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ALTIUS Communications Awarded Maryland State Contract and Increases Microwave Communications Solutions in Government Market

Contract for microwave and ancillary equipment streamlines procurement for state agencies.

October 14, 2010, ALTIUS Communications, leading global provider of microwave broadband solutions and accessories, today announced the award of a five-year State of Maryland contract for providing state agencies with information technology (IT) and telecommunications products and professional services.

"We are excited to be awarded the MD state contract; we feel it's an important vote of confidence from the state for ALTIUS as a trusted vendor," said Jim Connor, President of ALTIUS Communications. "This milestone provides our current and new government customers a streamlined process to purchase some of the best and most exciting broadband solutions in the industry today. We are committed to strengthening our government relationships, and now agencies like the DOT, SHA and DNR can access these fine products with preferred pricing, faster acquisition times and lower administrative costs."

More information and links can be found on www.altiuscomm.com. We will look forward to adding more of the ALTIUS portfolio of broadband solutions to the contract in the coming months. The products that are currently available through the State Contract are listed below:

Microwave Radios

• Aviat Networks
• Advantech / Allgon
• Blue Bolt Networks
• Ceragon Networks
• Dragonwave
• E-Band
• Exalt Communications
• Ericcson
• Huawei
• Motorola
• Purewave Networks
• Redline Communications
• SAF

Ancillary Equipment

• Anritsu Test Equipment
• Andrew Antennas
• Eltek/ Valare Power
• Radiowaves Antennas
• TSI Power
• Times Microwave Cable
• Server Technology

About ALTIUS Communications:
Headquartered in Phoenix Maryland, ALTIUS Communications is a leading supplier and integrator to the rapidly growing Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) Market. ALTIUS maintains a national and international presence through a network of customers and integrators from around the world. ALTIUS has partnered with the best of breed manufacturers in the BWA space to enable the successful pursuit of long term customer satisfaction in support of service provider, government, and enterprise initiatives. ALTIUS serves public and private sector clients with Wireless Technology solutions and onsite professionals for the three main disciplines of broadband wireless; Last Mile Connectivity, Back Haul and Mesh Networks.

Media Contact:
Karen Salvo
410-667-1638
karen@altiuscomm.com

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