Optelecom-NKF, Inc., Joins EDGE(R) Innovation Network
16 Setembro 2009 - 7:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Optelecom-NKF,
Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTC), announced today it has joined the EDGE
Innovation Network, a collaborative, open-environment initiative
enabling industry and academia, with government input, to work
together to enhance the delivery cycle of new technologies and
innovative capabilities to warfighters and first responders.
Sponsored by General Dynamics C4 Systems and based in Scottsdale,
Arizona, the EDGE provides subject matter expertise, advanced
product portfolios and equipment, facilities and laboratories for
developing and testing technologies, products and systems that make
end-users more mobile, connected, and informed. "We are proud to be
a new technology member of the General Dynamics EDGE Innovation
Network," said Dave Patterson, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Optelecom-NKF, Inc. "This unique collaboration between
private industry, academia, and the public sector is focused on
providing practical, needs-based solutions to meet the needs of
those who defend and protect our Nation's interests, both
domestically and abroad. At the recent EDGE Innovation Conference,
a speaker described our mission well by stating that the best
solutions involve the insight and experience of those facing the
enemy. Optelecom-NKF is honored to support that mission, as we
contribute our knowledge to the EDGE Innovation Network." The EDGE
has already delivered innovations to the U.S. Army's Land Warrior
program, and it is currently monitoring more than 15 projects
intended to improve and enhance warfighter capabilities. Brigadier
General (Retired) Pete Palmer, EDGE Innovation Network director
said, "By aligning technologies and innovations from EDGE members
like Optelecom-NKF, with requests and feedback from warfighters,
first responders, and other programs, we can deliver new and
relevant capabilities to users faster than typical acquisition
cycles currently allow." The first EDGE Innovation Center
officially opened in December 2006. There are currently more than
85 EDGE members. Recent additions to the EDGE include Ericsson
Federal, Reston, Virginia; iRobot Corporation, Bedford, Maryland;
Advatech Pacific, Redlands, California; and Zephyr Technology,
Annapolis, Maryland. More information can be found online at
http://www.edge-innovation.com/. About Optelecom-NKF Optelecom-NKF,
Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTC), manufacturer of Siqura advanced video
surveillance solutions, provides a full range of cameras, video
servers/codecs, network video recorders, fiber transmission
equipment, video content analysis applications, and video
management software based on an open technology platform that
simplifies integration and installation. Optelecom-NKF, Inc., is a
Small Business, providing products and services under the following
NAICS codes: 334220, 334290, 334310, and 561621. Our Siqura
solutions offer a perfect blend of ease of use and processing
power, enabling end-users to optimize the effectiveness of their
surveillance systems while reducing the total cost of ownership.
All products and solutions are developed and tested for
professional and mission critical applications. We deliver complete
solutions for the Traffic Monitoring, Public Transport, Industrial
and Commercial Security, and Government markets. Our systems are
deployed by professionals at highway departments, airports,
seaports, casinos, public transport authorities, hospitals, city
centers, shopping centers, and corporate, military and government
campuses. Founded in 1972, Optelecom-NKF is committed to providing
its customers with expert technical advice and support. Corporate
headquarters are in Germantown, Maryland, USA. The Company's
European corporate offices are located in Gouda, The Netherlands.
Optelecom-NKF has sales offices or support covering Latin America,
France, Spain, the UK, Germany, Italy, Dubai, and Singapore.
Investor inquiries should be directed to Mr. Rick Alpert at +1
301-948-7872. Press inquiries for North, Latin, and South America,
and Japan should be directed to Betsy Lanning, , tel. +1
301-444-2276. Press inquiries for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and
Asia should be directed to Mario van der Kroef, tel. +31 182 592
390. For more information please visit our website:
http://www.optelecom-nkf.com/. DATASOURCE: Optelecom-NKF, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor inquiries, Rick Alpert, +1-301-948-7872; Press
inquiries for North, Latin, and South America, and Japan, Betsy
Lanning, +1-301-444-2276, ; Press inquiries for Europe, Middle
East, Africa, and Asia, Mario van der Kroef, +31-182-592-390, , all
of Optelecom-NKF, Inc. Web Site: http://www.optelecom-nkf.com/
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