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Connect - Brought to you by SpacenetOctober 2008

Feature Article:
Spacenet Expands Reach with International Services

Available in Select Countries Across Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Europe and Africa

Responding to a growing demand from US-based organizations with remote operations abroad, Spacenet's new International Services enable communication via satellite (VSAT) of critical voice, video, or data traffic from foreign operations directly to a secure facility in the US. Features include:

  • Deployed over a satellite hub operated in the US
  • Available with in-field equipment and in-country installation and maintenance services
  • Based on SkyEdge and the Cisco® VSAT Network Module
  • Uses Ku-band and C-band satellites

For more information, click here.

Customer Success Story:
Emergency Communications Networks in the State of Missouri

In the past, the Missouri Department of Transportation faced challenges with implementing satellite communications systems that met its unique requirements. Leveraging the expertise from Spacenet and Spacenet Channel Partner Orbital Data Net, it was able to overcome these challenges. It has since successfully deployed a system that meets its needs, including high-speed satellite links to support critical data and voice communications in the case of a disaster or terrestrial connectivity failure.

To read more, click here.

Spacenet Helps Customers Meet PCI Security Requirements

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To help companies meet the requirement for a secure financial transaction processing environment, Spacenet has achieved Service Provider Level I PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security) compliance for its VSAT satellite and managed wireline services.

Spacenet President and COO Glenn Katz said,

“PCI DSS requirements are a critical component for helping to protect businesses and customers against financial fraud and credit card identity theft. With Spacenet’s infrastructure enhancements in support of PCI DSS compliance, we provide our customers with the utmost level of confidence in the safety and integrity of their networks..”

For more information, click here.

Educational Resources

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View a webinar co-hosted by Spacenet and Disaster Recovery Journal: Creating an Integrated Satellite Communications System for Emergency Management (Recorded on June 4, 2008)

Topics include

  • Basic components of a satellite communications system
  • Qualities to look for in a service/solution provider
  • Selecting the right satellite communications service for your business

Click here to view the recorded webinar.

Spacenet News Updates

To view all releases click here.

Upcoming Events

  • SATCON
    October 15-16, 2008
    New York, NY
  • NRF
    January 11 - 14, 2008
    New York, NY

NEW Products and Services

ION Makes Rapid Deploy Satellite Communications Easier
ION Companies looking for a transportable and rapidly deployable communications solution can benefit from Spacenet's ION. The self-contained and ruggedized field kit enables rapid deployment of complete converged communications via satellite (VSAT) for emergency response teams and remote industrial operations such as oil rigs, mines, or construction sites. ION offers a more integrated, easier to use, and more cost effective alternative to transportable VSAT solutions previously available. For more information click here.

Expanded Hybrid Offering Now Includes EV-DO
Organizations can now leverage EV-DO as part of a satellite hybrid network for primary or redundant communications, or at locations where other wireline alternatives are not available. EV-DO is a 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers, to its portfolio of satellite and hybrid broadband services. For more information click here.

Ask the Satellite Experts

Spacenet experts are standing by to answer your technology questions related to satellite and hybrid networks! Send us your questions and we will select one to answer in the next Connect.

Send your questions to spacenetinfo@spacenet.com.