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Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. (“AO Wireless”) opens its new Central United States office. The office is located at 8708 S. Congress, Suite B-260, Austin, TX 78745. This facility will be home to Alpha Omega Wireless’ headquarters and will also serve as an operations facility and warehouse. AO Wireless will continue to run its West Coast operations out of its Sacramento, CA facility. All corporate operations will be ran out of the new Austin, TX facility.

President Joe Wargo says, "We are excited about the new facility in Austin, TX. The new facility will be home to our corporate headquarters and also be an operations facility handling the wireless backhaul solutions we provide to the Central United States. The new facility will have a warehouse operation, where we’ll be able to maintain a large inventory of wireless backhaul equipment for point to point wireless bridges, both licensed microwave communication and unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridge radios. We’ll also maintain a large inventory of wireless mesh network, WiMax, and Wi-Fi equipment.  

Also in the same location we’ll have a wireless network testing lab. This will allow us to quickly test out and repair any wireless broadband equipment for our clients. We’ll also be able to pre-configure any microwave radio equipment prior to any wireless installations in the field, saving both time and money for our clients.

The facility will also be a show room for various outdoor wireless network solutions and in building Wi-Fi solutions. This will allow our clients to come and see firsthand different systems and be able to experience their functionality in a simulated environment. We’ll also be able to demonstrate wireless video surveillance systems and how they work prior to a client making any purchasing decisions.

Overall we are very proud that Alpha Omega Wireless is growing and becoming a leader in wireless backhaul solutions across the United States. Having multiple locations allows us to better serve our clients and reduce the costs of installation of wireless networks. Our goal is to open an East Coast operations center next year to better serve our clients there.”

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. announces its new multilevel Support and Maintenance Plans for wireless networks for its clients. A major issue in the wireless backhaul industry is that VARs and Integrators lack the ability to offer Annual Support and Maintenance for their clients. AO Wireless has the solutions for this problem by offering multilevel support and maintenance programs that give its clients piece of mind and guaranties of reliability.

Organizations, regardless of industry, need to make sure that they have on-call and on-site support for their networks. Any IT department will tell you how important it is for them to have support and maintenance for their servers and network switches. It is no different for their wireless infrastructure whether you are dealing with point to point wireless backhaul, both unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave communication, point to multipoint wireless Ethernet bridges, two-way radio, wireless Mesh network, wireless video surveillance, SCADA telemetry, or Wi-Fi.

Even the best installed wireless network needs to be maintained as well, just like any other components of a data and voice network. Annual maintenance helps maintain the equipment while preventing unforeseen issues that can arise over time. A well maintained wireless network will work for years with extremely high reliability.

President Joe Wargo says, "We are excited to offer our clients a choice when it comes to the level of annual support and maintenance they require. AO Wireless has since its inception offered our clients a support and maintenance package. As far as we are aware we are one of the only wireless integrators that have offered such a program. About 80% of our clients take advantage of the high level of support we have offered.

Over the years we have realized that no two clients’ needs are the same. Some clients only need standard support while others have mission critical networks that need 24x7 support and rapid response times. We surveyed our clients and with the results we have developed three levels of support. Now a client can obtain a plan that fits their operation hours and budgets.”

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") has recently hired on Ben Selvik, a seasoned Wireless Field Engineer and Drafterto help expand and grow the company's Central Region operations. Ben is based out of our Austin, Texas office.

Ben comes to Alpha Omega with years of experience in the two way radio, point to point wireless Ethernet bridge, point to multipoint wireless and drafting businesses. Prior to joining Alpha Omega Ben worked for a Motorola / Cambium premier service provider, where he worked on projects including; construction manager stacking of 500’ guyed towers along the border, numerous central Texas county’s’ point to point licensed microwave and unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridge networks, and installation of new LTE equipment for a national cell provider. He holds certifications from Motorola. Ben is certified in tower climbing & safety from Comtrain and has been climbing towers for years.

Ben started out as a Drafter for the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in the substation engineering department. Where he learned to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams, prepare electrical design drawings, substation as-built documentation, and to support the construction of electric utility substation facilities.

 He holds an Associate’s degree in Architectural drafting from Texas State Technical College and is working toward earning a degree in Information Technology. He lives in the Austin area.

