bradley PLC to monitor pressure and flow rates throughout the pipeline as well as the water level in the tank. Along with the serial network, there also would be a pair of FreeWave Ethernet radios used to connect the SLC5/05 back to a Rockwell Automation PanelView Plus at the water district headquarters. Because multiple FreeWave radio networks can coexist at the same location, its FGR2-PE Ethernet radios are a trouble-free option. Typically, they would be used to link the Ethernet ports of the Allen Bradley SLC5/05 PLC and the Rockwell Automation PanelView Plus to provide seamless integration. “This allows for easy monitoring and control with real time updates of the entire system,” Sharma says.
“With both Rockwell Automation and FreeWave products, it’s easy to build a cost effective, yet very reliable SCADA system,” he explained. “Because the FGR2-IO-IOE is a flexible wireless IO platform and a very reliable serial radio, it offers the ability to quickly and cost effectively add IO without having to add additional radios. This adds a level of flexibility that complements Rockwell Automation products perfectly.”
About the FGR2 Series of FreeWave Radios:
Each member of the FGR2 Series of radios is fully backwards-compatible with earlier FGR radios and offers the lowest power consumption in the industry. The FGR2-CE-U is the serial radio option and the FGR2-IO-IOE Serial radio base provides a wireless platform for IO Expansion to any new or existing FGR serial network .The FGR2-PE offers users a second, switched Ethernet port as well as two serial ports to meet the demands of customers’ wireless automation requirements. The future-proof combination of two serial ports and two switched Ethernet ports offers customers the ability to transition from serial to Ethernet data communication without having to replace their wireless communication hardware down the road, or operate both serial and Ethernet communication independently and simultaneously on the same platform. Additionally, each FreeWave FRG2 series radio is capable of transmitting data up to 60 miles line-of-sight (LOS).
Additional information is available online at (http://www.freewave.com/products/product-274.html) or by contacting FreeWave at 866-923-6168.
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 303-381-9200 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at (www.freewave.com).
FreeWave Technologies participates as an EncompassTM Product Partner in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetworkTM. Through Encompass Product Partners, customers can quickly locate complementary products that best solve any application challenges. These products are critical components or connectivity solutions that extend and enhance Rockwell Automation installations.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 19,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
Allen-Bradley, SLC5/05 PLC, PanelView Plus and PowerFlex are all trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.
About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork
FreeWave Technologies is part of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetworkTM program, which includes business enterprise, sales and solutions, and product and technology partners. Through collaboration with Rockwell Automation, FreeWave Technologies helps its customers improve time to market, lower total cost of ownership, better manage assets and lower manufacturing business risk. For more information, visit (www.rockwellautomation.com/partners/).
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Media Contact for FreeWave Technologies:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 19
April 26, 2011
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAN STEELE TO PRESENT AT USCID SPRING CONFERENCE ON AIDING IRRIGATION MANAGERS
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAN STEELE TO PRESENT AT USCID SPRING CONFERENCE ON AIDING IRRIGATION MANAGERS
Steele to uncover the emerging challenges and opportunities for the various network communications options that irrigation managers have today
WHO: Dan Steele
Business Development Executive
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)
Daniel G. Steele is a business development executive at FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Steele has more than 25 years experience selling SCADA networks for the water and wastewater, oil and gas, electric utilities, railroad, traffic and process control instrumentation markets. Some of Steele’s previous experience includes working as a system integrator; as a branch manager for Water Works Equipment; as a regional sales manager for Rockwell Automation; as a regional area manager for Microwave Data Systems; and, as a senior vice president of sales for Bluewave Antenna Systems.
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 Session: “What’s In Your Radio Communication Tackle Box?”
Numerous communication technologies have been introduced into the irrigation and water management market over the years all claiming to be the best and most reliable communication tool. Radios have become faster, smarter and easier than ever to program and upgrade firmware. The biggest advancements are happening on the IO side of the pond. More options and frequencies can be used today than ever before. Some of those trends are 2.4 GHz for short range IO and 900MHz for long range or for those networks that might only have a couple of sites that require IO.
This presentation will review what tools attendees should have in their communication tackle box and how they can make managing their radio communications network easier with more information at their disposal. Tips will be shared for determining what is best for each situation as well as how to plan for organizations’changing needs.
WHERE: USCID Water Management Conference (Spring)
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
WHEN: Technical Session (during Flow Measurement Session 3B):
Thursday, April 28
Between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave Technologies, or to set up an interview with Mr. Steele, please contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
(303) 581-7760, ext. 19
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com
April 20, 2011
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES PLATINUM AND GOLD RESELLERS FOR 2011
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES PLATINUM AND GOLD RESELLERS FOR 2011
FreeWave honors its worldwide partners through proven top revenue results and company contributions
BOULDER, Colo., April 15, 2011 — FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced its Platinum and Gold Resellers for 2011. The prestigious list is based on companies that complete FreeWave’s challenging Reseller Certification Program each year and were the top revenue producers for the company in 2010. Each Platinum or Gold reseller exhibits loyalty to FreeWave, offers world-class technical support; and, contributes exceptional market knowledge.
“We take our Reseller Certification Program seriously at FreeWave,” explained Ken Granader, vice president of sales at FreeWave. “We greatly value our relationships with all of our partners, not only because of how important channels are for growing our business, but because we depend on them to deliver top-notch support to many of our customers. Our resellers have a strong commitment to the company and our program, making them a critical piece of the FreeWave sales team. In response to their loyalty, we work hard to ensure they have 100 percent of our support from start to finish in any customer sales and support situation.”
Platinum Resellers:
Commercial Radio, Midland, Texas (http://commercialradio.net)
Pan-Tech, Arlington, Texas (www.pantechcontrols.com)
PathTech, Odessa, Texas (www.pathtechltd.com)
Winn-Marion, Centennial, Colorado (www.winn-marion.com)
Superior Optimization, Fort Worth, Texas (http://www.superioroptimization.com/)
Gulf Coast TMC, Ethel, Louisiana (www.gulfcoasttmc.com)
Power Connections, Dothan, Alabama (www.powerconnections.ws/)
Experitec, Chesterfield, Missouri (www.experitec.com)
Vinson, Lewisville, Texas (www.vpcco.com)
Gold Resellers:
VRC, Memphis, Tennessee (www.vrccompany.com)
Dycor, Edmonton, Canada (www.dycor.com/)
Applied Control Equipment, Centennial, Colorado (http://www.ace-fisher.net/)
Remote Data Solutions, The Woodlands, Texas (www.rdsscada.com)
Trinity-RSI, Edmonton, Canada (www.trinity-rsi.com)
Control Synergy, Newcastle, Australia (www.controlsynergy.com.au)
Process Control Dynamics, Centennial, Colorado (www.pcdsales.com/)
John H. Carter Company Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana (www.JohnHCarter.com)
Tower Communication, Gillette, Wyoming (www.towercom.net/)
Infinity Power and Controls, Rock Springs, Wyoming (www.infinitypwr.com/)
For more information on FreeWave’s Reseller Program, please contact FreeWave at moreinfo@freewave.com.
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.
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Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 19
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
