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TCI Monitoring Technology Drives New Kosovo Digital Economy Project

TCI Monitoring Technology Drives New Kosovo Digital Economy ProjectKosovo’s Regulatory Authority of Electronic and Postal Communications (ARKEP) kicked off its Kosovo Digital Economy Project in early 2021 by implementing its National Spectrum Monitoring System (NSMS), based on TCI technology, which will provide new capabilities to monitor and regulate Kosovo’s radio frequency spectrum.

TCI was awarded the contract for the international tender issued by ARKEP under the Ministry of Economy and Environment, for a turnkey spectrum monitoring and direction-finding system that includes four fixed monitoring stations, one mobile monitoring station, one transportable monitoring station, and portable monitoring equipment. TCI will also be providing a full-featured monitoring control center that provides a central monitoring database with an interface ARKEP’s license database. In addition, TCI will also be performing installation, training, and maintenance services.

TCI Monitoring Technology Drives New Kosovo Digital Economy ProjectAccording to a senior ARKEP official, “The NSMS project is very important to ARKEP because this new technology gives us the ability to do continuous frequency spectrum monitoring in the range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz. The NSMS will help us to identify and eliminate all sources of radio frequency interference.”

ARKEP signed the contract for this initiative in December 2020 and work began in 2021. Completion of the final phases is expected in early 2022.

TCI is excited to be AKEP’s selected supplier for such an important system that will provide the latest generation spectrum monitoring tools for Kosovo.

About TCI
TCI International, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPX Corporation. TCI provides turn-key solutions for spectrum management and monitoring, direction finding, geolocation, and communications intelligence to civilian, government, military, and intelligence agencies as well as antennas for communications and high-power radio broadcasting. TCI is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA. For more information, visit www.tcibr.com.

Join us at Booth 231 at the 58th AOC International Symposium and Convention

Join us at Booth 231 at the 58th AOC International Symposium and ConventionTCI International, Inc. (TCI) and Enterprise Control Systems Ltd. (ECS) will jointly emphasize the following items of interest to the electromagnetic warfare community:

ECS joins TCI under SPX Corporation: SPX announced on August 3 that it had acquired ECS and joined TCI under the corporation’s Communications Technology (“CommTech”) platform to address evolving threats in the RF spectrum battlespace. Headquartered near Northampton, UK, ECS is a leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered tactical datalinks and radio frequency (RF) inhibitors, to counter – unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) and counter remotely controlled improvised explosive devices (C-RCIEDs).

Introducing BlackTALON: Integrated counter-drone solution – ECS and TCI introduce the new BlackTALON series of counter-drone solutions. The new platform provides RF-only drone detection, location and defeat capabilities; or the addition of radar and electro-optical sensors for more robust detection, tracking and target identification. In addition, any existing Blackbird COMINT system can be upgraded to perform full drone RF detection, location, identification, tracking, and defeat.

Introducing Independent Claw: Independent Claw is a self-contained directional inhibitor system that combines an RF transmitter with a high-gain, multi-band directional antenna system. Claw RF Inhibitor’s sensor-agnostic, modular design means it could not be easier for an integrator looking for an RF defeat solution to harmonize seamlessly with third-party multisensory C2 drone detection and kinetic systems, to provide world-class RF inhibition capability for C-UAS.

Introducing BlackSWIFT: Next Generation Tactical COMINT Hardware Platform – TCI leverages 50+ years’ RF spectrum expertise to provide significant performance improvements and higher levels of CONOPS flexibility with its BlackSWIFT hardware platform. Designed to operate the Blackbird COMINT and drone detection and geolocation software, the platform provides faster scan rates, broader instantaneous bandwidths, programmable DDCs, and man portable IP67 and rack-mount configurations.

Together, ECS and TCI will provide a more holistic, yet increasingly customer-tailored solution for the full lifecycle of RF communications: from tactical datalinks providing long-range, secure communications; to tactical SIGINT/COMINT solutions that detect, locate and classify RF communications; to RF inhibitors that can inhibit RF communications signals. Hardware and software integration across offerings from both companies will optimize signals intelligence, paint a clearer battlefield common operational picture (COP) of the RF spectrum and facilitate threat interdiction.

