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OFDM WiMAX Solutions from
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New Executive Management Team
to Lead SR Telecom
Other Topics: Alvarion WiMAX-Ready
BreezeMAX, Alvarion WiMAX in Europe
SR Telecom(TM) Inc.
October 12, 2005
Aligns organizational structure for customer-centric agenda
Montreal - SR Telecom(TM) Inc. (TSX: SRX - News; NASDAQ: SRXA - News),
the leading vendor of licensed OFDM solutions, today announced changes
to the executive management team that support its strategy of
cultivating an agile organization capable of dynamically addressing the
fluid broadband wireless marketplace. The following appointments were
approved at the Board of Directors' Meeting held on September 28th,
2005:
Garry Forbes has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice
President, Sales and Marketing where he will lead the development and
execution of SR Telecom's global sales and marketing strategy. With more
than 25 years of international management experience with
industry-leaders including Fujitsu, Nortel, and Telco Systems, Garry's
extensive sales and marketing expertise in both wireline and wireless
markets will be instrumental in advancing business development
initiatives that address the evolving carrier environment, while
reinforcing the company's commitment to its VARs, and strengthening the
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Chaz Immendorf is promoted to the position of Senior Vice President,
Innovations where he will spearhead global broadband wireless access
initiatives, including technology innovation and product development.
With more than 10 years experience in advanced broadband wireless
implementations, Chaz will champion research activities at SR Telecom,
and assume responsibility for directing software and hardware
development of current and future technologies. Building on his
extensive technical leadership in advanced OFDM solutions, Chaz will be
pivotal in bringing new innovations in BWA technologies to market and
driving the development of SR Telecom's technology portfolio.
Albert Israel is promoted to the position of Senior Vice President,
Customer Solutions where he will be responsible for directing SR
Telecom's professional services portfolio to ensure progressive customer
service and support strategies. With more than 15 years of management
experience, Albert's knowledge of the telecommunications market will be
paramount in elevating SR Telecom's support services to fulfill the
stringent ratification and support requirements of global ILECs.
Chad Pralle is promoted to the position of Vice President, Marketing
where he will be responsible for establishing a strategic and co-ordinated
approach to ensure SR Telecom is consistently represented to potential
customers, partners and other stakeholders. For over 10 years, Chad has
been deeply involved in the design, architecture and deployment of
next-generation broadband wireless systems, and will now drive the
global product direction and marketing for SR Telecom.
Declan Byrne is promoted to the position of Vice President, Global
Alliances where he will be responsible for developing business
opportunities, generating new strategic alliances and extending the
company's reach to customers worldwide. With more than a decade of
experience in international business development, Declan will focus on
fortifying SR Telecom's existing channel and partner relationships,
while strengthening the company's alliances to drive sales and expand
its presence globally.
Susannah Tam has been appointed to the position of Vice President,
Special Projects where she will work closely with market development,
sales, operations and finance to develop and execute SR Telecom's
strategic business plan through financial initiatives and strategic
partnerships.
"SR Telecom has streamlined and focused its substantial technology and
management experience to strengthen ties and create value for consumers
in the areas fixed and mobile broadband wireless access solutions" said
Bill Aziz, President and Chief Executive Officer of SR Telecom. "This is
a pivotal year for SR Telecom, and this new structure will enable the
company to streamline its operations and provide a more cohesive focus
for operating its business in a proactive and strategic manner. SR
Telecom is poised to become the global leader in broadband wireless
access solutions with a technology that meets customer demands for
reliable, cost-effective and scalable solutions, and these appointments
are key in our efforts to expand our customer-facing organization and
broaden our executive management team in anticipation of the wide-spread
demand for our WiMAX solutions worldwide."
About symmetry
The most widely deployed licensed NLOS/OFDM solution in the market
today, symmetry is unique in offering a WiMAX-ready BWA solution
supporting the most advanced modulation (OFDMA) with the key
technologies outlined in the latest draft of the 802.16e. More than a
decade of experience in deploying large-scale carrier-class OFDM
networks has enabled SR Telecom to fine-tune the integration of these
technologies to deliver unprecedented spectral efficiency and NLOS
range, enabling carriers to deliver toll quality voice (circuit-switched
and VoIP) and broadband data services at price points suitable for
enterprise, commercial and residential business cases.
About SR Telecom
SR TELECOM designs and deploys versatile, field-proven Broadband Fixed
Wireless Access solutions. For over two decades, carriers have used SR
Telecom products to provide broadband data and carrier-class voice
services to end-users in both urban and remote areas around the globe.
SR Telecom products have been deployed in over 130 countries, connecting
nearly two million people.
A pioneer in the industry, SR Telecom works intimately with carriers to
ensure that its broadband wireless access solutions directly respond to
evolving customer needs. Its turnkey solutions include equipment,
network planning, project management, installation and maintenance.
SR Telecom is a principal member of WiMAX Forum, a cooperative industry
initiative which promotes the deployment of broadband wireless access
networks by using a global standard and certifying interoperability of
products and technologies. For more information, visit www.srtelecom.com
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Except for historical information provided herein, this press release
may contain information and statements of a forward-looking nature
concerning the future performance of the Company. These statements are
based on suppositions and uncertainties as well as on management's best
possible evaluation of future events. Such factors may include, without
excluding other considerations, fluctuations in quarterly results,
evolution in customer demand for the Company's products and services,
the impact of price pressures exerted by competitors, and general market
trends or economic changes. As a result, readers are advised that actual
results may differ from expected results.
SR TELECOM and SYMMETRY are trademarks of SR Telecom Inc. All rights
reserved 2005. All other trademarks are property of their owners. |
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