WASHINGTON, May 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- FierceWireless (www.fiercewireless.com) today announced its annual "Fierce 15" list of the top wireless companies of 2006. This year's winners are young, cutting-edge businesses whose innovative wireless technologies are redefining the industry and the world. Some of this year's innovations include the first WiMAX chipset, a highly utilized mobile local search company, the first mobile television service provider for wireless and an infrastructure software provider.
FierceWireless, an internationally recognized email newsletter for the wireless industry, evaluated numerous privately-held firms based on the quality of their products and services, the strength of their management teams and their potential for exciting new partnerships, venture capital rounds and IPOs.
"Every year our Fierce 15 list is highly anticipated by the wireless industry and this year will not disappoint," said Lynnette Luna, Executive Editor of FierceWireless. "These companies are driving the future of wireless in ways that will have a profound impact on not just the wireless industry, but on the daily lives of people all over the world. FierceWireless is very pleased with this year's winners, and looks forward to what they have planned for the future."
The Fierce 15 celebrates the spirit of being "fierce" -- championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition. A profile of each of the Fierce 15 companies is available in today's issue of FierceWireless and on the FierceWireless Web site at http://www.fiercewireless.com.
The 2006 Fierce 15 winners are: 1. Apertio 2. Beceem Communications 3. Clairmail 4. Digital Chocolate 5. go2 6. Helio 7. IPWireless 8. mBlox 9. MobiTV 10. mPortal 11. RedKnee 12. Ruckus Wireless 13. SkyPilot Networks 14. SlingMedia 15. SurfKitchen
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