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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
WildBlue Selects DataPath(R) to Support Satellite Gateway Earth Stations
Duluth, GA - October 1, 2008 - DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of
satellite and wireless communications networks around the world, has been
selected by WildBlue Communications, Inc., the leading provider of broadband
satellite service throughout rural America, to provide long-term operations
and maintenance services. DataPath(R) services will support a network of 11 Ka
band gateway earth stations at seven locations. These earth stations enable
WildBlue Satellite Speed Internet(R) services, which provide affordable
broadband Internet connectivity to consumers and businesses in remote or
underserved areas in the contiguous United States.
"DataPath has a proven record of establishing and maintaining satellite
communications capabilities for remote locations and offers WildBlue a
complete services solution for our gateways," said Joe Ducey, Gateway director
at WildBlue Communications. "With its experience supporting complex commercial
broadcast and government networks, DataPath is a solid partner for ensuring
the reliability and peak performance of our satellite-based Internet
services."
"Our relationship with WildBlue is an important development for us in the
commercial segment," said Steve Lindeman, vice president of Business
Operations at DataPath. "It demonstrates that demand for our expert technical
field services crosses the government and commercial spaces. Our experienced
technical services organization is dedicated to providing comprehensive on-
site and remote support that helps WildBlue deliver exceptional service to its
customers."
Under the agreement, DataPath field technicians and network operations
center personnel will provide services for the Ka band gateway earth stations,
including 24/7 on-site and remote technical services, equipment monitoring,
preventive maintenance, equipment tracking and configuration, and spare
hardware management.
Approximately 250 DataPath personnel in the company's services
organization are deployed around the world to build and service satellite and
wireless communications networks. DataPath's advanced network control software
solution, the MaxView(R) Network Management System, also supports commercial
media providers, including a number of the world's leading broadcasters.
About WildBlue Communications, Inc.
WildBlue Communications, Inc., provides broadband Internet access to
consumers and small business in rural areas throughout the contiguous United
States. More information on the company is available at www.WildBlue.com .
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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