Catcher to Acquire Vivato for Extended Range WiFi Base Station

Catcher Holdings, which supplies ruggedized, portable handheld computing platforms for security applications and first responders, agreed to Vivato Networks, a provider of extended-range wireless network infrastructure equipment and services.



The acquisition combines Catcher's patented real-time computing and communication platforms with Vivato Networks' extended reach WiFi base-station technology, using Vivato's patented packet steering, phased array technology. The new company will deliver aggregated, standards-based solutions addressing technology requirements where ruggedized, mobile computing devices and high-speed network connectivity are needed.



"We are excited about the powerful combination of Catcher's advanced biometric-driven platform with Vivato's wireless connectivity solutions in addressing global security applications," says Hal Turner, Chief Executive Officer, Catcher Holdings Inc. http://www.catcherinc.com

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