About TCI
TCI International, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPX Corporation. TCI provides turn-key solutions for spectrum management and monitoring, direction finding, geolocation and communications intelligence to civilian, government, military and intelligence agencies as well as antennas for communications and high-power radio broadcasting. TCI is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA. For more information, visit www.tcibr.com.

Connecting Minds, Creating the Future — Dubai’s EXPO2020

TCI supports TDRA with specialized spectrum monitoring equipment for Dubai's EXPO 2020Fremont, CA – October 2021 – TCI International, Inc. is proud to support our valued customer, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) with highly specialized spectrum monitoring and direction-finding equipment as they work to keep all participants at the EXPO 2020 event safe and secure, and ensure open and clear communication channels.

TCI is delighted to participate in this important mission and to be part of this unique global experience, a remarkable event bringing the world together to help create a cleaner, safer and healthier future.

After a year of delay, the EXPO2020 kicked-off on October 1, 2021.  With over 20 million visitors from around the globe expected in a free and open exchange of new ideas and innovations, Dubai’s EXPO2020  helps reimagine the global economy and showcases solutions focusing on Sustainability, Mobility and Empowerment.

TDRA will be using four specialized Mobile Monitoring Stations supplied by TCI to monitor the spectrum usage over the frequency range of 20MHz to 8.5 GHz to ensure clear channels and no interference during the event.

TCI is honored to be a partner in providing safety and security to all participants at this important event.

 

About TCI
TCI International, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPX Corporation. TCI provides turn-key solutions for spectrum management and monitoring, direction finding, geolocation and communications intelligence to civilian, government, military and intelligence agencies as well as antennas for communications and high-power radio broadcasting. TCI is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA. For more information, visit www.tcibr.com.

TCI Announces Customer Virtual Training Mini Series

TCI is excited to announce the beginning of the TCI Customer Virtual Training Mini Series, a sequence of short and focused training events intended to promote and maintain our customer’s knowledge on Spectrum Monitoring and Management Technology. The new TCI Customer Virtual Training Mini Series will be a recurring event covering different topics throughout the year.

We are starting the Mini Series with two sessions on compact spectrum monitoring system (CSMS) troubleshooting and deployment, an exclusive opportunity to gain and refresh valuable knowledge and insights into the operation and maintenance of TCI equipment in a virtual classroom.

Corey and Jack prepare for a spectrum monitoring customer training session

October Event Information

October 27 to 28, 2021

Start time:

  • Africa, Europe and America regions at 7:00 AM PST (Pacific Standard Time)
  • APAC time zone Mini Series to be held separately, later this year.

Topics:

  • 709/739 equipment troubleshooting
  • 709 equipment deployment

Information on the sessions and schedule will be sent separately following registration. Save the date today and make plans to join us for this tuition-free training course!

Please email Damarilis Cobos with questions.

About TCI
TCI International, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPX Corporation. TCI provides turn-key solutions for spectrum management and monitoring, direction finding, geolocation and communications intelligence to civilian, government, military and intelligence agencies as well as antennas for communications and high-power radio broadcasting. TCI is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA. For more information, visit www.tcibr.com.

SPX Announces Acquisition of Enterprise Control Systems Ltd

SPX acquires Enterprise Control Systems LtdExpands and Strengthens SPX’s Communication Technologies Platform

CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 3, 2021 /Globe Newswire/ — SPX Corporation (“SPX”) (NYSE: SPXC) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (“ECS”). Headquartered near Northampton, UK, ECS is a leader in the design and manufacture of highly-engineered tactical datalinks and radio frequency (RF) countermeasures, including counter-drone and counter-IED RF jammers.

ECS’s results will be reported as part of SPX’s Communications Technology (“CommTech”) platform within its Detection & Measurement segment. SPX anticipates updating 2021 guidance to reflect ECS when reporting Q2 2021 results on August 5th, and currently anticipates that ECS will contribute annualized revenue in a range of $12 to $14 million. ECS is expected to be accretive to Detection & Measurement segment margin once fully integrated.

“We are excited to welcome ECS to the SPX team,” said Gene Lowe, President and CEO of SPX. “As our first acquisition in our CommTech platform, ECS expands and strengthens SPX’s position in COMINT by adding highly complementary, world-class products and technology. We see significant opportunities to grow our presence in COMINT, and complementary technologies and solutions worldwide. We view ECS’s expertise in encrypted data link systems and RF countermeasures as a perfect fit with the high-value RF monitoring, detect and locate technologies and products of our TCI business.”

