Aviat Networks Signs New Three-Year Turnkey Contract with MTN South Africa

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. AVNW, the leading expert in microwave networking solutions, today announced a new three-year turnkey agreement with MTN South Africa, part of the MTN Group, which is an existing tier one customer. Aviat will modernize the operator's mobile backhaul network and expand network services by installing CTR microwave networking solutions.

"The combination of our microwave networking technology and full turnkey service capability was key to securing this business," says Brian Jakins, Aviat Networks, vice president, sales & services, Africa.

"This supplier agreement with MTN South Africa demonstrates the ways in which mobile operators in Africa have made a return to investing in network backhaul," says Michael Pangia, CEO and president, Aviat Networks. "Aviat continues to be a trusted partner of many top mobile operators in Africa. We look forward to working with them to modernize their networks."

About Aviat Networks

Aviat Networks, Inc. AVNW is a leading global provider of microwave networking solutions transforming communications networks to handle the exploding growth of IP-centric, multi-Gigabit data services. With more than 750,000 systems installed around the world, Aviat Networks provides LTE-proven microwave networking solutions to mobile operators, including some of the largest and most advanced 4G/LTE networks in the world. Public safety, utility, government and defense organizations trust Aviat Networks' solutions for their mission-critical applications where reliability is paramount. In conjunction with its networking solutions, Aviat Networks provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to effectively and seamlessly migrate to next-generation Carrier Ethernet/IP networks. For more than 50 years, customers have relied on Aviat Networks' high performance and scalable solutions to help them maximize their investments and solve their most challenging network problems. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Aviat Networks operates in more than 100 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties for Aviat's business, see "Risk Factors" in the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on December 19, 2014, as well as other reports filed by Aviat with the SEC from time to time. Aviat undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

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