Boeing to Highlight Secure Technologies to Connect US Forces at MILCOM 2010
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] will demonstrate advanced military communications technologies and cybersecurity solutions during the MILCOM 2010 conference taking place Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at the San Jose Convention Center.
Boeing will feature the capabilities of the Wideband Global SATCOM satellites; the Joint Tactical Radio System, Ground Mobile Radios; phased array antenna systems; and several new cybersecurity products, including the NarusInsight Solution for Cyber Protection. NarusInsight provides real-time identification and mitigation of any unwanted or malicious traffic for the protection and management of large Internet Protocol networks.
"Boeing provides critical capabilities that substantially improve communications among forces on the battlefield," said Charles Toups, vice president and general manager, Boeing Network and Tactical Systems. "The MILCOM 2010 conference is an excellent opportunity to engage with our customers and demonstrate some key capabilities that will offer secure communications and overwhelming mission advantage."
Boeing's online press kit at www.boeing.com/bds/mediakit/2010/milcom contains program backgrounders, executive biographies and a link to high-resolution photos. Reporters may contact the media relations representative listed below to schedule interviews with Boeing executives at the show.
All demonstrations will be held at Boeing exhibit 1107. Times listed below are Pacific time.
Monday, Nov. 1
1330-1400: David Friedman, chief marketing officer for Narus, demonstrates the NarusInsight Solution for Cyber Protection.
Tuesday, Nov. 2
1130-1200: Friedman provides an additional demonstration of the NarusInsight Solution for Cyber Protection.
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