Solution Will Integrate Satellite Communications on-the-Move With Land Mobile Radio for Seamless, Over-the-Horizon, High-Bandwidth Communications Capabilities DULUTH, Ga., Nov. 13
DULUTH, Ga., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of
satellite and wireless communications networks around the world, has been
awarded a delivery order to manufacture and deploy a satellite communications
on-the-move (COTM) solution for U.S. Army forces in Iraq. The order initially
includes a SATCOM hub earth terminal and two satellite COTM systems that will
be installed on U.S. Army Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
With all options exercised, work under this agreement could total up to $3.9
million, including the initial COTM systems, the hub earth terminal and
options for additional systems. The DataPath(R) COTM solution for the U.S.
Army includes a low-profile antenna that can enable satellite communications
(SATCOM) connectivity at vehicle speeds of 80 miles per hour or more.
In addition to systems included in the delivery order, DataPath will
provide its MobiLink(TM) system for testing as an integral part of the COTM
solution. MobiLink, a compact device mounted on a SINCGARS MT-6352 tray, links
land mobile radio (LMR) and satellite COTM. With a simple, push-to-talk
interface, MobiLink users gain cross-band capability that enables them to
seamlessly use both the SATCOM and LMR links.
COTM-enabled MRAP vehicles with MobiLink will act as communications hubs,
providing an everything-over-IP (EoIP) network link that establishes a robust
line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) network anywhere. With
this communications hub moving on the battlefield, many other users and
vehicles can leverage the BLOS connectivity to establish mobile, high-
bandwidth capability to send and receive video, data and voice communications.
"COTM is key to moving the high-bandwidth network edge farther out to
provide greater situational awareness, speed and flexibility to small, quickly
moving units of warfighters," said Steve Lindeman, vice president of Business
Operations at DataPath. "DataPath works closely with the U.S. military to
enable this capability with cost-effective, practical solutions that leverage
the latest technology innovations. This includes DataPath MobiLink, which will
be tested in-theater with this initiative to demonstrate the benefits of an
integrated, on-the-move SATCOM and LMR network."
Program Manager WIN-T's Commercial SATCOM Terminal Program (CSTP) at the
U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command in Fort Monmouth, N.J., made the
award through the CSTP Blanket Purchase Agreement contract.
DataPath's COTM solutions, including MobiLink, have been demonstrated for
the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy as well as U.S. government
agencies. Learn more about DataPath's COTM solutions at www.datapath.com/cotm
or contact solutions@datapath.com for more information and to arrange a
demonstration at the MILCOM conference, booth 919, Nov. 17-19, 2008, in San
Diego, Ca.
About DataPath, Inc.
DataPath(R) is a global leader in creating satellite-based network
solutions that solve customers' toughest communications challenges. We
specialize in enabling highly complex, video-intensive communications networks
that are critical to the operations of military, civilian government and
commercial organizations. Even in the most urgent time frames and extreme
conditions, we establish and maintain communications anywhere and deliver
total network control through our communications solutions, MaxView(R) network
control software and comprehensive services. SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB, a
Stockholm-based, global leader in the design and manufacture of mobile
satellite communications systems, is a wholly owned subsidiary. DataPath is
headquartered in Duluth, Ga., U.S.A. and operates via more than two dozen
offices and distributor locations around the world. For more information,
visit www.datapath.com.
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