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To: Michael Young who wrote (281)	10/8/2009 1:39:53 PM
From: Rob Preuss	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 312

Harris Stratex Networks Ranked 175 on the InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Source: Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. On 5:00 pm EDT, Wednesday September 30, 2009 Companies: Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTX), a leading provider of wireless solutions that enable the evolution of next-generation fixed and mobile broadband networks, today announced it was named to the prestigious InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business technology. Ranked 175 overall on the 2009 list, InformationWeek recognized Harris Stratex Networks based on an innovative approach in modernizing the global communications framework across the corporation. The 2009 InformationWeek 500 companies were revealed on September 14, 2009 at an awards ceremony held during the InformationWeek 500 Conference at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. "The entire executive team at Harris Stratex Networks is pleased to have been selected for this distinguished honor" said Rich Plane, chief information officer for Harris Stratex. "Along with innovative approaches in the design of our customer facing network operations center and state of the art datacenter, we were early adopters of emerging technology and have delivered innovation into our daily communications framework. Our goal was to create a video over IP communication service with commercial broadcast quality that delivered a life-size, face-to-face experience. As a result, we significantly reduced our intra-company travel which directly minimized our global carbon emissions and enhanced our executive and employee communications experience." "For over 20 years, the InformationWeek 500 has honored the most innovative users of business technology," said InformationWeek Editor-in-Chief Rob Preston. "Year after year, InformationWeek 500 companies harness technology to improve efficiency, boost productivity, drive revenue, and establish a competitive advantage. We applaud this year's winners, and the CIOs and other executives whose ingenuity and risk taking are at the center of business technology innovation." InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual 500 listing, now in its 21st year, and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of America's best-known companies. Top winners have included: Conway, National Semiconductor, Kimberly-Clark, Hilton Hotels and Unum. The InformationWeek 500 rankings are unique among corporate rankings as it spotlights the power of innovation in information technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders. Additional details on the InformationWeek 500 can be found online at www.informationweek.com/iw500/. About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless solutions that enable the evolution of next-generation fixed and mobile broadband networks. The company offers reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network solutions, backed by comprehensive professional services and support. Harris Stratex Networks serves all global markets, including mobile network operators, public safety agencies, private network operators, utility and transportation companies, government agencies and broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Harris Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data and video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is recognized around the world for innovative, best-in-class wireless networking solutions and services. For more information, visit harrisstratex.com.

To: Michael Young who wrote (281)	2/8/2010 3:39:43 PM
From: Rob Preuss	Respond to of 312

A 2/2/10 Press Release says Merriman Curhan Ford is initiating coverage on the Communications/Wireless technology sector. It includes this paragraph: Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVNW $7.19; Buy) Although Aviat Networks has underperformed market indexes and its direct backhaul comps, the company remains extremely well positioned to benefit from exploding growth in mobile data traffic. Simply stated, the transition to 3G/4G and the adoption of smart phones is choking networks. Mobile backhaul is an immediate and sustained beneficiary of this trend. Customer specific issues have largely subsided and we believe customer activity is increasing. In our opinion, we believe the company has the right products, product roadmap, scale and complete end to end solution to achieve success. We believe that despite the cloudy visibility that the underperformance of shares will soon reverse and see upside to the $10-12 level as the valuation gap narrows with its competitors. ==== We've seen the AVNW share price drop in these past few days to about $6.10/sh. This is largely because recent quarterly financials disappointed in reported revenue for the last quarter... guidance for the next quarter was below expectations as well. This comes against the backdrop that we're in the IP backhaul business... an area that is currently regarded as "on fire". Cramer recommended AVNW last Fall with the expectation that we'd be showing huge revenues by early CY10. That's clearly not happening. I just saw an on-line video in which Cramer interviews our CEO (Harald Braun) to ask what's going on. Harald explains that this is a temporary issue and we should be seeing revenues flowing toward the end of CY10. He explains that the process of negotiating contracts with Tier 1 customers is lengthy and takes several quarters to complete. At the same time, AVNW is required to follow certain "revenue recognition rules" which prevent them from recognizing revenue... essentially deferring the recognition to later quarters... but Harald assures us that we have bookings that will support a higher level of revenue recognition later in the year. [Other tidbits I noted in the interview: AVNW has $2/sh in cash and no debt. Also, in talking about the huge opportunity offered by the wireless market in India, Harald mentioned their 1/27/10 announcement of a 5-year contract with Uninor (a joint venture of Telenor Group and Unitech Ltd); see the press release for more info.] === I have confidence in Harald. In the 18 months since assuming command, he has righted our ship and steered it on a new & far more lucrative course... which includes IP access as well as IP backhaul. Anyone who has been involved in this stock as long as I have has a right to be skeptical and ask "Where's the Beef?". It always seems as if great things are only a year away. My feeling is that, this time, we will finally start to see huge growth in revenue and profits... perhaps as soon as "late CY10" as Harald predicts. The markets that Harald has targeted are huge (and they are very very hot right now)... I also think he has positioned AVNW well to take advantage of these markets and I expect this will be reflected in revenue, profits and (ultimately) share price soon enough. The above remarks by Merriman Curhan Ford indicate a price target of $10-12/sh. I think we can get there, and I think its also possible for AVNW to grow beyond this level as the global economic recovery gains momentum... but it will require investor patience. AVNW Press Releases: ============= investors.aviatnetworks.com

To: Michael Young who wrote (281)	2/24/2010 8:14:34 PM
From: Rob Preuss	Respond to of 312

Mobile data tsunami on its way... mobileeurope.co.uk The volume of mobile data from ‘smart devices' is set to increase 10,000% by 2015 from 2009 levels. In other words, by the year 2015, annual mobile data traffic will reach 23 exabytes - and that is the equivalent of 6.3 billion people each downloading a digital book every day. "Some mobile operators will sink if they don't do anything about this."

