Vokkero

VOKKERO for reducing intervention time in contaminated zones

Radioactivity, exposure to toxic gases, industrial products, CBRN weapons, people working in contaminated zones are exposed to such risks on a daily basis.
In order to limit them, they need to wear suitable PPE, but above all to reduce intervention time to a strict minimum.
Vokkero® meets this requirement perfectly by providing permanent, hands-free and perfectly audible communication between team members. How?

• Vokkero® allows clear voice transmission thanks to the patented noise filter suppressing all noise interference from self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Vokkero® enables a total freedom of movement: 100% hands-free system requiring no manipulation.
• Vokkero® permits a permanent contact with the control room or supervision centre.
• Vokkero® is adapted to the wearing of all type of PPE.

A reduction in risks, isolation and stress, optimization of work time and improved efficiency and safety, these are the advantages gained by using Vokkero®. As explained by Billy Kernisant of the Millennium company: "Using Vokkero® in a dosimetric mapping application has meant a reduction of the collective dosimetry of interventions by 30 to 40%."

Wireless Interface Evolution 3

The Wireless Interface is made of a Vokkero® module integrated in a dedicated housing. It provides audio inputs/outputs for wired connections and a power supply socket (4-wire version). This interface has been specifically developped for :
• the wireless extension of a 2 or 4-wire intercom.
• the use of a desktop microphone station.
• the coverage extension of an area.
• the increase of the users number (up to 10).

More information on the data sheet.

VOKKERO on the fast track in ice hockey

The Vokkero® wireless communication system has just been adopted by the referees and line judges of the KHL - Kontinental Hockey League - Eastern Europe's international ice hockey league (Russia, Byelorussia, Lithuania and Kazakhstan).
A decision taken after careful consideration
Its introduction into the KHL implies unprecedented changes in the way refereeing is conducted.
Real-time dialogue, a direct link with the video referee, simultaneous explanation of decisions to the public ... for the KHL's refereeing teams, the possibilities offered by the Vokkero® system are introducing radical changes in how time and the game are managed. Despite these changes, the use of the system has been ratified by KHL's highest authorities. A panel of referees has now been selected to take the Vokkero® system in hand and accustom themselves to using it.

An innovative communication system
Tests carried out in ice rinks, all of a very convincing nature, were also used by KHL to validate the fact that Vokkero® is an innovative system affecting the way in which refereeing is carried out.

Vokkero® enables KHL's referees and line judges to remain in permanent contact throughout the match and to consult each other when making penalty decisions. Vokkero's noise filter also ensures excellent sound quality in the noisiest environments. User comfort is ensured thanks to the moulded microphone headsets.
But above all it is Vokkero®'s ‘speaker mode’ function, specially developed by ADEUNIS RF for the KHL, that gives the system its greatest added value. This function gives the KHL's refereeing team the option of making direct announcements to the public and explaining the decisions made in the game. Thanks to this system, the KHL has raised itself to the same international ranking as its American counterpart, the NHL, which has already been using a similar function, but without a communication system, for several years.

ADEUNIS RF raises 4 million Euros to fund its growth

ADEUNIS RF, a company specialising in the design, manufacture and sale of wireless radio transmission systems using the latest technology, announces the raising of 4 million Euros in convertible bonds and medium-term bank loans underwritten by both the A Plus Finance management company and two banking partners, Crédit Agricole and Banque Rhône-Alpes.

For over 17 years, ADEUNIS RF has relied on unique and patented technical know-how for its wireless transmission systems, and on unrivalled understanding of its customers' and prospective customers' specific needs in order to develop and market innovative transmission systems (RF, Wifi, Bluetooth). ADEUNIS RF uses its expertise to develop its own standard solutions and fully customisable ranges of products.

ADEUNIS RF markets three ranges of products:
• RF modules that can be incorporated into customers' applications.
• Ready to use data transmission products.
• Audio intercom solutions sold under the VOKKERO® brand.

Recognised as having a strong capacity for innovation, ADEUNIS RF operates in a number of sectors, including industry, energy, public transport, sport and the medical sector.

