Satnews Daily
November 11th, 2013

Gilat Satcom + AST—Product Partnership TO Manage Government Work (MSS)



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[SatNews] Gilat Satcom and Applied Satellite Technology Ltd (AST) have jointly been awarded a 36 months procurement contract by the Israeli Government covering all MSS services on Inmarsat and Iridium networks.

This contract covers IP and handheld services and leverages the value adds and solutions supplied by Gilat Satcom and AST in the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) industry.

“Assured delivery of MSS IP (specifically BGAN) traffic from AST, key solutions such as DigiGone and Gilat Satcom’s vast knowledge and capability in serving the Israeli Government were key factors in the choice of the Gilat Satcom/AST partnership” said Ami Schneider, Vice President Mobile Satellite and Voice Services at Gilat Satcom "We are committed to provide our customers with the most advanced communications services during routine and emergency times."

Mark Sykes, Director of AST, said, “AST is delighted to be partnered with Gilat Satcom in serving a leading Government customer. Our continued investment in Value Added Services, solutions and infrastructure is developed precisely to support partnerships and customers like this.”

Gilat Satcom is a leading communication solutions provider offering satellite and fiber-based connectivity services in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. With successful deployments in more than 60 countries, Gilat Satcom delivers high-quality, cost-effective and efficient communication solutions to telcos, ISPs, governments, enterprise customers and international organizations.

The AST Group consists of nine individual companies, each possessing individual specialist abilities, serving direct and indirect channels throughout the United Kingdom, Africa, America, Asia and Australia. AST is a Tier 1 provider of satellite airtime and a Distribution Partner for satellite and radio equipment throughout the world. AST offers independent, unbiased advice to ensure customers receive the right communication solution to meet their business needs, and at a competitive price.