Inmarsat to host live Global Xpress demonstrations at SIA’s DoD Commercial SATCOM Workshop
14 December 2016 - 1:00AM
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Inmarsat U.S. Government Business Unit’s executives to speak on
DoD COMSAT evolution
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile
satellite communication services, today announced its participation
at the Satellite Industry Association’s (SIA) 12th Annual
Department of Defense (DoD) Commercial SATCOM Workshop in
Arlington, Virginia (Crystal Gateway Marriott), December 15-16.
At the event, Inmarsat will provide live demonstrations of
Global Xpress, the world’s first and only end-to-end high
throughput commercial Ka-band network from a single operator that
spans the world. U.S. government-tested and in operation today,
Global Xpress complements U.S. government military satellite
communications and delivers a highly reliable commercial Ka-band
network that meets mobile, on-demand communication needs,
worldwide. Users also will have the opportunity to discover more
about Inmarsat’s new line of innovative L-band services that were
custom-built to support the U.S. government’s critical
communication requirements. The live demonstrations will take place
from 7:30 to 17:00 during both days of the event.
In addition, Peter Hadinger, President, U.S. Government Business
Unit and Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, Senior Vice President for Government
Strategy and Policy, U.S. Government Business Unit will take part
on panels during the workshop.
- Hadinger will speak on the “Combined
Senior Government and Industry Leaders” panel from 13:00-14:30 on
Friday, December 16.
This discussion will examine how to further integrate COMSATCOM
principles and solutions into the DoD architecture in a
cost-efficient manner while maximizing SATCOM capabilities to the
warfighter. Brig. Gen Robert T. Osterthaler, USAF (Retired), will
moderate the panel. In addition to Hadinger, John Hill, SES, Office
of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Principal Director for
Space Policy; Winston Beauchamp, Director, DoD, Space Advisor
(PDSA) Staff and Deputy Under Secretary (Space); Ken Peterman,
Executive Vice President of Government Services for ViaSat; and
John Ratigan, President of iDirect Government will share their
insights.
- Cowen-Hirsch will speak on the
“Commercial SATCOM Operational Integration” panel from 15:45-17:00
on Thursday, December 15.
This session will focus on the operational COMSATCOM challenges
in the current changing environment and, particularly, how the U.S.
DoD and U.S. government can best leverage emerging technologies
while implementing a centrally managed pool of commercial satellite
(COMSAT) bandwidth. Along with moderator, Colonel Jack D. Fulmer,
II, Chief, C4 Transport Division, Joint Staff/J6, U.S. Air Force,
Cowen-Hirsch will speak with COL Brian M. Moore, J3/7, JFCC SPACE;
Jim Heather, SATCOM and Spectrum Management Division, USSTRATCOM;
Rick Lober, Vice President/General Manager for the Hughes Defense
and Intelligence Systems Division; and Mike Winchester, Director of
Satellite Ground Solutions for Northrop Grumman Mission
Systems.
For more information about the SIA DoD Commercial SATCOM
Workshop visit: http://www.dodsatcom.com/.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc. is the leading provider of global mobile satellite
communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing
reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments,
enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that
can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat operates in
more than 60 locations around the world, with a presence in the
major ports and centres of commerce on every continent. Inmarsat is
listed on the London Stock Exchange (ISAT.L). For more information,
please visit www.Inmarsat.com.
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InmarsatAlena Koci, +1 202-248-5183Vice President, Marketing,
U.S. Government Business UnitAlena.koci@inmarsat.com
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