Spacenet Teams With Globecomm to Support European Service Expansion

[Satellite Today 10-01-08] Spacenet has teamed with Globecomm to support Spacenet’s expansion of services to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Spacenet announced Oct. 1.
     Spacenet will offer custom and pre-packaged satellite solutions for voice, video, and data communications exclusively for U.S.-based enterprise and government organizations with overseas operations. Spacenet also will design and manage the international services network as well as provide 24-hour customer support.
Globecomm will provide high security co-location facilities and international logistics, including logistics for in-country installation and maintenance for more than 60 countries covered by the new service.
     The core satellite network infrastructure is based on Spacenet’s SkyEdge VSAT system and will be managed through its network operations centers in Atlanta, Georgia and McLean, Virginia. The teleport facility, operated by Globecomm, houses the satellite hub and master Earth stations and provides common carrier interconnections.