Alvarion® Announces BreezeCOMPACT Super-fast Wireless Broadband Compact Base Station

All-outdoor zero footprint wireless base station enables cost-effective connectivity, coverage and capacity to complement Macro base stations

Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR – News), a provider of optimized wireless broadband solutions addressing the connectivity, capacity and coverage challenges of public and private networks, today unveiled its new BreezeCOMPACT compact base station. BreezeCOMPACT is a zero-footprint wireless broadband base station based on Alvarion’s field-proven 4Motion® 4G technology designed to help carriers face the increasing challenge of delivering high-quality indoor and outdoor coverage in a cost-effective manner. BreezeCOMPACT is an ideal solution for operators who seek the assured quality and reduced risks offered by Alvarion equipment and vast experience.

BreezeCOMPACT, based on common Alvarion architecture, is easily integrated with Alvarion’s 4Motion 4G solution to enable coverage and capacity extension in areas where a multi-sector macro base station is not needed. BreezeCOMPACT is in a class of its own, with a small form- factor that fits Micro deployment requirements, but is also equipped with a Macro base station-feature set in terms of capacity capabilities, number of users and services. The BreezeCOMPACT utilizes field-proven 4Motion modules and ecosystem elements, such as ASN-GW, AAA, EMS and end-user devices to maximize the cost-effectiveness of any deployment.

BreezeCOMPACT incorporates the most advanced RF radio features such as 4X4 Radio and Beamforming to deliver the highest level of service and reliability. The miniature base station is an all-in-one modem and radio that can be easily and flexibly mounted on rooftops, walls, poles and towers with a single installation point. BreezeCOMPACT is a 16e base station that is TD-LTE ready by implementing Alvarion’s SDR (Software Defined Radio) technology. BreezeCOMPACT will be commercially available during the first half of 2012.

“High-quality services are a growing challenge for operators, as subscriber bases continue to grow and ubiquitous data, voice and video connectivity are expected,” commented Shaul Ben Nun, VP of Alvarion’s Carrier Business Unit. “Our offering is based on meeting those needs in the most technologically sound and cost-effective way possible.”

“Because of their increasing size and scope, today’s networks are becoming multifaceted entities with different technologies meeting different needs in various areas of its operation. Our offering is consistently being enhanced with powerful new products like the BreezeCOMPACT to help our customers address these needs in the smartest and most efficient way,” commented Eran Gorev, president and CEO of Alvarion.

About Alvarion

Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR – News) provides optimized wireless broadband solutions addressing the connectivity, capacity and coverage challenges of telecom operators, smart cities, security, and enterprise customers. Our innovative solutions are based on multiple technologies across licensed and unlicensed spectrums.

(www.alvarion.com)

PCTEL to Showcase its Antenna and Scanning Receiver Solutions for Defense Applications at the MILCOM 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition

PCTEL to Also Display LTE Scanning Receiver Solutions at LTE North America Expo

PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), a leader in antenna and scanning receiver solutions, announced today that it would display its industry-leading line of precision GPS, mobile and infrastructure communication antennas along with its high speed scanning receivers for signal intelligence at the 2011 MILCOM Conference. PCTEL’s SeeGull® scanning receivers are relevant to a variety of defense applications, including communication surveys, base station manipulation, and IED defense. PCTEL’s booth # 1139 at the MILCOM conference is located in the Baltimore Convention Center, November 8th – 10th, 2011.

“PCTEL takes pride in its portfolio of robust, multi-technology communication and GPS antennas,” said Jeff Miller, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing for PCTEL. “Our products are essential to war fighter protection solutions like C-RAM as well as precision munitions guidance,” added Miller.

PCTEL is also exhibiting this week at the LTE North America Conference in Dallas, Texas. PCTEL will demonstrate the capabilities of its LTE Scanning solutions in booth # 30 in the Fairmont Dallas Hotel, November 8th and 9th, 2011.

About PCTEL

PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCTI – News), develops antenna, scanning receiver, and network solutions for the global wireless market. The company’s SeeGull® scanning receivers, SeeHawk™ visualization tool, and CLARIFY® system measure, monitor and optimize cellular networks. PCTEL develops and supports scanning receivers for LTE, TD-LTE, EVDO, CDMA, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, GSM, and WiMAX networks.

