ARC Wireless Solutions' Subsidiary Winncom Technologies Working With
Republic Of Uzbekistan To Take Lead in Wireless Buildout
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WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2002--ARC Wireless Solutions,
Inc. (OTCBB:ARCS - News)
announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Winncom Technologies Corp.,
has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Uzbek Agency of Post and
Telecommunications for the purpose of projects development and equipment supply
by Winncom for communication projects for the postal and telecommunications
sectors of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Based on the mutual statements of bilateral cooperation between the U.S. and
Uzbekistan, together with the U.S. Government's statements of support of
economic reforms in Uzbekistan, the Memorandum Of Understanding expresses the
mutual intent of Winncom Technologies and Uzbekistan to focus their joint
activities on several infrastructure enhancements, including, but not limited
to, (a) building a high-speed digital data transfer in the capital city of
Tashkent in order to assist in the rapid development of wireless business
infrastructure of the city and the republic as a whole; (b) developing the
internal Internet and Intranet resources in the Republic, including the
build-out of a large Internet web hosting center in Tashkent; (c) the
development of a new cellular network, based on the CDMA-450 standard, the first
of its kind in the Republic of Uzbekistan; and (d) developing a voice and data
communications infrastructure, including Internet access, to remotely populated
areas across the country using wireless and Voice-over-IP technologies provided
by Winncom. Winncom also has agreed to cooperate actively in providing
educational seminars, training courses and consultation as well as assisting in
the development of a wireless training center in Tashkent for IT specialists.
"As the demand for wireless networks manifests itself in the United
States, it is evident that on a global basis the need is equally if not more
intensified due to the immediate requirement for faster and more reliable
communications. The government of the Republic of Uzbekistan has indicated its
intent for Winncom to assist in building a wireless infrastructure in an effort
to revitalize and modernize its existing industry and accelerate the structural
reforms of the country," stated Gregory E. Raskin, President and CEO of
Winncom, who is also the President of ARC Wireless Solutions. "We are very
excited for the opportunity to be a part of this project. The initial design of
the system is anticipated to include wireless and wired network infrastructure
products, Voice-over-IP products, and a variety of wireless components, such as
antennas, cable and software," Mr. Raskin added.
"The government of the Republic of Uzbekistan has demonstrated its
willingness to expedite the development of its communications infrastructure and
has taken into consideration Winncom's longstanding experience and achievements
as one of the leading suppliers of networking products and integration services
in the U.S.A.," stated Mr. Abdulla N. Aripov, Deputy Prime Minister of the
Republic of Uzbekistan and Director General for the Uzbek Agency of Post and
Telecommunications.
About ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc.
ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc. is a wireless technology company that is
involved in marketing, distribution and servicing, as well as selective design
and manufacturing, of a broad range of component and network solutions in
support of wireless applications. The Company's wireless solutions are marketed
through the Company's internal sales force, OEMs, numerous reseller distribution
channels, retail and the Internet to support network deployment in the growing
domestic and global wireless markets. ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc., together
with its ARC Wireless Communications Products Division, is headquartered in
Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The Company's Winncom Technologies Corp. subsidiary is
located in Solon, Ohio, and its Starworks Wireless Inc. subsidiary, doing
business as The Kit Company, is located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more
information about the Company and its products, please visit our web sites at
www.arcwireless.net, www.antennas.com, www.winncom.com and
www.starworkswireless.com.
This is not a solicitation to buy or sell securities and does not purport to
be an analysis of the Company's financial position. This Release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the
forward-looking statements and assumptions upon which forward-looking statements
are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations and
assumptions will prove to have been correct. See the Company's most recent
Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB and Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for additional
statements concerning important factors, such as demand for products,
manufacturing costs and competition, that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the Company's expectations.
Contact:
ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc.
Randall Marx, Chief Executive Officer
Richard Anderson, Investor Relations
303/421-4063
Fax: 303/424-5085
randall.marx@arcwireless.net
richard.anderson@arcwireless.net
www.arcwireless.net
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