MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spacenet’s recently introduced Emergency Communications Service™ (ECS) is a recipient of a 2010 Satellite Spotlight Product of the Year Award. Spacenet Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT), is a leading provider of broadband network solutions for business, industrial and government users. The award was given by Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC), a global integrated media company.
“This award is gratifying for the entire Spacenet team and is indicative of the marketing creativity that Spacenet is using to address real market needs in the emergency response space,” said Spacenet CEO Andreas Georghiou. “The marketplace needed a more cost-effective and always-on reliable satellite communications solution for emergency situations. We responded by designing ECS. It provides a pay-as-you-use service with a low monthly standby fee and includes dedicated satellite bandwidth and high performance to accommodate applications such as voice over IP, two way data, video, integration with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, and other highly useful features. We thank our customers who more than anything else are helping us make the case for this innovative service.”
ECS is ideal for public safety and first responder agencies such as police, fire departments, and medical emergency teams as well as federal agencies that require network continuity for disaster planning and homeland security, but also face the reality of budget limitations. It is powered by the field-proven SkyEdge™ II VSAT technology. The VSAT router is integrated with mobile auto-deploy antenna systems and can be easily installed on mobile command vehicles and trailers, or at standard fixed locations. ECS features include a range of service packages with multi-megabit speeds; dedicated bandwidth during deployment; daily or weekly usage service plans; full support for converged data, voice and video applications; and 24 x 7 U.S. based premium customer support.
“Satellite Spotlight is pleased to grant a 2010 Product of the Year Award to Spacenet for ECS. Spacenet has proven their commitment to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “We’re proud to honor their accomplishments in the advancement of the satellite technology industry.”
The Second Annual Satellite Spotlight Product of the Year Award winners are featured on Satellite Spotlight and published in its e-newsletter. For more information about the 2010 Satellite Spotlight or any of the TMC media properties visit www.tmcnet.com.
About TMC
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person, and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, NGN and InfoTECH Spotlight magazines. TMC is the producer of ITEXPO, the world’s leading B2B communications event. TMCnet.com, which is read by two million unique visitors each month, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. In addition, TMC runs multiple industry events: 4GWE; Smart Grid Summit; M2M Evolution; Cloud Communications Summit; Social CRM Expo; SIP Tutorial; VIPeering; Business Video Expo; CVx; Digium|Asterisk World; StartupCamp; MSPAlliance MSPWorld and more! Visit TMC Events for a complete listing and further information.
About Spacenet Inc.
Founded in 1981, Spacenet Inc. designs, develops, and manages wireline and wireless broadband network solutions for US based business, industrial and government customers, as well as residential users through its StarBand product line. Spacenet has a longstanding tradition of industry leadership and innovation, and today has more than 130,000 network endpoints for customers including many Fortune 500 companies and major government agencies. Spacenet offers a complete product and services portfolio for applications ranging from primary communications for corporate applications and secure data transfer, to hot stand-by solutions for continuity of operations and network backup, or field deployable solutions for disaster recovery and emergency management. Spacenet Integrated Government Solutions, a division of Spacenet Inc., develops networks and communications solutions for agencies such as the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, the Intelligence community and other government agencies requiring highly secure, flexible solutions. Spacenet is based in McLean, Virginia, and operates its own end-to-end services infrastructure including network management, field services and teleport facilities in McLean, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Chicago, Illinois. Spacenet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT). Visit Spacenet at http://www.spacenet.com/