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Hughes Selected to Provide Modems and Multi-Orbit Auto-PACE Solution in Support of SES Space & Defense's US Air Force DEUCSI Program

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

GERMANTOWN, Md., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), today announced that SES Space & Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of SES, awarded Hughes a contract to provide a flexible, software-defined, multi-orbit, auto-PACE solution and associated modems in support of SES Space & Defense's and the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program. The Hughes solution will enable resilient broadband connectivity using both Ku- and Ka-band Geostationary (GEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations for various Comms on the Pause (COTP) and Comms on the Move (COTM) test scenarios.

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  • GERMANTOWN, Md., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), today announced that SES Space & Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of SES, awarded Hughes a contract to provide a flexible, software-defined, multi-orbit, auto-PACE solution and associated modems in support of SES Space & Defense's and the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program.
  • SES Space & Defense, which focuses exclusively on delivering satellite network solutions for governments, will integrate a LEO solution into the Hughes auto-PACE offering, adding further to the resilient nature of the ultimate program deliverable.
  • Hughes appreciates the opportunity to continue working with SES Space & Defense and others on this program as the need for multi-orbit communications accelerates."
  • With more than 50 years of experience in satellite communications, Hughes continues to advance the technologies and capabilities available to commercial and government customers.

OPTAC-X Enters Know-How Agreement with Mayo Clinic to Provide LTE-Global Satcom Telehealth Technology in EMS Environment

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OPTAC-X, a telehealth leader with remote physician and tele-expert networks, today announced it has entered into a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic for the use of OPTAC-X's hybrid LTE-global SATCOM telehealth technology with patients in the ambulance. The technology, which operates on both LEO and GEO satellite systems, allows physicians to connect to pre-hospital patients anywhere at any time regardless of local wi-fi availability.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OPTAC-X, a telehealth leader with remote physician and tele-expert networks, today announced it has entered into a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic for the use of OPTAC-X's hybrid LTE-global SATCOM telehealth technology with patients in the ambulance.
  • The technology, which operates on both LEO and GEO satellite systems, allows physicians to connect to pre-hospital patients anywhere at any time regardless of local wi-fi availability.
  • OPTAC-X will license its LTE-global SATCOM architecture and hands-free headsets to Mayo Clinic to enable its remote patient monitoring.
  • The OPTAC-X telehealth system leverages its exclusive LTE and SATCOM services partner, Kymeta Corporation, the world's leading company for flat-panel antennas and on-the-move SATCOM, to deliver industry leading global LTE and SATCOM capability.

UltiSat Appoints Industry Veteran Jim Scott as Chief Strategy Officer

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Monday, July 17, 2023

CHANTILLY, Va., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UltiSat, a global provider of advanced communications solutions to government, humanitarian-aid and critical infrastructure markets, announced that it has appointed industry veteran Jim Scott to the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UltiSat, a global provider of advanced communications solutions to government, humanitarian-aid and critical infrastructure markets, announced that it has appointed industry veteran Jim Scott to the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer.
  • As Chief Strategy Officer, Jim Scott will lead UltiSat’s efforts to help customers separate marketing aspirations from true operational readiness, and to secure the best fit solution for their mission success.
  • “Having previously led both business and military organizations, Jim brings an incredible background in the satellite communications industry,” said UltiSat president and CEO David Myers.
  • Before his Civil Service posts, Jim served over 13 years in the U.S. Army as a Signal Officer.

Vuzix Enters Formal Reseller Relationship with OPTAC-X

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced it has entered a formal reseller relationship with OPTAC-X, a leading telehealth company that provides telehealth products and physician and remote tele-expert services networks. The Company also announces the success of what might have been the first ever SATCOM-enabled augmented reality scuba dive.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced it has entered a formal reseller relationship with OPTAC-X, a leading telehealth company that provides telehealth products and physician and remote tele-expert services networks.
  • The dive team's goal was to test the visual signal strength of Vuzix Smart Swim® glasses at a certain depth beneath the surface.
  • "We were excited to collaborate with such an innovative company as Vuzix on this endeavor and look forward to working with them via our new reseller relationship."
  • "We are thrilled to have OPTAC-X become a Vuzix reseller, as well as be a part of such game-changing technology for the undersea, dive, and tactical diving community," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix.

OPTAC-X Enters Deal to Provide U.S. Army Special Operations Medics With the Next Generation, Lifesaving Tele-Health System Designed for the Battlefield

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

It advances the ability of special operations medics to provide remote, critical life-saving care and assistance in prolonged field care with expert physician oversight at the point-of-injury or time-of-need.

