A New Satellite Communications System to be Synchronized by Spectracom
3.16.2009

A master clock and signal distribution system enables reliable communications for field operations of a major international organization

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK and LES ULIS, FRANCE — Spectracom, a company of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris – FR0010501015 – ALORO), has been selected by Globecomm Systems to supply key network synchronization subsystems for its new satellite communications system for a major international organization. With a contract value of $500,000, Spectracom’s time and frequency reference system solution consists of its proven NetClock® master clock platform and Epsilon™ signal distribution platform to generate and distribute a variety of timing signals for satellite ground terminals.

Mr. Al Olderstein, Sales and Marketing VP for Spectracom, said, “Our ability to adapt proven commercial product platforms to the unique needs of high-end communications systems provides customers like Globecomm the reliability they need at the lowest cost of deployment.”

Spectracom CEO, Mrs. Lisa Withers adds, “We understand that synch requirements are interdependent with unique field applications, especially when it comes to mission-critical defense and security systems”. Withers added, “This award from Globecomm is a great example of combining our diverse product portfolio, understanding of sync applications and worldwide systems experience to advance the goals of our global systems provider partners.”

Deliveries of Spectracom’s time and frequency system will begin in the second quarter of 2009 and continue throughout the year.