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October 18th, 2011

MILSATCOM Symposium Provides Intelligent Perspectives Despite Austere Budgets



Rick Lober, vice president and general manager, Defense and Intelligence Systems Division, Hughes
[SatNews] MILSATCOM has garnered a major speaker at the upcoming symposium.

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), provider of broadband satellite solutions and services, and managed network and application services, today announced that Rick Lober, vice president and general manager of its Defense and Intelligence Systems Division, will speak at the 7th MILSATCOM Symposium in Los Angeles. Lober will participate on an “Industry Perspective” panel comprised of military and industry leaders, and discuss availability and benefits of commercial satellite communications (MILSATCOM) for the military. 

WHO: Rick Lober, vice president and general manager, Defense and Intelligence Systems Division, Hughes
WHAT:  7th MILSATCOM Symposium 
WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2011, 2:30pm – 4:30pm  
WHERE: Gordon Conference Center, Building 270, Los Angeles Air Force Base (AFB)

Mr. Lober will provide insights into how the commercial satellite industry can help meet the needs of the military in the current austere budget environment by utilizing some of the latest technology advancements, such as bandwidth optimization solutions.