SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in microwave networking solutions, has been awarded the networking business for a major Northeast U.S. statewide public safety agency. This deal is based on a new member of its CTR 8000 family, the CTR 8611 resilient microwave router. To complement the CTR 8611, the company has enhanced its ProVision network management solution by adding an end-to-end, point-and-click IP/MPLS service management capability.

Aviat delivers a complete IP/MPLS solution for mission-critical networks that includes the IRU 600, ODU 600 and WTM series microwave radios, CTR microwave routers, ProVision network management system and turnkey services for operational simplicity in design, installation and support.

"Migration to IP/MPLS is a key focus for many of our customers," says Ola Gustafsson, Aviat Networks senior vice president, product and solutions portfolio. "Aviat has a highly integrated portfolio of products and services to enable our customers to seamlessly transition to IP/MPLS. The new Aviat CTR 8611 offers a versatile and scalable solution for any network that requires high availability."

About Aviat Networks

Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: 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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