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only the logistical challenges of communicating
with overseas operations, but many of the
quality and security concerns as well. Remote
satellite (VSAT) terminals are linked to geosynchronous
satellites that are connected to
a secure teleport just outside of Washington
D.C. Critical customer data never has to land
in foreign facilities or traverse uncertain local
infrastructures. All sites can be connected directly
to US telecom networks including the Internet
and public switched telephone network (PSTN).
International locations can also be connected
directly to private networks or handed-off to
certified gateways for access to high security
government environments. The core satellite
network infrastructure is based on Spacenet’s
field proven SkyEdge VSAT system and will be
managed through its 24 x 7 Network Operations
Centers in Atlanta, Georgia and McLean, Virginia.
NORSAT AWARDED DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS
Norsat International has signed satellite system
contracts, totalling about $1.2 million, with the U.S.
Department of Defense (DoD). The contracts are
expected to be fulfilled in the company’s fourth
quarter. As per the terms of the agreement, Norsat
will sell Navisystem’s marine satellite terminals
under the Norsat brand in North America, and
Navisystem will act as a non-exclusive reseller
of Norsat’s satellite systems in Europe,
the Middle East and Asia. In addition, the two
companies will explore opportunities for joint
development projects, working to leverage each
company’s respective technology expertise to
introduce a suite of marine satellite terminals
that meet the varying needs of government and
commercial maritime markets worldwide.
L A T I N A M E R I C A
COSTA RICA
ICE DEPLOYS GILAT SKYEDGE
BROADBAND SATELLITE NETWORK
Gilat Satellite Networks has been selected by
Costa Rica’s national telecommunications operator
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE),
to provide a Gilat SkyEdge broadband satellite
communications network that will serve end users
throughout Costa Rica. ICE will use the new
VSAT network to expand its programs to provide
toll-quality telephony to rural citizens, meeting its
Universal Service Obligations. The network will
also provide satellite backhaul for wireless Internet
access to those citizens. Using this mix enables
the service provider to benefit from the advantages
of each technology -- satellite’s nationwide reach
and wireless’ cost-effective, “last mile” access.
HONDURAS
GILAT DEPLOYS SKYEDGE
BROADBAND SATELLITE NETWORK
Gilat Satellite Networks has completed deployment
of a SkyEdge broadband satellite network for
Administradora de Redes (Aduanett), a private company
owned by Honduras’ leading customs brokers.
Administradora de Redes will use the VSAT network
to provide customs offices and other Honduran
businesses with private networking services including
interactive data, broadband Internet access,
and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Gilat’s
SkyEdge is a satellite communications system that
delivers high-quality voice, broadband data and
video services over a powerful unified system.
MEXICO
CONDUX AWARDS CONTRACT TO CAPROCK
CapRock Communications, a global provider of satellite
communications to remote and harsh environments,
has signed a three-year agreement with
Condux S.A. de C.V. to deliver VSAT communication
services onboard its fleet of construction vessels.
Condux, a leading offshore construction services
company and subsidiary of Mexican-based Grupo
Protexa, has chosen CapRock’s services to provide
its clients with reliable communications to support
daily offshore operations. CapRock will deploy
a seamless turnkey solution that includes equipment,
service, maintenance and support for a fixed
monthly price. The solution represents Condux’ initial
adoption of an always-on communication service.
A S I A & P A C I F I C
3DI TECHNOLOGIES IMPLMENT
IDIRECT ACCELERATOR
3Di Technologies, a provider of VSAT systems
and Enterprise Internet Telephony services, has
implemented more than 20 iDirect SkyCelerator
Network Accelerators on a secure U.S. Government
Type 1 communications system in Southwest Asia.
iGT is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications
technology to military and government
organizations. iDirect Government Technologies
(iGT) is a wholly owned subsidiary of VT iDirect
and a provider of satellite-based IP communications
technology to military and government
organizations. The SkyCelerator suite of products
from iDirect is an ideal solution for government