EMS Technologies, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of wireless communications solutions for commercial and government users worldwide. The company operates through three segments: LXE, SATCOM, and Defense & Space Systems. The LXE segment offers rugged mobile computers for use with wireless local area networks that enable a customer to collect data and transact supply-chain execution events. This segment also provides hand-held and vehicle-mounted terminals, wireless networks, host connectivity software, and accessories, as well as maintenance services. The SATCOM segment designs and develops satellite-based terminals and antennas to enable customers in aircraft and other mobile platforms, such as military command vehicles, service vehicles and transport trucks, to communicate over satellite networks at various data speeds. This segment also offers search-and-rescue ground terminals and emergency-management software. The Defense & Space Systems segment develops space solutions for commercial and secure military communications, earth observation/ environmental sensing, and broadcast television and radio applications; communications-on-the move RF front end systems for airborne commercial live TV receive product for in-flight entertainment and military tactical communications; radar and electronic warfare microwave systems for defense electronic surveillance and countermeasure and launch vehicle precision tracking; and smart weapons for precision strike air-to-ground missiles. This segment also offers research and development services directly for the U.S. department of defense. It markets products directly to end-users, as well as to third parties through strategic partners, value-added resellers, distributors, and independent marketing representatives. EMS Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is based in Norcross, Georgia.