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BP North America Selects Hughes For Nationwide Broadband Service
Germantown, MD (SPX) Jun 27, 2006 Hughes Network Systems has signed a contract with BP Corporation North America Inc. for Hughes to provide HughesNet Managed Network Services connecting BP's retail locations nationwide. The four-year contract includes the installation and management of both DSL and satellite broadband technologies at over 10,000 retail locations. The fully integrated, managed broadband network includes the migration of the network to IP, supporting new point-of-sale systems, and providing a platform for the delivery of potential future bandwidth-intensive applications yielding increased productivity and an enhanced retail experience for BP's customers. More than 2,000 sites have been installed to date including both VSAT and DSL technologies. The HughesNet Managed Network Service, is a fully managed, broadband offering that creates a seamless network for mid-to-large-sized enterprises by utilizing the most efficient and cost-effective technology available at each site. The technology blend ensures timely, reliable delivery of business- critical information to and from any location while optimizing network performance and costs. In addition to creating a reliable, nationwide network, HughesNet Managed Network Services provides a single point of contact for enterprise-wide network management, while reducing associated administrative costs and complexity. "We are delighted that our relationship with BP Corporation North America continues to evolve," said Mike Cook, senior vice president at Hughes. "We're confident that this offering will not only help BP improve application performance, but will reinforce Hughes' position as a leader in managed network services, underlining our ability to serve the enterprise market with reliable, cost-effective service solutions." Hughes currently supports more than 200,000 enterprise sites in North America and has more than 20 years experience in implementing and operating corporate data networks. HughesNet Managed Network Services are affordable, efficient, business-driven solutions that enable IT administrators to focus on core business processes and reduce expenses related to maintaining broadband networks. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Hughes Network Systems VSAT News - Suppliers, Technology And Applications
Telenor Adds New Satellite Terminals To Its Portfolio
Oslo, Norway (SPX) Jun 26, 2006Telenor Satellite Services, a subsidiary of Telenor of Norwaym, announced Friday it will add the Wideye SABRE 1 Broadband Global Area Network satellite terminal and accessories to its portfolio of on-demand communications technologies. |
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