Buzz Technologies says that it has signed an agreement with the Thai Military Lanna Center, Chiang Mai, Army Unit 33, The Third Army Region. Buzz Technologies will supply the following to test with the intention to purchase secure online communications: Wifi/Wimax; Instant messaging (IM), Voice and Video; SMS/MMS alert services; secure dedicated web browser and a selection of Buzz Hardware Devices to troops deployed in the filed and to provide coverage to military bases.
These products have not yet been released to the public however some of these products will be available to the public in the coming weeks
Thailand announced a 10-year military buildup in 2005, allocating US$6.6 billion to strengthen its armed forces. Thailand's Military has an annual operating budget of close to US$2 billion. At the heart of Thailand's drive to modernize its military is a world-class information system. This Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) system provides the Royal Thai Supreme Command (RTSC) with the vital data and decision support it needs to act swiftly in times of military emergency, civil unrest or national disaster.
In size, scope and impact, the new Thai system ranks among the most complex integration projects ever undertaken. Today, as a result of the firm's work, Thailand has the most advanced military communications in its region. Of the 43 countries in Asia, only Thailand, through its C3I system, has full interoperability with the U.S. Armed Forces.
Thailand's Military Personal are very well versed in IT implementation and management. Buzz Technologies is looking forward to continuing involvement with the Royal Thai Military."
Posted to the site on 8th December 2006
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