BridgeWave Communications Receives ISO 9001 Certification From British Standards Institution; Startup Meets International Quality Standards.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2001

BridgeWave Communications, an innovator in wireless access systems that extend the reach of broadband networks, today announced that it earned ISO 9001 certification on July 2, 2001. British Standards Institution (BSI), the world leader in standards and quality management services, has determined that BridgeWave Communications meets the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard (Quality Systems -- Model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation, and Servicing) for BridgeWave's facility in Santa Clara, Calif.

"By earning ISO 9001 certification, BridgeWave is further demonstrating its commitment to quality," said Robert Perry, president of BSI, Inc. "Formalizing its documentation and using ISO 9001 as an extra set of eyes will allow BridgeWave to improve quality and remain at the cutting edge of its industry."

Developed by the International Standards Organization, ISO 9001 represents an international consensus on good management practices, ensuring an organization can consistently deliver products or services that meet its customers' quality requirements. Beginning very early on in the company's development, BridgeWave integrated ISO-compliant methods into departmental standards and procedures.

"By establishing a quality-focused culture from day one, BridgeWave has become one of the few leading-edge technology companies to achieve certification prior to shipping general production units," said Ray Vallejo, vice president of operations, BridgeWave. "Our customers demand the highest quality products and business processes, and ISO 9001 certification reflects our commitment to quality."

About BridgeWave Communications

BridgeWave Communications, Inc. develops and markets wireless access systems that extend the reach of broadband networks, allowing service providers to reach untapped subscribers with high-margin, high-bandwidth services. BridgeWave is a Silicon Valley-based corporation, established in December 1998 by veteran technology executives of high-performance wireless internetworking system companies. Principal investors include Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP); Ampal, Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.; DRW Venture Partners LP; investment funds affiliated with Merrill Lynch & Co.; MKS Ventures LLC; Oak Investment Partners; and Seapoint Ventures.