Houston County, Georgia Completes Wireless Broadband Testing with Siemens Business Services, Intel and Alvarion

[May 27, 2004]

Houston County, Georgia Completes Wireless Broadband Testing with Siemens Business Services, Intel and Alvarion

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. --(Business Wire)-- May 27, 2004 -- The Wireless Houston County Committee today announced that they have successfully completed testing for their wireless broadband implementation. Siemens Business Services, Inc., Intel Corporation and Alvarion, Inc., leaders in the wireless broadband value chain, are collaborating with Houston County business, education and political leaders on this community-based initiative.

"Wireless broadband will deliver immediate benefits to our businesses, schools, hospitals, local governments and residents," said Matt Stone, Chairman of the Houston County Wireless Committee. "The real achievement here is the unique partnership between our community and industry leaders to advance the project."

As the program business consultant, Siemens Business Services was commissioned by the Wireless Houston County Committee to assess the county's existing broadband infrastructure and deliver a report recommending an ongoing business model.

"The technology performed flawlessly during the test," said Greg Richardson, National Mobility Practice Director for Siemens Business Services. "Evaluating wireless broadband technology within Houston County was an important milestone for the delivery of our report."

"There are so many opportunities that this project will enable. We are encouraging leaders to explore wireless technologies from Wi-Fi to WiMAX to create broadband solutions that enable better services for communities," said Paul Butcher, Intel's State and Local Government Strategist.

"Proper planning and testing is important, but inspired leadership is vital for the success of any community project," said Patrick Leary, Assistant Vice President of Marketing for Alvarion, Inc. "Houston County's strategic approach to this project serves its citizens' interests well."

Since August 2003, Intel has partnered with local leaders to educate citizens about the benefits of a wireless community. Each local government body has unanimously passed a resolution supporting the effort to make Houston County wireless.

Siemens Business Services creates technology solutions for the public sector that enhance the lives of citizens.

Intel Corporation, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products.

Alvarion (NASDAQ:ALVR) is a worldwide leader in wireless broadband systems and has partnership agreements with both Siemens Business Services and Intel. In Houston County, Alvarion is providing feasibility testing for the wireless project.

About Houston County, Georgia

Houston County, located in the geographic center of Georgia, is one of the fastest growing counties in the state with a population of over 119,000 people. Home to Governor Sonny Perdue, the county is known for its progressive attitude towards technology since it is home to Robins Air Force Base, the largest industrial complex in Georgia. Houston County leaders understand that wireless Internet technology will strengthen its education system, attract new industries, and afford its citizens a greater quality of life.

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