Business Development Team at Freewave Technologies Adds Sales Veteran Ralph Oriscello
Oriscello will fill a key role in delivering wireless data radio solutions to global OEM accounts
BOULDER, Colo., October 20, 2010 - FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced it has hired Ralph Oriscello as a business development executive for OEM sales. At FreeWave, Oriscello will manage five key global OEM accounts to support the business development team in driving international sales efforts.
Oriscello brings 25 years of sales and sales management experience to FreeWave. He has worked with clients in 20 countries representing the United States' largest telecommunication and computing firms. Most recently, he worked as a regional sales manager for energy and utilities at Arcadian Networks where he delivered the first contract for a major oil and gas company. Oriscello also has held numerous sales and management positions for AT&T worldwide.
During his tenure at AT&T he served as its first National Sales Manager for WorldNet Internet Services, negotiated carrier agreements for AT&T Asia Pacific Region from Hong Kong, managed AT&T EasyLink's EMEA Region from London, and served as Western Region U.S. Sales Manager. Prior to AT&T, he worked for Digital Equipment in its Wall Street office selling distributed processing solutions to Global 100 financial firms. Oriscello also has held positions at Bluestone Consulting and Western Union.
"Ralph is a great addition to the business development team because of his ability to continually boost revenues through the management of major global accounts," said Ken Granader, vice president of sales and company spokesperson at FreeWave. "His knowledge of the key players in our vertical markets, combined with his sales management experience, will help us continue building relationships with our top OEM accounts and assist in increasing our global presence."
"I am excited to join a team of great people who are very customer-focused," said Oriscello. "I am ready to tackle the challenges of my new position and I look forward to helping FreeWave increase its sales success - both regionally and internationally."
About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at www.freewave.com.
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