President Joe Wargo says, "We are excited to have Ben as part of the AO Wireless team. He brings a lot of experience to the organization. He has an extensive background in outdoor wireless backhaul, to include: point to point wireless backhaul, both unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave communication, point to multipoint wireless Ethernet bridges, and two-way radio. Ben also brings on board experience in drafting which will allow us to provide in house CAD for our projects and clients. We believe Ben will be able to help us exceed our growth goals, while helping us expand into more geographic locations."

Alpha Omega Wireless participates under the ISNetworld® resource program. AO Wireless provides a large amount of wireless integration services to the Energy and Utility industries, such as:  wireless path engineering, wireless site surveys, wireless network design, wireless backhaul solutions and wireless installation. Working with ISNetworld® will provide seamless compliance resources for both AO Wireless and its Energy and Utility clients.

ISNetworld® is the global resource for connecting corporations with safe, reliable contractors/suppliers from capital-intensive industries. ISN collects self-reported conformance information from contractors/suppliers, verifies its accuracy, and then reports the results in an easy-to-follow format. This allows corporations to select those resources that best meet internal and governmental requirements, while providing contractors/suppliers the opportunity to centralize their conformance information, saving time and gaining presence in the marketplace.

Through its innovative data-systems, superior customer service, and global reach, ISN fosters safer work environments, stronger partnerships, and a healthier bottom-line. Each ISNetworld subscriber has access to the features and services outlined below, along with a host of others.

President Joe Wargo says, "Being a Vendor Member with ISNetworld® will greatly benefit our Energy and Utility clients. Anything that can streamline their processes and help them stay in compliance is a great value add. Plus they can be reassured that they are being given the best compliance verification possible.”

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") is a leading integrator of complete end-to-end wireless backhaul networking technology and solutions. Alpha Omega Wireless provides wireless site surveys, feasibility studies, engineering, spectrum analysis, path calculations, design, wireless installation, equipment sales, radio repair and maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and ongoing management & monitoring of point to point wireless links, point to multipoint wireless systems, WiMax backhaul, and wireless mesh. As well as SCADA telemetry radio, wireless video surveillance, and indoor RF. Alpha Omega Wireless works with unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave links.

Alpha Omega Wireless has been accepted as a pre-approved vendor under the Tips/Taps purchasing contract. AO Wireless has been awarded this contract to provide wireless backhaul solutions and wireless installation to educational, city, county and state agencies.

Originated in 2002, The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS/TAPS), is a purchasing cooperative created to serve public and private school districts, colleges and universities, federal, state, county and city municipalities. 

The PURPOSE of the TIPS/TAPS Program is to provide substantial savings and best value for participating educational entities or public agencies through cooperative purchasing practices

All awarded contracts through the TIPS/TAPS program have been Awarded under the Competitively Bid Process and received a Contract from TIPS/TAPS Governing Board of Directors. These Awarded Vendors have agreed to provide the best pricing, terms and conditions available to TIPS/TAPS Members.

The TIPS/TAPS Program takes PRIDE in providing a purchasing coop where Awarded Vendors and Members both benefit. With a successful award, a vendor can expedite an order for a member because all purchasing requirements are completed during the RFP process. A school district or other TIPS/TAPS Member can benefit from the cost savings of time and expense in competitively bidding each purchase.

President Joe Wargo says, "Having a procurement vehicle like TIPS/TAPS in place will greatly benefit our education and government clients. Anything that can streamline their processes and help them stay in compliance is a great value add. Plus they can be reassured that they are being given the best pre-negotiated pricing.

About TIPS/TAPS
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS/TAPS), a purchasing cooperative created to serve public and private school districts, colleges and universities, federal, state, county and city municipalities. Originated in 2002 by the Region 8 Education Service Center in Mount Pleasant, Texas.

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") is a leading integrator of complete end-to-end wireless backhaul networking technology and solutions. Alpha Omega Wireless provides wireless site surveys, feasibility studies, engineering, spectrum analysis, path calculations, design, wireless installation, equipment sales, radio repair and maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and ongoing management & monitoring of point to point wireless links, point to multipoint wireless systems, WiMax backhaul, and wireless mesh. As well as SCADA telemetry radio, wireless video surveillance, and indoor RF. Alpha Omega Wireless works with unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave links.

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") has recently hired on Kelly Ice, a seasoned Sales Executive to expand and grow the company's customer and revenue base. Kelly will be the Business Development Manager for the Central Region and is based out of Austin, Texas.

Kelly comes to Alpha Omega Wireless with over 10 years of sales and account development experience as the Business Development Manager for the central US region.