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  • It advances the ability of special operations medics to provide remote, critical life-saving care and assistance in prolonged field care with expert physician oversight at the point-of-injury or time-of-need.
  • As part of the agreement, OPTAC-X will deliver sustained service and training on the use of its telehealth system.
  • "This amazing technology interface significantly enhances the already phenomenal medical capabilities our special operations possess," Sonntag said.
  • The OPTAC-X telehealth system leverages its exclusive LTE and SATCOM services partner, Kymeta, to deliver industry leading global LTE and SATCOM capability.

ST Engineering iDirect's Leading Evolution® Platform Selected by Multiple Asian MoDs

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

HERNDON, Va., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global satellite communications leader, ST Engineering iDirect's Evolution® platform is a key technology for Asian defense forces. Utilized for the provision of both fixed and mobile satcom solutions across a variety of mission-critical applications, Evolution is a resilient and secure multi-service platform that encompasses a breadth of versatile modems and solutions.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global satellite communications leader, ST Engineering iDirect's Evolution platform is a key technology for Asian defense forces.
  • An Asian Ministry of Defence (MoD) deployed multiple Evolutionhubs to increase resiliency and assure high availability of bandwidth for its army, naval forces and paramilitary units.
  • The army also replaced their legacy SCPC/MCPC solution with a DVB-S2X Evolution Multi-Carrier Mesh solution to provide reliable critical communications between their mobile units.
  • "The Evolution platform is the technology of choice for MoDs across the Asia Pacific region.

IEC Telecom expands Satcom offerings with Intelsat FlexMove

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

IEC Telecom Group through its multiple offices around the world is ready to meet these requirements as a new solution partner for the Intelsat FlexMove High-Throughput Satellite service.

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  • IEC Telecom Group through its multiple offices around the world is ready to meet these requirements as a new solution partner for the Intelsat FlexMove High-Throughput Satellite service.
  • Were excited by the possibilities of FlexMove connectivity and welcome IEC Telecom as a valued FlexMove solutions partner, says Joel Schroeder, Director for Land Mobile, Intelsat.
  • IEC Telecom is now offering FlexMove service plans that are sold by the gigabyte (GB) and seamlessly integrate across multiple terminals.
  • Optimised applications by IEC Telecom, are designed to deliver bespoke digital services with minor traffic consumption, making them a valuable addition to the Satcom users.

Global Airborne SATCOM Market Analysis Report 2022: A $10.39 Billion Market by 2028 - Increase in Demand for SATCOM On-The-Move (OTM) Solutions - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 9, 2022

The "Airborne SATCOM Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Platform, Component, and Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Airborne SATCOM Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Platform, Component, and Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This is contributing to the rise in global airborne SATCOM market share over the years.
  • The presence of such robust aviation industry fuels the airborne SATCOM market growth in the region.
  • A few global airborne SATCOM market players profiled in this market study include Airbus SE; Thales Group; General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Honeywell International Inc.; and L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

SatixFy Introduces Compact Aero Terminal Providing In-flight Connectivity at High Speeds

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Monday, July 18, 2022

The terminal uses the companys latest multi-beam ESMA and SDR technology to connect to both LEO and GEO Ku-band satellite constellations simultaneously to provide in-flight connectivity at high data rate speeds.

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  • The terminal uses the companys latest multi-beam ESMA and SDR technology to connect to both LEO and GEO Ku-band satellite constellations simultaneously to provide in-flight connectivity at high data rate speeds.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220718005282/en/
    At any given time, Onyx Aero simultaneously communicates with multiple GEO/MEO/LEO satellites, providing passengers with highly reliable broadband IFC.
  • The innovative Onyx Aero all-in-one terminal consists of a patented air-breathing radome cooling system, is fully electronic and has no moving parts, providing simple installation, high reliability operation throughout flight altitude, and low maintenance.
  • The Onyx Aero integrates SatixFys next generation Sx3099 SDR modem baseband ASIC for a comprehensive terminal solution.

iDirect Government Wins Washington Business Journal’s ‘Best Places to Work’ Honors for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Monday, May 16, 2022

HERNDON, Va., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of satellite communications to the military and government, today announced it was named the Washington Business Journals ( WBJ s) Best Places to Work for the large company category for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • HERNDON, Va., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of satellite communications to the military and government, today announced it was named the Washington Business Journals ( WBJ s) Best Places to Work for the large company category for the fourth consecutive year.
  • WBJ acknowledges the top 100 Greater Washington, D.C., companies for their workplace excellence based on survey responses from their respective employees.
  • iDirect Government, a U.S. corporation has been a trusted partner of the U.S. government for more than 17 years.
  • All Defense-grade products sold by iDirect Government are designed, developed, assembled, programmed and verified within the United States.