FORT WORTH, Texas, March 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., announces today the
launching of the next generation of a cloud based, unified public
safety mission-critical broadband communications services - the
WideBridge Cloud applications suite.
WideBridge Cloud provides a cloud-based foundational set of
secure applications delivering mission-critical broadband voice,
video, and data services that meet the evolving 3GPP Mission
Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) standards. The suite provides First
Responders with the communications tools they need to align with a
3GPP MCPTT standards interoperable system, using FirstNet 700 MHz,
Band Class 14 LTE network and commercial LTE networks.
WideBridge Cloud provides a secure applications ecosystem for
broadband real-time voice, video, and data services with
interoperability between P25 LMR and LTE to increase situational
awareness and utility. WideBridge is delivered via a SaaS model and
includes user authentication, authorization, monitoring and
management, enabling secured communications and collaboration to
help public safety personnel save lives and keep safe, turning
First Responders into SmartResponders™.
WideBridge Cloud servers, hosted as a virtual framework in a
commercial or federal cloud, are equipped with carrier grade
building blocks such as IMS core and access, IMS conventional
services, Service Delivery Platform, secure access gateways,
Identity Credential and Access Management solution (ICAM), P25
interoperability gateways, MDM, and additional features.
WideBridge Cloud's mobile platform, based on an Elbit Systems
specific implementation of the Spirent BeeHD framework, provides a
secured suite, superior audio quality and 3rd party SDK
on any device including iOS and Android smartphones, tablets and
PCs. It is optimized to consume low power while ensuring the
reliability of incoming IMS SIP calls, to enhance situational
awareness and incident management services. It enables VoLTE calls,
streaming video, Push-to-Talk, Push-to-Video, voice and video
conferencing, media broadcast and interoperability between P25
radio handsets and LTE smartphones.
"Elbit Systems of America understands the need to establish
interoperable broadband solutions for the FirstNet LTE
infrastructure. The WideBridge Cloud system will provide the
nation's first responders an ability to use secure mobile
public safety communications solutions for a variety of
applications and scenarios," stated Raanan
Horowitz, Elbit Systems of America president and chief
executive officer. "Widebridge Cloud is another important evidence
of our commitment to provide Homeland Security and the public
safety community with superior operational solutions. Whether
securing the boarder or ensuring communications flow and
interoperability, we have a rich history and strategic focus on
providing innovative solutions for the most difficult problems of
our customers."
To learn more about WideBridge Cloud, visit the Elbit Systems
of America at IWCE Expo, Booth 2520, in Las Vegas, NV on March
21-25 or visit Widebridge on Elbit Systems of
America's website.
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solutions, and support services
focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security,
cyber security, and medical instrumentation markets. With
facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of
America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to
the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems
of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and
TASE: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range
of programs for innovative defense and
commercial applications. For additional information, visit:
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company
engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and
commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which
includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas
of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control,
communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and
reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced
electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal
intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios
and cyber-based systems. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial applications and
providing a range of support services, including training and
simulation systems. For additional information, visit:
http://www.elbitsystems.com or follow us on Twitter or visit our
official YouTube Channel
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Copyright © 2016 Elbit Systems of America. All rights
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Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements (within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries
(collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not
relate to historical or current fact. Forward-looking
statements are based on management's expectations, estimates,
projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These
statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve
certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict.
Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may
differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a
variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length
of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals;
changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market,
political and economic conditions in the countries in which the
Company operates or sells, including Israel and the
United States among others; differences in anticipated and
actual program performance, including the ability to perform under
long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or
regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not
all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit
Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this
release. The Company does not undertake to update its
forward-looking statements.
Contact: Shari
Clarkson | +1-682-286-2363 |
sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America