RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 27, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's (NYSE:
RTN) JPS Communications has collaborated with Aurora, Ill.-based Clarity
Communication Systems to integrate cellular push-to-talk and land mobile
radio interoperability product offerings.
Using this new technology, digital push-to-talk cellular users will now
be able to instantaneously communicate with land mobile radio users without
compromising voice quality and network efficiency. This capability will be
marketed to cellular service providers and public safety, enterprise,
utility, education and healthcare markets.
"Previously, we were able to integrate cellular phones with radios
using voice activated switching once a call was established. Now, the
cellular user gains direct control of the push-to-talk line on the radio
for an immediate connection," said Keith McDonald, vice president of Sales
and Marketing for Raytheon JPS Communications.
JPS Communications' radio interoperability products allow disparate
communications devices to communicate. Using push-to-talk, connections can
be made immediately with no dialing, ringing or waiting for a phone to be
answered.
"By combining these technologies, digital push-to-talk cellular users
can now simply press the push-to-talk button on their cell phone keypad to
directly connect, or disconnect, to a land mobile radio," said Jim Fuentes,
general manager for Clarity's
JPS Communications, the industry leader in radio interoperability
technology, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company. JPS
Communications designs, manufactures and sells electronic hardware and
software products that enhance the effectiveness of communications systems.
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology
leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more
than 85 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission
systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing;
effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as
well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in
Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.
Note to Editors:
Clarity Communication Systems specializes in the design, development
and deployment of solutions for mobile devices and wireless networks.
Clarity also provides network infrastructure solutions and works with major
telecommunications carriers and equipment providers to deliver a wide range
of custom-built products. Founded in 1998, Clarity is headquartered in
Aurora, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. For more information, visit
http://www.claritycsi.com.
As of 2008, Clarity Communication Systems is part of ISCO
International, Inc. (Amex: ISO) For more information on ISCO International,
Inc., visit http://www.iscointl.com.
Contact:
Katie McWilliams
919.865.1036
katie.mcwilliams@jps.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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Related links:
http://www.raytheon.com
http://www.claritycsi.com
CONTACT:
Katie McWilliams, +1-919-865-1036,
katie.mcwilliams@jps.com
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