Prior to joining AO Wireless, Kelly served as the reigning Account Executive of the year for the largest digital custom publisher, where he oversaw the Central US and International Regions. Kelly has also held positions as a Senior Account Manager for Dell and an Account Executive for Solarwinds. Kelly is known for building strong customer relationships and a loyal customer base.

Kelly brings extensive knowledge and experience in customer development and growth.  Kelly, in his previous Account Executive role, successfully transitioned 93% of current and 100% of new customers to a new level of digital technology that was thought unlikely only a few years ago.

Kelly’s role at Alpha Omega Wireless is to expand our expertise into new verticals and areas never sought before in the central US. Kelly will help us provide our clients with wireless backhaul solutions, to include: point to point wireless (both unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave), point to multipoint wireless bridges, WiMax, Wireless Mesh, Indoor and outdoor DAS and Wi-Fi systems, and Video surveillance solutions.

Kelly holds a Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Marketing. He lives with his wife and two children in the Austin area. 

President Joe Wargo says, "We are excited to have Kelly as part of the team. He brings a lot of experience to the organization. He has extensive background in government procurement and statewide contracts. We believe Kelly will be able to help us exceed our growth goals, helping us to hire more people and expand into more geographic locations."

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. will be exhibiting at the 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival.

President Joe Wargo says, "We are extremely excited to be able to participate in one of the most exciting events in the world. SXSW brings together music, video, and emerging technologies all in one place. The one thing all entertainment and media have in common is the need for greater bandwidth. Wireless technologies play a key role in the creation and distribution of both music and video. People now demand the ability to get a rich media experience one their PC's, tablets, and smart phones. We are seeing an explosion of how content is delivered.

Wireless broadband and wireless backhaul growth is being demanded. As a wireless integrator, we are proud to demonstrate at the event what technologies are being used to help build out America's broadband network."

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") is a leading integrator of complete end-to-end wireless backhaul networking technology and solutions. Alpha Omega Wireless provides wireless site surveys, feasibility studies, engineering, spectrum analysis, path calculations, design, wireless installation, equipment sales, radio repair and maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and ongoing management & monitoring of point to point wireless links, point to multipoint wireless systems, WiMax backhaul, and wireless mesh. As well as SCADA telemetry radio, wireless video surveillance, and indoor RF. Alpha Omega Wireless works with unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave links.

About SXSW (South by Southwest)
SXSW Music is one of the largest music festivals in the United States, with more than 2,000 performers playing in more than 90 venues around downtown Austin over two weeks, in March. The SXSW Conferences & Festivals offers the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. SXSW Film has become one of the world's premier film festivals,focusing on new directing talent.

Similarly, SXSW Interactive has attracted a strong following among web creators and entrepreneurs. Its focus on emerging technology has earned the festival a reputation as a breeding ground for new ideas and creative technologies. According to festival co-organizer Louis Black, SXSW Interactive "has probably been the biggest of its kind in the world" since 2007.

Austin, TX - March 13th, 2012

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc., headquartered in Austin Texas, was hired for the second year in a row by SXSW to provide wireless Ethernet backhaul and outdoor Wi-Fi to multiple venues around Austin for the 26th Annual SXSW Film, Interactive, and Music Festival.

President Joe Wargo says, "We were excited to be asked by SXSW to return to help them provide critical bandwidth to their major venues and some outdoor Wi-Fi at select special events. SXSW really goes out of their way to make the entire SXSW Festival an amazing event for all who attend. Over the years they have seen a huge increase in demand for internet bandwidth by its participants. Most everyone is carrying an IP enabled wireless device. SXSW just couldn't rely on the carriers to provide the bandwidth that's being demanded.

We were able to deploy carrier grade, full duplex, point to point microwave links to several large venues allowing SXSW to provide bandwidth where they needed it most. For this project we used a combination of high capacity radio systems like SAF 24GHz Lumina radios and 70GHz Siklu radios. The advantage of these wireless frequency platforms was to help avoid interference. Plus they could be deployed immediately under FCC regulations.

This year we also expanded multiple point to multipoint wireless backhaul to concert venues and outdoor event locations. Other major accomplishments this year was providing high speed Wi-Fi, to some high profile, outdoor party events and outdoor meeting events. For the outdoor Wi-Fi applications we used Xirrus Wi-Fi array systems in order to handle the high density of Wi-Fi users and devices.

