SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that executives from its Integral Systems, RT Logic and SAT Corporation business units will take part in several panel discussions at the 2011 Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) Satellite Conference and Exhibition. The executives will focus on how to implement comprehensive satellite communications strategies to ensure secure, safe, reliable and cost-effective communications. The panels will be held on September 27 and 28 at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) in Indonesia.
Yen Chen, Vice President of Asia Operations for Integral Systems, will discuss the need to implement effective emergency communications programs that include deployable satellite communications systems to ensure first responders and government officials can effectively coordinate the disaster response. For more information, please attend the “Emergency Communications and Disaster Recovery” panel on September 27 at 1650 local time in the Nusantara Ballroom.
Bob Potter, President of SAT Corporation, a subsidiary of Kratos, will focus on how satellite communications plays an integral role in ensuring reliable maritime communications and the technology available to address the industry’s unique needs. For more information, please attend the “Maritime Satellite Communications” panel on September 28 at 1120 local time in the Nusantara Ballroom.
Rob Rideout, Director of International Business for RT Logic, a subsidiary of Kratos, will outline the strategies satellite operators, service providers and broadcasters can implement to ensure effective operations of their ground systems. In addition, Dr. Rideout will discuss state-of-the-art techniques for mitigating the effects of satellite interference and what should be expected of geolocation systems of the future. For more information, please attend the “Ground Systems and Equipment” panel on September 28 at 1500 local time in the Nusantara Ballroom.
The annual APSCC Conference and Exhibition has earned a reputation in the satellite industry as the prime event in Asia for satellite operators, broadcasters, manufacturers, service providers, financing professionals, government regulators, users and academics. The theme for this year’s show is “All Eyes on Satellites,” which will focus on opportunities in the mainstream markets — commercial, broadcast, policy, mobile and space — but also digs deeper than ever before into providing fresh data, keen market intelligence and the strategies you need to achieve new levels of business development. For more information on APSCC, go to http://www.apscc.or.kr/apscc2011.html.
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized National Security technology business providing mission critical products, services and solutions for United States National Security priorities. Kratos’ core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos’ areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), satellite communication systems, unmanned systems, cyber warfare, cyber security, information assurance, critical infrastructure security and weapons systems sustainment. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technical oriented work force of approximately 4,000, many of which hold an active National Security clearance, including Secret, Top Secret and higher. The vast majority of Kratos’ work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location. Kratos’ primary end customers are United States Federal Government agencies, including the Department of Defense, classified agencies, intelligence agencies and Homeland Security related agencies. News and information are available at www.KratosDefense.com .
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