Aviat Launches AviatCloud Automation and Virtualization Platform

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. AVNW, the leading expert in microwave networking solutions, today announced the initial release of AviatCloud. AviatCloud is designed with a single purpose—to simplify wireless transport—and is a multi-vendor app-based platform to automate and virtualize both networks and their operations.

With custom-built applications to simplify various aspects of microwave design, deployment, management and service delivery, and by tying all the data together in one place, AviatCloud saves time, lowers cost, improves quality and enhances network functionality. In its initial release, AviatCloud is designed to work with ProVision, Aviat's network management platform, and includes Design, Manage and AviatCare apps to enable an integrated experience for Aviat customers.

"The complexity of wireless networks is increasing operational costs," says Michael Pangia, president and CEO, Aviat Networks. "Being the leading specialist, Aviat is well positioned to simplify wireless transport and lower costs overall with compelling software and services offerings leveraging new innovations such as AviatCloud."

"Operational activities such as planning, design, deployment and management collectively represent the largest issues with wireless backhaul today and must be addressed to enable denser 5G networks," says Richard Webb, research director, IHS Infonetics. "AviatCloud is one of the most compelling and potentially valuable offerings I've seen yet to deal with these critical issues."

"5G networks will require a paradigm shift in the way networks are built and operated," says Ed Gubbins, senior analyst, Current Analysis. "AviatCloud is an important innovation for simplifying wireless backhaul networks to meet pending 5G market requirements."

Visit www.aviatcloud.com to learn more about AviatCloud and simplify your transport networks today.

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. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and with more than one million systems sold in over 140 countries, 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. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Media Contact: Gary Croke, Aviat Networks, Inc., gary.croke@aviatnet.com

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