Tait Partners with Zetron to Develop DMR-based Console Interface

December 14, 2012 – Houston, Texas – Tait Communications, a global leader in the design, delivery and management of critical communication solutions, has announced that its DMR Tier 3 offering now supports Zetron dispatch solutions.

Engineered in partnership with Zetron, and designed to work with Zetron’s Acom Advanced Communication and MAX Dispatch systems, it is the first console interface able to connect to a standards-based DMR Tier 3 trunked network.

“This is all about offering our customers greater choice,” says Trevor Laughton, Chief Technology Officer, Tait Communications.

“It also demonstrates our genuine and ongoing commitment to providing open standards- based solutions that unlock enduring value for our customers through compatibility with a variety of vendors.”

As Category 1 DMR Association members, Tait and Zetron are both working on the Applications Interface Specification (AIS) that defines the standard for interfacing with conventional and trunked networks that are DMR standards-based.

“We are very pleased that this partnership with Tait has produced a DMR interface that will expand customers’ flexibility and options,” says Kathy Broadwell, Zetron Vice President of Product Management.

“Because the new interface works with Zetron’s Acom and MAX Dispatch systems, we are now able to offer DMR-based solutions that support small to large organizations in a wide variety of markets.”

Tait is committed to open standards and its DMR solution is no exception—designed to be fully compliant with the Digital Mobile Radio standards defined by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).

Tait DMR includes integrated location services, Network Management with a seamless migration pathway.

Tait DMR solutions allow organizations to minimize costs and increase return on investment while operating a highly resilient, consolidated voice-and-data network.

By implementing a digital communication network based on DMR open standards, organizations can avoid being locked in to a single vendor. As a result, they can leverage better value through multi-vendor solutions and be assured of interoperability with equipment and infrastructure sourced from other DMR-compliant suppliers.About Tait Communications Tait Communications is a global leader in designing, delivering and managing innovative communications solutions that help utilities and public safety organizations to keep the lights on and communities safe.

Radio communications is at the heart of our business. We provide world-class turnkey solutions for challenging environments from the Gobi Desert to South American jungles, from highly populated cities to vast rural communities.

Every day, in over 150 countries and supported by an extensive network of global facilities, thousands of customers benefit from the Tait way of working: commitment to listen, courage to act and integrity to deliver what's promised.

For further information, please contact:
Tim Lamb Marketing
Communications Manager
Tait Communications
+1 281 600 5910
tim.lamb@taitradio.com
www.taitradio.com

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City of Richardson Deploys Alvarion® Wireless Broadband Solution for Smart City Network
Local government aims to enhance public safety and optimize traffic flow throughout the city with high-speed wireless network and video surveillance

Tel Aviv, Israel, December 12, 2012 — Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR), a global provider of optimized wireless broadband solutions addressing the connectivity, coverage and capacity challenges of public and private networks, today announced the deployment of a wireless municipal network with the City of Richardson, Texas. The City deployed an Alvarion Smart City solution in the 4.9 GHz licensed public safety frequency that will improve the quality of life for residents and for the huge number of commuters that enter the nation’s Telecom Corridor daily. Alvarion’s BreezeMAX® Extreme solution was selected for its unmatched reliability and operational efficiency demonstrated throughout the City’s proof of concept process.

“During our requisite proof of concept process we were originally looking at various mesh solutions. We quickly realized that the only equipment that offered us the non-stop reliability we require is the BreezeMAX Extreme and so we went for an end-to-end Alvarion wireless broadband network,” commented Steve Graves, Chief Information Officer with the City of Richardson. “We are very excited about this project and more so to be going ahead with an Alvarion solution that is founded on solid technologies working together to meet our ongoing needs and budgetary constraints.”

The Alvarion Smart City solution provides connectivity to the City’s high-quality video surveillance network that delivers live feeds to police headquarters and to a 24-7 Emergency Operations Center. The high-quality feeds can also be viewed from any PC monitor within the public safety network. The network also supports the City’s public safety radio applications. Alvarion’s BreezeMAX Extreme base stations have been deployed on various water towers and tall buildings across the city to enable ubiquitous coverage.

With more than 5,000 businesses operating within Richardson's 28 square miles (73 km2), including several of the world's largest telecommunications/networking companies, traffic has become a major priority for local government. Inspired by Kansas’ Operation Green Light, City of Richardson officials have decided to introduce a wireless traffic digitalization system that will improve traffic flow into and throughout the city. The resulting improvement in coordination of traffic signals and incident response, will gradually increase regional air quality, provide a tool for local government to better manage changes in traffic and essentially improve the overall quality of life for residents and commuters.

