Integral Systems to Provide Ground Systems for ST-2 Program

• Press Release
• Source: Integral Systems, Inc.
• On 2:36 pm EDT, Monday September 21, 2009

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Integral Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISYS - News), today announced that it will provide satellite ground systems for the ST-2 telecommunications satellite. Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom Company Ltd. (Chunghwa Telecom) formed a joint venture to build the ST-2 satellite.

Under the agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, the manufacturer of the ST-2 satellite, Integral Systems will provide its EPOCH Integrated Product Suite (IPS) to manage two complete Satellite Control Centers (SCCs). In addition to the EPOCH IPS command and control and OASYS orbital analysis software, the agreement includes the provision of the baseband Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) hardware. The primary control center will be located in Singapore, with a back-up SCC and remote payload control center installed in Taiwan. This is Integral Systems' second contract signing with Mitsubishi Electric in six months.

Mitsubishi Electric chose Integral Systems and EPOCH IPS based on its wide customers' adoption, a reputation for excellent customer support, quality services, and versatile product functionality. By choosing EPOCH IPS, Mitsubishi Electric will be able to offer its customers flexible satellite control centers that are fully adaptable and expandable.

"We are honored to support Mitsubishi Electric's continued expansion," said Yen Chen, Vice President of Asian Operations, Integral Systems. "EPOCH IPS provides SingTel and Chunghwa Telecom an integrated, interoperable ground system that is multi-mission capable, which will enable the customers to expand the system based on their operations philosophy as their business grows. And our automation tools will allow their operations to be conducted more efficiently and cost-effectively."

About Integral Systems

Integral Systems, Inc. of Columbia, Maryland, applies more than 25 years experience to provide integrated technology solutions for SATCOM-interfaced networks. Customers have relied on the Integral Systems family of companies (Integral Systems Europe, Lumistar, Inc., Newpoint Technologies, Inc., RT Logic, and SAT Corporation) to deliver on time and on budget for more than 250 satellite missions. Our dedication to customer service has solidified long-term relationships with the U.S. Air Force, NASA, NOAA, and nearly every satellite operator in the world. Integral Systems is listed in Forbes' Top 200 Small Companies in America for 2008. For more information, visit www.integ.com.

About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

With over 80 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503 - News) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 3,665.1 billion yen (US$ 37.4 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.

Realizing the need for large-capacity, high-speed communications systems capable of satisfying the diverse requirements of the commercial communications satellite market, Mitsubishi Electric developed the DS2000 standard satellite platform based on decades of successful participation in satellite projects. Mitsubishi Electric's technological capabilities have made the company a primary manufacturer in the international commercial satellite market.

For more information visit http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/

*At an exchange rate of 98 yen to the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2009.

About SingTel

SingTel is Asia's leading communications group with operations and investments worldwide. Committed to bringing the best of global communications to customers in Asia Pacific and beyond, SingTel provides a comprehensive portfolio of services that includes voice and data solutions over fixed, wireless and Internet platforms, as well as infocomm technology and pay TV.

SingTel's network of 37 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States, enables it to deliver reliable and quality network solutions to its customers. Together with its regional partners, it is Asia's largest multi-market mobile operator, serving 262 million customers in eight markets.

ABOUT CHUNGHWA TELECOM

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (Chunghwa) is the largest telecommunications service provider in Taiwan and has the largest market share in all our key business lines. We provide an integrated and full range of telecommunications services that include fixed-line services such as local, long-distance and international telephone services; wireless services such as mobile and paging services; and Internet and data services which include broadband services, leased-line services and Internet data center.

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