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Fortress Technologies Supports Wireless Reach-Back Project
Company Supports Range Modernization and Transformation Efforts
| Source: Fortress Technologies, Inc.
LANSDOWNE, VA--(Marketwire - February 24, 2009) - Fortress Technologies, a leading provider of
secure wireless solutions, today announced that it is supporting a Wireless
Reach-Back (WRB) project for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Program
Manager for Training Systems (PMTRASYS), Orlando, Fla. WRB will provide
wideband wireless capabilities in support of fixed and mobile users on USMC
tactical training ranges, enabling them to pass critical information in a
dynamic environment.
"The aim of the WRB project is to improve ground and air tracking
capability on training ranges," said Don Gunnell, Lead Project Engineer for
the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division. "This program provides
voice, video and data communications to military personnel on the range --
whether on foot or in vehicles -- ensuring important information is being
relayed during training exercises. WRB will make these exercises safer and
more effective."
As part of the project, Fortress teamed with Luxul Wireless, a leading
innovator of patented high-performance wireless signal technologies, to
enable the wireless signals to transmit over the 4.4 GHz band, which is
specifically authorized for federal government users and limits
interference that could negatively affect network performance. Fortress'
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) validated ES520 Secure
Wireless Bridges were combined with Luxul Shock-WAV™ Frequency
Translating Amplifiers (FTAs) to provide the secure wireless capability
over the alternative spectrum. The Fortress solution was selected because
it was able to meet both the distance and AES security requirements for the
project.
"ES520s will be placed in National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) enclosures on towers on five mountain tops and other fixed user
locations across the first training range," said Dana Kuntz, Vice
President, Federal Sales, Fortress. "Combined with the Luxul FTAs, the
solution provides high bandwidth voice, video and data functionality across
long distances. In addition, the Fortress/Luxul combination received
operational J/F-12 spectrum certification from the Department of Defense
(DoD) for this solution, which enables the use of the 4.4 GHz band. This
allows us to potentially replicate WRB at other DoD ranges within the
United States and Possessions (US&P)."
The ES520 is an "all-in-one" network access device that combines the
features of a wireless access point, bridge, Ethernet switch and FIPS 140-2
validated AES encryption in a small, rugged, weatherized form factor. The
Luxul Shock-WAV™ FTA converts commercial-off-the-shelf 5 GHz wireless
LAN technologies to the 4.4 GHz government protected band by using its
bi-directional frequency translator and amplifier.
About Fortress Technologies
Fortress Technologies designs, develops and manufactures products that
allow our customers to deploy secure wireless networks that comply with
stringent government policies. Fortress provides industry-leading security
and wireless technologies that extend the reach of networks, bringing
applications and information to those who need it, when and where they need
it. Fortress enables immediate "on demand" secure voice, video and data
communications virtually anywhere and across all wired or wireless
transports including Wi-Fi (802.11), WiMAX (802.16), free space optics
(FSO) and Military RF. Fortress products are currently deployed in some of
the world's most demanding environments, supporting vital operations that
include deployable communications, disaster recovery and continuity of
operations (DR/COOP), perimeter and border security, outdoor wireless
networks, wireless sensor networks, wireless video surveillance and vehicle
networks.
For more information visit www.fortresstech.com or call
813-288-7388.