General Atomics Selects PT's IPnexus® Application-Ready Systems for Navy's Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Program

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- PT (Nasdaq: PTIX), the recently rebranded Performance Technologies, a leading global provider of advanced network communications solutions, today announced that its IPnexus® Application-Ready Systems have been selected by General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Division to provide vital sensor processing for the next-generation aircraft recovery system aboard the U.S. Navy's CVN 78 aircraft carrier.

The Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) program integrates PT's advanced, long life-cycle computing and communications solution with existing components for deceleration during recovery operations in Navy aircraft carriers. The IPnexus system provides a high-performance sensor processing platform that enables precise data monitoring and reporting of information as well as self-diagnostics with maintenance alerts.    

"We evaluated a number of options for this critical piece of network infrastructure and found that PT's IPnexus Application-Ready Systems provide the solid foundation we needed to build a reliable sensor solution," said Dr. Gregory Chapelle, AAG principal instrument engineer at General Atomics.

PT develops mission-critical systems, sub-systems, and software for defense firms and government agencies around the world. The company's commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)-based network communication and computing systems are engineered into a wide variety of programs comprising shipboard communications, air traffic control, radar and sensor systems, ground-based communications and government telecommunications applications.

"The AAG program represents an important design win for us and is another example of how our COTS-based solutions continue to meet the high availability and long lasting performance requirements for today's aerospace and defense communications infrastructure," said Ed Bizari, vice president of sales for Military, Aerospace, and Government Systems at PT.

Online Resources

System architects for military, defense, and government communication systems needing more information on PT's IPnexus Application-Ready Systems can access the following online resources:

• Military, Aerospace, and Government overview: http://pt.com/page/mag
• IPnexus Application-Ready Systems for CompactPCI®: http://pt.com/page/ipnexus/pre-integrated-systems/compactpci
• IPnexus Application-Ready Systems for MicroTCA®: http://pt.com/page/ipnexus/pre-integrated-systems/microtca
• PT's Shipboard Communication Applications: http://pt.com/page/mag/shipboard-communications

For more information on the AAG system, visit: http://atg.ga.com/EM/defense/aag/index.php

About General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Division (http://atg.ga.com/EM/index.php)

The Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Division of General Atomics is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems and related power equipment for a variety of defense, energy, and commercial applications including aircraft launch and recovery, AC drive systems and hybrid electric drive systems. EMS has leading-edge expertise in the design and fabrication of linear motors, superconducting and conventional rotating motors, power inverters, and numerous other energy conversion, distribution, and storage systems.

About PT (www.pt.com)

PT (Nasdaq: PTIX) is a global supplier of advanced network communications solutions to carrier, government, and OEM markets. PT's portfolio includes IP-centric network elements and applications designed for high availability, scalability, and long life-cycle deployments. The company's entire line of offerings is anchored by IPnexus®, PT's own IP-native, highly integrated platforms and element management systems. OEMs and application developers, including PT itself, leverage the robust carrier grade Linux® development environment and rich suite of communications protocols (PT's NexusWare®) of IPnexus Application-Ready Systems as a cornerstone component of their end product value proposition. PT's SEGway™ Signaling Solutions provide low cost, high density signaling, advanced routing, IP migration, gateway capabilities, SIP bridge, and core-to-edge distributed intelligence. The company's Xpress™ NGN applications enable evolving Mobile 2.0, Multi-media, and IMS based revenue generating services. PT is headquartered in Rochester, NY and maintains sales and engineering offices around the world.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and which could impact the Company's financial performance. These statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Company's future operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties and may be affected by various trends and factors which are beyond the Company's control, including customers' acceptance of the Company's new products. Forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes thereto, Risk Factors, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company as of December 31, 2009, as contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

IPnexus, NexusWare, Point Code Emulation, PT, SEGway, and Xpress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Performance Technologies, Inc.

The names of other companies, products, or services may be the trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.

SOURCE PT

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