ViaSat Linkway VSATs
Provide Networking for DataPath
(11 July 2005) ViaSat Inc. is
supplying high-performance Linkway satellite communications networking
equipment to DataPath, Inc. for mobile military communications.
DataPath is a global telecommunications systems integrator
specialising in satellite earth terminals and networks. The value of the
DataPath contracts with ViaSat is approximately US$ 7 million.
DataPath is incorporating ViaSat Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment into
the DataPath ET Model 3000 Portable for battlefield communications, a compact,
trailer-based satellite telecommunications earth terminal that provides
sustained and reliable telecommunications in the field.
Incorporating
ViaSat products into DataPath 3000 provides a mesh networking product that
enables direct connections between remote locations without a central hub. The
U.S. military uses the DataPath 3000 to connect to the Joint Network Node (JNN)
initiative. The JNN takes advantage of up-to-date commercial satellites and
Internet technology to increase bandwidth and enhance the reliability and
agility of military communications. The JNN routes secure communications
through commercial satellites and replaces circuit-switched voice with more
efficient Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
“ViaSat provides
proven products that meet our high standards for performance and reliability in
mission-critical environments,” said Andy Mullins, chief executive
officer, DataPath, Inc. “Our strong relationship with innovators such as
ViaSat is critical to quickly fulfilling the U.S. military’s demand for
our flexible and robust telecommunications solutions.”
Linkway
VSATs also include ViaSat Dynamic Bandwidth Resource Allocation technology that
cuts satellite bandwidth costs through automatic, adaptive assignment and
advanced coding. Quality of Service (QoS) features enable customers to
establish priorities for different types of IP services.
About
DataPath, Inc.
DataPath is a global telecommunications systems
integrator specialising in satellite earth terminals and network solutions.
DataPath’s rapid deployment voice, video and Internet communications
solutions deliver mission-critical connectivity in extreme environments.
Founded in 1996, DataPath serves government and commercial customers throughout
the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Privately held, DataPath is
headquartered in Duluth, Ga., and maintains offices in Tampa, Fla., Philippines
and Europe.
About ViaSat
ViaSat produces innovative satellite
and other communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient
communications to any location. Products include satellite ground equipment,
information security devices, tactical data radios, and communication
simulators. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice
applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user
terminals to system gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and
Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division in Clarksburg, MD.
Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington DC, Australia,
Italy, China, India and Spain.
In addition, ViaSat’s wholly-owned
subsidiary, U.S. Monolithics, designs and produces monolithic microwave
integrated circuits (MMICs) and modules for use in broadband communications.
USM is based in Chandler, Arizona.
(source: ViaSat)