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") is a leading integrator of complete end-to-end wireless backhaul networking technology and solutions. Alpha Omega Wireless provides wireless site surveys, feasibility studies, engineering, spectrum analysis, path calculations, design, wireless installation, equipment sales, radio repair and maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and ongoing management & monitoring of point to point wireless links, point to multipoint wireless systems, WiMax backhaul, and wireless mesh. As well as SCADA telemetry radio, wireless video surveillance, and indoor RF. Alpha Omega Wireless works with unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave links.

About SXSW (South by Southwest)
SXSW Music is one of the largest music festivals in the United States, with more than 2,000 performers playing in more than 90 venues around downtown Austin over two weeks, in March. The SXSW Conferences & Festivals offers the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. SXSW Film has become one of the world's premier film festivals,focusing on new directing talent.

Similarly, SXSW Interactive has attracted a strong following among web creators and entrepreneurs. Its focus on emerging technology has earned the festival a reputation as a breeding ground for new ideas and creative technologies. According to festival co-organizer Louis Black, SXSW Interactive "has probably been the biggest of its kind in the world" since 2007.

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") has recently hired on Mark Rodgers, a seasoned Sales Executive to expand and grow the company's customer and revenue base.

Mark comes to Alpha Omega Wireless with over 15 years of sales and sales management experience in the technology sector. Most recently, Mark served as the Vice President of Sales in one of the fastest growing Systems Integrators in North America. He has also been in the role of Regional Vice President for a large, international technology manufacturer.

Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in business development and selling. He has extensive knowledge of procurement and contracts within the technology sector. He contributed significantly to the development of the California Strategic Sourcing Initiative in several, key technology verticals. In the past 10 years, has helped hundreds of State, County, City and Education agencies overcome obstacles in the procurement process, greatly reducing cost and time to solution.

Mark’s role at Alpha Omega Wireless is to continue development of the West Coast markets and expand our expertise into new verticals. He will be taking us into uncharted territory with the acquisition and expansion of new contract vehicles not before seen in the wireless sector. With these vehicles in place the Public Sector will enjoy the benefits of streamlined procurement at substantially less cost.

President Joe Wargo says, "We are excited to have Mark a part of the team. He brings a lot of experience to the organization. He has extensive background in government procurement and statewide contracts. We believe Mark will be able to help us exceed our growth goals, helping us to hire more people and expand into more geographic locations."

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless is an experienced integrator of broadband wireless network technology and complete end-to-end wireless backhaul solutions. We provide a full range of point to point wireless backhaul, point to multipoint wireless bridges, WiMax backhaul, indoor and municipal Wi-Fi, and wireless mesh products and services.

Alpha Omega Wireless delivers the highest level of knowledge and competence with both, unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridge and licensed microwave communication network connectivity. We supply a full range of services from: wireless site surveys, feasibility studies, RF engineering, spectrum analysis, microwave path calculations, wireless installation, product sales, preventative maintenance programs, microwave radio repair, troubleshooting, and monitoring of wireless backhaul networks.

Austin, TX - March 16th, 2011

Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") installed a 150Mbps wireless Ethernet Bridge at SXSW that allowed NPR to broadcast world wide a live concert event at the famous Stubb's outdoor venue. The concert event featured bands like, James Blake and the legendary Duran Duran.

President Joe Wargo says, "We were asked just hours before the show to install a wireless backhaul from SXSW's wireless network, which we installed around Austin for the music feastival, to the famous Stubb's venue. Within hours NPR was to braodcast a live stream of the concert on the internet. Appearently, all the major carriers servicing Austin couldn't deliver even with weeks notice. We were able to install a 150Mbps point to point wireless Ethernet bridge within two hours.

Everyone at the event was blown away with the speed of the install and mostly the speed of the uplink we provided. With minutes to spare the wireless backhaul link was handed off to NPR. We felt like we were a NASCAR pit crew more than a wireless integrator.

It was amazing to be able to watch the live event from home later that night. The video and sound was flawless. We were proud to see the fruits of our labor and to see NPR's event turn out so great. "

About Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc.
Alpha Omega Wireless, Inc. ("AO Wireless") is a leading integrator of complete end-to-end wireless backhaul networking technology and solutions. Alpha Omega Wireless provides wireless site surveys, feasibility studies, engineering, spectrum analysis, path calculations, design, wireless installation, equipment sales, radio repair and maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and ongoing management & monitoring of point to point wireless links, point to multipoint wireless systems, WiMax backhaul, and wireless mesh. As well as SCADA telemetry radio, wireless video surveillance, and indoor RF. Alpha Omega Wireless works with unlicensed wireless Ethernet bridges and licensed microwave links.