Xybernaut and Secure Wings International Team to Combine Mobile Server Computing and Video Surveillance Solutions for Aviation Industry
Wednesday June 18, 9:27 am ET
Mobile and Wireless Computing Capabilities Enhance Flexibility of Ground-based Security Personnel and Increase Awareness for Pilots and In-Flight Crew Members
FAIRFAX, Va. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2003-- Xybernaut® Corporation (NASDAQ:XYBR - News) and Secure Wings International, LLC today announced a teaming agreement under which mobile/wearable computing and video surveillance and security capabilities will be combined into a unique solution for customers in commercial/military aviation and related industry sectors.
Secure Wings International,LLC, a division of the Centurist Group of companies, has chosen the Xybernaut Mobile Assistant® V (MA® V) and Atigo(TM) wearable computers as the primary mobile/wearable computing platforms for the ADViSAR(TM) aircraft video surveillance system. Secure Wings and Xybernaut are already developing the integrated surveillance/security platform and the joint solution. The integrated solution could take the form of mobile/wearable platforms for ground-based personnel or fixed systems on or around aircraft and facilities.
The FFA approved ADViSAR(TM) system is designed to fit into the avionics rack of commercial and military aircraft and aggregate several aircraft mounted digital video cameras for security and flight safety purposes. Under terms of the agreement, Secure Wings intends to utilize the mobile server capabilities of the MA V.
"The modular and compact design of the Xybernaut MA V Server based systems makes it a logical choice for inclusion into our ADViSAR family of products," said Scott Manderville, president of Secure Wings International, LLC.
"Previously, we custom manufactured our units out of boards, power backup arrays and wireless access points inside our FFA approved ADViSAR case. By utilizing the Xybernaut product we can lower production and maintenance costs. The MA V server platform has a built-in wireless access point, flexible operating system, storage and battery backup. When we combine ADViSAR with the wireless Xybernaut products for flight line and on-board aircraft safety, we provide a cost efficient and effective security solution to our clients."
Initial deployments will concentrate on larger commercial aviation and military customers with field technicians and flight crews that can realize increased security and productivity if mobile computing and video surveillance devices are utilized to support their day-to-day operations. Other potential customers could include private charter or non-passenger aviation service providers. These organizations are often operating with limited human and financial resources with employees handling many different tasks.
"Annual costs to create, deploy and maintain video surveillance systems at an aviation facility are a considerable drain on valuable resources for carriers and aviation facility managers," said Steven A. Newman, president of Xybernaut. "The combination of Secure Wings with Xybernaut aims to leverage existing investments yet offer increased capabilities and increased efficiencies that immediately impact the bottom-line."
Both companies are leaders in their respective markets -- Xybernaut in mobile/wearable computing, and Secure Wings in aviation security and surveillance systems. Though many aspects of airport security are standards-based and regulated, the mobile security/surveillance system can provide increased awareness and assurance for both in-flight crew and ground-based teams.
A typical customer, for example, might be a commercial airline with a fleet of aircraft that move between numerous airport hubs on a daily basis. The joint Secure Wings/Xybernaut solution offers greater flexibility for these staff members and a mechanism for capturing information and finding critical meaning in that data. Other uses of the gathered information could be knowledge management, training/lessons-learned, emergency preparedness and response to critical incidents.
About Secure Wings International, LLC
Secure Wings International, LLC is specialist in the design of high-tech security systems for commercial applications, government facilities and the aviation industry. The company's management and staff have been providing general and aviation security solutions for over 20 years. Based in Atlanta Georgia, the company's systems are developed upon modular open architecture software that provides maximum flexibility as to the number and variety of sensing devices. Additional information can be found on the Web at www.securewings.com.
About Xybernaut
Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable/mobile computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). Visit Xybernaut's Web site at www.xybernaut.com.
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Xybernaut Corporation, Fairfax
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