LANSDOWNE, VA, Oct 28 (MARKET WIRE) --
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.
For more information visit www.fortresstech.com or call 813-288-7388.
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
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