SAN DIEGO, Mar 22, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Thales and CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ:CAMP) jointly announced
that the two companies have entered into a teaming agreement focused
on expanding the capabilities of the Thales TopSeries(TM) in-flight
entertainment system (IFE). Thales offers an advanced IFE platform for
all Boeing and Airbus aircraft that is supported by CalAmp's design
expertise in software user applications, embedded systems and wireless
solutions. This agreement will leverage the two companies' products
and services which are expected to lead to many new system features
for both passengers and crews.
Under the agreement, CalAmp will support Thales' application
roadmap by conducting research studies, designing and testing user
applications and hardware, and packaging content. In addition, CalAmp
will explore with Thales the utility of wireless technology in the
aircraft cabin environment. "Thales is at the forefront of new
business growth in an industry that is increasingly exploring
opportunities to remain competitive. CalAmp's wireless engineering
heritage and expertise in content delivery is well suited to achieve
Thales' goals," said Steve L'Heureux, President of CalAmp's Solutions
Division. CalAmp has been providing breakthrough wireless and content
delivery solutions for almost 25 years and is focused on providing
solutions for the entertainment media delivery, healthcare and public
safety markets.
The agreement comes as a result of a successful working
relationship that started over a year ago when Thales and CalAmp
worked on an airline project specific to the A380 aircraft. It was
during this time that Thales realized how well the two organizations
worked together. "CalAmp's expertise in emerging technologies and
ability to produce customer-driven system feature recommendations is
what our business needs," said Brad Foreman, Vice President and
General Manager for Thales' in-flight entertainment business. Both
Thales and CalAmp see the user experience as the core element of
success and will integrate system user inputs throughout the design
and development of future system features.
About Thales
Thales, a world leader in professional electronics for civil and
defense markets, is the European leader and world-renowned partner in
avionics, utilities and in-flight entertainment.
About CalAmp Corporation
CalAmp is a leading provider of wireless and content delivery
solutions. The company headquarters is in Oxnard, Calif., and has
approximately 600 employees. Founded in 1981, CalAmp has been publicly
traded since 1983 as NASDAQ:CAMP.
SOURCE: CalAmp Corp.
CalAmp Corp.
Lee Douglass, 858-554-1400 (Press)
Rick Vitelle, 805-987-9000 (Investor)
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Thales
Brigitte Poree, +33 (0) 69 75 38 08
Lori M. Krans, 949-790-2512