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14 September 2010
Vislink plc
VISLINK announce £1.2m contract
Vislink plc ("The Group"), the global technology business specialising in secure communications products and services for the News & Entertainment, Law Enforcement & Public Safety, Marine & Energy markets, announced today that they will supply a high-definition satellite newsgathering solution to Salam Media Cast, the leading Qatar based systems integrator, who are providing a turnkey solution for a prestigious customer with global influence.
The eight uplink systems will include Advent 1.2m motorised fly-drive antennas and the latest modular electronics with ASI encapsulation in IP. The new systems will join a significant number of Advent systems already in successful operation with the customer.
Commenting on the order, Salam Media Cast Executive Director Sami El Shafai said: "We chose VISLINK because of their proven products, cutting edge IP enabled solution and their ability to meet rapid delivery times".
Duncan Lewis, Chief Executive, added: "We are very honoured to win this order and to support Salam Media Cast and this reinforces our commitment to building long-term customer relationships".
About Salam Media Cast
Salam Media Cast, established in Qatar in 1976, is a subsidiary of Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL) with the mandate to specialise in the provision of telecommunications, broadcasting, integrated systems and technologically advanced security solutions in the Gulf Region and beyond. Salam Media Cast undertakes projects on a turnkey basis, providing high technology equipment engineering, including systems design and system integration for TV channels and Networks, Movie Studios, Network Operators and Training facilities.
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For further information, please contact:
Duncan Lewis, Chief Executive +44 (0) 14 88 68 55 00
James Trumper, Group Finance Director +44 (0) 14 88 68 55 00
Charlie Jack, Hudson Sandler +44 (0) 20 77 96 41 33
About Vislink plc
The Vislink Group is strategically focussed on providing secure communication technologies to customers in its chosen markets. We specialise in wireless, video and IP technologies together with the supporting management systems. We have four international business units organised to serve its customers in News & Entertainment, Law Enforcement & Public Safety, Marine & Energy and the related Services markets. With offices in the UK, USA, Norway, Dubai, South Africa and Singapore we employ over 420 people worldwide and have net assets of £49 million. Our products include the design and manufacture of microwave radio, satellite transmission, wireless camera and marine CCTV systems; our manufacturing operations are in the UK, Norway and the USA.