--Spacenet’s Emergency Communications Service Recognized for Outstanding Innovation--
McLean, VAÑMarch 7, 2011ÑSpacenet’s recently introduced Emergency Communications Services’ (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. Ôø‡Ôø‡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 are proud to honor their accomplishments in the advancement of the satellite technology industry.”
About Spacenet®
Since 1981, Spacenet Inc. has designed, implemented and managed some of the largest communications networks for U.S.-based business, industrial and government customers. Spacenet has a longstanding tradition of industry leadership and innovation, and today manages communications at more than 130,000 locations for customers including many Fortune 500 companies and major government agencies. The company offers a complete product and services portfolio for converged voice and data applications ranging from primary communications 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 is based in McLean, VA, and operates its own end-to-end services infrastructure including network management, field services and teleport facilities in McLean, VA, Atlanta, GA, and Chicago, IL. Spacenet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT). Visit Spacenet at www.spacenet.com