SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2006--Venturi Wireless, a global provider of 3G mobile optimization solutions, today announced the appointment of Ed Gentile to the position of vice president of customer operations. Mr. Gentile brings more than 25 years of operations, maintenance, network deployment, network design and R&D experience to Venturi Wireless. In addition, Venturi also announced its move to new corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, California that includes expanded office and laboratory space. The growth of the executive team and Venturi's headquarters expansion signifies the company's continued momentum in the 3G data optimization market.

Mr. Gentile joins Venturi Wireless following more than a decade in the wireless networking and mobile data services industries. Most recently, Mr. Gentile served as vice president of operations at NextG Networks, where he was responsible for deploying and operating distributed antenna system networks to expand carrier coverage and capacity. Additionally, Mr. Gentile's extensive experience includes positions as vice president of operations for Metricom's Ricochet(TM), a wireless data pioneer, and at CellNet Data Systems. During his tenure at CellNet Data Systems, Gentile pioneered the design and deployment of one of the first data networks designed to automate meter reading networks for utility companies throughout the United States.

"Ed's appointment to vice president of customer operations brings world-class customer support and system deployment expertise to our carrier customers," said Bret Sewell, CEO of Venturi Wireless. "His knowledge of wireless data infrastructure combined with extensive experience supporting and implementing large customer deployments, will be invaluable as we extend our carrier-grade product and service offerings."

Venturi Wireless solutions optimize the performance of data services for wireless carriers. The company's Adaptive Airlink Optimization(TM) is a cross layer technology designed to solve the fundamental problems of wireless data transport for all Internet services, including browsing, multimedia, email, file transfer and business applications. Venturi's cross layer optimization goes beyond simple compression (application layer optimization) to virtually eliminate the inefficiencies of TCP at the transport layer, offering mobile data users accelerated access speeds, fewer dropped sessions and interruptions, and a more consistent overall user experience.

"Venturi Wireless is a market leader that offers measurable value to the wireless carrier in terms of improving their end-subscriber experience and creating additional efficiencies in their network," said Mr. Gentile. "I look forward to working with the organization to ensure that the delivery and support of our solution exceeds our customers' high expectations."

Expanded Office Space

With the move to a new location, Venturi has greatly expanded their on-site testing facilities to better serve the needs of global wireless operators. The company's new headquarters are located at 1320 Chesapeake Terrace in Sunnyvale, California and the main telephone number remains 408-215-5100.

About Venturi Wireless

Venturi Wireless is the trusted leader in providing mobile broadband optimization solutions to wireless carriers and enterprises worldwide. Venturi's patented carrier-grade solutions maximize network efficiency and deliver the most compelling mobile user experience available for both data and multimedia applications. Venturi Wireless has the largest active mobile broadband user base and offers unparalleled expertise in mobile broadband deployment. Venturi Wireless' tier-one mobile operators include Verizon Wireless, Zapp Mobile, and WILLCOM. Venturi Wireless is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in: New Jersey; Tokyo; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing. Find more information on the Web at www.venturiwireless.com.