Industry Veteran Joins In-building Wireless Pioneer to Build Market Growth and Solidify Industry Leadership
Ottawa, ON – November 6, 2006 – Spotwave Wireless, the leading source for in-building wireless coverage solutions for business and home use today announced it has appointed Lawrence Jennings as President and CEO. Jennings comes to Spotwave from his role as Chief Operating Officer at Intrado, provider of 9-1-1 software and outsourced services in the US. Named one of Forbes Magazines top 200 best managed small companies, Intrado was recently acquired by West Corporation.
"It is a privilege to join a first-mover in the business of in-building wireless technology. As mobile devices become even more ubiquitous there's a growing gap between where people want to use them and where they have coverage. Spotwave is working to solve a major problem for wireless carriers, enterprise customers and subscribers at home, by providing cost-effective, easily-deployed products to fix the problem of in-building coverage," said Jennings. "I look forward to leading Spotwave’s growth and success."
"Larry's broad management experience at both established and startup companies, his knowledge of the wireless market, combined with his ability to develop dynamic teams capable of reacting quickly to changing market requirements make him a great match for Spotwave," said Kerri Golden, Chair of Spotwave’s Board of Directors. "Larry's strong track record in achieving rapid business expansion and implementing critical business processes will be very helpful as Spotwave grows, further developing its product, its distribution relationships and its customer base."
The wireless channel is also keen for a Spotwave solution to offer their SOHO customers. "Spotwave provides the ideal solution for us to offer our customers at home," said Doug McGregor, Principal of FirstComm, an Ottawa-based wireless VAR. "It's a cost effective, easily implemented solution for people dependent on their wireless devices, and a perfect complement to our existing offerings."
Mr. Jennings has 20 years of experience in the wireless industry. Prior to Intrado, Jennings served in executive capacities at Teletrac Inc an early leader in wireless location technologies, and at Premiere Page, Inc, a regional paging company.
Spotwave Wireless provides carrier-approved, intelligent indoor coverage solutions that seamlessly bring the outdoor signal inside – ensuring that cell phones and wireless devices work reliably indoors. Changing the economics of in-building wireless coverage, Spotwave's solutions are cost-effective, quick and easy to install, and require no maintenance. Spotwave solutions are also backed by a range of comprehensive installation services and support and are now the preferred coverage solution in networks operated by the top North American cellular and PCS carriers. The company website is www.spotwave.com.
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Jamie Crawford
Tel: (613) 591-1662 ext. 298
Email: jamie.crawford@spotwave.com
