Axell Wireless Acquires Dekolink Technology Products, Assets & Technology


CHESHAM, England, January 28 /PRNewswire/ --     Axell Wireless, the wireless coverage specialist, today announced the
acquisition of the assets, technology, intellectual property
and products of Dekolink, the Israeli based competitor focused on wireless
coverage solutions in the cellular and public safety markets. The acquisition
provides Axell Wireless with access to Dekolink's leading digital repeater
technology as well as an enhanced customer base and market opportunity, most
notably in North America and the Central and Latin America region.

The acquisition reflects the growing importance of universal
coverage for consumer, corporate and public safety cellular networks and
consolidates Axell Wireless' position as one of the largest manufacturers of
wireless coverage solutions globally. Today Axell Wireless is the market
leader in public safety systems covering such standards as Tetra, Tetrapol,
P25 and GSM/R and aims to replicate that position in related markets within
three years.

Dekolink's digital repeater filter technology (sometimes
referred to as SDR - Software Defined Radio) is the most advanced and
flexible in the industry, allowing an almost infinite number of possibilities
for filtering radio channels and other blocks of RF spectrum. Axell Wireless
intends to embed this technology in all of its products covering solutions
from FM and UHF through to LTE and WiMAX. Dekolink's SDR technology has been
core to its success around the world and in particular the Americas, with
approximately 30,000 units installed in a variety of applications.

The technologies developed by Dekolink, as well as its product
range and research and development (R&D) capabilities are highly
complimentary to those of Axell Wireless. Exploiting those elements provides
Axell Wireless with the opportunity to extract significant economies of
scale, and to enhance its offering to the existing and expanded customer
base. Dekolink customers will now have access to Axell Wireless' global
support services to ensure they can continue to get value out of their
previous capital investments The core technologies of both groups will be
developed to enhance product offerings in the cellular and the public safety
markets.

Ian Brown, CEO of Axell Wireless, commented: "The combination
of Dekolink's market leading digital technology combined with Axell Wireless'
existing multiband solutions will be a powerful combination for both our
existing and prospective customers in the short and medium term. By combining
Dekolink's R&D capabilities with those of the established Axell Wireless
organisation we expect to bring to market an extended range of solutions for
all of the geographic regions in which we serve."

As part of the transaction a significant number of Dekolink's
existing employees have joined Axell Wireless to compliment both the groups
existing R&D operations and global sales and support teams. Axell Wireless
has also established another R&D centre in Tel Aviv, Israel. During 2009 the
Dekolink product range will be rebranded under the Axell Wireless name.

About Axell Wireless

Axell Wireless was formed by the 2007 merger of AFL and Avitec, and 
today is one of the top 3 global providers of wireless coverage solutions 
and the No 1 provider of solutions for the public safety market. Employing 
over 300 people, Axell Wireless has headquarters in Chesham, UK with another 
major facility based in Stockholm, Sweden. Current regional offices include 
Germany, Austria, France, United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, UAE 
and Canada.  A wide distribution network, an extensive and expanding product 
range and a growing number of local sales offices make Axell Wireless a 
truly global player in the wireless coverage industry.

http://www.axellwireless.com

About the Transaction

Axell Wireless has acquired all of the assets of both Dekolink
Ltd and Dekolink Inc from its shareholders. The precise terms of the
transaction are not disclosed. Axell Wireless was advised by Avalon Capital
(http://www.avalon-capital.com) and by lawyers Yigal Arnon 
(http://www.arnon.co.il).

Enquiries: Nicola Garvin, Babel PR: axellwireless@babelpr.com, 
+44(0)20-7434-5550

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