Spacenet Expands Reach with New Connexstar™
International Satellite Services for US-Based Enterprise and Government
Organizations
--New Service Brings Customer Communications Directly Back
to US Soil from Overseas Operations in Europe, the Middle East,
or Africa--
McLean, VA, October 8, 2008 - Spacenet Inc.,
one of the world’s leading providers of satellite networking
services, announced today that it has expanded coverage for its
commercial grade Connexstar service to include select countries
across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Responding to a growing
demand from US-based organizations with operations abroad, the
new Connexstar International Satellite Services will connect remote
overseas locations via satellite directly to a secure teleport
facility in the United States. The new Spacenet services provide
carrier class communications for critical voice, video, or data
applications, and are available in both pre-packaged and custom
tailored solutions.
With Connexstar International, enterprise and government organizations
can benefit from the same high quality communications at their
remote operations as they expect in domestic locations. This includes
toll quality telephone service, high speed broadband Internet
access, and two-way video capabilities – all via satellite.
Standard service packages are available in speeds ranging from
256 Kbps to 2 Mbps, with the option for up to 6 telephone lines,
and include remote terminal equipment, in-country installation
and field maintenance. The new international service expands Spacenet’s
satellite hub infrastructure and enables clients to communicate
directly between remote overseas operations and the US over a
single satellite connection. There is no need to rely on uncertain
local in-country networks or route sensitive data through foreign
teleports.
The new Connexstar International services are based on the industry-leading
SkyEdge VSAT platform as well as the innovative Cisco® VSAT
Network Module, enabling seamless integration into popular models
of Cisco routers. Spacenet’s international services will
initially be available using Ku-band satellite services, with
C-band services coming online in the near future.
Spacenet Senior Vice President David Myers said, “Growing
security concerns and a weakening US dollar have led many organizations
to look for more reliable and cost effective ways of communicating
with remote operations abroad. Many international satellite services
rely on outsourced ‘virtual networks’ provided through
foreign teleport operators. Spacenet is different. By deploying
our international services over a network operated in the US and
under our control, Spacenet can provide greater network security
and a higher overall quality of service than other alternatives.
As a result enterprise and government organizations alike can
improve their operational effectiveness overseas with dependable
communications from one of the most trusted providers in the satellite
industry.”
About Spacenet®
Founded in 1981, Spacenet Inc. is one of the world’s leading
providers of high-performance satellite and hybrid terrestrial
networking solutions for US based enterprise, government and small
office/small business customers. Spacenet has a longstanding tradition
of industry leadership and innovation, and today has more than
100,000 operational network endpoints for customers including
many Fortune 500 companies and major government agencies. Spacenet's
services include its custom satellite and hybrid network solutions
for enterprise and government; Connexstar™ VSAT services
for primary, backup and disaster recovery networks; and StarBand®
broadband Internet by satellite. 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, VA; Atlanta, Georgia; and Chicago, Illinois. Spacenet
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GILT). Visit Spacenet at www.spacenet.com.
Spacenet Media Contact:
David Myers
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development
(703) 848-1200
david.myers@spacenet.com |
