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GLOBALCOMM(TM) 2006 Announces Winners of ''Awards of Excellence'' Honoring the Industry's Best Communications Technology Companies, Products and Services; 17 Companies Recognized for Advancement and Excellence in the Industry


    The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), owner
    and producer of GLOBALCOMM(TM), today announced the nine winners and
    eight runners-up of the 2006 Awards of Excellence. The GLOBALCOMM(TM)
    Awards of Excellence honor the information and communications
    technology (ICT) industry's preeminent organizations, recognizing the
    most promising new technologies and the delivery of the best new
    network services, strategic support and customer care.
    Awards of Excellence winners will be honored during
    GLOBALCOMM(TM), the next-generation communications marketplace and
    summit, being held June 4-8, 2006, at Chicago's McCormick Place. For
    TIA, GLOBALCOMM(TM) replaces SUPERCOMM(R) as TIA's annual industry
    event.
    "Our industry is dependent on current and future innovation as
    well as meeting and exceeding customer needs," said TIA President Matt
    Flanigan. "We commend the 17 companies honored as GLOBALCOMM Awards of
    Excellence Winners and Runners-Up for their forward-looking vision as
    well as their leadership role in driving industry growth and
    development."
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    2006 GLOBALCOMM(TM) AWARD OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS & RUNNERS-UP:

    Excellence in Network Design and Services--for Service Providers and
    Enterprise Organizations whose design or service went into operation
    in calendar year 2005.

    Backbone/Core
    Winner: Level 3 Communications Infinera Booth 14022
    Entry: Level 3 Global Network

    Wireless/Mobile/Network Services
    Winner: Redline Communications Booth 39074
    Entry: Nomad Digital Broadband Network
    Runner-Up: SIPquest Booth 39020
    Entry: SIPquest Mobile Console

    Network Infrastructure
    Winner: Matanuska Telephone Association Aktino Booth 36067
    Entry: MIMO on DMT System
    Runner-Up: ALLTEL Actelis Booth 63074
    Entry: Ethernet Over Copper Broadband
    Service

    Excellence in Technology Innovation--for Suppliers and Vendors whose
    products/ technologies were announced no earlier than September 1,
    2005 and will be available for sale no later than July 1, 2006.

    Access Networking
    Winner: Charles Industries Booth 47015
    Entry: Mini-Mux(TM) 2000
    Runner-Up: Strix Systems Booth 53092
    Entry: OWS 2400-30

    Backbone/Edge
    Winner: Cisco Systems, Inc. Booth 27015
    Entry: Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet
    Switches
    Runner-Up: Juniper Networks Booth 42031
    Entry: To be announced at GLOBALCOMM

    Optical Networking
    Winner: Tellabs, Inc. Booth 27040
    Entry: Tellabs(R) 6325 Edge Node
    Runner-Up: Optovia Corporation PICMG Booth 12042
    Entry: SpanExpress Optical Line System

    Application Layer Systems
    Winner: Transclick, Inc. Motorola Booth 27031
    Entry: Transclick Wireless Language Bridge
    Runner-Up Ubiquity Software Corporation Booth 38015
    Entry: Ubiquity's SIP A/S

    Strategic Support
    Winner: Redline Communications Booth 39074
    Entry: Hurricane Katrina Relief
    Communications
    Runner-Up: Calix Booth 34026
    Entry: Pioneer Telephone IPTV Service

    Continuing Achievement
    Winner: Ellacoya Networks Booth 35070
    Entry: IP Service Control System
    Runner-Up: Pannaway Technologies Booth 19063
    Entry: Broadband Access Manager
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    GLOBALCOMM(TM) 2006 will feature 495 exhibiting companies, 20,000
    projected attendees, free keynote addresses and panels, paid
    conferences by the International Engineering Consortium, Light
    Reading/CMP Media, Telephony and other organizations, and co-location
    with OSP EXPO, the Outside Plant Exposition and Conference.
    GLOBALCOMM(TM) represents the premier business opportunity for the
    entire global communications and IT industry.

    About TIA

    TIA is the leading trade association for the information and
    communications technology (ICT) industry. As owner and producer of
    GLOBALCOMM(TM), TIA represents global ICT suppliers and their service
    provider and enterprise customers through its leadership in standards
    development, domestic and international policy advocacy, and
    facilitating member business opportunities. TIA represents the
    communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA).
    Visit us at http://www.tiaonline.org.

    About GLOBALCOMM(TM)

    GLOBALCOMM(TM) represents the premier business opportunity for the
    entire global communications and IT industry. With 495 exhibitors and
    20,000 participants expected from more than 100 countries,
    GLOBALCOMM(TM) -- the Next-Generation Communications Marketplace and
    Summit - debuts June 4-8, 2006, at McCormick Place in Chicago,
    Illinois, USA. GLOBALCOMM(TM) is a trademark of the Telecommunications
    Industry Association (TIA). Visit http://www.globalcomm2006.com for
    more information.
    SUPERCOMM(R) is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications
    Industry Association (TIA) and the United States Telecom Association
    (USTA). The final SUPERCOMM(R) was held in June 2005.