“Cities all over the world are turning to wireless broadband to make their cities smarter, safer and more competitive,” said Udi Ben David, General Manager Americas, Alvarion. “We are pleased to be an active enabler of this smart city project in Richardson, and with our field-proven product portfolio and extensive experience, will continue to help cities meet their growing challenges in serving their residents and improving their quality of life.”

The City of Richardson’s intelligent transport system (ITS) supports various applications including: intersection controller data, GPS Time/NTP Time sync, traffic video surveillance, traffic counting equipment and remote viewing of traffic video detectors. In addition, the network provides hotspot backhauls.

Alvarion partner, Crystal Communications, is enabling the City to roll out a wireless, high-speed communications network including base station equipment, network planning and optimization, the AlvariSTAR Network Management System, CPEs connected to the traffic controllers and more.

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About Crystal Communications Ltd. Crystal Communications, Ltd. specializes in the design, installation, and support of broadband wireless systems and high-speed network infrastructure. Headquartered in Kingwood, Texas, Crystal Communications offers leading edge wireless solutions combined with the expertise necessary to succeed in today’s converging communications environment. As a family owned and operated Houston based company, Crystal provides its clients a level of responsiveness and reliability they can depend on. Crystal offers proven product knowledge and project management experience that ensures the customer’s broadband network provides the performance and flexibility that end users require. (www.crystalcomltd.com)

About Alvarion Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR) provides optimized wireless broadband solutions addressing the connectivity, coverage and capacity challenges of telecom operators, smart cities, security, and enterprise customers. Our innovative solutions are based on multiple technologies across licensed and unlicensed spectrums. (www.alvarion.com)

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APCO Publishes ANSI Approved Standard for Public Safety Communications Common Incident Type Codes for Data Exchange

Alexandria, Va. - The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International released the Public Safety Communications Common Incident Type Codes for Data Exchange, APCO American National Standard (ANS) 2.103.1-2012 after receiving final approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) earlier this month.

This APCO ANS focuses on providing a standardized list of Common Incident Type Codes to facilitate effective incident exchange between Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) PSAPs and other authorized agencies, which is a critical component of public safety interoperability. If an agency is receiving information about an incident, a basic level of incident classification will be required to assure they understand the type of situation.

“A standardized list of Common Incident Type Codes is a significant step forward in facilitating effective data exchange between PSAPs who wish to share incident information. As NG9-1-1 systems deploy, data interoperability will become increasingly important” said APCO President Terry Hall.

The creation of this standardized incident type code list does not mean that the agency is required to change the codes they use internally. The intent is to have each agency map their internal codes to the standardized list.

This standard, along with other APCO American National Standards may be downloaded at www.apcostandards.org. For questions regarding APCO Standards, please email standards@apcointl.org.

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About APCO International™ (www.apcointl.org) APCO International is the world’s largest organization of public safety communications professionals. It serves the needs of public safety communications practitioners worldwide - and the welfare of the general public as a whole – by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach.

TRU-SPEC® Signature Gunny Line™ Is GUNNY APPROVED™

October 22, 2012 – The TRU-SPEC®  Signature Gunny Line™ was designed alongside celebrity spokesperson Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey, USMC (Ret.) -- popularly known as "The Gunny". The Signature Gunny Line™ products showcase technical features and functions that make them GUNNY APPROVED™. Included are the Signature Gunny Line™ Tactical Boot-Cut Pant constructed from a rugged, yet lightweight 6.5oz polyester cotton rip-stop material and featuring a boot-cut fit; the Signature Gunny Line™ Ultralight Tactical Shirt with a mesh back cape for added breathability and protection; the Signature Gunny Line™ Tactical Vest designed to have all the features you need without being bulky; the Signature Gunny Line™ 8-Point Cover, Gunny’s favorite 8-point Marine Corps style cover; and the Signature Gunny Line™ Backbacks – Tour of Duty and Tour of Duty Lite, both designed as a traveling pack that fits any lifestyle or situation. Gunny worn, GUNNY APPROVED™!

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Darrell Jacks, (770) 427-1334 or Vickie Hoffman, (770) 427-1334

Eyes Inside-Tactical Electronics Under Door Camera

The Tactical Electronics Under Door Camera provides wireless inspection of rooms behind closed doors. An IR LED illuminator, 4 IR LEDs and a light sensitive black and white camera provide covert wireless vision to any dark area. The mini DVR records real-time video to an SD card for post operation review and archiving.

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