For Immediate Release: Future Agenda for Radio Technology…

For Immediate Release:


 Future Agenda for Radio Technology Development Uncovered
                   at SDR Forum Workshop
  Government and industry organizations present priorities anticipated to shape R&D
                           investment in next 3 - 5 years


       Boston, June 23, 2008 ­ On September 11, 2008, radio manufacturers, industry
experts, venture capitalists and government representatives will assemble in Boston to
explore requirements and anticipated trends in radio technology development over the
next 5 years. The Software Defined Radio (SDR) ForumTM will bring together speakers
from leading agencies and experts from around the world at the "Government and
Industry R&D Agendas for Next Generation Radio Technologies" workshop.

       In today's world, research and development (R&D) into the advancement of radio
technologies is a crucial tool to maintain state-of-the-art systems in the rapidly evolving
communications environment.         The ability to effectively map industry trends and
government agendas enables key contributors such as manufacturers, developers and
investors to support the future development of advanced systems across a variety of
sectors, including commercial, defense, and public safety.

        "This event brings together SDR Forum's members and guests to gain insights
into the future requirements and investment opportunities for radio technologies," says
Lee Pucker, CEO, SDR Forum. "This will help to drive technology and ensure beneficial
advancements in the key areas defined by speakers, which can be supported by
attendees and Forum members representing all levels of the value chain."

       The workshop will feature government speakers from agencies such as the Joint
Program Executive Office (JPEO), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
(DARPA), the Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC), the European Defence
Agency (EDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), and venture capitalist, such
as Battery Ventures. The event is aimed at providing global insight into the upcoming
requirements for communication systems and working to shape the development of
appropriate R&D activities to ensure joint success.

       "Investment in research and development is key to addressing the critical mid-
term needs of the commercial and civil communications markets," says Murat Bicer,
Senior Associate, Battery Ventures and member of the SDR Forum Board of Directors.
"This workshop presents a unique opportunity to facilitate decisions on R& D
expenditure through a comprehensive evaluation of market requirements."

        Speakers will address the potential and future trends for development in science
and technology, advancements to support autonomous wireless communication
systems, opportunities for RF and wireless technology developments, industry
participation in government R&D, industry views on anticipated future needs for
investment in R&D and more.

       The day-long workshop will be held in conjunction with SDR Forum's 60th
General Meeting in Boston from September 8 - 11. Held quarterly, the meetings offer
members and non-members with a forum to collaborate on the advancement of radio
technologies. Planned working sessions will support commercial, public safety, avionics,
and tactical radio communities.

     Both the workshop and the general meeting will take place at the Hyatt Harborside
Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Full agenda details and registration information are
available at http://www.sdrforum.org/Boston08meeting/.

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About the SDR ForumTM
Established in 1996, the SDR ForumTM is a non-profit international industry association
dedicated to promoting the success of next generation radio technologies. The Forum's
100-strong membership comprises world class technical, business and government
leaders from EMEA, Asia and the Americas who are passionate about creating a
revolution in wireless communications based on reconfigurable radio. Forum members
span commercial, defense and civil government organizations at all levels of the wireless
value chain and include service providers, operators, manufacturers, developers,
regulatory agencies, and academia. SDR Forum is the only organization in the world
dedicated to serving the industry's needs through advocacy, opportunity development,
commercialization and education.       The SDR Forum's administrative office is
headquartered in Phoenix. For more information, please visit www.sdrforum.org

Editorial Contacts
Lee Pucker, SDR Forum, 604-828-9876, Lee.Pucker@sdrforum.org or
Susan Boyd, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, 604-601-8568 or sboyd@webershandwick.com