Sunrise Telecom RxT Smart Productivity Test Platform Receives INTERNET TELEPHONY's 2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunrise Telecom® Incorporated (OTC: SRTI), today announced that TMC named the RxT™ with realGATE™ a 2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award winner.

"Sunrise Telecom has demonstrated to the staff of TMC Labs that the RxT with realGATE is truly innovative in the IP Communications industry. The RxT test platform has made contributions which have resulted in significant advancement to the industry," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "We're proud to reward Sunrise Telecom's hard work with a TMC Labs Innovation Award this year."

The RxT Smart Productivity Test Platform is the industry's first fully connected, workflow-optimized smart productivity test platform for telecom, cable and mobile operators. The ultra-versatile, compact platform features a rugged modular design that reduces capital expenditures and ensures forward compatibility.  The connected platform integrates seamlessly with Sunrise Telecom's realGATE™ workflow optimization system enabling field technicians to download test profiles, upload pass/fail test results as service "birth certificates," view previous test results, and associate tests to a subscriber work order.

"We're particularly excited the RxT received this TMC award because the selection criteria were based upon innovation and contribution toward improving communications technology," stated Bahaa Moukadam, Sunrise Telecom chief executive officer.  "The realGATE powered RxT addresses the technological challenges associated with transforming and upgrading the mobile network while relieving the business pressures associated with deployment cost and customer retention."

The TMC Labs Innovation Award honors products that display innovation, unique features, and significant contributions toward improving communications technology. The TMC Labs Innovation Awards are granted to those companies demonstrating ground-breaking contributions to the industry.

"The Innovation Award exemplifies the best and the most unique products and services that this industry has to offer. Sunrise Telecom has proven their commitment to quality and the further development of the IP communications industry through its innovative RxT Smart Productivity Test Platform," stated Tom Keating, CTO and TMC Labs Founder.

"Congratulations to the entire team at Sunrise Telecom for earning this great honor. I look forward to seeing more innovative solutions from them as they continue to contribute to the future of IP communications," Keating added.

The 2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award highlights will be published in the July and August 2011 issues of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine.

About Sunrise Telecom Incorporated

Sunrise Telecom is a leader in test and measurement solutions for telecom, cable and wireless networks. The company's robust portfolio of feature-rich, easy-to-use products enables service providers to deliver premium voice, video, data and next-generation digital multimedia services quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively. Based in San Jose, California, Sunrise Telecom distributes its products through a direct sales force and a global network of sales representatives and distributors. For more information, visit http://www.sunrisetelecom.com.

About INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine

INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the IP Communications Authority since 1998™. Beginning with the first issue in February of 1998, INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has been providing unbiased views of the complicated converged communications space.  INTERNET TELEPHONY offers rich content from solutions-focused editorial content to reviews on products and services from TMC Labs.  INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine reaches more than 225,000 readers, including pass-along readers. For more information, please visit www.itmag.com.

About TMC

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person, and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, NGN and InfoTECH Spotlight magazines.  TMCnet.com, which is read by two million unique visitors each month, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. 

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SOURCE Sunrise Telecom Incorporated