Vancouver British Columbia – June 19, 2007 – Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF), a leading provider of intelligent satellite solutions, announced today that it launched a Chinese language version of its LinkControl user interface software at the Communicasia2007 Summit in Singapore. The new version of the LinkControl software is available for use on all Norsat transportable satellite terminals.
“The Asia-Pacific region represents a major growth opportunity for mobile satellite communications, and as the only portable satellite terminal provider that offers a Chinese language user interface, we believe we are well positioned to establish a strong foothold in the marketplace,” said Dr. Amiee Chan, President and CEO, Norsat International Inc. “We are committed to driving growth within Asia. Going forward, our plan for increasing market penetration and building a long-term presence is to develop partnerships with local distributors who have specialized knowledge and access to the market.”
The new version of Norsat’s LinkControl software will be available in Traditional and Simplified Chinese, and can be used on all of the company’s GlobeTrekker, SecureLink and NewsLink terminals.
CommunicAsia2007 is an event designed to showcase the latest developments in digital technologies across satellite communications, mobile networks and applications and network infrastructure. The summit runs from June 19 through to June 22 at the Singapore Expo. Norsat will be located in the U.S. Pavilion booth number 6F1-05 in Hall 6.
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
Norsat International Inc. Contact:
Dr. Amiee Chan
+1 (604) 821-2808
achan@norsat.com
