Vislink Inks Deal with Asharq News in Key Arab Capitals; Expands Footprint in Middle East

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Vislink (NASDAQ: VISL) has secured a significant contract with Asharq News, a 24/7 Arabic television network, to supply six Mantis MSAT satellite antennas. This deal will enhance low-latency financial news transmission throughout key Arab capitals including Riyadh, Cairo, and Abu Dhabi. CEO Mickey Miller emphasized the contract's importance in providing unprecedented access to economic news in the region. The Mantis MSAT antennas feature rapid deployment capabilities, operational within five minutes, making them ideal for extreme environments.

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• New contract with Asharq News enhances market presence in the Middle East.
• Provides unprecedented access to economic and financial news for millions.
• Mantis MSAT antennas facilitate rapid deployment in extreme environments.

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MSAT Satellite System to be Used for Rapid Deployment of Extremely Low Latency Data and Video Transmissions

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vislink (NASDAQ: VISL) (“the Company”), the global technology leader in the collection, delivery and management of high quality, live video and associated data, today announced its latest contract in the Middle East with Asharq News, a Pan Arab 24/7 television network and dedicated digital platform, that provides Arabic-language variety of news and information.

Vislink will supply six manual Mantis MSAT satellite antennas to Asharq News in order to connect its regional news centers together to feed economic markets in Riyad, Cairo, Abu Dhabi and key Arab capitals with low latency financial news.

“While Vislink has had a presence in the Middle East for quite some time, our contract with Asharq News is particularly significant because our satellite equipment will be responsible for giving millions of people throughout the region first-ever access to economic and financial news,” said Mickey Miller, CEO of Vislink. “We look forward to continuing our expansion in the Middle East and supporting the media, public safety, defense and other sectors in the region that rely on our communications equipment to deliver low latency signals in extreme environments.”

Vislink’s Mantis MSAT antennas are easy to use, lightweight and highly portable. The antennas enable broadcast teams to arrive at the scene, deploy equipment and get up and running in as little as five minutes. Whether individuals are reporting live or collecting footage for upcoming news, the system allows for rapid deployment in extreme environments.

MSAT key product features include:

• X, Ku, Ka Frequency Bands
• Man-Portable, IATA Compliant
• Mains or Battery Operation
• 5 Minutes to Air
• 65, 90, 120cm Reflectors
• ITAR Free

Partnering with Asharq News—the Middle East’s first economic- and financial-focused news channel—is a strategic order for Vislink. For over 30 years, the Company has supplied satellite communications solutions to the live news production, entertainment, defense, public safety, border security, counterterrorism and military surveillance sectors, and currently has several thousand satellite terminal installations active worldwide.

Asharq News is headquartered in Riyadh, with central offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE, and Washington D.C., and has major hubs and studios in Cairo and Abu Dhabi. It also has regional offices and correspondents across key Arab countries and in global capitals, in addition to access to the content produced by hundreds of reporters from Bloomberg's network around the world.

To learn more about Vislink’s products and solutions, please contact Mohamad Osman Regional Sales Manager – MEA at Vislink at mohamad.osman@vislink.com; +971 561146416.

About Vislink, Inc.
Vislink is a global technology business specializing in the collection, delivery, and management of high quality, live video and associated data from the scene of the action to the viewing screen. For the broadcast markets, Vislink provides solutions for the collection of live news, sports, and entertainment events. Vislink also furnishes the surveillance and defense markets with real-time video intelligence solutions using a variety of tailored transmission products. The Vislink team also provides professional and technical services utilizing a staff of technology experts with decades of applied knowledge and real-world experience to the areas of terrestrial microwave, satellite, fiber optic, surveillance, and wireless communications systems, to deliver a broad spectrum of customer solutions. Vislink’s shares of Common Stock are publicly traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “VISL.” For more information, visit www.vislink.com.

Investor Relations:
Phil Carlson
KCSA Strategic Communications
Vislink@kcsa.com

Media Relations:
Anthony Feldman / Jenny Robles
KCSA Strategic Communications
Vislink@kcsa.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of Vislink's contract with Asharq News?

The contract enables Vislink to provide low-latency financial news to millions in the Middle East.

What technology is Vislink supplying to Asharq News?

Vislink is supplying six Mantis MSAT satellite antennas.

How quickly can Vislink's Mantis MSAT antennas be deployed?

The antennas can be operational within five minutes.

Which regions will benefit from Vislink's satellite antennas?

The satellite antennas will serve key Arab capitals, including Riyadh, Cairo, and Abu Dhabi.

What are the key features of Mantis MSAT antennas?

They are man-portable, IATA compliant, and can operate on battery or mains power.