EADS Secure Networks Successfully Demonstrates Multi-Vendor, System of Systems Radio Interoperability.EADS EADS European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V. EADS Expeditionary Air Defense System (USMC) EADS Extended Air Defense Systems EADS Environmental Assessment Data System EADS Echelons Above Division Study Collaborates with General Dynamics General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD) is a defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2006 it is the sixth largest defense contractor in the world[1]. The company has changed markedly in the post-Cold War era of defense consolidation. and M/A-COM in P25 ISSI The Project 25 Inter RF Subsystem Interface (P25 ISSI) is a non-proprietary interface that enables RF subsystems (RFSSs) built by different manufacturers to be connected together into wide area networks. Interoperability Demonstration FRISCO, Texas Frisco is a city in Collin County and Denton County, Texas (USA). It is a northern suburb of Dallas. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 33,714, while according to 2007 estimate, the city's population is approximately 95,000. -- As the first in the industry to successfully demonstrate the P25 Inter-RF Subsystem Interface in August 2006, EADS Secure Networks North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Inc., a subsidiary of EADS North America announced today that it has now successfully interoperated with a different manufacturer's P25 network in an independent lab led by General Dynamics C4 Systems. EADS Secure Networks, which markets IP-based, mission critical radio systems based on the P25 Open Standard to Public Safety and First Responders in the North America, worked with General Dynamics and M/A-COM on December 1st at the General Dynamics Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States System Development Laboratory in Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale (O'odham Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. Scottsdale has become internationally recognized as a premier and posh tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and culture as " to demonstrate the real-time, comprehensive radio communications interoperability that public safety officials and first responders are seeking. Following EADS' successful launch of their P25 ISSI solution, General Dynamics requested that EADS collaborate with M/A-COM to create a live demonstration of the powerful abilities of open standards-based radio interoperability. Two key demonstrations took place: 1) network level interoperability between P25 system from different manufacturers and 2) units roaming from their "home" system and being able to talk on the system they are "visiting" with connectivity back to their home system. Today's public safety and homeland security challenges demand that radio networks be united to enable law enforcement, fire, EMT See Efficient markets theory. , and other first responders to support each other regardless of geographic boundaries," said David Cerqua, General Manager of EADS Secure Networks. "This test validates the P25 ISSI Standard and proves absolutely that the technology is in place and ready to support these requirements without the need for expensive or proprietary gateways." The demonstration used the recently passed Association of Public Safety Communications Project 25 (P25) Inter-RF- Subsystem Interface (ISSI ISSI International Space Science Institute ISSI Inter-Switching System Interface ISSI International Society for Self and Identity ISSI International Society for Skin Imaging (Bochum, Germany) ISSI Internet Security Systems Inc. ) standard to enable the two systems to interoperate at the network level, rather than only over-the-air. EADS ISSI Interoperability Release/add one "For nationwide law enforcement and homeland security applications such as the U.S. Government's Integrated Wireless Network (IWN IWN Integrated Wireless Network IWN I Would Never IWN Inspection Waiver Notice ), meeting the standards for interoperability is a priority," said Lee Wright, director of National Communications and Homeland Security for General Dynamics C4 Systems. "Recognizing the growing importance and potential of enabling agency responders to communicate securely anywhere, General Dynamics made a significant investment in the laboratory in order to advance standards-compliant radio interoperability." EADS and General Dynamics will continue collaboration on interoperability testing. In addition, EADS continues to validate other manufacturer's P25 radios, equipment and software applications on its P25 radio architecture as part of its commitment to delivering mission critical radio systems for public safety built for today and tomorrow. About EADS North America (www.eadsnorthamerica.com) EADS North America is the North American operations North American operation Surgical oncology Radical surgery of a 'frozen pelvis', consisting of radical en bloc resection of the uterus and urinary bladder. See 'Frozen pelvis.'. Cf 'All-American' and 'South American' operations. of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $8.5 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 174,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. With 11 operating companies located in 32 cities and 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets. For further information about EADS North America, visit www.eadsnorthamerica.com. About EADS Secure Networks North America (www.eads-ps.com) EADS Secure Networks belongs to the Defense and Communications Systems (DCS (1) See also DSC. (2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. ) Business Unit, the EADS "Systems House" which is an integrated part of the EADS Defense & Security Systems Division (DS). DS is a system solutions provider. It combines military air systems, missile systems, communications and intelligence systems, global security solutions as well as sensor and avionics systems into a single effective network. With 2005 revenues of [euro] 5.6 billion, the Division employs 23,000. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. In 2005, EADS generated revenues of [euro] 34.2 billion and employed a workforce of about 113,000. EADS Secure Networks North America operations are headquartered in Frisco FRISCO Fast Reaction Integrated Submarine Control , TX, where markets and sells open standards IP-based P25 communications systems. For further information about EADS Secure Networks, visit www.eads-ps.com. |
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