Cambium Networks Recognizes the Heroes of Wireless Connectivity Around the World

- ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks, a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions, today announced the first recipients of the company's Connectivity Hero Award.  Launched in 2017, the award recognizes individuals who have made a difference in the lives of people and improved communities through their efforts to extend wireless connectivity and connect the unconnected. "Too often technology, and specifically connectivity, is taken for granted. Many people assume they will have access to whatever information they need whenever they want it," said Brandon Butler, Senior Research Analyst, IDC. "The reality is there are many diverging levels of technology adoption around the world. Thanks to the hard work of men and women across the technology industry, the far-reaching benefits of connectivity are becoming more widespread." "Visionary leaders are taking strides to connect the unconnected and are making such a difference," said Atul Bhatnagar, President and CEO of Cambium Networks. "Wireless connectivity is changing lives around the world by expanding education, medical and safety services. These individuals are providing templates for what can be done. It is my pleasure to recognize Evert Bopp of Disaster Tech Lab as our 2017 Connectivity Hero of the Year. Evert and his team of volunteers have demonstrated that they will go anywhere and help anyone by providing connectivity in the wake of a disaster." Connectivity Hero of the Year: The Connectivity Hero Awards are presented to up to four visionary people each calendar quarter, and there is one annual award. Quarterly honorees receive a $1,000 donation to a charity of their choosing. The annual winner receives a $5,000 donation to a charity of their choosing. All winners are featured on the Cambium Networks website. Connectivity Hero Award winners for the fourth quarter of 2017: Nominations for the next round of Connectivity Hero Awards are open now and can be submitted online. About Cambium NetworksCambium Networks is a leading global provider of wireless solutions that connect the unconnected – People, Places and Things. Through its portfolio of reliable, scalable and secure wireless narrowband and broadband platforms, Cambium Networks makes it possible for all service providers and industrial, enterprise and government network operators to build affordable, reliable, high-performance connectivity. The company currently has millions of radios deployed in thousands of demanding networks in 147 countries. Headquartered outside Chicago and with R&D centers in the U.S., U.K. and India, Cambium Networks sells through a range of trusted global distributors. www.cambiumnetworks.com. CONTACT: Sara Black, 213.618.1501, [email protected] Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/117974/cambium_networks_logo.jpg