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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

cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

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 Encompass^TM Product Partner in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork^TM.  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 PartnerNetwork^TM 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

cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

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

February 22, 2011

HEAD OF THE HOOCH ROWING RACE RELIES ON FREEWAVE WIRELESS DATA RADIOS FOR ACCURATE TIMING

HEAD OF THE HOOCH ROWING RACE RELIES ON FREEWAVE WIRELESS DATA RADIOS FOR ACCURATE TIMING

Race organizers discover a new use for industrially hardened FGR2-PE radios

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 22, 2011 — FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, is a trusted solution in several industries including, oil and gas, water/wastewater, military, electric power, renewable energy and several more. Although FreeWave radios are typically used for utility and industrial grade applications, organizers of the Head of the Hooch rowing race have discovered an “outside of the box” application by using them for timing at the annual event in Chattanooga, Tenn.

FreeWave FGR2-PE 900 MHz radios are set up along the 5,000 meter (3.1 mile) racecourse, one at the start, one on a building roof to ensure line of sight, and another at the finish. The radios are installed in conjunction with a dual chronometer timing system that offers accuracy down to a tenth of a second. Each of the 2,000-plus crew’s start and finish times are captured in the timing system database as they race and the FreeWave radios transfer the times from the start line chronometer to the timing computer system located at the finish line. Originally, the start line time transfers were done over voice radio, but as the number of race participants has grown over the years this became impractical.

“We implemented this solution with FreeWave’s radios because of the reliability and excellent performance they exhibited for a research project at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI),” explained Bob Kerr, Principal Research Engineer at GTRI and 30-year member of the Atlanta Rowing Club, which organizes Head of the Hooch annual event. “Using radios that are typically relied upon for industrial applications ended up being a great idea because they are highly reliable and can maintain a link under stressful interference conditions.”

The FGR2-PE has both serial and Ethernet wireless connectivity and uses license-free spread spectrum for data communication over long distances. It is compatible with other FreeWave FGRPlus family radios and offers a second, switched Ethernet port as well as two serial ports to meet the needs of a variety of automation requirements. In addition, the FGR2-PE has improved noise rejection and additional performance enhancements that allow it to maintain wireless serial or Ethernet communications over long distances or in congested RF environments – making it perfect for a race taking place in busy downtown Chattanooga.

“The radios are easy to install and have provided a consistently reliable data link over the years,” said Kerr. “By updating our system to the FGR2-PE this year, we believe timing will continue to run smoothly for years to come.”

“We are pleased to see that Head of the Hooch selected FreeWave radios for this unique application,” said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer (CMO) and general manager of products at FreeWave.  “Our products unmatched flexibility, reliability and long range coverage have been trusted for utility scale industrial applications for years.  It’s very rewarding to see them successfully deployed in a new way.” 

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
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

February 14, 2011

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAN STEELE, TO SPEAK AT THE 30TH ANNUAL COLORADO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAN STEELE, TO SPEAK AT THE 30TH ANNUAL COLORADO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

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 waste water, oil and gas, electric utilities, railroad, traffic and process control instrumentation markets. Some of Dan’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 I/O side of the pond. We see more options and frequencies that can be used today than ever before. Some of those trends are 2.4 GHz for short range I/O and 900MHz for long range or for those networks that might only have a couple of sites that require I/O. 

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.

Hands-on Class:

During this hands-on class, Steele will teach attendees how to set up, install and troubleshoot serial wireless networks using spread spectrum radios.

WHERE:  Colorado Rural Water Association Annual Conference
             Crowne Plaza Hotel
             2886 S. Circle Drive
             Colorado Springs, CO 80906

WHEN: Technical Session (during the Advanced Water Track):
           Wednesday, February 16
           1:00 – 2:00 pm
           Pikes Peak Room 2

          Hands-On Class (during the Advanced Water Track):
          Thursday, February 17
          4:15 – 5:15 pm
          Grand Ballroom G

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

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ COLIN LIPPINCOTT TO MODERATE PANEL AT COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS’ 11th ANNUAL FUTURE OF COMMUNICATIONS EVENT

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ COLIN LIPPINCOTT TO MODERATE PANEL AT COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS’ 11th ANNUAL FUTURE OF COMMUNICATIONS EVENT

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, general manager of energy markets, he leads FreeWave practice in smart grid, traditional electric power and utility scale power generation in both solar and wind to advance remote automation, condition-based monitoring, positioning and SCADA success with industrially hardened, 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: Keynote and Executive Panel Discussion

Lippincott will lead an executive panel of experts, many of whom have leveraged their telecom backgrounds to impact the smart grid revolution. Panelists will discuss machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and how the smart grid of tomorrow can utilize the technology and lessons learned from the telecom industry. It will focus on the Smart Society, a collaboration of M2M communications giving everyday devices the ability to share important data points and make intelligent decisions.