PCTEL’s MAXRAD®, Bluewave™ and Wi-Sys™ antenna solutions address private network, public safety, and government applications. PCTEL develops and delivers high-value YAGI, Land Mobile Radio, WiFi, GPS, and broadband antennas (parabolic and flat panel). The company’s vertical markets include SCADA, Health Care, Smart Grid, Precision Agriculture, Indoor Wireless, Telemetry, Off-loading, and Wireless Backhaul. PCTEL Secure focuses on Android mobile platform security. For more information, please visit the company’s web sites www.pctel.com, www.antenna.com, www.antenna.pctel.com, www.rfsolutions.pctel.com or www.pctelsecure.com.

New Version of the TeleNav Auto Platform Connects Navigation and Search to the Phone, the Cloud and the Car

Global Platform Combines Mobile and Automotive Navigation Technologies to Offer a New Connected Experience in the Vehicle

TeleNav, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNAV – News), one of the largest global wireless location-based services providers, today announced a new version of its automotive navigation platform. TeleNav Auto 2.0 continues to push the boundaries of vehicle connectivity, offering a new navigation platform with mobile phone, cloud and deep vehicle integration. TeleNav Auto helps drivers search, find and drive to places more reliably, easily and safely.

Seamless Phone Integration
Embedded navigation systems powered by TeleNav Auto 2.0 combine phone and vehicle technology to offer a unique, connected experience. Drivers can leverage TeleNav’s mobile phone and automotive software for a complete experience inside and outside the car, sending destination information from their phone directly to the car. In addition, TeleNav Auto gives drivers easy, hands-free access to information on their mobile phones, such as calendars and contacts for turn-by-turn navigation to their appointments or contact’s location.

Cloud Data Services
Most in-vehicle navigation systems are only able to receive information that is broadcasted over terrestrial radio or satellite systems. With TeleNav Auto 2.0, navigation systems can now directly interact with Internet-based information for the latest places, search algorithms, mapping data, real-time traffic, and other dynamic content such as weather and gas prices. Additionally, it provides access to HTML5 applications, which allows manufacturers to create and deliver new services without having to physically update the vehicle’s software.

Driver Services
TeleNav Auto 2.0 provides critical road information to the powertrain and other vehicle electronic systems to make intelligent safety and fuel efficiency decisions based on what drivers will most likely encounter. This information, known as an electronic horizon (EH), includes road attributes such as curvature, grade, bank, speed-limit, exit ramps, road type and stop signs. In addition, EH incorporates connected device data to better understand route probability based on driving behavior. The integration of EH, combined with dead reckoning and electric vehicle route capabilities, makes TeleNav an in-vehicle connectivity leader.

Other features include:

• Multiple Operating Systems: Configured to support Android™, Linux, Meego, QNX™ and Windows Embedded™ automotive OSes
• 3D Map Engine Enhancements: Features include Junction View, satellite imagery, Picture-in-Picture, digital terrain, 3D city models and Sign as Real (realistic road signs)
• Configurable Map Modes: On-Board, off-board and hybrid map options for navigation information, even with limited wireless coverage
• Off-board Places Search: Mobile phone and cloud integration brings up-to-date content into the vehicle
• Places Sharing: An exact location or favorite Place can be sent to any contact in a driver’s phone
• Send to Car: A destination or address can be sent from a computer to the car
• Favorites and Contact Sync: Integrates contacts and destination favorites from the driver’s phone for instant access
• Calendar Integration: Integrates calendar information stored on the driver’s mobile phone for easy destination entry
• Dead Reckoning: Improved GPS data and routing algorithm for a more precise location
• Vehicle Tuned Eco-Routing: Routes are tuned to the vehicle’s specific fuel consumption

“The lines between off-board and on-board navigation and search continue to merge, allowing for a more connected, personalized experience in the car,” said Sal Dhanani, vice president of products at TeleNav. “TeleNav Auto 2.0 integrates key aspects of the phone, the cloud and the car to take connected navigation to a new level for drivers around the world.”

