Advanced Communications Technologies Demonstrates Revolutionary Wireless Technology -- Worldwide First
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Multi-Protocol Functionality on Single High-End Generic Digital Signal Processor
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2000-- Advanced Communications Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:ADVC -
news), today announced that an Australian-based affiliate, which is 20 percent owned by the company, has successfully
tested and demonstrated the functionality of its SpectruCell system, a cellular wireless base station capable of processing multiple protocols simultaneously.
The test, conducted at Advanced Communications Technologies Pty Ltd's development facility in Melbourne, Australia,
demonstrates the IS-95 CDMA Physical Layer functionality with a single Digital Signal Processor on the SpectruCell
software defined radio (SDR) prototype; seconds before the same platform was broadcasting equivalent GSM signals.
The ability to provide simultaneous multiple protocol (CDMA, GSM) functionality is achieved by reconfiguring proprietary
software modules or objects developed by Advanced Communications Technologies Pty in Australia.
``Our engineers in Australia believe that this single processor implementation of IS-95 will revolutionize wireless communications, both from a practical and economic standpoint, and is a worldwide first in the communications industry.
``Equally as important, this functionality was achieved without Qualcomm chipsets or any other dedicated hardware, and
marks the successful integration of Radio Frequency, Digital Signal Processing and Signaling Sub-Systems of the SpectruCell
multiple protocol wireless base station,'' said Roger May, chief executive officer.
``The completion of the initial SpectruCell prototype is clearly a landmark for our company and the telecommunications
industry, and we look forward to commercializing the concept of the SpectruCell multiple protocol wireless cellular base
station. We appreciate the sophisticated skills of our engineering team in Australia whose dedicated efforts resulted in the
successful development of this cutting-edge wireless technology,'' May added.
May noted that industry analysts have long maintained that simultaneous multiple protocol wireless network functionality
within the same network is the ``holy grail'' of the communications industry.
He added that the open architecture and distributed object-based implementation (GSM, CDMA & W-CDMA modules) of
SpectruCell, could ultimately challenge the almost ``stranglehold'' position held by major telecommunications manufacturers
(Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Lucent, etc.) on the wireless communications network industry.
``Management believes the effect of the SpectruCell cellular wireless operating system on the communications industry in the
coming years may well be likened to the effect that some of the dominant new computer operating software systems had on
the computer industry in the late 1980s,'' said May.
The company has begun to initiate marketing programs to cultivate interest for SpectruCell among the major
telecommunications companies in the United States, including Lucent Technologies, Texas Instruments and Analog Devices.
Representatives from Advanced Communications Technologies Australia are currently in the United States visiting these
companies.
Separately, the company announced it has retained Pondel/Wilkinson Group for investor relations services. The firm's focus
will be on communicating the company's story to a broad audience, including the investment community, media outlets and the
general public in order to establish an identity for Advanced Communications Technologies and enhance shareholder value
commensurate with corporate developments.
What Is SpectruCell?
A SpectruCell system is a cellular wireless base station capable of processing multiple protocols (GSM, CDMA, W-CDMA,
etc.) simultaneously, all within the same network. The SpectruCell network can process a GSM and a CDMA call
simultaneously over a single network structure.
The SpectruCell base station is built on a software defined radio platform, without protocol specific hardware required for
handling different protocols. The same SpectruCell network can process all future applications, including the 3G protocols,
simultaneously, by upgrading with the appropriate software module. It has also been designed to work with all conventional
communications backbones (fiber optic, cable, satellite, microwave, etc.)
This means that communications network operators will be able to use one network to process current and evolving
protocols and applications, as well as provide a more cost-effective utilization of their network resources. In addition, the cost
of expanding and establishing new wireless networks could be reduced dramatically. Lower network establishment costs
generally mean expanded service offerings by the carriers, and lower costs of calls for the consumer.
SDR (Software Defined Radio)
The SpectruCell multiple protocol wireless cellular base station is also believed to be one of the first commercial applications
of its kind in the world to utilize an SDR operating platform. The SpectruCell system has also been designed with open
architecture and is software upgradeable. It will also be compatible with the latest smart antennae technology.
Independent Industry Validation
ACT is presently collaborating with several parties, including the Telstra (Australia) R&D laboratories, to independently
validate the functionality of the SpectruCell system. The SpectruCell design team is now focusing on the production model of
SpectruCell commercial network base station.
About the Company
Advanced Communications Technologies Inc., the U.S.-based public company, owns the North, South and Central
American rights to SpectruCell, and also owns substantial equity (20 percent) in Advanced Communications Technologies
(Australia) Pty Ltd, the developer and owner of SpectruCell, and also the owner of Advanced Network Technologies Pty
Ltd, and Australon Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd, a leading-edge LonWorks based Technology Company.
The foregoing contains forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. The actual results may differ materially from
such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking
statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results (expressed or implied) will not be
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