GERMANTOWN, Md., Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network
Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband
satellite networks and services, today announced the successful
demonstration of advanced hardware technology that facilitates
interoperability between different SATCOM systems and services.
Witnessed by leaders from the Department of Defense, the new
capability reinforces the company's commitment to deliver highly
secure and robust communications solutions that overcome
intentional or environmental interference through improved
resiliency. The terminal solution features a software agent with a
first-of-its-kind autonomous selection of modem, satellite and
service provider.
"Today's presentation demonstrates the strong partnership
between the military and the commercial satellite sector—in this
case, represented by Hughes, as we collectively work to build a
better SATCOM infrastructure," said Dr. Rajeev Gopal, senior technical director of
advanced systems at Hughes. "The benefits of this new technology
will allow the DoD to fully leverage commercial HTS and future LEO
and MEO networks in addition to their own satellites to deliver
uninterrupted communications, especially in contested
environments."
The Flexible Modem Interface (FMI) presentation, hosted at
Hughes headquarters in Germantown,
Maryland, exhibited the hardware and enterprise management
solution prototype developed by Hughes as part of a pilot study
program exploring new interoperable SATCOM capabilities for future
military systems.
"Advances in commercial satellite technology are positively
transforming military communications," said Rick Lober, vice president and general manager
of defense and intelligence systems at Hughes. "The solution we
presented gives a glimpse into the future—a flexible and resilient
SATCOM architecture that will result in higher mission
assurance."
The Multi-modem Adaptor from Hughes enables interoperability
between multiple service options in individual terminals to
reinforce resiliency, automate provisioning and improve network
operational efficiency.
For more information on Hughes solutions, visit
http://defense.hughes.com/.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems,
LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in broadband satellite technology
and services for home and office. Its flagship high-speed satellite
Internet service is HughesNet®, the world's largest satellite
network with over 1.3 million residential and business customers
across the Americas. For large enterprises and governments, the
company's HughesON® managed network services provide complete
connectivity solutions employing an optimized mix of satellite and
terrestrial technologies. The JUPITER™ System is the world's most
widely deployed High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) platform, operating
on more than 20 satellites by leading service providers, delivering
a wide range of broadband enterprise, mobility and cellular
backhaul applications. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 7
million terminals of all types to customers in over 100 countries,
representing approximately 50 percent market share, and its
technology is powering broadband services to aircraft around the
world.
Headquartered outside Washington,
D.C., in Germantown,
Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices
worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation
(NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations.
For additional information about Hughes, please
visit www.hughes.com and
follow @HughesConnects on Twitter.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of
satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business
around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications
technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar
Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit
www.echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
©2018 Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. Hughes
and HughesNet are registered trademarks and JUPITER is a trademark
of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.
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