Company launches Spanish and Portuguese language versions of its transportable satellite terminal user interface software
Fortaleza, Brazil – February 21, 2008 – Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF), a leading provider of intelligent satellite solutions, today announced that it has opened a regional office in Fortaleza, Brazil, which will serve as a hub for the company’s South American customer base. In addition, Norsat has launched Spanish and Portuguese language versions of its satellite terminal user interface software, LinkControl.
“The South American market is of increasing importance to us,” said Dr. Amiee Chan, president and CEO Norsat International Inc. “Demand for portable satellite communications continues to grow around the world, and we believe the long-term opportunity in Brazil and surrounding countries is significant. We are pleased to be able to establish a physical presence there and to have enhanced our product offering to better serve the needs of our current and prospective customers.”
Norsat’s products enable the transmission of data, audio and video via satellite in even the most challenging environments. The new Spanish and Portuguese language versions of Norsat’s LinkControl software can be used on all of the company’s GlobeTrekker, SecureLink and NewsLink terminals.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Norsat now has a local presence in five countries, as well as a growing network of 135 resellers worldwide. Norsat encourages its customers and other interested individuals to contact its Brazil office for additional information about the company and its products.
Please contact:
William Beckman
Vice President of Sales, Latin America Satellite Division
Av. Sen. Virgilio Távora 50
Apt. 901 - Meireles
Fortaleza, Brasil
60170-250
+55 85 9653 2186
wbeckman@norsat.com
About Norsat International Inc.
Norsat International Inc. designs, engineers and markets intelligent satellite solutions for high-speed data transmission. Additional information is available at www.norsat.com. Further information is available through email at investor@norsat.com or by phone, 1-604-821-2808.
For further information, contact:
Kristen Dickson
Investor Relations
The Equicom Group
Tel: 416-815-0700 x 273
Email: kdickson@equicomgroup.com
Forward Looking Statements
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This information should be read in conjunction with Norsat’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes included therein for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, and the Management Discussion and Analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. All of the company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (Canadian GAAP). Additional information may be found at www.norsat.com.
