Increasing Demand for Repeatable, Automated Wireless Test Solutions Helps Secure Azimuth’s Ranking on Pulver 100
Beverly, MA – March 12, 2007 – Azimuth Systems, Inc., the leading provider of Wi-Fi engineering test equipment, today announced that it has been named to the 2007 “Pulver 100” – which is the IP Communications industry’s premier listing of privately-held growth companies that represent the future of the IP-voice and video communications ecosystem. Azimuth has been named to the list due to its focus on delivering lab validation of real-world performance for testing wireless IP solutions supporting emerging data, voice and video applications.
As a premier provider of test solutions for wireless devices and networks in the Wi-Fi, WiMAX and cellular markets, Azimuth has succeeded in growing its customer base, while also building a comprehensive product portfolio around its unique testing architecture. The company has shipped to more than 100 wireless semiconductor, system vendors and service providers - including Atheros, Broadcom, British Telecom, Cisco, Marvell, Motorola, Netgear, T-Mobile and Vonage - that rely on Azimuth’s proprietary test solutions to speed time-to-market and improve product quality.
“The Pulver 100 award continues to grow in significance because companies like Azimuth continue to advance IP communications, via their unique approach to testing emerging wireless technologies,” said Jeff Pulver, Founder and Chairman of Pulvermedia. “We’re proud to name Azimuth to this year’s Pulver 100 list.”
“Azimuth’s patented testing approach provides unmatched repeatability, flexibility and efficiency for wireless IP device testing and continues to gain widespread industry adoption,” said Jeff Abramowitz, vice president of marketing at Azimuth Systems. “Azimuth’s test solutions represent significant technical achievements and we’re excited to be recognized as the wireless IP testing expert by being named to this year’s Pulver 100 list.”
In a related announcement this week, Azimuth introduced the new Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) Performance Test Solution, which enables vendors to prove that their handsets deliver the carrier-grade Wi-Fi quality of service required by end-users to drive rapid adoption of converged voice and data services. The company will be showcasing the FMC solution, as well as its other award-winning product offerings, at the upcoming Spring 2007 VON Conference in San Jose at Booth #651.
About the Pulver 100:
Originally introduced in 2002, the Pulver 100 features private companies that impact the distribution of communications and entertainment with Internet technology. These companies have substantial real-world deployments and enjoy significant growth rates. The value chain characterized by the Pulver 100 differs from the vertically integrated model of the last century, focusing more on the direct interface to customers and consumers which has been brought about by the Internet. For additional details on the 2007 Pulver 100, please visit www.pulvermedia.com.
About Azimuth Systems
Azimuth Systems is a leading provider of wireless data communications test solutions. Azimuth’s products are used by the world’s foremost wireless semiconductor, system vendors and service providers to speed time-to-market and improve wireless product quality. Azimuth’s standardized test solutions enable research, development, QA and marketing engineers to test the performance, conformance and certification of wireless devices and networks supporting data, voice and video applications. The company is based in Acton, Massachusetts and is backed by prestigious investors including Kodiak Venture Partners and North Bridge Venture Partners. Azimuth may be contacted at (978) 263-6610 or at www.azimuthsystems.com.
About Pulvermedia:
Pulvermedia is the leading integrated media company, building communities and providing ready marketplace access through its unparalleled blend of trade shows, publications, web channels, and progressive cutting-edge media. And as the foremost integrated media company, pulvermedia is ideally poised to deliver a vast range of messages to a wide variety of audiences, including technology buyers and sellers, government regulators, industry analysts, luminaries, pundits and bloggers. For more information, please visit http://www.pulvermedia.com .
Azimuth® is a registered trademark of Azimuth Systems. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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For additional information, contact:
Graham Celine
Azimuth Systems, Inc.
978-268-9220
graham_celine@azimuthsystems.com
Jill Colna
SVM Public Relations
401-490-9700
jill.colna@svmpr.com
Todd Keefe
Pulvermedia
617-262-1968
todd@pulvermedia.com