Bluewater Systems Breaks New Ground with Contract forAustralian Defence
Press Release, February 2006, BluewaterSystems: Bluewater Systems, the Christchurch-based ARMtechnology specialist, has been awarded a contract toprovide advanced electronics development services to theDefence, Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), part ofthe Australian Department of Defence.
The DSTO,Australia s leading science agency dedicated to defence andnational security, has awarded Bluewater Systems Ltd acontract to design and develop a component device for ahighly advanced, mobile secure communications system.
Following a thorough and competitive tender process,Bluewater Systems was selected as the preferred supplier forthe project, which consists of the delivery of high-techelectronic design services. Valued at close to NZ$500,000,the contract is the company s first foray into the Defencearena.
Bluewater Systems, who recently completed asuccessful multi-million dollar project for NEC, is knownfor expertise in electronic design including compact PCBdesign, and the application of ARM microprocessor technologyand FPGA development. The company s extensive experienceensures that it is well suited to the development ofadvanced electronic devices for use in both military andcivilian applications.
Tim Trewinnard, General Manager ofBluewater Systems, said, "To be awarded a governmentcontract with an organisation such as the DSTO is asignificant step forward for Bluewater Systems. Not onlydoes it show that our engineers and services are worldclass, but cements our position as Australasia's leading ARMTechnology Solution Centre."
Doug Pauling, Chairman of theDefence Industry Committee of New Zealand, praised Bluewaterfor its initiative in securing an overseas defence contract."It is excellent news that a New Zealand company has secureda development contract for the Australian Dept. of Defence,especially as it is with a progressive organisation such asthe DSTO. New Zealand companies have long been recognizedfor their innovation and design skills and it is importantthat these skills are utilised in the area of defencetechnology," he said.
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About BluewaterSystems (www.bluewatersys.com) Bluewater Systems is anindependent company formed in 1996 and an ARM TechnologySolution Centre, specialising in on board and FPGAelectronic design. With offices in Christchurch, New Zealandand Melbourne, Australia, Bluewater Systems has providedservices to a number of international customers, includingARM PLC, NEC, Intel, Microsoft, Nintendo and Tenon.
TheCompany s vision is to enable all businesses to realise thebenefits of ARM technology through tools, consulting,support and system modules. Products and services offered byBluewater Systems include:
- Extensive range of ARMdevelopment tools
- Snapper System Module and Single BoardComputer which enables fast design and turn-around andlow-volume manufacture of advanced electronics designs
-ARM Consulting services, from FPGA design to full productdevelopment
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