AirNet Receives ISO Certification under 9001:2000 Standard; Confirms Adherence to Globally Recognized Quality Standard.Business Editors/High Tech Writers MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2002 AirNet Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: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 achieved 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. 9001:2000 certification (Certificate No. CERT-04124-2002-AQ-HOU-RAB) through 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. , Inc. The issuance of this certificate confirms that AirNet adheres to the internationally recognized quality standard. AirNet joins an elite group of Companies in North America who have received certification under the ISO 9001:2000 standard. Currently, approximately 10% of U.S. firms have achieved certification of their quality management system (QMS (1) (Minolta-QMS, Inc., Mobile, AL) A manufacturer of laser printers founded in 1977 by Jim Busby. Initially involved with controllers for printing bar codes and labels, it entered the laser printer business in the mid-1980s and set numerous records. ) to the new revision of the ISO 9001 standard. ISO 9001:2000 is the globally recognized standard for QMS aimed at consistently producing and delivering the highest quality products and services necessary to achieve complete customer satisfaction. "Our quality objectives focus on our customers," 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. of AirNet. "Doing so, as recognized by the achievement of this milestone, will assist us in accessing greater market opportunities and improving our recognition throughout the telecommunications industry." "AirNet has already seen the business benefits brought by embracing this quality management principle," said Pat Muirragui, V.P. of Quality for AirNet. "These benefits include improved product and service quality and enhanced customer satisfaction." 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 data and voice services to mobile subscribers. AirNet's patented broadband, software-defined AdaptaCell(R) base station solution provides a high capacity base station with a software upgrade path to high-speed data and the Super Capacity(TM) base station. 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 70 patents issued or pending 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 calling 321/984-1990, or 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 potential effects of receiving ISO 9001:2000 certification. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to AirNet Communications Corporation as of the date hereof and we assume 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, inability to continue as a going concern and a potential bankruptcy filing without sufficient new sales and/or new capital, our limited customer base, including concentration of sales with one customer in particular, may cause cash flow issues, lack of liquidity and potential capital resources, the expectation of future losses and or negative cash flow, competitive pressures may reduce gross margins, ability to renew directors' and officers' liability insurance directors' and officers' liability insurance A type of insurance taken to protect a firm's directors and officers against lawsuits  mainly suits instituted by unhappy shareholders of the firm. at affordable rates, retention and motivation of key personnel, difficulties in supporting developing wireless standards and protocols, difficulties in developing new products and features. 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-KA 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, 2001. AirNet(R) and AirSite(R) are registered trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 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, AdaptaCell(TM), Super Capacity(TM), Backhaul Free(TM), and We're Ready for Anything(TM) are trademarks of AirNet. Other names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. |
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