A Global Leader
Founded in 1999, TeleNav has global experience providing navigation to the auto and mobile industries, with a presence in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. TeleNav is currently partnered with Ford and Delphi to provide connected services in vehicles worldwide.

TeleNav Auto 2.0 brings a single global navigation and search solution to the automotive industry. It is available to automakers and Tier1s in more than eight regions, supporting 16 languages and dialects. In addition, TeleNav Auto 2.0 includes search and localized maps in more than 60 countries, which can be accessed through voice commands or a full-color LCD touch-screen.

Representatives from TeleNav will be available to demonstrate this new technology at Telematics Munich 2011 on November 9 and 10, 2011 from 8:00am – 6:00pm CET at The Hilton Munich Park Hotel in Munich, Germany.

About TeleNav, Inc.
TeleNav, Inc. is a leading provider of consumer location-based services (LBS), enterprise LBS and automotive LBS with more than 26 million paying subscribers as of September 30, 2011. TeleNav’s solutions provide consumers, wireless service providers, enterprises and automakers with location-specific, real-time, personalized services such as GPS navigation, local search, mobile advertising, mobile commerce, location tracking and workflow automation. TeleNav’s technology is available across more than 1,200 types of mobile phones, all major mobile phone operating systems and a broad range of wireless network protocols. TeleNav’s service providers and partners include AT&T, Bell Mobility, Boost Mobile, China Mobile, Cincinnati Bell, Ford Motor Company, NII Holdings, QNX Software Systems, Rogers, Sprint Nextel, Telcel, T-Mobile UK, T-Mobile USA, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless and Vivo Brazil.

For more information on TeleNav, please visit www.telenav.com. Follow TeleNav on Twitter at www.twitter.com/telenav or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/telenav.

SDN Communications Deploys Centina Systems NetOmnia(TM) to Monitor 22,000 Miles of Fiber Optic Network

Centina Systems Continues Its Explosive Growth in the Communications Industry With This Latest Deployment of NetOmnia for End-to-End Service Assurance, Fault and Network Performance Management

Today, Centina Systems announced the successful deployment of NetOmnia™, a customer-centric network and service assurance solution for SDN Communications, the premier business-to-business broadband service provider in South Dakota.

NetOmnia manages SDN’s multi-vendor network with over 50 unique product types from over 20 different vendors. With NetOmnia, SDN monitors device alarms, pro-actively manages capacity and performance related issues, correlates service failures and identifies customer impact in real-time.

Tom Durfee, SDN Communications vice president of network operations, said: “Of all the products we evaluated, only NetOmnia was an out-of-the-box solution. All the other Network Management and Service Assurance products were tool-kits requiring extensive customization and ongoing administration services. In addition, NetOmnia enables us to be proactive and identify potential problems before our customers have service interruptions.”

Durfee says his Network Operation Center technicians are able to:

• View the real-time health and topology of end-to-end services
• Correlate problems across multiple layers and understand the cause and effect of the failures with a single click
• Proactively monitor the network performance and utilization
• Manage the network efficiently with easy-to-create reports, dynamic dashboards, and workflow automation and notification
• Reduce Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR) and improve customer satisfaction

“NetOmnia has a user friendly interface that allowed our staff to come up-to-speed quickly,” Durfee says.

Anand Gonuguntla, CEO for Centina Systems, says, “LTE and 4G network rollouts are creating tremendous demand requiring service providers to provide reliable bandwidth at dramatically lower prices. NetOmnia enables service providers to achieve this goal by reducing OPEX, improving MTTR and accelerating Time to Market. Centina now has support for more than 400 unique products from over 60 vendors. With such broad technology support, coupled with the dramatically reduced administration required and our next-generation Web 2.0 user interface, NetOmnia is redefining the Service Assurance market.”

