Hughes Network Systems supplies ChinaCast with DIRECWAY broadband satellite system.Hughes Network Systems Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS), is a provider of broadband satellite network products for businesses and consumers. HNS pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access services and IP-based networks with its original DirecPC service but which it now markets , Inc. (HNS HNS Hughes Network Systems LLC HNS Hrvatski Nogometni Savez (Croatian Football Federation) HNS Head & Neck Surgery HNS Hughes Network Systems, Inc. ), the world's leading provider of broadband satellite solutions, announced today it is providing ChinaCast, one of the leading satellite service operators in China, with a DIRECWAY broadband satellite network including a Network Operations Center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. (NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, ) and DW4020 remote satellite terminals. In addition, the companies signed a strategic relationship agreement to jointly market enterprise networking services See ENS. in China. Currently offering satellite services using HNS' one-way broadband terminals, ChinaCast is now able to offer new two-way broadband satellite services to the corporate data network market utilizing the DIRECWAY solution. The new NOC and remote terminals enable ChinaCast to meet the demands of customers in numerous industries, from government agencies to insurance, healthcare, banking and energy. "In the past, we have provided broadband one-way satellite services to universities, government agencies and ministries. The new DIRECWAY system will help us better address the expanding needs of our customers. ChinaCast has built a strong brand name in the China telecom industry and with HNS' extensive international experience and product excellence, we are confident in providing even better and more expanded services to our customers in the future," said Mr. Ron Chan, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ChinaCast. Representatives from ChinaCast's existing customers, such as the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Coal, attended the press conference where this announcement was made. Mr. Wang Hongqiao, from the Ministry of Coal, commented, "As an existing customer of ChinaCast, we have been looking forward to the launch of their new two-way satellite system. We believe the new DIRECWAY system will allow our remote branch network offices to better communicate with each other and will also allow us to expand the number of applications such as videoconferencing A real time video session between two or more users or between two or more locations. Although the first videoconferencing was done with traditional analog TV and satellites, inhouse room systems became popular in the early 1980s after Compression Labs pioneered digitized video systems and voice. We are also happy to hear that ChinaCast has allied with the leading broadband satellite company, Hughes Network Systems, for we feel the partnership is mutually beneficial Adj. 1. mutually beneficial - mutually dependent interdependent, mutualist dependent - relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture" for both companies as well as for their customers." Executive Vice President of the International Division at HNS, Mr. Bahram Pourmand, added, "The China market is, without a doubt, one of our largest international markets. Our satellite solutions are widely used to provide connectivity to government agencies, educational institutions and enterprises. Our strategic marketing relationship with ChinaCast allows us to further penetrate the market by drawing upon their extensive knowledge, experience and resources in the local market. It goes without saying that this cooperation is a key step forward for HNS' China strategy." |
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