LANSDOWNE, VA, Oct 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) --
Fortress Technologies, a leading provider of secure wireless
solutions, today announced it has formed a strategic partnership with
Luxul Wireless, a leading innovator of patented high-performance
wireless signal technologies, to provide Department of Defense (DoD)
customers superior secure wireless capabilities over military
licensed frequencies.
Fortress' Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) validated
Secure Wireless Bridges will be combined with Luxul Shock-WAV(TM)
Frequency Translating Amplifiers (FTAs) -- enabling an alternative
spectrum option by allowing the secure wireless signal to transmit
over the 4.4 GHz military licensed band -- and limiting interference
that could negatively affect network performance. With no user
adjustment, configuration, or provisioning required, the combined
solution offers an efficient and reliable mode of voice, video, and
data communications in deployed environments.
"Advancements within the military are requiring an expanded use of
wireless technologies," said Dana Kuntz, Vice President, Federal
Sales, Fortress. "The ability to securely transmit information over
military licensed bands is critical. Combining the Fortress Secure
Wireless Bridge with the Luxul Shock-WAV FTA fully meets this
requirement. The solution provides high bandwidth voice, video, and
data functionality up to 35 miles."
The Fortress Secure Wireless Bridge 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 security in a small,
rugged, weatherized form factor. The Luxul Shock-WAV FTA converts
commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) 5 GHz Wireless LAN technologies to
the secured 4.4 GHz military licensed band by using its bi-directional
frequency translator and amplifier. The combination of these
solutions
provides:
-- Compliance with DoD policies, including FIPS 140-2 validated security
-- Support for military licensed frequencies, which avoid interference
from unlicensed equipment and limit negative effects on network performance
-- Industry leading RF range, tested up to 35 miles
-- High bandwidth for voice, video, and data applications
-- Rugged outdoor solution for harsh environments
"Luxul has taken its high-performance Clear-WAV wireless technology
and designed a solution that leverages COTS to meet specific rugged
and mobile requirements for the DoD," said Tyler Crawford, Luxul
President and CEO. "This partnership with Fortress provides our
military customers an expanded wireless solution with built-in
security that complies with stringent government standards. We are
excited about this opportunity and look forward to implementing the
solution in multiple mission-critical environments."
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.
About Luxul Wireless
Luxul Wireless is the leader in high-performance wireless solutions
and engineers superior wireless signal propagation technologies to
address the challenges faced by traditional wireless networking
methodologies. Luxul's Clear-WAV(TM) solutions deliver the world's
most reliable and powerful signals for use in home, office, and
industrial networking applications. Clear-WAV(TM) technologies are
ideal for both mobile and fixed Non-Line-of-Site (NLOS) wireless
applications and are key elements to successful WIFI, WIMAX, RFID,
wireless Broadband, Mesh, and other wireless networking
implementations.
www.luxulwireless.com
Contacts:
Chris Whalen
Fortress Technologies
813-288-7388
cwhalen@fortresstech.com
A.J. Guenther
ConnellyWorks, Inc.
571-323-2585 ext. 2130
aj@connellyworks.com
Brad Rutledge
For Luxul Wireless
801-824-6218
brad@rutledgeconsultinggroup.com
SOURCE: Fortress Technologies, Inc.
mailto:cwhalen@fortresstech.com
mailto:aj@connellyworks.com
mailto:brad@rutledgeconsultinggroup.com
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