AirWalk Communications Awarded CDMA Wireless Bridge Contract by L-3 Communications ComCept Division
RICHARDSON, Texas, April 3, 2006 – - AirWalk Communications, an IP Radio Access Network (IP-RAN) developer for CDMA wireless voice and data networks, has announced that it was selected by L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) ComCept division to supply CDMA IP-RAN products for a wireless IP network application involving airborne and terrestrial nodes.
The total contract awarded to AirWalk was based on a fully integrated IP network including design, integration, test, and support of a multi-link communications deployment. The L-3 Communications ComCept division plans to integrate AirWalk’s IP-RAN into a wireless bridge architecture applied to advanced communication and remote monitoring solutions.
“At a time when reliable secure communications is an absolute necessity, AirWalk’s products have proven to be the choice for defense and commercial applications” said Serge Pequeux, CEO of AirWalk Communications. “This, when coupled with the integration of network elements and our product size, makes our offering an effective choice for L-3 ComCept as well as for other defense and commercial solution/service providers.”
”Collaborative network solutions satisfying complex operational requirements involve interworking between multiple communication links with different waveform types” said Kenneth Davey, Program Manager at L-3 Communications, ComCept Division.“When called upon to integrate a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) CDMA wireless solution into a network with unique command, control and communication requirements, L-3 ComCept selected the AirWalk IP RAN system due to its maturity, low cost, as well as modular and scaleable attributes.”
About AirWalk Communications
AirWalk Communications, Inc. (www.airwalkcom.com) is a developer of IP CDMA Radio Access Network (IP-RAN) products that deliver 3G voice and data platforms to address a variety of market segments and networks.AirWalk’s product is modular, stackable and increases coverage and capacity to deliver the industry’s first base station and base station controller in a single, inexpensive, compact platform.The company’s radio products operate on the global CDMA licensed frequencies and offer operators new sources of revenue. AirWalk is focused on delivering next generation CDMA networks including 1xEV-DO on one platform for multiple applications.AirWalk is a privately held company based in Richardson, Texas.
About L-3 Communications
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services and is a merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors. To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company’s web site at www.L-3Com.com.
