SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- xG Technology,
Inc. ("xG" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), a leading
provider of wireless video solutions to broadcast, law enforcement
and defense markets, and private mobile broadband networks for
critical communications, announced today that Lowell Beckner has joined its IMT Vislink
operations as Product Manager for the newsnet™ solution. In
this role, Lowell will be responsible for establishing and
maintaining key customer relationships at all levels as well as
maintaining internal relationships with key business units
responsible for creating the solutions on which he will advise. His
key focus will be to work directly with clients to identify how
their workflows can benefit from the implementation of the
newsnet high bandwidth, bi-directional cellular news
gathering enterprise ecosystem.
John Payne IV, president of IMT
USA, said, "We are very pleased to
add Lowell Beckner to our growing
team. He will be responsible for being the "voice of the customer"
with our newsnet solution, building a bridge between
broadcast news industry end-users and the internal departments at
IMT Vislink. Lowell's extensive television engineering and
production background give him considerable insights into the
broadcaster's processes, and will be invaluable in our efforts to
expand uptake of the newsnet solution."
Lowell Beckner said, "Being an
early adopter of the benefits of IP technology for ENG operations,
I am honored to join the team at IMT Vislink and am excited to
present the benefits of the latest IP-based workflows and
communications to news organizations all over the country."
Lowell Beckner's background
includes substantial experience earned from holding director-level
technical and engineering positions at numerous major broadcasting
organizations. Most recently, he served at CTO at REN Media Group
USA, Inc. Prior to that, he was
Director of Engineering at WFTS-TV (Tampa, Florida), part of the Scripps Media
organization. While there, he designed and built a technologically
advanced, IP-based live vehicle that became the standard for all
Scripps stations. He was also a member of the four-person Scripps
Post-Spectrum Re-pack Team that facilitated transition for 17
television stations within the group in the time period allowed by
the FCC. Prior to that, he was Director of Operations &
Engineering at WTEV/WAWS (Jacksonville,
FL), part of Bayshore Ventures/Cox Media Group, where he was
responsible for the overall technical/operational management for
the facility.
Previously, held positions including Regional Director of
Engineering at WSAV (Savannah, GA)
and WCBD (Charleston, SC),
Director of Operations & Engineering at WCIV (Charleston, SC), Chief Engineer at WMBB–TV
(Panama City, FL), and Assistant
Chief Engineer at WTVY-TV (Dothan,
AL).
Among his professional affiliations, Lowell is a member of the
Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE), the
Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), the Aircraft Owners &
Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Association of Unmanned Aerial
Videographers. He is also a retired U.S Air Force veteran and has
held key radio communications positions serving in the Joint
Special Operations Command and the Joint Communications Unit, as
well as the White House Communications Agency.
About xG Technology, Inc.
xG Technology's brands provide wireless video solutions to
broadcast, law enforcement and defense markets, and private mobile
broadband networks for use in challenging environments. xG's brand
portfolio includes Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT),
Vislink, and xMax.
IMT has pioneered advanced digital microwave systems and is a
trusted supplier to broadcast, sports and entertainment, and MAG
(Military, Aerospace & Government) markets. Their products are
recognized for high levels of performance, reliability, build
quality, extended operating ranges and compact form factors. More
information about IMT can be found at www.imt-solutions.com.
Vislink specializes in the wireless capture, delivery and
management of secure, high-quality, live video, and serves
broadcast & media and public safety & surveillance markets.
More information about Vislink can be found at
http://www.vislink.com/.
xMax is a secure, rapid-deploy mobile broadband system that
delivers mission-assured wireless connectivity in demanding
operating environments. It was designed to serve as an
expeditionary and critical communications network for use in
unpredictable scenarios and during fluid situations, making it
ideal for disaster response, emergency communications, and defense
applications. More information about xMax can be found at
http://www.xgtechnology.com/system-overview/. In addition to the
above business lines, xG has a dedicated Federal Sector Group (xG
Federal) focused on providing next-generation spectrum sharing
solutions to national defense, scientific research and other
federal organizations. Additional information about xG Federal can
be found at http://www.xgtechnology.com/technology/xg-federal/.
Based in Sarasota, Florida, xG
Technology has over 100 patents and pending patent applications. xG
is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market
(symbol: XGTI) For more information, please visit
www.xgtechnology.com.
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historical fact are forward-looking in nature and constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company's
expectations about its future operating results, performance and
opportunities that involve substantial risks and uncertainties.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
xG Technology:
Daniel
Carpini
941-953-9035
daniel.carpini@xgtechnology.com
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