Fortress Technologies Delivers Tactical On-The-Move Connectivity with Launch of Six New Products

Release date: 8/10/2009
Company Provides Man-Wearable, Vehicle, and Optimized Mesh Wireless Communications
LANSDOWNE, Va. – August 10, 2009 – Fortress Technologies, the leader in secure tactical wireless communications, today announced that it is enabling complete on-the-move connectivity through the launch of six new products. The products, slated for release during the LandWarNet conference next week, meet the government’s demand for man-wearable, vehicle specific, and mesh networking capabilities.

“Through our extensive government work, especially with the Department of Defense (DoD), we recognized the immediate need to enable net-centric wireless communications – anytime, anywhere,” said Janet Kumpu, President, Fortress. “The mission-critical nature of the DoD, as well as homeland security and emergency response organizations, requires the ability to exchange information on-the-move. Our new products provide this capability with integrated end-to-end, government-validated security.”

Fortress’ new products deliver secure wireless communications for vehicle and dismounted soldier networks, enhance the resiliency and effective range of tactical mesh networks, and meet the need for 4.4 GHz licensed spectrum solutions. Delivered in small and rugged form factors with industry-leading radio range, each product ensures high performance networking under highly mobile conditions in a wide range of environments.

The company is releasing details on each new product from the LandWarNet show floor. LandWarNet is taking place August 18-20, 2009 at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Releases are scheduled for the following dates/times in booth #101:

  • Wednesday, August 19, 9:30am – Man-wearable tactical mesh point and mesh viewer solution
  • Wednesday, August 19, 11:30am – Vehicle-based mesh point and mobile ad hoc network (MANET) solution
  • Thursday, August 20, 9:45am – Infrastructure mesh point and 4.4 GHz solution

The company will also update its dedicated LandWarNet website with information as it is released. Please visit http://www.fortresstech.com for up-to-date information or contact A.J. Guenther at 571-323-2585 ext. 2130 to coordinate an interview with a Fortress executive.

About General Dynamics C4 Systems Fortress Technologies
Fortress Technologies, part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, delivers a high performance portfolio of COTS wireless and secure communications capabilities, based on industry-proven technology. Fortress products and technologies are enhanced with the highest levels of industry-standard encryption that conform to commercial and government security standards and meet stringent environmental standards to support tactical wireless communications in austere environments for global defense, critical infrastructure and enterprise users.
Leveraging a self-forming, self-healing, path-optimizing mesh architecture, the Fortress advanced wireless network solution is optimized for rugged-outdoor, mobile, military, first responder and critical infrastructure environments, where reliable communications are a must.
Fortress secure wireless networking products and embedded solutions are designed for ease of use, simple integration and technical insertion, enabling partners and customers to meet their most challenging wireless communications needs. For more information, visit www.gdfortress.com