ALTIUS Communications, leading global provider of microwave broadband solutions and accessories, today announced the award of a five-year State of Maryland contract for providing state agencies with information technology (IT) and telecommunications products and professional services.

"We are excited to be awarded the MD state contract; we feel it's an important vote of confidence from the state for ALTIUS as a trusted vendor," said Jim Connor, President of ALTIUS Communications. "This milestone provides our current and new government customers a streamlined process to purchase some of the best and most exciting broadband solutions in the industry today. We are committed to strengthening our government relationships, and now agencies like the DOT, SHA and DNR can access these fine products with preferred pricing, faster acquisition times and lower administrative costs."

More information and links can be found on www.altiuscomm.com. We will look forward to adding more of the ALTIUS portfolio of broadband solutions to the contract in the coming months. The products that are currently available through the State Contract are listed below:

Microwave Radios

Aviat Networks
Advantech / Allgon
Blue Bolt Networks
Ceragon Networks
Dragonwave
E-Band
Exalt Communications
Ericcson
Huawei
Motorola
Purewave Networks
Redline Communications
SAF

Ancillary Equipment

Anritsu Test Equipment
Andrew Antennas
Eltek/ Valare Power
Radiowaves Antennas
TSI Power
Times Microwave Cable
Server Technology