One of its leading products, Vokkero®, is a complete system composed of a set of portable radio terminals and microphone headsets. ADEUNIS RF thus offers a unique and secure multi-user audio intercom solution that does not require a fixed relay.Equipped with a patented noise filter, Vokkero® provides a solution to all the problems of communication in a noisy environment.
The Vokkero® system, designed by ADEUNIS RF, is already being used to equip the refereeing teams for the main European football championships and the largest international matches.

A growth strategy focussing on international development and the extension of its offering to new sectors.

On the strength of its sustained growth in turnover (+ 30% per year for the last three years) ADEUNIS RF's ambition is to become European leader for radio frequency products. In order to achieve this, ADEUNIS RF's strategy is to intensify its international development (in Europe and the USA principally).

This 4 million Euros of funding will also enable it to recruit ten new staff members over two years, mainly to be used in R&D and sales, adding to the current staff of 54 people.

The fund raising was conducted in two parts:
• €2.1 million in convertible bonds issued for a period of five years; this was accompanied by a partial transfer by the founding directors, who still very clearly remain the company's majority shareholders.
• €2 million in medium-term bank loans from two of our partners, Crédit Agricole and Banque Rhône Alpes.

Hervé Vincent, ADEUNIS RF's president and managing director, comments: "in order to strengthen our own funds, we decided to choose mixed financing. In terms of equity financing, bond funding provided an advantageous solution to our aim of preserving our financial independence. In terms of debt financing, the bank loans granted by our banks express our wish to enable partners that have shown confidence in us to participate in our growth. "

Alexandre Villet, A Plus Finance Investment Director, adds: "As is the case with all our projects, our confidence in ADEUNIS RF's management team played a key role in our investment decision. The company's profitable and consistent growth over 17 years and its clear and ambitious development strategy are fully within the range of A Plus Finance's bond investment target. "

About ADEUNIS RF:
Founded in 1993, ADEUNIS RF is a company specialising in the design, manufacture and sale of wireless radio transmission systems using the latest technology.
• Turnover to March 2011: €9M, forecast turnover to March 2012: €11.7.
• Double-digit growth for the last 3 years (30% in 2009, 30% in 2010).
• 54 staff in October 2011 (staff numbers that have doubled in less than three years). With forecast growth of over 10% in the next 6 months, essentially in the area of research and development and the sales department.

About A Plus Finance:
Founded in 1998, A Plus Finance is an independent management company, owned by its management, specializing in four areas of expertise: private equity, multi-management, cinema and property finance (OPCI). In this respect, it was managing over 350 million euros of assets as at 30 June 2011.
In terms of private equity capital, A Plus Finance operates in all the innovative sectors in terms of both shares and bonds through its FCPI, FIP and FCPR funds. 

About Crédit Agricole:
Crédit Agricole Sud Rhône-Alpes is a large Regional Bank at the service of local development (involved with one company in 3 in its region) that relies on the solid base of the Crédit Agricole Group, one of the world leaders in Business Banking.
Its Regional Branch represented by Hervé CLAVEL, Director of the Grenoble Business Centre, is supporting ADEUNIS RF in its strong development in France and internationally.

About Banque Rhône-Alpes:
Banque Rhône-Alpes is a local regional bank with a presence in the Rhône-Alps and Burgundy Franche-Comté regions. Close to the local economic actors, its Grenoble Business Centre, represented by Mrs Cécile FERAIN, is supporting ADEUNIS RF in its development of innovative technology as well as in its international deployment.

ADEUNIS RF at EUROPORT - Stand 5206 / Hall 5

ADEUNIS RF will be present atthe 11th edition of the Europort show to be held in Rotterdam from 08 to 11 November 2011.

On this occasion, ADEUNIS RF will present its Vokkero® radio communication system dedicated to marine professionals.

Particularly suited to manoeuvres at sea or in port, Vokkero® makes constant and perfectly audible communication possible between everyone involved while allowing them to keep their hands free.

Another advantage that has proved a tremendous success with the profession: the option of connecting the Vokkero® system to any type of existing intercom system.

It should be remembered that Europort is positioned as the reference European show for all shipbuilding and marine equipment professionals.
A unique opportunity to discover the Vokkero® system's numerous advantages.

We look forward to seeing you on our stand 5206 – Hall 5 /French Pavilion.