TOKYO and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Dec. 10,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GILT) (TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking
technology, solutions and services, announced today the selection
of Gilat for a multi-million-dollar project by the Japanese
government agency, Local Authorities Satellite Communication
(LASCOM), for delivery of the next generation disaster response
platform to Japan's forty-seven
prefectures. Gilat in partnership with JSAT will ensure essential
communication services for the people of Japan in case of disaster.
LASCOM requires a highly secure, bandwidth efficient,
multi-service single system that is capable of integration into
LASCOM's wider network. The network needs to provide very high
throughput, quality and resilience so that an array of services can
be reliably delivered to prefectural and local governments,
individuals, and first responders. This includes voice services,
video feeds from disaster sites, video multicasts to local sites,
emergency alerts, mobility services, and data services.
Gilat's stable multi-service platform, SkyEdge II-c, and its
highly efficient versatile modems were selected after a thorough
evaluation to provide LASCOM the needed reliability and breadth of
services to be deployed in case of disaster. Redundant hubs will be
deployed in two different locations and thousands of VSATs will be
deployed throughout all of Japan's
regions.
"We are grateful for the trust that LASCOM has placed in Gilat
for their next generation disaster-recovery platform, and in
partnership with JSAT we will ensure that the Japanese people will
have the essential communication services up in case of any
disaster," said Abhay Kumar,
Regional Vice President Asia and North
America for Gilat. "As Japan is prone to earthquakes,
tsunamis and other natural disasters, the selection of Gilat for
such a critical network is a great tribute and proof of the
resilience of Gilat's network to deliver reliable high throughput
services in cases of emergency."
About LASCOM
Local Authorities Satellite Communications Organization (LASCOM)
was established in 1990 for the management and operation of
the Satellite Communications Network for Local Authorities (LASCOM
Network) that links local governments all over Japan. The LASCOM Network has grown into the
largest network of its type comprising some 3,000 earth stations,
covering all 47 prefectures of Japan. The network is used for a wide variety
of applications, particularly disaster measures, disaster drills
and video images of disaster-affected area.
About SKY Perfect JSAT
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation is a leader in the converging
fields of broadcasting and communications. It is Asia's largest satellite operator with a fleet
of 18 satellites, and Japan's only
provider of both multi-channel pay TV broadcasting and satellite
communications services. SKY Perfect JSAT delivers a broad range of
entertainment through the SKY PerfecTV! platform, the most
extensive in Japan with a total of
3 million subscribers. In addition, SKY Perfect JSAT's satellite
communications services, which cover Japan and the rest of Asia, as well as Oceania, Russia, Middle
East, Hawaii and
North America, play a vital role
in supporting safety, security and convenience for society as a
whole. For more information, please visit
www.sptvjsat.com/en/ and www.jsat.net/en/.
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) (TASE: GILT) is a
leading global provider of satellite-based broadband
communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and
manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide
comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our
innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions,
our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform,
high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high
efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block
Upconverters (BUC).
Gilat's comprehensive solutions support multiple applications
with a full portfolio of products to address key applications
including broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise,
in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public
safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level
requirements. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private
Equity Funds. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com
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in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain
market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid
changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share
and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of
competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth
and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and
retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's
proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's
international operations and its location in Israel. We undertake no obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. For
additional information regarding these and other risks and
uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference is made
to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren, Director Corporate
Communications
DoreetO@gilat.com
Comm-Partners LLC
June Filingeri, President
+1-203-972-0186
JuneFil@optonline.net
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