Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that the company received a multimillion-dollar order for VSATs to be used to expand the rollout of an advanced disaster response network in Asia.
Gilat’s equipment supports the national initiative in its efforts to expand and strengthen disaster prevention and administration. The network is designed to enable highly secure, bandwidth-efficient voice services, video feeds and multicasts, emergency alerts, mobility services, and data services that support effective disaster response capabilities for governmental bodies, individuals, and first responders.
“Gilat’s widely-deployed multi-service satellite communications technology is being used by this national disaster response network to ensure service continuity,” said Ron Levin, Chief Commercial Officer at Gilat. “We are proud to empower this nation with very high levels of throughput, quality, and resilience for its advanced network, which is setting a new standard for disaster response.”