Aviat Networks Enhances Mission-Critical Communications Network for the Virginia State Police

The platform will provide Virginia State Police with extreme power transmission capabilities and an ultra-high capacity, more reliable communications network.

Aviat Networks, Inc., expert in wireless transport solutions, today announced its latest public safety communications project with the Virginia State Police. As a new customer, Virginia State Police will utilize Aviat's microwave hardware, software and services to upgrade its mission-critical network, enhancing communications for law enforcement and 20 other agencies across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Aviat will deliver a complete network which is designed, built and supported in the USA. Products include Aviat's industry leading IRU 600 EHP (extra high power) microwave radio platform, along with Eclipse layer 2 microwave switches and ProVision network management software. The platform will provide Virginia State Police with extreme power transmission capabilities and an ultra-high capacity, more reliable communications network. In addition to these products, Aviat will perform full turnkey services for the project including design, engineering, project management, and installation.

"It is our honor to support our nation's law enforcement personnel and are grateful for this opportunity with the Virginia State Police, a new customer for our Company," said Pete Smith, president and CEO, Aviat Networks. "We are also encouraged by positive developments in the public safety market, as demand for not only products, but total solutions that improve mission-critical network functionality and reliability continues to increase. We stand ready to support all of our customers and in this case, look forward to supporting the Virginia State Police with the most advanced technology and services they require."