Wireless Extenders Is One of the Top 10 Most Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
Wireless Extenders, Inc. (www.WirelessExtenders.com), a leader in developing new products that enhance wireless cellular communications, announced that they were recognized by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) as being one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Georgia. Wireless Extenders is the first and only company to offer consumer-designed solutions for strengthening cell signals indoors. Their products, compatible with most carriers, capture and amplify the 800MHz or 1900 MHz signal for cell phone users in homes or offices where the cellular signal cannot penetrate. The products are designed, manufactured and assembled in GA.
ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 -- Wireless Extenders, Inc. (www.WirelessExtenders.com), a leader in developing new products that enhance wireless cellular communications, announced that they were recognized by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) as being one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Georgia. Wireless Extenders is the first and only company to offer consumer-designed solutions for strengthening cell signals indoors. Their products, compatible with most carriers, capture and amplify the 800MHz or 1900 MHz signal for cell phone users in homes or offices where the cellular signal cannot penetrate. The products are designed, manufactured and assembled in GA.
The second annual Top 40 competition recognizes the 40 most innovative technology companies in Georgia. Companies selected to be in the Top 40 participated in a showcase at the technology summit. The Top 10 innovative companies chosen from the semifinalists made presentations during the Summit. The Top 40 Innovators are chosen based on a number of criteria, including: degree of innovation; scope and financial impact of innovation; likelihood of success; and promotion of Georgia’s innovative efforts nationally and internationally.
Other semifinalists include: AirDefense, BioFiscia, ChoicePoint, CipherTrust, DSI-Digital, IVivity, Jacket Micro, JBoss, M1 Global, Manhattan Associates, nuBridges, Oversight, PlayMotion, Premiere, Scentric, @International Services and Version One.
“We were pleased to be recognized with such a distinguished group of companies. Wireless Extenders solves a problem that many cell phone users experience – a weakened indoor signal,” says Lloyd Meese, CEO of Wireless Extenders. “And we are extremely proud to be using local GA facilities and NOT outsourcing manufacturing overseas.”
“This year’s Top 40 candidates are outstanding examples of the breadth of exciting technologies that are being developed and commercialized in Georgia,” said Tino Mantella, president of TAG. “We are very pleased that the Top 40 program has been such an incredible success in its first two years.”
Wireless Extenders products are sold at major retail and etail outlets such as RadioShack, CompUSA, Fry’s and Solid Signal.
About TAG (http://www.tagonline.org)
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support its members by generating opportunities for personal, professional and business growth. By forging strategic alliances, TAG serves as a primary catalyst to foster a rich environment for economic development in Georgia's technology community.
Founded in 1999 through the merger of the Business & Technology Alliance (B&TA), the Southeastern Software Association (SSA) and Women in Technology (WIT), TAG is one of the largest state technology associations in the nation. TAG is made up of several thousand members representing technology leaders from over 1500 Georgia-based companies, affiliated technology and business organizations. For more information on TAG, visit http://www.tagonline.org.
About Wireless Extenders (www.wirelessextenders.com)
Wireless Extenders manufactures and distributes the YX series of cell phone signal boosters. They are available at many retail and etail outlets including RadioShack (www.radioshack.com), CompUSA (www.compusa.com), Fry’s www.frys.com and Solid Signal (www.solidsignal.com ). With research and development headquarters in Atlanta’s Technology Park, the company has developed the first consumer-priced signal booster for the small office/home office (SOHO) wireless market. These signal boosters work with wireless carriers such as Cingular, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. Wireless Extenders, Inc. continues to develop new products to meet the demands of an increasingly wireless society by enhancing wireless signals. Upcoming additions to the popular YX series of cell phone signal boosters include products for the Nextel, units for automobiles, travel units and units for European frequencies.
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