EMS SATCOM
EMS Global Tracking to Provide Force Tracking Solution for European Afghanistan Mission System
EMS SATCOM / 09.09.2009 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Offers GPS and Emergency Reporting, and Over-the-Air Updates LONDON and TEWKESBURY, England, Sept. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EMS Global Tracking, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG), announced at the Defence Systems & Equipment International exhibition today in London that it will provide a Blue Force Tracking system to the European Union (EU) mission for use in Afghanistan. The solution provides force tracking capabilities including tracks for situational awareness and command and control (C2), emergency alerting, and integration into other strategic Force Tracking systems. This further enhances the company's position in that sector, where more than 5,000 units have been deployed. 'This is the ideal application of our Force Tracking system,' says Dino Koutrouki, EMS Global Tracking general manager. 'We have leveraged previous force tracking experience to further develop our multi-protocol gateway. This technology is a significant enabler for secure situational awareness and command and control, providing the mission with interoperability, flexibility and very low latency.' The turnkey solution, which will provide GPS position reports and emergency location information, will assist in the EU's mission to rebuild the country's infrastructure. The solution is composed of Packet Data Terminals, a multi-protocol gateway and other ruggedized components, a Web-based mapping application and an operations facility for monitoring and managing high-value assets, both personnel and vehicles. The solution will equip specially selected vehicles and provide 24x7 in-country support personnel. EMS Global Tracking's Force Tracking solution offers a number of important benefits directly off-the-shelf. One such key feature is the ability to configure and update devices over the air, including updates to firmware if required. This will help the European mission be more efficient and flexible in providing high-value services to enhance the safety of EU personnel. About EMS Global Tracking EMS Global Tracking, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG), is a leader in global telematics and force-tracking solutions, and a pioneer in search-and-rescue technology. Its solutions are used around the world to locate, track and communicate with cargo, personnel and fleet assets. The company's global tracking and messaging systems give military and civil organizations the ability to locate and enhance the security of their assets even in the world's most remote and hostile places. For further information, visit www.emsglobaltracking.com or www.ems-t.com. NOTE to EDITORS: EMS Global Tracking is Exhibiting at DSEi, Stand 916 CONTACT: EMS Global Tracking Kate Murchison, Sr. Manager, Communications +1 613 591 6040 x1415 +1 613 286 5235 murchison.k@emssatcom.com News Source: NASDAQ OMX 09.09.2009 Financial News transmitted by DGAP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: EMS SATCOM United States Phone: Fax: E-mail: Internet: ISIN: US26873N1081 WKN: End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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