UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report Of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16 Of
The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2011
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 001-34491
DRAGONWAVE INC.
(Translation of registrants name into English)
411 Legget Drive, Suite 600
Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 3C9
Canada
(Address of principal executive office)
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The following press releases are issued by DragonWave Inc.
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Press release dated March 24, 2011 Northeast Wireless Selects DragonWave High-Capacity Packet Microwave Backhaul Solution for New 3G, 4G Networks in Under-Served Markets. |
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Press release dated March 24, 2011 KeyOn Selects DragonWave for Backhaul Connectivity for 4G Wireless Broadband Network Across Rural Nevada. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ Russell Frederick |
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Date: March 24, 2011 |
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORTHEAST WIRELESS SELECTS DRAGONWAVE HIGH-CAPACITY
PACKET MICROWAVE BACKHAUL SOLUTION
FOR NEW 3G, 4G NETWORKS IN UNDER-SERVED MARKETS
Wholesale Provider First Deploying Horizon Compact and Horizon Quantum
In Greenfield Networks in Maine and Oregon
CTIA - Orlando, Florida, March 24, 2011 Committed to connecting the unconnected, Northeast Wireless Networks has selected a high-capacity packet microwave backhaul solution from DragonWave Inc. (TSX: DWI; NASDAQ: DRWI) to help it quickly and cost-effectively enable 3G and 4G services in under-served markets. Northeast Wirelesss first deployments of DragonWaves Horizon Compact and Horizon Quantum will enable Greenfield network rollouts in rural Maine and Oregon.
In many parts of the United States, mobile services remain poorin part because the backhaul connections linking rural cell towers deployed legacy technologies that were not designed to support todays advanced, broadband applications, said Robert Parsloe, Chief Executive Officer of Northeast Wireless Networks. The DragonWave solution effectively creates fiber in the sky, enabling us to offer our customers the most innovative, cost-efficient and secure broadband wireless services without incurring prohibitive operational and capital expenditures.
Northeast Wireless Networks is a Maine-based, rural-focused, shared-network carrier, wholesaling cost-effective, wireless broadband services to major telecommunications carriers in markets throughout the United States that have been historically under-served. After an evaluation of multiple vendors solutions, Northeast Wireless selected the DragonWave Horizon solution for its pure-packet performance, unsurpassed scalability, proven reliability in challenging deployment environments and long-term investment protection to deliver carrier-grade wireless links between cell towers and its fiber-based backbone network.
Our Horizon line of packet microwave solutions has been refined over the years to provide carriers a better backhaul networkone that is more reliable and scalable, that is IP-optimized and that results in minimal lifecycle costs, said DragonWave President and CEO Peter Allen. In networks throughout the world like those being deployed by Northeast Wireless, the Horizon Compact and Horizon Quantum are enabling a leap forward in the variety and quality of next-generation services that our carrier customers can bring to traditionally under-served markets.
DragonWave Horizon products operate in both licensed and unlicensed radio frequencies between 6 and 60GHz. An uncompromised product design delivers pure packet microwave performance with software-scalable, ultra-low latency transport of up to 4 Gbps per link. Extremely easy to deploy and manage, DragonWave products deliver carrier-grade (99.999%) interference-free performance in next-generation IP networks. Visit DragonWave at CTIA booth #1046.
About Northeast Wireless Networks
Northeast Wireless Networks, LLC (NEWN) is a shared access network operator of 2G/3G and 4G wireless services in rural markets. Our clients are existing wireless telecommunications operators that are looking for cost effective, high-quality market coverage to carry their traffic in less populated areas, at service quality levels indistinguishable from their native on-net networks. NEWNs strategy is to offer its services to multiple operators utilizing IP-based RAN that can accommodate more than one technology at each location. http://www.newirelessnetworks.com/
About DragonWave
DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWaves carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of DragonWaves products is wireless network backhaul. Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. DragonWaves corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.
DragonWave®and Horizon® are registered trademarks of DragonWave Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements as to DragonWaves growth opportunities and the potential benefits of, and demand for, DragonWaves products. These statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including our view of the relative position of DragonWaves products compared to competitive offerings in the industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. DragonWaves actual results, performance, achievements and developments may differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements. Risk factors that may cause the actual results, performance, achievements or developments of DragonWave to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements can be found in the public documents filed by DragonWave with U.S. and Canadian securities regulatory authorities. DragonWave assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.
