BIZ TODAY REPORT
ISLAMABAD: The German technology company Rohde & Schwarz, having its local presence in the country since 2005 as Rohde & Schwarz Pakistan (Private) Limited, participated in the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS2018) which has taken place from 27 November till 30 November 2018. Founded more than 80 years ago, the independent company, which is headquartered in Munich, Germany, has an extensive sales and service network with locations in more than 70 countries.
The company is famous for its quality, precision and innovation in the fields of wireless communications for the last 80 years. Rohde & Schwarz has developed the local resources in the country and have established local service centers and engineering support.
The company has contributed in showcasing its software defined radios for airborne (R&S SDAR) and landbased applications (R&S SDTR, R&S SDHR) enabling reliable and secure communications in national and interoperable missions. Additionally, it also displayed the innovative IP based communications systems R&S VCS 4G for air traffic control and the integrated communications system R&S NAVICS for naval applications. Another area of interest for the customers at the Rohde & Schwarz booth was some of the world’s fastest Digital Oscilloscopes and their high end Signal and Spectrum Analyzer FSW.
The company attracted several senior officials from the defense and private sectors as well as several foreign delegates from Middle East, Africa and Europe
Rohde & Schwarz also received welcoming remarks from the Chaudhry Ghulam Sarwar, Governor Punjab who admired the contributions made by Rohde & Schwarz in Pakistan, while visiting the Rohde & Schwarz pavilion, after the inauguration of 10th IDEAS 2018 in Karachi Expo Center.
He took keen interest in the displayed equipment at the Rohde & Schwarz pavilion, especially the live demonstration of the voice communication system VCS 4G and R&S ADRONIS. He also appreciated the products/solutions offered by the company that has strengthened the defense of the country. The dignitary was accompanied by others senior civil & defense officials.
Overall, the Rohde & Schwarz booth was one of the most visited booth in the exhibition due to its presence in defense, government and educational sector.