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ExteNet Systems to Showcase the Benefits of Distributed Networks in Delivering Mobile Broadband to Healthcare Facilities at HIMSS 2016
ExteNet and PCIA to jointly provide thought leadership on consumer eHealth revolution and its impact on mobility on Thursday, March 3

CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ExteNet Systems, the leading independent provider of distributed networks enabling indoor and outdoor mobile connectivity, will showcase the benefits of bringing mobile broadband to healthcare facilities at HIMSS16. ExteNet's participation in the largest North American health IT conference, taking place February 29March 4 in Las Vegas, underscores its ongoing commitment and leadership in delivering viable solutions that meet the unique connectivity needs of the healthcare industry.

"ExteNet has a proven track record in delivering mobile communications to healthcare entities, as exhibited by our work with notable healthcare organizations," said Jon Davis, Vice President of Business Development and Indoor Solutions at ExteNet Systems. "The recent advent of mHealth and the Internet of Things (IoT) present unique opportunities for communications infrastructure solutions in the healthcare realm. ExteNet remains fully committed to serving our customers by designing, building and operating converged communication solutions that smartly address these rapidly evolving needs."

On Thursday, March 3, ExteNet and PCIA, the Wireless Infrastructure Association, will jointly present from 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. in Galileo Room 1004 on the emerging eHealth trend in the industry. The presentation, titled "The Consumer eHealth Revolution and its Impact on Healthcare Organizations from the Mobility Point of View," will be jointly delivered by Eric Abbott, Director of Product Management at ExteNet, and Tracy Ford, Director of the HetNet Forum. ExteNet executives will also be promoting the benefits of mobile broadband at booth number 12024 throughout the week-long event.

An established solutions provider in the health IT industry, ExteNet boasts operational healthcare networks, including multi-carrier distributed networks in Simi Valley Hospital in Ventura, California and in numerous healthcare facilities owned and operated by Phoenix-based Banner Health. ExteNet continues to collaborate with healthcare organizations and wireless carriers to deploy its distributed networks in healthcare facilities today.

In November 2015, ExteNet announced the closing of its recapitalization transaction led by Digital Bridge and Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners. The arrangement will help ExteNet accelerate its growth and ensure continued leadership in distributed networks, which are increasingly utilized by wireless carriers to provide advanced wireless services (4G-LTE) for their customers. ExteNet was also one of only 10 companies to win the 2015 Chicago Innovation Awards.

About ExteNet Systems, Inc.
Lisle, Ill.-based ExteNet Systems, Inc. designs, builds, owns and operates distributed networks for use by wireless carriers and property owners in key markets. Using distributed antenna systems (DAS), remote radio heads (RRH), small cells, Wi-Fi, software-defined network (SDN) based Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and other technologies, ExteNet deploys solutions to enhance wireless service and network performance across both outdoor and indoor environments. Primary markets include outdoor distributed networks in a variety of densely occupied urban and suburban environments as well as selected rural areas, and various indoor properties, including sports and entertainment venues, hotels and convention centers, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities and transit systems. For more information, please visit www.extenetsystems.com.

"ExteNet" is a registered trademark of ExteNet Systems, Inc.

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