Agreements With RTComm, an Affiliate
of Rostelecom group, and Government Enterprise NIIR Include VSAT
Network Supply, Local Manufacture and R&D Cooperation
Joint Activity to Begin This Year
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT) today announced that it
has signed agreements with Russian-based service provider RTComm,
the satellite service arm of Rostelecom Group (MICEX & RTS:
RTKM, RTKMP) (OTCQX:ROSYY), Russia's national telecommunications
operator, and with NIIR FSUE, an institute for technology
advancement of the Ministry for Telecommunications and Mass
Communications of the Russian Federation.
As part of these agreements, Gilat will supply network equipment
and Ka-band end-user terminals for RTComm's future constellation of
multi spot-beam satellites. The cooperation between the parties
includes transfer of technology required for local manufacture in
Russia, and R&D cooperation. As part of a frame MOU, the
parties signed two specific agreements which will go into
implementation this year.
Today's announcement showcases the President and the
Government's ongoing commitment to bridging the digital divide
across the Russian Federation. Supported by Gilat's capabilities
and track-record for success, this high priority project will
ensure that high-speed broadband access is delivered to consumers
and businesses across our vast nation, ensuring even the most
remote locations can become active participants in the digital
society," said Naum Marder, the Deputy Minister of
Telecommunications and Mass Communications of the Russian
Federation.
Rostelecom has the largest domestic backbone network and last
mile connections in Russia. With licenses to provide a wide range
of telecommunication services to residential, corporate and
governmental subscribers and third party operators across all
regions of the Russian Federation, the Group has announced
consolidated revenues of RUB 275.7 billion in 2010.
"The realization of the project is utmost important for
Rostelecom Group in the view of the government and
commercial challenges for the company. In particular, the project
involves the advanced communications services for remote regions of
Russia and access to e-government services," said Oleg Rumiantsev,
Director of External Communication Department of Rostelecom.
RTComm is one of the leading telecommunication companies in
Russia and already operates Ku-band satellite networks. The use of
Gilat's Ka-band equipment will allow RTComm to offer an advanced
broadband connectivity service to consumers, as well as to SME's,
enterprises and government agencies across the Russian Federation.
The launch of Ka-band high-throughput multi-spot beam satellites,
part of which are RTComm's, is scheduled for 2012-2014, and is
planned to support over two million subscribers.
"We chose Gilat as the best partner for bringing Ka-band to
Russia – both in terms of technology and as a long-term partner. We
rigorously evaluated a number of satellite broadband solutions, and
we are confident that the technological level of Gilat's solution,
as well as positive experience of Ku-band projects implementation,
will enable fast and effective roll-out of this nationwide project
approved by the Government of the Russian Federation," said Valeriy
Lokhin, RTComm's General Manager.
NIIR FSUE is the leading system-level research institute of the
Ministry for Telecommunications and Mass Communications of the
Russian Federation. As part of the agreement, Gilat will provide
NIIR with manufacturing rights, know-how and marketing rights for
the Ka-band gateways which NIIR will adapt to Russian market
requirements.
"Gilat's cutting-edge technology opens new opportunities for the
Russian market. NIIR's experience in system-level integration and
development, as well as in the manufacturing of various equipment
for satellite networks, coupled with Gilat's technology, will
enable making the first Ka-band project in the Russian Federation a
success," said Valery Butenko, NIIR's General Manager.
"This is an important award for Gilat, reinforcing our position
in the Ka-band marketplace. We see Ka-band technology expanding to
more regions in the world, and offering new opportunities with much
higher capacities and at lower prices to the subscribers," said
Amiram Levinberg, Gilat's Chairman of the Board and CEO.
"It is an honor for us to be part of this prestigious initiative
which aims to bring high speed connectivity throughout the Russian
Federation. RTComm is becoming one of the leading providers of
satellite communications within Russia, and NIIR is a prominent
design house with high technical expertise. We view this
partnership as a clear vote of confidence in our technology and in
Gilat in general," said Arie Rozichner, Gilat's RVP Eurasia.
About NIIR FSUE
NIIR FSUE is the leading system-level research institute of the
Ministry for Telecommunications and Mass Communications of the
Russian Federation, involved in creating radio communications
systems, satellite and terrestrial TV and radio broadcasting
systems and in developing radio technologies.
The Institute was set up in 1949 pursuant to the USSR Government
decree. NIIR is contributing significantly to the development of
modern information and communications technologies. Its research
and engineering staff carries out relevant scientific studies,
develops advanced radio technology, implements projects on
telecommunications networks.
About RTComm
RTComm is a national telecommunication operator in Russia, with
its primary focus on providing services based on virtual private
networks, data processing centers and satellite access. RTComm is a
part of the Rostelecom group. RTComm is a provider of complete
communication solutions for government and corporate clients, as
well as for telecommunication operators and Internet service
providers. RTComm's backbone network is based on MPLS/VPN
technology and has access nodes in all regions of the Russian
Federation. Regional representatives: "RTComm-Siberia",
"RTComm-South", "RTComm-Volga-Ural". For additional information
visit www.rtcomm.ru
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is a leading provider of products
and professional services for satellite-based broadband
communications networks worldwide. Gilat was founded in 1987 and
has shipped over one million Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs)
to more than 85 countries across six continents. Gilat's
headquarters is located in Petah Tikva, Israel. The Company has 22
sales and service offices worldwide. Gilat develops and markets an
expansive range of broadband satellite solutions including
high-performance VSATs under the SkyEdgeTM and SkyEdge II brands,
low-profile antennas for satcom-on-the-move, under the RaySat
Antenna Systems and the StealthRayTM brands and next generation
solid-state power amplifiers for mission-critical defense and
broadcast satellite communications systems under the Wavestream
brand. Gilat's wholly-owned subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., is a leading
provider of managed services in North America to the business and
government segments. Visit Gilat at www.gilat.com
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in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain
market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid
changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share
and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of
competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth
and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and
retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's
proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's
international operations and its location in Israel. For additional
information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties
associated with Gilat's business, reference is made to Gilat's
reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
CONTACT: Karen Mazor
Gilat Satellite Networks
karenm@gilat.com
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