IFONE Announces Availability of Portable GSM Secure Cellular System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2002 System Supports Type I Encryption for US Military Rapid Deployment and 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 Emergency Response Applications IFONE, Incorporated, is supplying the world's first Portable GSM Cellular Telephone Network that supports NSA NSA abbr. National Security Agency Noun 1. NSA - the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign approved Type I Encryption. The portable system, designated "Minuteman," is built around a next generation, packet-based Mobile Switching Center A switching center is a node in a telecommunications Circuit switching network which is connected to either another switching center and/or to end user devices. Switching centers are aware of other centers and possible routes between them such that on demand a center can establish (MSC (1) (MSC.Software Corporation, Santa Ana, CA, www.mscsoftware.com) Founded in 1963 by Richard H. MacNeal and Robert G. Schwendler, MSC is the world's largest provider of mechanical computer aided engineering (MCAE) strategies, simulation software and services. ). In addition to the core MSC, the Minuteman System includes a 2G GSM Base Station (BTS BTS - Bug Tracking System ) and antenna subsystem. Subscribers on the Minuteman system can communicate securely using the 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. NSA Certified Type 1 Sectera(TM) handset. "The vision that guided the development of the Minuteman System was to alleviate the need to use multiple C-141 transport aircraft to airlift traditional telephone system equipment" said IFONE Co-Founder and retired Air Force Brigadier General Randy Witt. General Witt, who ran Air Force communications during Operation Desert Storm Noun 1. Operation Desert Storm - the United States and its allies defeated Iraq in a ground war that lasted 100 hours (1991) Gulf War, Persian Gulf War - a war fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States that freed Kuwait from Iraqi invaders; , went on to say that, "in addition to minimizing the physical transportation burden, the Minuteman System can be rapidly deployed and is highly scaleable. Wireless systems are by definition, more flexible than traditional wired infrastructure. This flexibility is crucial in rapid deployment situations and also eliminates the need to transport and string a ton of cable." The MSC used by the Minuteman System was developed and manufactured by TELOS 1. TELOS - The LeLisp Version 16 Object System. Also used in EuLisp. The object-oriented core of EuLisp. Incorporates ideas from CLOS, ObjVLisp and OakLisp. Total merging of types with classes and message-passing with normal function application. 2. Technology of Alameda, California Alameda is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located on a small island of the same name next to Oakland, California in the San Francisco Bay. An additional part of the city is Bay Farm Island, which is adjacent to the Oakland International Airport. . Jack Mar, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of TELOS Technology, said "we are very pleased to be working with IFONE on this important initiative and we believe that the Minuteman System will better serve our national interests by allowing our mutual customers to take advantage of the world's most advanced portable cellular system." Mr. Mar went on to say that "TELOS is the industry leader in next generation wireless networks." The MSC configuration used by the Minuteman System is a repackaged version of TELOS Technology's world renowned Sonata SE MSC Server that has been deployed by several global wireless operators. The Minuteman MSC is dramatically smaller and more cost effective than a traditional circuit switched MSC. GSM features and services are fully supported and the system is interoperable with the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. , the Defense Switched Network and various tactical switched networks. "In addition to military rapid deployment, the Minuteman is also an ideal solution for supplemental homeland defense emergency response applications" said Joe Stewart, IFONE Co-Founder and CEO. "We believe that there is a great opportunity to extend handheld, Type 1 secure cellular communications to those military and civil organizations tasked with homeland security initiatives" said Mr. Stewart. About IFONE, Incorporated IFONE, Incorporated, a Florida-based company, is a telecommunications services company specializing in highly portable cellular telephone and data communications. IFONE provides services where you want them - any time, any place. IFONE is supporting U.S. Army operations today with secure, National Security Agency approved cellular capability. About TELOS Technology TELOS Technology, Inc. is an industry leader in wireless telecommunications solutions, with systems deployed around the world. As an innovative leader in wireless IP and 3G solutions, TELOS Technology is delivering the key components and software needed to build the networks of the future. These include Next Generation Wireless SoftSwitch platforms that provide the operational benefits of a packet-based core for 3G, 2.5G and 2G networks, Enterprise network solutions that open new opportunities for operators to serve their enterprise customers, Feature Servers which allow operators to offer IN based, value-added services, and IP Base Stations that extend the packet core to the edge of the network. Privately owned TELOS Technology is headquartered in Alameda, California with offices in Vancouver, Canada, the UK and Hong Kong. |
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