DataPath and $17.5m Electronic Command Contract
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DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2005--DataPath, Inc., a global telecommunications systems integrator, today announced that the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command in Fort Monmouth, N.J. has awarded the company a $17.5 million firm-fixed-price sole source contract (W15P7T-05-C-G204) for 14 Joint Network Node Satellite Communication Trailers and 38 Satellite Communication Battalion Command Post Node Trailers. The DataPath solution is built on two customized versions of its DataPath ET Model 3000 Portable for battlefield communications. The DataPath 3000 is a compact, trailer-based satellite earth terminal that enables reliable communications in remote locations inaccessible by larger mobile terminals. The solution provides a mobile satellite telecommunications platform configurable for operation in C, Ku, Ka and X band, and for simultaneous SCPC/TDMA carrier transmission. It delivers a tactical, rugged communications gateway to battalions for Communications On The Quick Halt (COTQH). A third-generation earth terminal, the DataPath 3000 is specifically designed for sustained and reliable field operation with minimal maintenance by forward deployed warfighters. DataPath will provide engineering design and certification services to customize the earth terminals to meet the Army's unique mission requirements, as well as technical support and user training. "DataPath has a proven record for delivering customized satellite earth terminal and network solutions to connect military base camps, command posts and battlefield battalions," said Andy Mullins, chief executive officer, DataPath. "We know that information superiority, supported by a reliable communications infrastructure, is crucial to the success of today's peacekeeping operations. DataPath is committed to empowering our customers to meet their unique mission requirements and we look forward to working with the Army on this program." DataPath's rapid deployment voice, video and Internet communications solutions deliver mission-critical connectivity in extreme environments to government and commercial customers around the world, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines and the Army National Guard. DataPath's product and service offerings include: -- Custom class, fixed, transportable, mobile and portable satellite earth terminals -- Earth terminal network and system management software -- A full spectrum of engineering and support services In concurrent releases today, DataPath announced its acquisition of the assets of M&C Systems, Inc. - a leading provider of satellite communications monitoring and control systems as well as the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Duluth, Ga. About DataPath, Inc. DataPath is a global telecommunications systems integrator specializing in satellite earth terminals and network solutions. DataPath's rapid deployment voice, video and Internet communications solutions deliver mission-critical connectivity in extreme environments. Founded in 1996, DataPath serves government and commercial customers throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Privately held, DataPath is headquartered in Duluth, Ga. and maintains offices in Tampa, Fla., Philippines and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.datapath.com.
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