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Technology Stocks : Wi-LAN Inc. (T.WIN) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Natedog who wrote (228)	6/9/1999 10:44:00 AM
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NR out: fin-info.com Wi-LAN Wins National CATA Alliance Award of Distinction for Emerging Technology CALGARY, ALBERTA-- Industry Award Recognizes Wi-LAN's Patented W-OFDM Technology CATA Annual Conference - Wi-LAN Inc. was honoured for its pioneering work in wireless technology at the Canadian Advanced Technology Association (CATA) Awards ceremony the evening of Tuesday June 8th in Calgary. Dr. Hatim Zaghloul, Wi-LAN co-founder and president, received the Emerging Technology Award of Distinction on behalf of the company for the groundbreaking development of its patented W-OFDM (Wide-band Orthogonal Division Frequency Modulation) radio frequency technology that opens the door to a wide range of wireless applications. The 1,000 member CATA Alliance, which represents Canada's advanced technology industry, created the Awards of Distinction in 1984 to raise the profile of Canadian achievement in science and technology. "Wi-LAN is thrilled to receive this award. After seven intensive years of research and development of the W-OFDM technology, we are now on the verge of launching a flagship 30 Mbps product that will put Canada at the forefront of the new wireless age," said Dr. Zaghloul. "The tireless work of our staff and superb research team, along with the continued support of organizations like CATA Alliance, as well as our shareholders, have helped make the journey worthwhile. Zaghloul says such recognition strengthens the company's commitment of using wireless to put communications in the hands of the individual anytime, anywhere. CATA Alliance's Emerging Technology Award is focused on the launch of an innovative new product. Entries from across Canada were judged in relation to the degree of innovation incorporated in the product and its market potential. Commericalization of W-OFDM technology by Wi-LAN and by other licensed manufacturers makes possible high-speed wireless broadband products that will soon greatly extend the range of data communication services. High speed Internet access, real-time videoconferencing, remote access telemedicine and other such services requiring large bandwidths are currently restricted to areas served by high speed telecommunications lines. About CATA Alliance CATA Alliance is a results-driven national trade association comprised of over 1000 "new economy" enterprises. The common purpose that unites the membership is CATA Alliance's commitment to members' business growth. With offices across the country, CATA Alliance is focused on the provision of business services that conserve and leverage member resources. The "Traditional Champion" of Canadian research and development, CATA Alliance's mission is to stimulate "Global Business Growth" through the forces of Canadian innovation and strategic partnership. About Wi-LAN Wi-LAN delivers wireless data communications products that feature consistent high performance, easy installation and superior quality at significantly lower costs than traditional wire-based networking alternatives. Wi-LAN provides infrastructure and high-speed networking equipment for public and private wireless data networks. The company's Hopper(TM) and Hopper Plus products have been sold in more than 50 countries on six continents. Wi-LAN(TM) shares trade on the Alberta Stock Exchange under the symbol WIN. Detailed information on Wi-LAN can be found on the Web at wi-lan.com -30-