Thursday, February 28, 2013

Gilat awarded $12.8M to provide SkyEdge II-c, Aries VSAT to Peruvian schools

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a leading provider of satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has won a three-year contract worth $12.8 million from the Peruvian Ministry of Education to supply SkyEdge II-c hub and ‘Aries’ VSAT equipment, installation, maintenance and technical support that will provide Internet connectivity to 2,600 schools in Peru as a way of lessening educational disparities.

In a statement, head of the Directorate General of Education Technologies Sandro Marcone Flores said that broadband-over-satellite is part of the essential component in the nation’s goal to provide access to computer technology to a growing number of Peruvian school children. They are also happy to have the strong track record of Gilat support Peru’s national initiative.

The SkyEdge II-c Aries built by Gilat is known as a compact high-throughput VSAT, designed to allow fast broadband services Fair Use Policy (FUP) while meeting cost efficiencies.

"This award complements the tens of thousands of schools around the world already supported by Gilat's VSATs," Gilat Peru and Colombia CEO Danny Fridman said. "We have been an active partner for the Peruvian government in several key communication initiatives in the country and we are proud to be part of improving the quality of education for Peruvian children."

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