Since inception in 1996, Avion has been reinventing itself in a rapidly evolving telecom and technology markets.

1996-2000: Wire-line Voice and Data Networks

In the first phase of Avion from 1996-2000, the primary focus was deploying and managing wire-line voice and data networks. Lucent chose Avion as one of their global vendors to support international projects. Avion quickly established a reputation for 5ESS switching, SS7 protocols engineering, embedded, real-time software and hardware engineering expertise. Avion expanded to include an impressive client portfolio that included Bell South, HP, GE, 3COM, Bell Labs.

2001-2005

The second phase of Avion from 2001-2005, the focus gradually shifted from wire-line networks to wireless networks. Avion expanded our OEM relationships to include Ericsson, Nokia, Nortel and Motorola. Through OEM partnerships, Avion played a significant role in the deployment and management of several large scale Carrier projects in North America, Asia Pacific and South America.

On the Information Technology side, Avion continued to expand and evolve to provide IT expertise in Software Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Database/Systems/Network Administration, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing. Avion’s IT clients include Accenture, UPS and SCS.

2005-2010

The current phase of evolution began in 2005 with focus on mobile broadband and converged IP networks. Motorola chose to Avion to provide engineering and project management expertise for the nationwide deployment of Comcast VoIP project using soft-switch technology. Avion deployed Municipal Wireless networks in 12 major markets in the USA working under Motorola’s program management. Avion deployed Media Gateways for Nokia-Cingular wireless. Through Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson relationship provided deployment support for AT&T’s UMTS 3G network in several major markets in the U.S. Avion also completed WiMax design for Sprint markets. A leading wireless provider chose Avion as preferred provider for Network Information Systems that require telecom network domain knowledge and IT expertise.