EADS Defence & Security Selects CalAmp’s Sentry 4G for Wireless Communication Applications Outside North America
June 17 2009 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
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.
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