Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) has announced that its HughesNet® Managed Network Services offering now supports government telework initiatives. By providing a single comprehensive solution encompassing multiple broadband technologies, HughesNet Managed Network Services ensures uniformly high-quality and secure services at all locations, enabling agencies to streamline administrative processes and lower costs. HughesNet Managed Network Services delivers the following key benefits to agencies:

• Single Solution Provider. Hughes proactively manages all terrestrial broadband (Fiber, DSL, Cable) and satellite VSAT connections utilizing its central Network Operations Center, providing one portal for visibility into the network and a responsive, on-line ticketing system for managing service calls
• Efficiency. By streamlining the billing and reimbursement process, agency administrative personnel are freed up to dedicate more time to mission-critical activities
• Ubiquitous connectivity. Broadband services are available to any teleworker across the U.S., whether located in rural regions without terrestrial service or areas impacted by emergencies
• Consistency/ Security. A uniform, high quality of service and security is provided to teleworking employees consistent with an agency’s private networking requirements

“Telework initiatives are recognized as a high priority by the Obama administration, which has challenged agencies to streamline their operations and spend fewer taxpayer dollars,” said Tony Bardo, assistant vice president for government solutions at Hughes. “HughesNet Managed Network Services is an essential solution to help them deliver on both of these objectives.  It supports incremental telework programs, resulting in increased employee productivity and enhanced continuity of operations by ensuring employees remain connected during an emergency; and it allows agencies to lower costs by outsourcing network services to a single trusted vendor rather than trying to manage an array of pr