PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Feb. 6,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GILT) (TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking
technology, solutions and services, announced today the completion
of a successful test with a tier-1 maritime service provider for
maritime communication over Telesat's low earth orbit Phase 1 LEO
satellite. This industry-first milestone exemplified exceptionally
low latency and high bit-rate essential for multiple maritime
applications.
The remarkable performance with latency as low as 16 msec was
achieved in the tier-1 maritime service provider's teleport in
Northern Europe. The test was
performed with Gilat's LEO modem and a one-meter small maritime
Ka-band antenna, demonstrating direct real-time communication.
Outstanding performance was achieved in testing video conferencing,
over-the-top (OTT) video such as YouTube and massive data
communication on a symmetric link.
"Telesat is pleased to be collaborating with innovative
companies such as Gilat that recognize the potential of Telesat's
LEO system to transform the maritime broadband communication
experience, delivering very high bit-rate services for large
leisure vessels and supporting applications with critical latency
requirements," said Michel Forest,
Director of Engineering, Telesat. "This demonstration confirms that
Telesat's state-of-the-art LEO architecture delivers on tier-1
maritime service provider's requirements and opens the door for
latency sensitive and high bit rate applications."
"Gilat is proud to demonstrate outstanding results for next
generation maritime communication over Telesat's phase 1 LEO
Satellite," said Amir Yafe, Head of
Global Accounts at Gilat. "This maritime test further strengthens
Gilat's strategic partnership with Telesat and follows the recent
collaboration on the industry's first inflight communication over
LEO satellite."
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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Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "estimate", "project",
"intend", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended
to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many
factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements
of Gilat to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes
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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