LightPointe Signs Distribution Agreement with Azenn, a Leading Provider of Point-to-Point Wireless Equipment in France

San Diego, CA USA and Paris, France, October 6, 2011 -- LightPointe, the number one manufacturer of point-to-point wireless Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio data bridges, and a leading innovator in 60/70/80 GHz 4G/LTE backhaul solutions, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Azenn.

“LightPointe is pleased to welcome Azenn as a distributor for our Free Space Optics, hybrid optical-radio bridges and 60/70/80 GHz point-to-point backhaul solutions,” said John Taylor, vice president of sales and marketing for LightPointe. “Azenn has a talented team of sales and support personnel in France, and has a strong record of customer satisfaction and commitment to quality, as evidenced by their ISO 9001 V2008 certification. In addition to their comprehensive line of communications and information technology products, Azenn can offer customers solutions tailored for their specific requirements. They even have a custom fabrication shop. We’re excited to welcome Azenn as a value added distributor in France.”

Azenn serves all of France from its 4 warehouses located in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Rennes. It also has a team of 20 sales people working closely with their customer in each economic region of France.

“As a leading distributor of communications equipment in France, our customers demand the best technology and value available in the point-to-point wireless sector,” said Jean-Pierre Jeanne, CEO of Azenn. “LightPointe, which has emerged as the leader in optical transmission and also offers a broad portfolio of radio frequency backhaul solutions, is an excellent addition to our offering. Our business philosophy, like LightPointe’s, is to offer customers a choice of technologies and price points. We are especially excited about LightPointe’s new HyBridge Series, with an integrated RF back-up for up to 99.999% availability, even in snow and fog. In addition, we see increasing demand for 80 GHz point-to-point radios, now that France has opened up this frequency band.”

About LightPointe Communications, Inc.
LightPointe, a pioneer in outdoor wireless connectivity since 1998, manufactures wireless point-to-point solutions based on patented free-space optics (FSO) and millimeter wave (MMW) technology. The products are optimized for carrier networks (LTE, cellular, mobile) and enterprise building connectivity, including private networks, WiFi backhaul and security (video) surveillance transmission. LightPointe is headquartered in San Diego, California and is majority-owned by Berg & Berg Enterprises, an investment firm with holdings of ~$550,000,000. www.LightPointe.com

LightPointe Wireless is the number one manufacturer in the world of point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio Bridges, and manufactures a complete line of 4G/LTE backhaul radios (60 GHz & 70/80 GHz e-band) for telecom carriers and enterprises such as businesses, schools, the military & government agencies.

With over $80 million in product development and over eight key patents, LightPointe has deployed thousands of Gigabit Ethernet bridges and digital video/security backhaul solutions worldwide since 1998. All products are manufactured in San Diego, California, USA, where our senior engineers and scientists monitor every facet of production and testing.

LightPointe offers the best of both worlds in wireless data transmission... the advantages of highly secure, ultra-fast optical wireless transmission and robust wireless/RF solutions. In fact, our industry-leading HyBridge™ Series includes both Free Space Optics and radio technologies.

The majority of our products do not require frequency licensing, and there are no recurring costs. LightPointe's products provide faster-than-fiber throughput at a fraction of the cost. For a free certified link analyis, entitling you to our industry-leading customer assurance guarantee, please contact Sales. Since we offer Optical Wireless, Hybrid Wireless and Millimeter Wave Backhaul Solutions, we'll give you unbiased advice on what is best for your high capacity/GigE network.

LightPointe Communications, Inc.
10140 Barnes Canyon Rd. Suite B
San Diego, CA 92121

+1 858.834-4083

sales@lightpointe.com

Press contact: Todd Easterling, Easterling Group Marketing and Strategy Consultants

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