RELM Wireless Named to Contract Issued by U.S. Department of Homeland Security

-RELM Designated as Qualified Small Business-

RELM Wireless Corporation (NYSE Amex: RWC) today announced that it has been named as a supplier under the Tactical Communications (TacCom) contract issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  The contract is for the procurement of P25 digital two-way radios and related equipment by all agencies of the DHS, as well as certain other non-DHS agencies, such as the U.S. Departments of Justice, State, Interior, and the White House Communications Agency.  The maximum total value of the contract is $3 billion with a two-year base period commencing on March 26, 2012, and three one-year option periods from March 26, 2014 through March 26, 2017.

Oclaro and Opnext Agree to Merge

Transformative Merger of Telecom and Datacom Innovators Creates a New Leader Complementary Products and Customers Expand Opportunities for Growth

Oclaro, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCLR), a tier-one provider and innovator of optical communications and laser solutions, and Opnext, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPXT), a global leader in the design and manufacture of optical modules, components and subsystems, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction.  Under the terms of agreement, Opnext shareholders will receive a fixed ratio of 0.42 shares of Oclaro common stock for every share of Opnext common stock they own.

The Oclaro and Opnext merger is expected to mark a major transformation in the optical industry, bringing together over 30 years of combined telecom and datacom optical technology innovation.

UTStarcom Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results

UTStarcom Holdings Corp. ("UTStarcom" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: UTSI), a leading provider of interactive, IP-based network solutions in iDTV, IPTV, Internet TV and Broadband for cable and telecom operators, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Highlights

• Fourth quarter 2011 total revenues increased 9.6% year over year to $83.5 million
• Full year 2011 total revenues increased 10.0% year over year to $320.6 million

  Published: 13 March 2012

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Consolidated Communications to Acquire SureWest Communications

-- Combines Consolidated's strong cash flow business with SureWest's growth strategy
-- Free cash flow accretive in first year, excluding merger and integration costs
-- Deleveraging transaction improves capital structure
-- Maintains current dividend and improves the payout ratio
-- Combined company to achieve greater scale and scope as a more effective competitor

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSL - News) and SureWest Communications (Nasdaq: SURW - News) have entered into a definitive agreement under which Consolidated will acquire all the outstanding shares of SureWest in a cash and stock transaction valued at $23.00 per share, or a total of approximately $340.9 million, exclusive of debt.