CHELMSFORD, Mass., April 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Airvana (www.airvananet.com), a leading provider of All-IP, third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 1xEV-DO infrastructure, has been named Company of the Year by the Massachusetts Network Communications Council. Airvana President and CEO, Randy Battat, was also named CEO of the Year. The awards were presented Thursday, March 31, during a ceremony attended by more than 400 industry leaders at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Mass.
"These awards really recognize the great work of the people at Airvana," said Battat. "We'd like to thank the MNCC for the role it plays in creating an environment in Massachusetts where communications companies can thrive."
Airvana received the award as a result of its leadership role in the global deployment of broadband wireless 1xEV-DO networks. Battat's CEO of the Year award reflects his role in leading Airvana to its outstanding position in the worldwide wireless infrastructure market.
Airvana's All-IP CDMA2000 1xEV-DO infrastructure enables carriers to deliver "always on" mobile wireless services over wireless networks at broadband speeds, and at a lower cost per bit than any other 3G technology. Airvana's All-IP 1xEV-DO Infrastructure has been widely deployed by major operators in North America, Latin America and Asia.
About the Massachusetts Network Communications Council
The Massachusetts Network Communications Council supports voice and data communication companies as they build successful and growing businesses in Massachusetts and New England. By providing advocacy to the state and federal government, education about key technical and business trends, and visibility with customers, partners, and investors, the Council fosters entrepreneurship and growth in the telecom sector in Massachusetts. Through our successful workforce development activities, including a unique scholarship program for high school students in Massachusetts, we help ensure a vibrant and well-trained workforce in the region, long-term.
About Airvana, Inc.
Airvana, Inc. is a global leader in developing All-IP 3G Radio Access Network infrastructure equipment for wireless carriers and global infrastructure suppliers such as Nortel Networks and Ericsson. The company's All-IP 1xEV-DO products are designed to dramatically improve the economics of deploying high-speed mobile Internet services. Airvana is based in Chelmsford, Mass and maintains an office in Bangalore, India. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.airvananet.com.