NETANYA, Israel, July 25, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBIT Communication Systems, Ltd., a leading provider of mission‐critical connectivity solutions for satellite communications, tracking and telemetry, and communication management systems, today announced that Embraer S.A. has chosen ORBIT's AMSIP system as part of an AEW&C program based on the EMB 145 platform. The total value of the deal exceeds $1.2 million.
"The rapidly changing communications market requires airborne platforms to support a wide range of communication assets - from legacy analog systems up to the latest and most advanced VoIP systems," said Ofer Greenberger, CEO of ORBIT. "Seamless integration of these diverse communication devices is the name of the game. We are committed to remaining at the forefront of developing and deploying such solutions for both military and civilian applications."
AMSIP (Audio Management Solution over IP) is a patent-pending digital audio management system with IP interfacing capabilities. This advanced solution enables aircraft crew to manage a wide variety of communication assets in a secure mode. By supporting analog, digital and IP based communications the AMSIP is an ideal system for AEW&C applications dealing with a dynamic range of communication assets.
"We are proud that Embraer, a true industry leader, has once again selected ORBIT's communication management systems for its aircraft programs," added Greenberger. "We are working to expand the scope of our business with Embraer as part of our market growth strategy in Brazil."
ORBIT's Communication Management Systems portfolio features fully digital and secure systems which allow crews on both airborne and seaborne platforms to select and control all onboard communication devices. The systems provide a focal point for inbound and outbound communications, including public announcement, warning systems, radios and crew intercommunications.ORBIT's communication management solutions can be easily adapted for a wide range of military and civilian platforms and applications.
About ORBIT Communication Systems Ltd.
ORBIT is a global provider of highly engineered mission-critical communications systems and solutions for maritime, aerospace, and earth observation applications in commercial, defense and homeland security markets. Our portfolio includes mobile Satellite Communications systems, Tracking & Telemetry solutions and Communication Management Systems deployed on thousands of marine, airborne and ground platforms worldwide. ORBIT's customers include over 20 Navies, major integrators such as Airbus Military, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Rockwell Collins, communications service providers such as SELEX Communications and Telespazio (Finmeccanica companies), Eutelsat, NewSat, Gilat, Harris Caprock Communications, Milano Teleport and earth observation organizations such as Imagesat and the European Space Agency.
ORBIT is a subsidiary of ORBIT Technologies Ltd. (TASE:ORBI). The company boasts an international sales and customer support network that includes the United States, Europe, and the Far East in addition to its international technical service centers located around the world.
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