Last checked at 2 Aug 2007 07:00
SOFTWARE RADIO TECHNOLOGY PLC Agreement to Supply AIS Technology to the RNLI
The Directors of Software Radio Technology plc ("SRT") are pleased to announce that SRT Marine Technology Limited has signed an agreement with Raycomm Electronics Limited to supply SRT's AIS Class B transceivers for use in a system being developed by Raycomm for the RNLI to assist in tracking and management of its fleet of lifeboats.
Adopting new technology which enhances search and rescue capability is a high on the agenda for the RNLI. Extensive trials of SRT Marine Technology's AIS Class B transceivers carried out in the Solent on a number of RNLI All-Weather Lifeboats demonstrated the significant benefits for the RNLI.
Neil Peniket, SRT Marine Technology's Managing Director said: "We have invested significantly in sea trials of our Class B products here in the UK and throughout the world. The reliability and functionality of our solution is crucial for the RNLI."
Mark Morgan, Radiocommunications Project Officer with the RNLI said: "The RNLI considers AIS Class B to be an important technology in augmenting existing search and rescue systems."
Richard Thatcher, Raycomm's Managing Director said: "Our expertise in integrating leading edge technologies to provide complete product solutions is enabling the RNLI to achieve an ever more rapid and successful response in a search and rescue situation."
About SRT Marine Technology
SRT Marine Technology Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Software Radio Technology plc and is a leading supplier of AIS technology and solutions.
Software Radio Technology plc is a developer and licensor of digital wireless technology reference designs that facilitate and fast-track the manufacture of sophisticated digital communications and tracking/surveillance products for use within the professional homeland security market. Currently SRT develops and supplies technology solutions for Marine AIS and PMR-TETRA.
About RNLI
The RNLI is a registered charity and is reliant upon donations and volunteers to save lives at sea. It provides, on call, the 24-hour service necessary to cover search and rescue requirements to 100 miles out from the coasts of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
About Raycomm Electronics
Raycomm Electronics Limited is a leading UK based technical consultancy and developer of innovative custom software and electronic solutions for product manufacturers and service providers in diverse applications.
Our expertise embraces bespoke development of advanced web and server software; digital communication systems and protocols; PC and smart handheld device software; microprocessor based electronics and firmware. Current clients include RNLI, Hewlett-Packard, Arqiva, Stanley and others in markets such as marine safety and location, vehicle and asset tracking, remote key management data collection, messaging systems and security.
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