New Broadband Communications Platform Extends EADS Defence & Security Product Portfolio Broadband Capabilities Ideally Suited for Customer Needs
OXNARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 17, 2009--
CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP), a leading provider of wireless products,
services and solutions, today announced it has entered into an exclusive
agreement with EADS Defence & Security to supply a customized version of
its WiMAX-based Sentry 4G™ Wireless IP Router, a new rugged broadband
communications and networking platform for mission-critical broadband
communication applications. The custom high-power mobile data terminal
will be marketed under the EADS Defence & Security brand name to address
customers in the defense and public safety markets outside the United
States and Canada.
CalAmp’s Sentry 4G provides high-speed, long-range broadband wireless
connectivity based on IEEE 802.16e-2005 (mobile WiMAX) technology and
also supports an embedded Wi-Fi module as well as GPS.
The targeted market will be defense and security customers where
licensed 2.5 GHz frequencies are available for mobile broadband wireless
applications. Applications for the device include video surveillance and
other visual multimedia applications providing officers with increased
situational awareness through a WiMAX network overlay to existing
mission-critical Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) networks.
“We were looking to extend the EADS Defence & Security portfolio in
order to better respond to customer requirements for wireless broadband
connectivity,” said Dirk Borchardt, Head of Security and Communication
Solutions in EADS Defence & Security. “CalAmp is a leader in wireless
data communication and understands the unique needs of mission-critical
public safety communications. We selected CalAmp’s Sentry 4G as an ideal
platform to address the broadband wireless connectivity needs of our
customers and are pleased to welcome CalAmp as a trusted partner.”
“Video Surveillance is just one of the applications that highlight the
need for mobile, high-speed, long-range broadband wireless connectivity
in the defense and security markets,” commented Michael Burdiek, Chief
Operating Officer of CalAmp. “We are proud to be selected by EADS
Defence & Security as supplier of the broadband wireless subscriber
units for EADS customers outside the U.S. and Canada. EADS is a global
leader for mission-critical communications systems and we look forward
to contributing our wireless technology expertise to a long-term
alliance with EADS.”
About CalAmp Corp.
CalAmp provides wireless communications solutions that enable
anytime/anywhere access to critical data and content. The Company serves
customers in the public safety, industrial monitoring and controls,
mobile resource management, public utilities and direct broadcast
satellite markets. The Company’s products are marketed under the CalAmp,
Dataradio, SmartLink, Aercept, LandCell and Omega trade names. For
additional information, please visit www.calamp.com.
About EADS Defence & Security
EADS Defence & Security is a world leading provider of mission-critical
communication and Command & Control solutions through its line of
business Security and Communication Solutions. Its portfolio ranges from
sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as
well as global security, service and support solutions. In 2008, DS –
with around 23,000 employees – achieved revenues of € 5.7 billion. EADS
is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2008,
EADS generated revenues of € 43.3 billion and employed a workforce of
about 118,000. For additional information, please visit www.eads.com.
Source: CalAmp Corp.
CalAmp Corp.
Garo Sarkissian
VP Corporate Development
805-987-9000
or
Lasse
Glassen, 213-486-6546
lglassen@mww.com
or
EADS
Defence & Security
Nelly Tartivel
General Information
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1 61 38 70 60
nelly.tartivel@eads.com