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SmartRG and Walker and Associates Sign National Distribution Agreement
[September 29, 2014]

SmartRG and Walker and Associates Sign National Distribution Agreement


VANCOUVER, Wash. --(Business Wire)--

SmartRG, Inc. and Walker and Associates (News - Alert), Inc. have signed a multi-year master distribution agreement that expands the distribution reach of both companies. Walker will provide go-to-market and order fulfillment services which include customer engagement, product distribution, technical support, advanced configuration and product rework services of the entire SmartRG product portfolio. SmartRG will provide advanced technical support, an established base of active customers and software driven tools for advanced product customization. SmartRG will gain access and introductions to Walker's new regional broadband service providers and reseller customers.

The Walker and SmartRG relationship will dramatically expand the availability of SmartRG's advanced residential gateway technology, cloud CPE management software and value added solutions to a wider range of US based regional broadband operators and aid in growing Walker's service provider customer base. Jeff McInnis, CEO of SmartRG commented that, "I am extremely enthusiastic about how this agreement will improve support of our current and future customers. Our teams are committed to a strategic co-marketing agreement, designed so that each company can leverage the other's strengths." McInnis went on to say, "Walker and Associates has a world-class sales and engineering team combined with an advanced telecom logistics operation that is second-to-none in the US market."

While the two companies will both benefit from the synergy that this agreement brings, they will also benefit from the investments each will make in expanding their respective reach. All SmartRG gateways have the ability to be customized to meet the speciications of regional broadband operators and, in conjunction with this agreement, SmartRG will provide an enhanced level of support to Walker in order to more effectively support the growing needs of their North American customers. In addition, SmartRG will provide access to a suite of proprietary tools that enable Walker to create, quality assure, test custom CPE firmware and flash, which will deliver products to an operator's exact specifications. As part of the initial investment, SmartRG will provide Walker access to the company's Advanced Custom Configuration Tool as well as the company's High Density Flashing System (HDFS) to be installed in Walker's primary distribution center in Welcome, North Carolina. The HDFS system will also improve Walker's ability to recondition "churn inventory", further extending their customers' CPE investment.



Lisa Smiley, VP of Marketing at Walker added, "Walker and Associates is excited to have this new technology partner in our portfolio. SmartRG provides flexible, carrier class products for the residence. SmartRG's forward thinking and attention to detail delivers the best possible customer experience. Their new products are compatible and interoperable with our Broadband Service Delivery product of choice, ADTRAN (News - Alert) Total Access 5000. Walker will provide all of the configuration services for these CPE devices from our in-house technical services facility. This is part of our total solutions packaging that includes network design and installation." SmartRG and Walker both share a passion for supporting service providers. Working together, their objective is to empower broadband operators to more effectively compete in an increasingly competitive broadband marketplace.

About SmartRG:


SmartRG designs and produces reliable and highly interoperable hardware and software solutions to help service providers monitor, manage and monetize the connected home. As an early innovator in TR-069 remote management, SmartRG offers the best in managed home networking connectivity and home automation to broadband operators around the world. SmartRG solutions leverage various broadband access technologies and are outfitted with highly customizable software, meeting diverse service provider requirements. Based in North America, SmartRG provides local, proactive customer advocacy and support. In a rapidly evolving broadband market, SmartRG helps service providers keep their businesses on the cutting edge while improving their bottom line, by reducing service costs and increasing customer satisfaction.

About Walker:

Walker and Associates is a national distributor of network products for broadband providers, including wireline, wireless, cable TV, government and enterprise network operators. Walker's extensive range of products from over 250 suppliers facilitates carriers' delivery of high speed internet, video, data and voice services to residential, business, and mobile users. Walker supports communications technologies such Ethernet switching & routing, GPON, Active Ethernet, VoIP, packet optical networking, fixed wireless, FTTx and more. In addition, Walker provides a host of physical plant products such as fiber and copper connectivity, power systems, indoor and outdoor enclosures and outside plant infrastructure.


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