To: Michael Young who wrote (281)	4/13/2010 8:54:33 AM
From: Rob Preuss	Respond to of 312

Aviat Networks Selects Aptilo to Enable BSNL WiMAX Deployments in India Aptilo Solution Preserves Existing OSS/BSS Infrastructure While Enabling New WiMAX Services finance.yahoo.com TAIPEI, TAIWAN--(Marketwire - 04/13/10) - WIMAX FORUM CONGRESS ASIA -- Aptilo Networks, the global leader in integrated solutions for control of billing, user services and access in wireless networks including WiMAX™ and Wi-Fi, and Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVNW - News), a leading wireless expert in advanced IP network migration, announced today that Aviat Networks has selected Aptilo's award-winning WiMAX solutions to enable their installation with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), India's National telecom backbone and state-owned telecom operator. This is the first announced project in a strategic partnership between Aviat Networks and Aptilo. Aviat Networks has selected Aptilo as the preferred WiMAX AAA and service control vendor for its BSNL WiMAX deployments. Aviat Network's deployment with BSNL is the first commercial, urban mobile WiMAX 16e network in India, starting in the state of Kerala with a population of more than 35 million people in an area of 38,000 square kilometers. This mobile WiMAX rollout by BSNL will represent one of the largest deployments of this technology in the world and is expected to provide wireless broadband connectivity with speeds up to 7 Mbps. Aviat Networks is using the Aptilo WiMAX AAA+ Server™ together with the new Aptilo WiMAX Connector™ functionality, a plug-and-play solution that allows operators to deploy WiMAX while utilizing existing broadband OSS/BSS infrastructure that does not natively handle WiMAX. The Aptilo WiMAX Connector dynamically maps the subscriber services described in the existing OSS/BSS into WiMAX 16e service flows required by the ASN gateway. It also allows BSNL to use their existing subscriber sign-up, provisioning, billing and other processes with the new WiMAX service, minimizing capital/operating expenses on new processes, training staff, and maintaining and operating new OSS/BSS equipment. "Aptilo's solution helped us preserve BSNL's previous infrastructure investments by seamlessly integrating with our Wireless Services Gateway (WSG) and WiMAX CSN elements, thereby allowing us to roll out a full mobile WiMAX solution quickly and efficiently," said Raj Kumar, Vice President, Asia-Pac Sales and Service, Aviat Networks. "From our experience, Aptilo's innovative solutions help operators build business in today's changing telecommunications landscape." Fast Time-to-Market, Time-to-Revenue The Aptilo WiMAX Connector provides operators with a simplified installation, for fast time-to-market and time-to-revenue. For BSNL, the WiMAX network in Kerala was the last installed yet the first to launch commercially -- this is due to the flexibility in the Aptilo WiMAX AAA+ Server and the WiMAX Connector's less intrusive integration with 3rd party vendors. Additionally, BSNL can now use the same solution from Aviat Networks and Aptilo to expand to new WiMAX markets. "Aptilo helps operators build their business quickly, with fast time-to-revenue," said Torbjorn Ward, Chief Executive Officer, Aptilo Networks. "We are proud to be working with Aviat Networks, the leader in wireless mobile broadband solutions, in helping to enable this important, large-scale WiMAX deployment with BSNL as well as future installations." For more information, visit Aptilo Networks a stand 12 at WiMAX Forum Congress Asia. About Aptilo Networks Aptilo Networks is the global leader in integrated management solutions for control of billing, user services and access in WiMAX™ and Wi-Fi networks. Selected by premier business partners such as Cisco and HP, Aptilo has become the provider of choice for service providers, enterprises and municipalities in need of a rapidly deployable, scalable multi-service solution to easily manage data and voice services over these networks. From smaller installations to large carrier networks, Aptilo's solutions have been deployed in more than 45 countries. For more information, please visit www.aptilo.com. About Aviat Networks, Inc. Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVNW), previously known as Harris Stratex Networks, is a leading wireless expert in advanced IP network migration, building the foundation for the 4G/LTE broadband future. We offer best-of-breed transformational wireless solutions, including LTE-ready microwave backhaul, WiMAX access and a complete portfolio of essential service options that enable wireless public and private telecommunications operators to deliver advanced data, voice and video and mobility services around the world. Aviat is agile and adaptive to anticipate what's coming to help our customers make the right choices, and our products and services are designed for flexible evolution, no matter what the future brings. With global reach and local presence on the ground we work by the side of our customers, allowing them to quickly and cost effectively seize new market and service opportunities, while managing migration toward an all- IP future. For more information, please visit www.aviatnetworks.com. "WiMAX Forum" is a registered trademark of the WiMAX Forum. "WiMAX," the WiMAX Forum logo, "WiMAX Forum Certified," and the WiMAX Forum Certified logo are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ==== ==== Aptilo Launches WiMAX Connector for "Plug-and-Play" WiMAX With Non-WiMAX Networks Preserves Existing OSS/BSS Infrastructure While Enabling WiMAX finance.yahoo.com Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVNW), a leading wireless expert in advanced IP network migration, is the first Aptilo partner to deploy the WiMAX Connector. Aviat is using the solution with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), India's National telecom backbone and state-owned telecom operator.