Remarks to Focus on How Satellite Broadband Technology Enables Public Safety Communications
GERMANTOWN, Md., March 4 -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite network solutions and services, today announced that Tony Bardo, assistant vice president for government solutions at Hughes, will participate as a speaker at IWCE 2010 on March 9 in Las Vegas. Mr. Bardo will serve with other satellite industry executives on a workshop panel moderated by Satellite Industry Association president, Patricia Cooper. The workshop, entitled "Satellites to the Rescue," will provide attendees a comprehensive overview of satellite technology and how it enables mission-critical communications for the public safety community.
WHO: Tony Bardo, assistant vice president for government solutions
WHAT: IWCE 2010
Satellites to the Rescue Workshop
WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV
"Interoperable, reliable network communications are essential to support public sector missions," said Tony Bardo, assistant vice president for government solutions at Hughes. "Staying connected is particularly important for public safety professionals who stand on the front lines of the disasters that face our communities. I look forward to discussing how satellite broadband network solutions are so vital to supporting our public safety officials--as they support our communities--in times of crisis."
Members of the media interested in scheduling a briefing with Mr. Bardo are invited to contact Mary Alice Johnson at (571) 323-2585, ext. 2140, or by e-mail maryalice@connellyworks.com.
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. HughesNet® encompasses all broadband solutions and managed services from Hughes, bridging the best of satellite and terrestrial technologies. Its broadband satellite products are based on global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU standards organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.2 million systems to customers in over 100 countries.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes maintains sales and support offices worldwide. Hughes is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:HUGH). For additional information, please visit http://www.hughes.com.