Monday, October 22, 2012

TCS scores big order with US Army for SNAP VSAT support, maintenance

TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) announced that it will be performing field services support and maintenance for Secret Internet Protocol Router and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Access Point (SNAP) very-small aperture terminal (VSAT) satellite systems on behalf of for the princely price of $18 million.

The PM WIN-T program will be using the U.S. Army's $5 billion World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) contract vehicle to fund its procurement.

The TCS SNAP VSAT systems will receive and deliver encrypted voice, video, and data through a variety of multimedia communications capabilities. SNAP products are very rugged, easily transported, and quick to set up and operate thanks to their graphical user interface.

According to a statement by Michael Bristol, Government Solutions Senior Vice President and General Manager of TCS, the military needed secure, deployable, and reliable satellite communications systems. Dedicated field support and maintenance -like those provided by experienced TCS field service personnel- will ensure the continuous operations of those same VSAT systems. 


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