Elbit Systems of America Begins Testing the WideBridge(TM) Solution, for Mission Critical Secure Broadband Services, with the Department of Homeland Security
Elbit Systems WideBridge™ solution provides ease of use secure multimedia and situational awareness services, using FirstNet LTE networks together with LMR networks
FORT WORTH, Texas -
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science Technology Directorate awarded a contract to Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., to deliver a technology demonstration for a mission critical secure broadband services solution for first responders and public safety users.
This demonstration will include the WideBridge™, an innovative solution that integrates mission critical capabilities with FIPS certified BlackBerry® BES10 secure workspace and Etherstack's P.25 networks interoperability proven capabilities. The solution was developed at Elbit Systems Land and C4I division with the objective of delivering the most advanced interoperable broadband communication services using FirstNet and commercial LTE networks suitable for federal, state and local public safety agencies nationwide.
WideBridge enables any-to-any secure, interoperable, multimedia services with seamless connectivity between various commercial broadband cellular networks, FirstNet LTE Band 14 and the existing P.25 Land Mobile Radio (LMR) infrastructure.
Mission critical services supported by WideBridge include Push-to-Talk (PTT), Push-to-View (PTV), voice and video conferencing, video streaming from agents and video sensors in the network, map activated multimedia services, situational awareness information dissemination (command control), P.25 interoperability, and a revolutionary off-network "Direct Mode" broadband connectivity using self-forming ad-hoc mesh network for local mission teams.
DHS intends to use this solution for testing the new concept of accessing secure multimedia services for public safety users through LTE broadband network. As of September 2014, WideBridge system tests have begun at the Public Safety Communications Research Lab in Boulder, Colorado. After successful demonstration, these tests will be followed by field testing of the system in early 2015.
Raanan Horowitz, Elbit Systems of America president and chief executive officer stated, "Ongoing efforts to establish important interoperable broadband solutions for the FirstNet LTE infrastructure is a high priority at Elbit Systems. These solutions will provide the nation's first responders and tactical forces with the use of secure mobile homeland security solutions now and in the future."
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security, cyber security, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence ("SIGINT") systems, data links and communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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