
Major Wireless Carrier Selects WFI for Hosted Call Routing Management Solution
SAN DIEGO, March 2, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — WFI (Nasdaq: WFII), a global leader in the design, deployment, and management of wireless communication networks, technology networks and security systems, announced today that together with Connectiv Solutions, Inc., it will implement an innovative, hosted routing management solution called RouteWatch(R) for a major national wireless carrier. This software-based solution will provide ongoing comprehensive analysis of this carrier’s switch routing and translations, including tools and metrics to reduce long distance variable expenses. This national contract commenced in January of 2006 and will continue until February 1, 2007. Further terms were not disclosed.
The RouteWatch service offers a complete diagnostics package providing clients with both a Web-based interface to analyze results as well as in-depth project management support. This service utilizes a computer-based data-mining software application that helps identify as well as validate key savings opportunities for the wireless provider in an effort to lower their network variable expenses. The RouteWatch application utilizes the Call Detail Records (CDRs) from the wireless carrier and creates key reports which allow a carrier to effectively fine-tune the routing of its long distance calls. The RouteWatch solution has been instrumental in assisting carriers in managing and reducing their variable expenses, ranging from 12% to 18%, often equating to millions in savings for carrier customers.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for WFI to offer the potential for significant cost savings to one of our most valued customers,” said Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of WFI. “By implementing this technology, this carrier is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to continuously improving operations and reducing operating costs. Also, because of the competitive nature inherent in the wireless business, this carrier has asked to be unnamed. That said, WFI is focused on delivering network technologies and cost-saving measures for all of our customers, and we look forward to implementing this solution with like-minded carriers.”
“Connectiv Solutions was founded on providing essential and effective cost cutting solutions for operators within the telecommunications space,” added Brian Silvestri, Vice President, Business Development of Connectiv Solutions. “For a national carrier, the overall routing and translations schemes become incredibly complex and potentially expensive. RouteWatch is ideally suited to assist large carriers to quickly identify savings opportunities and reduce network expenses.”
About WFI
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, WFI is an independent provider of systems engineering, network services and technical outsourcing for the world’s largest wireless carriers, enterprise customers and for government agencies. The company provides the design, deployment, integration, and the overall management of wired and wireless networks which deliver voice and data communication, and which support advanced security systems. WFI has performed work in over 100 countries since its founding in 1994. News and information are available at www.wfinet.com. (code: WFI-mb)
About Connectiv Solutions, Inc.
Based in Bethesda, MD, Connectiv Solutions is an innovative consulting firm providing practical solutions and applications for service providers, government and enterprise customers within the telecommunications arena. With a focus on simplifying complex and overwhelming data streams, our solutions allow customers to effectively manage their network resources while ensuring their financial goals are achieved. For more information, visit http://www.connectiv-solutions.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements including, without limitation, expressed or implied statements concerning the Company’s expectations regarding anticipated operating results for 2005, future financial performance and cash flows and market developments that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are only predictions, and the Company’s actual results may differ materially. Factors that may cause the Company’s results to differ include, but are not limited to: changes in the scope or timing of the Company’s projects; slowdowns in telecommunications infrastructure spending in the United States and globally, which could delay network deployment and reduce demand for the Company’s services; the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer contracts and agreements, or consolidation by or the loss of key customers; failure to successfully consummate acquisitions or integrate acquired operations; the rate of adoption of telecom outsourcing by network carriers and equipment suppliers; the rate of growth of adoption of WLAN and wireless security systems by enterprises; and competition in the marketplace which could reduce revenues and profit margins. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005 and in other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Contact: Michael Baehr VP of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Wireless Facilities, Inc. 858.228.2799 Direct michael.baehr@wfinet.com
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