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EMS and Eclipse Unveil Channel Aggregation for eNfusion CNX 200 Network Accelerator

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EMS and Eclipse Unveil Channel Aggregation for eNfusion CNX 200 Network Accelerator

ATLANTA & LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMS Aviation, a division of mobile connectivity leader EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELMG), today unveiled a new channel aggregation capability for its eNfusion^® CNX^® 200 Network Accelerator, developed by Paris-based Eclipse. The robust new solution — which debuted at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France (Hall 3, DE 161) — is designed to give users the ability to maximize the performance of the Inmarsat SwiftBroadband satellite communications service, with recent tests yielding data rates up to 700 kbps.

“The advent of two channels of SwiftBroadband connectivity on an aircraft is an important enabler, but the ability to combine the two streaming channels offers a significant mission advantage”

“The CNX-200 product’s new capability is designed to allow users who currently bond Swift 64 ISDN channels to obtain the same data rates that they would get while using SwiftBroadband IP channels,” said John Jarrell, Vice President and General Manager, EMS Aviation. “The demand for bandwidth, particularly in airborne military communications applications, is insatiable and this new solution offers yet another reason to upgrade to SwiftBroadband. By combining the two channels, users can access the bandwidth that is required for mission critical applications, such as tactical streaming video and real-time rapid transmission of very large files.”

Using EMS Aviation’s eNfusion HSD-400 High-speed Data Transceiver, the aggregation solution has two components: EMS Aviation’s updated CNX-200 Network Accelerator and the aggregation software that resides at an Inmarsat ground earth station (GES) or customer premises. The system is unique because it also allows end-users to combine asymmetrical bandwidths to create data transmission rates that can be tailored to fit mission specific applications. Eclipse is the only service provider who will offer the solution, which will be available in August.

“The advent of two channels of SwiftBroadband connectivity on an aircraft is an important enabler, but the ability to combine the two streaming channels offers a significant mission advantage,” said Marc Pinault, CEO of Eclipse. “Eclipse has been working with EMS and the CNX for many years and we are pleased to develop solutions that give end-users the ability to make the most of their airborne communications resources and accomplish their missions.”

About EMS Technologies

As one of the world’s leading providers of wireless connectivity solutions, EMS Technologies, Inc. keeps people and systems connected — on land, at sea, in the air or in space. EMS offers industry-leading technology to support Aero Connectivity and Global Resource Management markets through a broad range of cutting-edge satellite and terrestrial network products; helping businesses, assets and people stay connected and promoting universal mobility, visibility and intelligence. EMS (NASDAQ: ELMG) serves customers through operations in 12 countries.

www.ems-t.com

EMS Aviation, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc., is a leading supplier of connectivity and in-cabin infrastructure equipment for a broad range of commercial and military aircraft. EMS Aviation’s products and services are designed to enable reliable worldwide Internet connectivity and in-flight entertainment, satellite-based messaging and tracking, rugged data management and storage, and data record and replay. The division is a leader in Inmarsat^®, Iridium, Ku band and air-to-ground mobile connectivity solutions, with proven commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems.

www.emsaviation.com

About Eclipse

Founded in 1996, Eclipse is a Paris-based company dedicated to integrated aeronautical Satcom solutions. Eclipses' solutions for its customers include hardware (avionics, antennas and networking devices), satellite air time, and ACARS & Data Link services, as well as customized applications and software solutions and consulting services.

Eclipse is the preferred aeronautical partner of Vizada for Inmarsat and Iridium services and distributor of SITA services for military, government & corporate aero customers.

www.eclipseglobal.aero

NOTE TO EDITORS: EMS Aviation is co-exhibiting at the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, with Eclipse, a prominent avionics dealer, in the US Pavilion (Hall 3, DE 161). Product experts from EMS Aviation and Eclipse will be available for interviews.

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