About SDN Communications

SDN Communications’ 22,000-mile fiber optic footprint touches 300 South Dakota communities and reaches into Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota. Seventeen of South Dakota’s independent telephone companies — cooperative, municipal, tribal, and family-owned companies — own SDN. It is the premier business-to-business broadband service provider for:

Connectivity – for multiple-location offices
Internet – dedicated service
Network Surveillance – guarding networks
Networking Equipment – cabling infrastructure, data equipment, and IP telephony
For more information visit www.sdncommunications.com

About Centina Systems, Inc:

Centina Systems, based in Plano, TX, provides the industry’s first and only out-of-the-box solution for fault and performance management and service assurance with built-in product support for over 400 device types from more than 60 different vendors. Centina Systems’ NetOmnia ™ is a Web 2.0, next-generation solution that dramatically reduces the cost and time of deployment and ongoing administration in addition to revolutionizing network visualization. With NetOmnia, service providers can proactively monitor their networks, easily prioritize network issues based on business objectives and automate actions and notifications without programming, significantly improving network performance and operational efficiency. For more information visit www.centinasystems.com

Gilat’s Wavestream Introduces AeroStream Airborne Transceiver Product Family

25W and 40W Ku-Band Transceivers First Products Available to Meet Market Demand

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT – News) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Wavestream(R) introduced the AeroStream(TM) family of airborne-qualified solid-state transceivers for integration into both military and commercial airborne and unmanned satellite communication systems. The AeroStream product line introductions include compact Ku-band transceivers in 25W and 40W transmit output and full Ku-band receive options for pressurized and non-pressurized airborne environments.

“The demand for bandwidth and constant connectivity is continuing to escalate, driven by both military and commercial consumers who require access to video, voice and data in real time, wherever they happen to be — on land, on the sea or in the air,” stated Terry Magee, executive vice president of Portfolio Management at Wavestream. “For airborne applications in particular, Wavestream technology is well suited to meet the rigorous specifications for size and weight limitations to minimize the impact on aircraft structures, while providing the power, efficiency and reliability required for SATCOM antenna systems and high bandwidth applications in extreme airborne environments. We are very excited about entering this new, expanding market and to offer our proven solid state technology to meet the growing demand for in-flight SATCOM connectivity.”

AeroStream products are designed to meet the requirements of RTCA/DO-160G, Boeing, Airbus, and ARINC specifications for commercial aircraft, and MIL-STD requirements for military aircraft. Based on Wavestream’s patented Spatial Power Advantage(TM) technology, AeroStream provides high output power with greater efficiency and reliability, all in more compact, lighter product package designs suitable for the extreme airborne environment. The new AeroStream 25W and 40W Ku-band transceivers offer the necessary interfaces to work seamlessly with leading modems and Antenna Control Units, providing system integrators with a convenient turnkey solution.

“For military and defense applications, it’s all about staying connected to save lives and support operations, including humanitarian, relief and rescue missions worldwide,” continued Magee. “For commercial customers, it’s about constant connectivity to ensure access to the same applications, Internet video and voice found at home or the office while traveling anywhere either for work or for pleasure. Wavestream’s new AeroStream products will help integrators provide that in-flight connectivity to meet both market requirements, as SATCOM systems continue to offer flexible solutions that other technologies cannot provide.”

AeroStream Ku-band products are available for integration into airborne SATCOM antenna systems based on customer-defined application requirements and specifications. Ka-band support is planned for early 2012.

About Wavestream

Wavestream designs and manufactures next generation solid-state power amplifiers for mission-critical defense and broadcast satellite communications systems. The company’s innovative, patented Spatial Power Advantage technology provides higher output power, greater reliability and lower energy usage in more compact packages than traditional amplifier solutions. Wavestream’s proven family of products meet the growing demand for greater efficiency and significant lifecycle cost reductions for satellite communications systems worldwide. Wavestream is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT – News). For more information, please visit the company’s web site at www.wavestream.com

About Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is a leading provider of products and professional services for satellite-based broadband communications networks worldwide. Gilat was founded in 1987 and has shipped over 1 million Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to more than 85 countries across six continents. Gilat’s headquarters is located in Petah Tikva, Israel. The Company has 22 sales and service offices worldwide. Gilat develops and markets an expansive range of broadband satellite solutions including high-performance VSATs under the SkyEdgeTM and SkyEdge II brands, low-profile antennas for satcom-on-the-move, under the RaySat Antenna Systems and the StealthRayTM brands and next generation solid-state power amplifiers for mission-critical defense and broadcast satellite communications systems under the Wavestream brand. Gilat’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., is a leading provider of managed services in North America to the business and government segments. Visit Gilat at www.gilat.com.