Spacenet Inc., a leading provider of enterprise satellite networking services, announced today that it has signed a teaming agreement with Arrowhead Global Solutions, a subsidiary of CapRock Communications and a premier provider of integrated global communications solutions for government organizations. Spacenet has been expanding its presence in the government market with the launch of new targeted product offerings, the award of a GSA schedule 70 contract, and a number of new large scale government customers at federal, state, and local levels. The new agreement will enable Arrowhead to offer Spacenet’s Cisco integrated Connexstar™ satellite services, including carrier-class voice, secure data transmission, and two-way video communications – all in a pre-packaged off-the-shelf solution. Spacenet in turn will serve as a sub-contractor on various Arrowhead government contract vehicles.
Arrowhead has a strong track record of success in serving the government and military sector and provides network design, procurement, installation and management services. Spacenet’s solutions meet the varying operational requirements of government agencies and support truly converged communications of voice, video and data through its pre-packaged Connexstar services. Spacenet also offers the industry’s only Cisco certified and integrated satellite networking solution (the Cisco VSAT Network Module) which makes the interconnection of common carrier lines and satellite communications easier than before by seamlessly integrating into select models of Cisco’s ISR and Access routers. Together Arrowhead and Spacenet will offer government clientele a broader range of mission critical communication services including fixed and transportable solutions for rapid deployment and disaster recovery; and continuity of operations planning (COOP) connectivity.
Arrowhead President Tom Eaton said, “With its comprehensive expertise in satellite network solutions, Spacenet is an ideal partner, enhancing Arrowhead’s existing end-to-end service offerings for government clients. We look forward to working with Spacenet to provide our customers with comprehensive network solutions to support mission-critical communications requirements.”
Spacenet CEO Andreas Georghiou said, “This new relationship with Arrowhead demonstrates our commitment to providing industry leading and reliable satellite communications solutions for government clients. This teaming agreement leverages the talents of both companies enabling clients to benefit from Arrowhead’s proven experience providing technology services to the U.S. government and military, and Spacenet’s 26 years of experience providing carrier-class communications via satellite. Together, we will provide government customers a wide range of high-quality solutions to support critical telecommunications requirements.”
About Arrowhead Global Solutions, Inc.
Arrowhead, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapRock Communications, is a premier provider of integrated communication solutions with a strong track record of success in serving the government sector. Arrowhead engineers and other subject-matter experts have a deep understanding of the industry, the technology and the products for mission-critical applications. Arrowhead excels in providing secure communication any time, anywhere to its primary customers -- warfighters and first responders. For more information, visit www.arrowhead.com or call (703) 752-6800.
About Spacenet
Founded in 1981, Spacenet Inc. is a leading provider of high-performance satellite and hybrid terrestrial networking solutions for business, government and home/small office customers in the United States and worldwide. Spacenet has a longstanding tradition of industry leadership and innovation, and today has deployed more than 100,000 network endpoints for customers including many Fortune 500 companies and major government agencies. Spacenet's services include its custom satellite/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; Atlanta, Georgia; and Chicago, Illinois. Spacenet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT). Visit Spacenet at www.spacenet.com.
Contacts:
Jill Robins, 703-848-1247
jill.robins@spacenet.com
