AVNW

Aviat Networks provides microwave networking solutions enabling wireless transmission of voice, video, and data traffic for telecommunications operators, government agencies, utilities, and transportation authorities worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Aviat manufactures point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave radio systems transmitting broadband data across line-of-sight distances, serving as cost-effective alternatives to fiber-optic cables in applications where trenching cables proves prohibitively expensive or geographically impractical. The company's products enable mobile network operators to backhaul cellular traffic from cell towers to core networks, utilities to create private communications networks supporting smart grid infrastructure, government agencies to establish secure mission-critical communications, and transportation authorities to manage traffic systems and rail operations. Aviat generates approximately 40% of revenues from North America with international markets contributing 60% including substantial operations across Africa, Middle East, and Asia Pacific where microwave systems commonly support telecommunications infrastructure. The company reported annual revenues of approximately $250-280 million with profitability challenged by competitive pricing pressures, customer spending volatility driven by capital expenditure cycles, and project-based revenue recognition creating quarterly variability. Recent strategic initiatives emphasize transitioning from hardware sales toward software and managed services offerings including network-as-a-service models where Aviat operates customer networks under recurring subscription arrangements, developing cloud-native network management platforms enabling remote monitoring and optimization, and pursuing private network opportunities serving enterprises requiring dedicated communications infrastructure.