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."

Globecomm Systems Inc reaches milestone

One of the world’s leading communications provider Globecomm Systems Inc announced that it has reached a company milestone after delivering a host of connection platforms, VSAT and GSM solutions to over 3500 ships globally. The numbers present a milestone in the maritime sector.

The company, which takes strength from its managed network communications solutions, said that half of its customers are connect through Inmarsat platforms. Globecomm also provide software products to meet the fast-changing demands of clients.

Some of the core products supplied by the company include Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband, which enjoys a wide range of Ku band coverage, plus a network of 1,800 active Inmarsat terminals. Globecomm have also installed internet from satellite services and wi-fi networks in over 300 ships through a combination of GSM and VSAT technology.