Fortress Technologies, Luxul Wireless Team to Provide Expanded Secure Wireless Offerings to the Department of Defense

Release date: 10/28/2008

Partnership Enables Secure Communications over Military Licensed Frequencies

LANSDOWNE, Va. – Oct. 28, 2008 – 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™ 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 effect 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.

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