ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Today, EMS SATCOM, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG), reported that its eNfusion Cabin Network Xcelerator(tm) cabin network device (CNX) has received an expanded STC (supplemental type certificate), which now includes its operation with 802.11g wireless functionality.
"We understand what it takes to get equipment installed and certified for flight," commented Jean Menard, director of commercial sales at EMS SATCOM. "This expanded STC will help reduce the work and worry associated with networking equipment, making it easier to have high-speed data on aircraft and allow passengers to benefit from in-flight office functionality."
The eNfusion CNX device is a multi-function cabin network device that replaces a mixture of commercial off-the-shelf networking hardware, including: hubs, routers, Ethernet switches, multiplexers and 802.11g wireless-access points. It provides integrated cabin communications to passengers, with up to eight Ethernet connections. It provides Swift64 services, including MPDS, and is Inmarsat SwiftBroadband-ready.
More about the eNfusion CNX cabin network device
The eNfusion CNX cabin network device is light and, at only 12 pounds, it saves a significant amount of weight (2.5-to-3 pounds) and volume when compared with the traditional combination of devices -- a significant plus for smaller aircraft installations. It is easy to configure, doing the work of Ethernet, serial and ISDN data routing, and it is compatible with virtually any Satcom system. The eNfusion CNX device features data compression that provides up to four times better performance than traditional networking equipment.
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, has approximately 1,800 workers worldwide, and operates manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Ottawa, Montreal and Brazil.
EMS SATCOM, based in Ottawa, Canada specializes in the design and development of satellite-based terminals and antennas for the aeronautical, land mobile, maritime and emergency management markets. The Division is a leader in developing and supplying high-speed data communications equipment for delivering vital communications resources such as voice, e-mail and Internet capabilities to aircraft.
For more information, visit the Company's website at www.emssatcom.com.
Note to Editors: Visit EMS SATCOM at NBAA2005 -- booth number 4247, or our online pressroom at www.emssatcom.com/nbaa2005.