ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) announced today that its Satellite Networks division has sold two DVB-RCS Return Link Sub-Systems (RLSS) to Alcatel Space, a subsidiary of Alcatel (Paris:CGEP.PA) (NYSE:ALA). One RLSS will be delivered by Alcatel Space to a customer in North Africa, and the second system will be delivered to a Middle Eastern country ally for service in the same region. Both deliveries are planned for the fourth quarter of 2004.
"These orders are the latest in a healthy, continuing relationship between Alcatel and EMS," said Didier Verhulst, Vice President, Telecom Systems and Networks, Alcatel Space. "We see growing demand for these products."
"We continue to enthusiastically support Alcatel in sales efforts globally," said Don Osborne, senior vice president and general manager, EMS Satellite Networks. "These orders clearly highlight the continuing competitiveness of our joint solution."
Alcatel's "DSL in the Sky" DVB-RCS solution provides satellite operators, telcos and ISPs with DSL-like capabilities to offer broadband services to consumers and/or small and medium-size enterprises over satellite. EMS Satellite Networks provides Alcatel Space with DVB-RCS Return Link Sub-Systems (RLSS), and end-user terminals. Alcatel integrates this EMS equipment into its "DSL in the Sky" solution.
About EMS Technologies, Inc.
EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of wireless, satellite and defense solutions, and focuses its unique range of advanced technologies on the needs of broadband and mobile information users. The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, employs approximately 1,600 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Ottawa, Montreal and Brazil.
The Satellite Networks Division of EMS Technologies has played a critical role in the development of the DVB-RCS international open standard for high speed bi-directional Internet communications via satellite, and is a leading provider of broadband satellite communications ground terminal and hub solutions.
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