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Nadine Kittle |
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Becky Obbema |
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John Lawlor |
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Robert J Parsloe |
Exhibit 99.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KEYON SELECTS DRAGONWAVE FOR BACKHAUL
CONNECTIVITY FOR 4G WIRELESS BROADBAND NETWORK ACROSS
RURAL NEVADA
DragonWave Horizon Products Will Enable Stimulus-Funded Project Expected to Bring
Unprecedented Services to Rural Homes, Businesses and Critical Community Facilities
CTIA - Orlando, Florida, March 24, 2011 An innovative combination of DragonWave high capacity packet microwave backhaul and backbone networking solutions will enable KeyOn Communications Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: KEYO) to bring unprecedented services to rural communities across Nevada. The Horizon Compact and Horizon Duo high-capacity packet microwave solutions from DragonWave Inc. (TSX: DWI; NASDAQ: DRWI) are being deployed to anchor the middle mile network components for KeyOns stimulus-funded 4G wireless network service rollout to rural homes, businesses and critical community facilities such as healthcare providers.
KeyOn, one of the largest providers of wireless broadband, satellite video and voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) services in the United States, in September 2010 received a $10.2 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) award to provide 4G, last-mile wireless broadband access and VoIP services in qualified rural communities throughout Nevada.
As part of the project, KeyOn is deploying equipment from DragonWave, a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks. DragonWave Horizon Compact and Horizon Duo will form roughly 110 high-capacity links in a major ring architecture interconnecting communities across Nevada. Instead of deploying legacy leased-line connections from traditional wireline operators in each of the communities served, KeyOns resilient architecture and high-capacity statewide network will allow for cost-effective aggregation of Internet bandwidth at only a few select fiber points.
DragonWaves experience and reputation as a high-capacity packet microwave equipment vendor are highly regarded by us and an important factor in our decision to select DragonWave as an equipment vendor for this advanced all 4G wireless network, said Jonathan Snyder, Chief Executive Officer for KeyOn Communications. Our engineering team valued the fact that DragonWave offers a comprehensive, flexible family of solutions that enables us to deploy the optimal solution for every link allowing us to both remotely dial up and dynamically adjust our capacity levels as necessary. DragonWaves support throughout the project has been excellent, and we look forward to continuing to work with their talented engineering team throughout the network deployment.
KeyOn hopes to introduce services community by community across Nevada beginning early in the second half of 2011. When the network is complete, nearly 100,000 people, 5,500
businesses and 850 critical community facilities across the state will be able to access next-generation, 4G broadband services.
By offering innovative new services similar to those available in urban markets, KeyOns network will stimulate economic development and job creation as well as transform the quality of life for Nevadas rural population, said Peter Allen, President and Chief Executive Officer of DragonWave. Offering industry-leading capacity and spectral efficiency, the DragonWave solutions are designed for the requirements of tomorrows networks. In addition, our products deliver key features, including pay-as-you-grow scalability, rapid deployment that make our high-capacity packet microwave solutions especially well-suited for deployment in rural, low-density regions such as KeyOns Nevada network.
About KeyOn Communications Holdings, Inc.
KeyOn Communications Holdings Inc. (OTC BB: KEYO) is one of the largest providers of wireless broadband, satellite and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services in the United States, primarily targeting underserved markets with populations generally less than 50,000. KeyOn offers broadband services with VoIP and satellite video services to both residential and business subscribers across 11 Western and Midwestern states. Through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, KeyOn has expanded its network footprint to reach approximately 62,000 square miles and cover over 2,700,000 people, as well as small-to-medium businesses. With its successful track record of acquiring companies through its Rural UniFi initiative and growth of its overall subscriber base, KeyOn is one of the leading wireless broadband companies in the United States in terms of subscribers. Management intends to drive subscriber growth through additional acquisitions as well as organic growth across the companys expanding footprint by offering bundled services including broadband, video, VoIP and related valuable services such as the Bullseye Club. The company also intends to opportunistically build mobile and/or nomadic WiMAX networks in and around its market footprint. More information on KeyOn can be found at http://www.keyon.com. Companies interested in participating in Rural UniFi can visit www.keyon.com/ruralunifi.html.
About DragonWave
DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWaves carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of DragonWaves products is wireless network backhaul. Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. DragonWaves corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.
DragonWave® and Horizon® are registered trademarks of DragonWave Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements as to DragonWaves growth opportunities and the potential benefits of, and demand for, DragonWaves products. These statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including our view of the relative position of DragonWaves products compared to competitive offerings in the industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. DragonWaves actual results, performance, achievements and developments may differ
materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements. Risk factors that may cause the actual results, performance, achievements or developments of DragonWave to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements can be found in the public documents filed by DragonWave with U.S. and Canadian securities regulatory authorities. DragonWave assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.
Media Contacts
Nadine Kittle Marketing Communications DragonWave Inc. nkittle@dragonwaveinc.com Tel: 613-599-9991 ext 2262 |
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John Lawlor VP Investor Relations DragonWave Inc. jlawlor@dragonwaveinc.com Tel: 613-895-7000 |
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Becky Obbema Interprose Public Relations (for DragonWave) Becky.Obbema@interprosepr.com Tel: (408) 778-2024 |