Panelists will discuss how industries are utilizing existing networks via numerous forms, to process data, draw conclusions, control devices and build impactful applications. In addition, they will share how some of the most dominate leaders of M2M communications are companies working in the Smart Energy space. Panelists will cover what the future holds for the smart grid technology transformation and how the wireless and telecom ecosystem will play a role.

WHERE: Communication Technology Professionals (CTP) 11th Annual Future of Communications Event
             The Brown Palace Hotel
             321 17th Street
             Denver, CO 80202
   
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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 
 

February 8, 2011

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES RADIOS PROVIDE AUTOMATED VOLCANIC MONITORING IN ECUADOR

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES RADIOS PROVIDE AUTOMATED VOLCANIC MONITORING IN ECUADOR

FreeWave radio series deployed to help protect human lives near active volcanoes by providing real-time data

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 8, 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 it was chosen by the Institute of Geophysics of Ecuador as the data communications source for real-time monitoring of several active volcanoes. The Institute has deployed several FreeWave radios and is responsible for seismic and volcanic monitoring throughout the country in order to improve disaster preparedness and protect the lives of those that live in harms way.

“The data collection equipment that we previously had was fairly reliable, but it was not robust enough to withstand difficult terrain,” explained Cristina Ramos, researcher at the Institute of Geophysics of Ecuador. “FreeWave offered a solution that could handle the interference, weather and terrain associated with active volcanoes, and also transmit data across long distances. This was exactly what we needed in order to continue to fulfill our commitment of protecting the community.”

Currently, the Institute has added FreeWave radios for its monitoring networks and uses them in various applications and implementation activities. The primary monitoring applications include real-time broadband seismic stations in the Imbabura and Tungurahua Volcanoes; meteorological stations; stations to monitor volcanic gases; deformation stations using GPS technology and borehole sensors; remote digital cameras; and soon stations to quantify mud flow.

“Since implementing the radios, FreeWave has met the Institute’s expectations in many regards,” said Ramos. “This especially is evident in their performance in extreme conditions. This is demonstrated by a radio that transmits images from the top of the highest active volcano in the world, which operates at below zero degree temperatures from a height of 5,947 meters above sea level.”

“For more than eight years, FreeWave has proven to be a reliable solution for this mission critical application in Ecuador where human lives are at stake,” said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer (CMO) and general manager of products at FreeWave. “In fact, the seismic broadband monitoring done by FreeWave radios helped give early warning to the eruptions of the Tungurahua Volcano in 2006, 2008 and 2010.”
Additional benefits of the FreeWave radios that the Institute of Geophysics of Ecuador has identified:

• Reliable connections
• High performance under extreme conditions
• Easy configuration
• Compatibility among all versions
• Transparent radios
• Different data interfaces
• Far-reaching
• Fast transmission
• Immune to interference

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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February 4, 2011

FreeWave’s Reseller, MicroBee Systems, Awarded GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract

FreeWave’s Reseller, MicroBee Systems, Awarded GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract

FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced that its reseller, MicroBee Systems, Inc. (http://www.microbee-systems.com) of Huntsville, Alabama has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology (IT) Schedule 70 Contract. The contract will allow MicroBee Systems to sell FreeWave products and solutions directly to federal customers through long-term contracts that include discounted, pre-negotiated pricing, terms and conditions. State and municipal governments also may participate in this program under a “cooperative purchasing” clause in the contract. The new contract number is GS-35F-0168X, and the product catalog and pricelist will soon be available to government buyers via GSA Advantage!, the online ordering system. The contract period of performance is for five years, with options for three five-year extensions thereafter.

The Schedule 70 contract is part of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program that the GSA created to provide a centralized delivery system of products and services to the federal government, leveraging its enormous buying power to get the best value for taxpayers. Founded in 1949, GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government’s total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in federal assets.  

“FreeWave and MicroBee both understand the unique needs of government agencies and the importance of streamlined and seamless procurement in today’s marketplace. We are happy to have the opportunity to provide this capability to the government customer using MicroBee’s GSA contract vehicle,” said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer and FreeWave spokesperson. Dave Thomas, president of MicroBee Systems, added, “Our nine-year experience as a FreeWave Reseller has given us a high degree of confidence in its product offerings. We know from direct experience that FreeWave customers are satisfied with FreeWave products and services, and believe we are uniquely qualified to represent FreeWave in the government marketplace. We are enormously proud of our association with FreeWave Technologies.”

About MicroBee Systems

MicroBee Systems was founded in 2001 as a supplier of FreeWave wireless data radio technology, PC/104 embedded computing products and engineering services. MicroBee has developed products for military and industry worldwide involving monitoring, test, data acquisition and transmission of data in complex and harsh environments (flight test, UAV/Robotics, target tracking).  For more information, visit www.microbee-systems.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 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.