AirNet Communications Awarded TL 9000 Certification.MELBOURNE, Fla. -- AirNet Communications Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ANCC ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center ANCC Association Nationale des Cardiaques Congénitaux ANCC Army-Navy Country Club (Arlington, VA) ANCC Area Nine Cable Council (state mandated government body in UK) ), the technology leader in software defined base station products for wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. , today announced that it has been awarded the TL 9000 certification by the Quality of Excellence for Suppliers of Telecommunications (QuEST) Forum. The certification is valid for the design, production, sales and service of wireless voice and data communications equipment See DCE. Data Communications Equipment - Data Communication Equipment solutions. "AirNet has now joined the ranks of an elite group of industry leaders to have complied with the rigorous standards of TL 9000," said Glenn Ehley, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for AirNet Communications Corp. "TL 9000 registration is fast becoming a prerequisite to supply products and services to major OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and resellers and large operators worldwide." TL 9000 is a quality standard developed specifically for hardware and software manufacturers, as well as service providers, within the telecommunications industry to define and harmonize quality system requirements for the design, development, production, delivery, installation and maintenance of products and services. The TL 9000 standard strengthens key areas, such as product reliability and associated costs; development and lifecycle management; requirements management and customer satisfaction. Having earned both ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000:2001 re-certification and TL 9000 certification, AirNet Communications has successfully demonstrated compliance with the most up-to-date quality system requirements for the telecommunications industry. "Achieving TL 9000 certification underscores AirNet's ongoing commitment to deliver the highest quality and most reliable products to meet its customers' needs," said Pat Muirragui, vice president of The Customer Care Center at AirNet Communications Corporation. "It is proof that AirNet Communications has successfully integrated TL 9000 in its business model. Today, AirNet has joined a select group of approximately 700 worldwide telecom suppliers, out of more than an estimated 10,000, that have satisfied the stringent requirements of TL 9000. This is a tremendous achievement and proves that our highly trained and dedicated workforce is committed to continual improvement and delivering the highest quality products to our customers." The QuEST Forum represents a unique partnership between service providers and suppliers to implement requirements to improve the quality of telecommunications products and services. TL 9000 expands and adapts the ISO 9001 standard requirements to the telecom industry. Globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation of the telecommunications industry is one of the forces driving the need to apply a common set of quality requirements throughout the supply chain. The TL 9000 standard encourages communications and partnership with customers and suppliers to share joint expectations for continual product quality improvement and mutually beneficial business relationships. The TL 9000 audit was conducted by DNV DNV Det Norske Veritas DNV Dirección Nacional de Vialidad (Argentina) DNV District of North Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) DNV Der Norske Veritas Certification, Inc., a part of Det Norske Veritas Det Norske Veritas or DNV is a Norwegian company established in 1864. DNV is an independent foundation whose its objectives are "Safeguarding life, property, and the environment" and is a leading provider of services for managing risk. ; a major international foundation that was established in 1864 with the objective of "safeguarding life, property and the environment." DNV is a leading third party registrar providing ISO 9000:2001 and TL 9000 certifications. Learn more about AirNet's TL 9000 certification by visiting AirNet at the CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. Wireless 2005 tradeshow being held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is a collection of buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana. The lower end of building one is located 500 m (1640 feet) upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River. Named after former mayor of New Orleans Ernest N. in New Orleans between March 14 through March 16, 2005 at Booth 1837. About QuEST Forum Since 1998, QuEST Forum has pursued a goal of global telecommunications quality and industry-wide performance excellence. Through the implementation of a common set of quality requirements, the collaborative activities of its global workgroups, an emphasis on industry best practices, and the delivery of a leading-edge measurement system, QuEST Forum advances the quality, reliability, and performance of telecom products and services around the world. Visit the QuEST Forum at http://www.questforum.org. About AirNet AirNet Communications Corporation is a leader in wireless base stations and other telecommunications equipment that allow service operators to cost-effectively and simultaneously offer high-speed wireless data and voice services to mobile subscribers. AirNet's patented broadband, software-defined AdaptaCell(R) SuperCapacity(TM) adaptive array base station solution provides a high-capacity base station with a software upgrade path to high-speed data. The Company's RapidCell(TM) base station provides government communications users with up to 96 voice and data channels in a compact, rapidly deployable design capable of processing multiple GSM protocols simultaneously. The Company's AirSite(R) Backhaul Free(TM) base station carries wireless voice and data signals back to the wireline network, eliminating the need for a physical backhaul link, thus reducing operating costs. AirNet has 69 patents issued or filed and has received the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. World Award for Best Technical Innovation from the GSM Association, representing over 400 operators around the world. More information about AirNet may be obtained by visiting the AirNet Web site at http://www.airnetcom.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 The statements contained in this press release that are not historical information are forward-looking statements that relate to future events or our future financial performance, including statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, intentions or strategies for the future. Forward looking statements include statements regarding the negotiation or conclusion of a financing transaction, the financial effects of a corporate restructuring, the transition and evolution to next generation products, and other statements relating to the company's outlook. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to AirNet Communications Corporation as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks or uncertainties, that our sales revenue is concentrated around a few large customers; that the company's new products may not be accepted by the market, and that the company may not be able to continue to operate as a going concern in the absence of investment capital. These and other risks are discussed in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2003 and subsequent securities filings. The stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. AirNet mark(R), AirNet(R), AdaptaCell(R), and AirSite(R) are registered trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Super Capacity(TM), TripCap(TM), Backhaul Free(TM), IntelliBSS(TM), iBSS(TM) and RapidCell(TM) are trademarks of AirNet. Other names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. |
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