Globecomm is the prime contractor for the JIPM effort, providing program and contract management. Under subcontract to Globecomm, ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) is responsible for the network system and modem design, including the integration of DVB-S2/DVB-RCS open standard IP technology. The goal of the JIPM effort is to leverage commercial technology to the maximum extent possible, while providing an open-standard based approach, which can form the basis of interoperability for military users. Pursuant to the contract, the JIPM network-centric IP modem will be the DoD standard network IP modem for use on military and commercial satellites to provide demand-based satellite communication transport services to the warfighter. The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Program Executive Office for SATCOM, Teleport, and Services manages the JIPM initiative. DISA will field the Joint IP SATCOM Modem in the DoD Teleport Generation 2 rollout.
Satnews Daily
October 15th, 2009
Joint IP Modem Contract Calls For Continued Globecomm Production
Globecomm is the prime contractor for the JIPM effort, providing program and contract management. Under subcontract to Globecomm, ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) is responsible for the network system and modem design, including the integration of DVB-S2/DVB-RCS open standard IP technology. The goal of the JIPM effort is to leverage commercial technology to the maximum extent possible, while providing an open-standard based approach, which can form the basis of interoperability for military users. Pursuant to the contract, the JIPM network-centric IP modem will be the DoD standard network IP modem for use on military and commercial satellites to provide demand-based satellite communication transport services to the warfighter. The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Program Executive Office for SATCOM, Teleport, and Services manages the JIPM initiative. DISA will field the Joint IP SATCOM Modem in the DoD Teleport Generation 2 rollout.