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Gilat Satcom to unveil raft of new satellite and fiber services including LTE-readiness at next weeks AfricaCom(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) At next weeks AfricaCom, Gilat Satcom will be unveiling a number of new products and services designed to help operators and businesses get the fastest and most reliable broadband services in Africa. As one of Africas fast-growing providers of broadband over both satellite and fiber, Gilat Satcoms R&D team are constantly working to improve its offering. At AfricaCom it will be launching: LTE Readiness A new line of services for cellular operators rolling out LTE networks. Using advanced VSAT TDMA technology, Gilat Satcom can dynamically manage traffic on LTE networks and reduce the capacity required by up to 90%. SATBACK - Free satellite backup capacity designed especially for mobile operators. Whenever a remote site loses connectivity SATBACK automatically kicks in and acts as a replacement link to the remote site, maintaining voice and data connectivity whilst the link is repaired. Operators pay a small, one-time fee when joining the SATBACK service. Gilat Satcom installs the SATBACK service kit and provides hot-standby for the links, then charge a small monthly fee for the backup sites. The SATBACK backup capacity is free of charge as long as it is not used. Operators pay only for the capacity they actually use. AfricaUp An affordable smart backup solution for heavy network users including corporates, mobile operators, banks and Government offices. AfricaUp uses a combination of Gilat Satcom's satellite and fibre networks to provide fully redundant and highly available backup solution. At AfricaCom, Gilat Satcom will also be announcing a major contract with a leading mobile communication company in DRC. Dan Zajicek, CEO of Gilat Satcom, said LTE and back-up are key challenges for operators and businesses across Africa. Our new LTE service will enable operators to meet the increased demand that LTE will put on their networks. Our back-up solutions have been developed in conjunction with existing customers. We will continue to listen to customers and invest heavily to provide them with a fast and reliable broadband service with a multitude of value - added services. Gilat Satcom has a growing range of fiber routes in coastal and landlocked Africa and is amongst the first companies in Africa to offer both non-stop East to West coast-to-coast and international connectivity. Its pan-Africa satellite footprint allows its MPLS network to reach the most remote areas of the continent and connects to the WACS, EASSy and SEACOM undersea cables via fiber local loops across Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia. The company provides telcos, ISPs, Governments and businesses across Africa with fast and reliable broadband connectivity at a highly competitive price. Gilat Satcom is exhibiting at AfricaCom this year on stand number F17 where Dan Zajicek is available for interview. About Gilat Satcom Gilat Satcom is a communication solutions provider that offers satellite and fiber-based connectivity solutions in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. With successful deployments in 50 countries, Gilat Satcom consistently delivers high-quality, cost-effective and efficient communications solutions to telcos, ISPs, governments, enterprise customers and international organizations. The company operates three international teleports in Europe and the Middle East, fourteen hubs/PoPs in Africa, two PoPs in Europe and one PoP on the USAs East Coast. In addition, Gilat Satcom is a shareholder in WIOCC, owners of the East African Submarine System (EASSy), and in the West Africa Cable System (WACS), with undersea fiber-optic cable systems connecting eastern and western Africa to the rest of the world. The company provides space segments over numerous satellites including Intelsat, Telesat, Hellas Sat, ABS, SES-NewSkies and others. For more information please visit www.gilat.net . (c) 2014 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |