EB Updates Defense Product Portfolio With New EB Tough VoIP Desktop and Field Phone

OULU, Finland, April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EB (Elektrobit) today announced updates to its EB Tough VoIP™ product portfolio with the next generation of EB Tough VoIP Field Phone and EB Tough VoIP Desktop Phone. These rugged products enable militaries to bring broadband voice and data connectivity to the field, vehicles and command posts.

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As part of the EB Tough VoIP product portfolio, the EB Tough VoIP Field Phone and Desktop Phone can be seamlessly integrated to customers' existing communications infrastructure. Their rugged design enhances their ability to provide reliable VoIP services when faced with demanding conditions, enabling militaries to gain new and improved operational capabilities. These devices come equipped with the flexibility required to meet military-customer-specific requirements.

"With these next generation products, we have listened to our customers and implemented features further improving our products to better suit the evolving needs of the end users," said Mikko Viitaniemi, senior manager, Defence and Security Solutions. "These products exhibit our continuous dedication to developing cutting-edge tactical communications products for the unique needs of the defense market."

The enhanced features of the next generation of EB Tough VoIP Field Phone and EB Tough VoIP Desktop Phone are:

• Support for GPS positioning
• Support for new audio codecs further improving the products versatility
• Improved usability with new keypad, UI and wall mounting capability.
• Completely new mechanical construction for reduced weight and improved durability
• New connector options to allow better configuration for all users and applications

EB Tough VoIP Field Phone and EB Tough VoIP Desktop Phone are both equipped with an integrated speaker and Ethernet connectivity. EB Tough VoIP Field Phone is also equipped with SHDSL connectivity. The units can be configured to have e.g. optical Ethernet connectivity.

At the Defense Services Asia (DSA) tradeshow (stand 3007) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the 16-19 of April, EB will present its Tough VoIP product family, EB Tactical Wireless IP Network for Tactical Communications, EB Wideband COMINT Sensor for Signals Intelligence and EB Counter RCIED Platform for Electronic Warfare.

For meeting requests with EB at DSA Malaysia 2012, please contact Mikko Viitaniemi. For more information about EB defence products, visit: www.elektrobit.com.

Further information:
Mikko Viitaniemi
EB Wireless, Defence and Security Solutions
Tel. +358 40 344 2579
Email: [email protected]

Meghan Callaghan
Finn Partners Public Relations for EB
Tel. +1 212 715 1608
Email: [email protected]

EB, Elektrobit Corporation
EB develops advanced technology and transforms it into enriching end-user experiences. EB specializes in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry and wireless technologies. The company's net sales for the year 2011 totaled EUR 162.2 million. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.elektrobit.com

SOURCE Elektrobit Corporation