Colin Bullock, founder of ECS, commented “We are very pleased to be part of SPX, as it creates numerous opportunities for employees and customers to continue our growth journey. Combining ECS’s expertise in RF countermeasures and encrypted data links systems with SPX’s strengths in RF detection and location systems, as well as its global infrastructure and resources, is a great opportunity to further advance product development and extend the reach of our combined, high-value solutions to a broader customer base.”

Enterprise Control Systems' Claw Directional Inhibitor combines the RF power electronics with a high-gain multi-band directional antenna system

Together, ECS and TCI will provide a more holistic, yet increasingly customer-tailored solution for COMINT and RF countermeasures. Hardware and software integration across offerings from both companies will optimize signals intelligence, paint a clearer battlefield picture and facilitate threat interdiction. One example is counter-drone operations, pairing TCI’s Blackbird for detection and location of drones and controllers with ECS’s Claw for jamming them. These synergistic solutions will provide domestic and allied government agencies enhanced capabilities to deal with the threats posed by asymmetric warfare, non-state actors and near-peer adversaries.

About SPX Corporation: SPX Corporation is a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, holding leadership positions in the HVAC and detection and measurement markets. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX Corporation had more than 4,500 employees in 15 countries. SPX Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SPXC.” For more information, please visit www.spx.com.

About Enterprise Control Systems Ltd: Enterprise Control Systems Ltd is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered communications intelligence systems, including RF inhibitors (RF jammers) and encrypted data links. Headquartered near Northampton, UK, ECS was founded in 1988 and has grown steadily in size over the past 30 years. For more information, please visit www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk.

Forward-looking Statements. Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. In addition to our updated 2021 financial guidance, the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project” and similar expressions identify our other forward-looking statements. Please read these forward-looking statements in conjunction with our documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q. These filings identify important risk factors and other uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including the following: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and governmental and other actions taken in response; the uncertainty of claims resolution with respect to the large power projects in South Africa, as well as claims with respect to asbestos, environmental and other contingent liabilities; cyclical changes and specific industry events in our markets; changes in anticipated capital investment and maintenance expenditures by customers; availability, limitations or cost increases of raw materials and/or commodities that cannot be recovered in product pricing; the impact of competition on profit margins and our ability to maintain or increase market share; inadequate performance by third-party suppliers and subcontractors for outsourced products, components and services; cyber-security risks; risks with respect to the protection of intellectual property, including with respect to our digitalization initiatives; the impact of overruns, inflation and the incurrence of delays with respect to long-term fixed-price contracts; defects or errors in current or planned products; domestic economic, political, legal, accounting and business developments adversely affecting our business, including regulatory changes; changes in worldwide economic conditions; uncertainties with respect to our ability to identify acceptable acquisition targets; uncertainties surrounding timing and successful completion of any announced acquisition or disposition transactions (including the disposition of SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc.), including uncertainties with respect to obtaining (and the timing of) necessary regulatory approvals; uncertainties with respect to integrating acquisitions and achieving cost savings or other benefits from acquisitions; the impact of retained liabilities of disposed businesses; potential labor disputes; and extreme weather conditions and natural and other disasters.

Actual results may differ materially from these statements. Although SPX believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

Statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and SPX disclaims any responsibility to update or revise such statements except as may be required by law.

Investor and Media Contacts:

Paul Clegg, Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications
Phone: 980-474-3806
E-mail: spx.investor@spx.com

Nick Illuminati, Manager, Investor Relations
Phone: 980-474-3806
E-mail: spx.investor@spx.com
Source: SPX Corporation

European Security & Defence: An Increasingly Complex Threat Environment

Andreas Himmelsbach of European Security & Defence talks with Kevin Davis, vice-president of product and channel management, about the history of TCI as well as its spectrum monitoring, SIGINT and geolocation solutions.

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About TCI
TCI International, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPX Corporation. TCI provides turn-key solutions for spectrum management and monitoring, direction finding, geolocation and communications intelligence to civilian, government, military and intelligence agencies as well as antennas for communications and high-power radio broadcasting. TCI is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA. For more information, visit www.tcibr.com.