DataPath Enables Mission-Critical Communications for Marine Corps in Iraq and Horn of Africa; DataPath and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Providers Supply High-Bandwidth Communications System to the Support Wide Area Network (SWAN) Projects.

DULUTH, Ga. -- DataPath, Inc., a global solution provider for mission-critical communications, has deployed a battlefield communications solution, including satellite earth terminals, network equipment and integrated logistics support, for the Marine Corps' three Support Wide Area Network (SWAN) projects: Video and Storage Wide Area Network (VSWAN), Logistics Support Wide Area Network (LSWAN) and Horn of Africa Support Wide Area Network (HSWAN).

SWAN is a satellite and Internet protocol (IP) communications system that provides forward-deployed Marines in Iraq and the Horn of Africa and their central command posts with robust communication capabilities virtually whenever and wherever they need them. As the lead technology partner for the Marine Corps SWAN projects, DataPath worked with several commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vendors to provide the required reliable, quickly deployed, high-bandwidth capabilities.

"It was essential that we implement real-time communications solutions that deploy quickly to enable the SWAN project," said Captain David Joseforsky, LSWAN/VSWAN/HSWAN project officer, Marine Corps Systems Command. "The robust, reliable communications solutions transform traditional Marine Corps operations. With these solutions, front-line operational forces can capitalize on the resources and intelligence being gathered by central commands, unmanned aerial vehicles and other resources. We expect SWAN to continue delivering vital battlefield intelligence and logistics support as it transitions to a formal program of record."

"Reliability and the accelerated deployment of the SWAN infrastructure are integral to successful operations and increased safety," said Andy Mullins, chief executive officer of DataPath. "We are proud to provide the Marines with the communications capability to increase visibility and enable seamless information sharing during important operations in Iraq and around the globe."

At the center of the SWAN architecture are the DataPath ET 2000 Portable for battlefield communications, a forward-deployed "flyaway" earth terminal, and the DataPath DKET 5000 Transportable for base camp communications, a high-powered satellite communications hub.

Orbital Data Corp., a leading provider of wide area network (WAN) acceleration solutions, is currently deployed with earth terminals that support connectivity for continental United States (CONUS) and Okinawa logistics operations. Orbital Data's AutoOptimizer TCP accelerator enhances critical application performance over WANs, whether in mesh or hub-and-spoke architectures, enabling virtually any application that sends data between locations to run faster. The solution increases data throughput by up to 200 times and reduces application response time by up to 80 percent.

An overview of the three Marine Corps SWAN projects follows:

--Video and Storage Wide Area Network (VSWAN): VSWAN provides Marines operating in Iraq's Anbar Province on the ground with visibility into potentially dangerous operations through video feeds from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). VSWAN leverages secure satellite communications to disseminate video to command posts, supporting strategic analysis and command requirements.

--Logistics Support Wide Area Network (LSWAN): Using the proven VSWAN architecture as a framework, LSWAN provides logisticians in Iraq, CONUS and Okinawa with visibility into the status of important procurement orders.

--Horn of Africa Support Wide Area Network (HSWAN): HSWAN provides combined voice and data capabilities among Camp Lemonier in Djibouti, Africa; U.S. Embassies; Ministries of Defense (MODs); and Commander Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) deployed teams.

"Strengthening the communications link between forward-deployed Marines and central commands provides them with the additional real-time intelligence that is integral to continued operational success," said Richard Pierce, CEO of Orbital Data. "Orbital Data's wide area network optimization capabilities are enabling critical information sharing while extending the traditional limits of connectivity and bandwidth resources on a global basis."

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 Fort Monmouth, N.J., Tampa, Fla., the Philippines and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.datapath.com.

About Orbital Data Corp.

Orbital Data is a leading network acceleration company, the only one in its industry to "auto-optimize" WAN links, providing a simpler and smarter way to deliver LAN-like high performance to remote users over the WAN. The Company offers an end-to-end WAN acceleration solution spanning all parts of a global organization, including data centers, remote offices, home offices and mobile users. Customers include Army Broadcasting Services, Atlas, Conexant, Disney, Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, Sony, Time Warner, and Yahoo. More information about the company can be found at www.orbitaldata.com.