Aviat Networks To Showcase Advanced Microwave Capabilities at IWCE

MILPITAS, Calif., March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in microwave networking solutions, today announced it will be demonstrating advanced microwave capabilities at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2017 trade show, March 27-31, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada. New high capacity and software defined networking (SDN) offerings augment Aviat's industry leading portfolio of highly reliable and secure solutions for mission critical applications.

Demonstrations at the event will include:

• High Capacity Radio. 2.5Gbps uncompressed throughput per radio transceiver is the highest capacity ever delivered in a microwave radio. The ideal fiber alternative, high capacity microwave is less costly, more reliable, and faster to deploy making it the ideal choice for demanding public safety applications such as high definition video
• IP/MPLS Management. AviatCloud Manage Advanced simplifies management of integrated IP/MPLS microwave networks, lowering overall management and operations costs
• Software Defined Networking (SDN). AviatCloud VPN app and OpenDaylight controller simplifies setup and management of MPLS-based VPN services over microwave networks. Networks of the future will require new automation solutions to reduce operations complexity and lower total cost of ownership

In addition to these new capabilities, Aviat will be displaying the highest power microwave on the market today which comes with advanced security capabilities and FIPS 140-2 level 2 validation.

"Aviat is the microwave leader in mission critical applications," states Michael Pangia, president and CEO, Aviat Networks. "With these new capabilities we are building on our reliability and security credentials to dramatically increase capacity and lower total cost of ownership of the world's most critical networks."

See Aviat in Booth 1265 of the Las Vegas Convention Center during show floor hours March 29-31. For more information, visit http://aviatnetworks.com/about-us/events/

About IWCE

Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the premier annual event for communications technology professionals. IWCE features over 380 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Over 7,000 individuals attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military, public safety, utility, transportation and business enterprise. IWCE 2017 will be held March 27-31, 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, visit www.iwceexpo.com

About Aviat Networks

Aviat Networks, Inc. works to provide dependable products, services and support to our customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Milpitas, California. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Media Contact: Gary Croke, Aviat Networks, Inc., gary.croke@aviatnet.com

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