DGAP-News: Globecomm to Provide Best-in-Class IPTV System to Deployed US Government Personnel
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Globecomm to Provide Best-in-Class IPTV System to Deployed US Government Personnel
22.03.2016 / 17:02
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HAUPPAUGE, NY --(Marketwired - March 22, 2016) - Globecomm, a
leading global communications solutions provider, announced today
that it has been awarded its first streaming Internet Protocol TV
(IPTV) services contract for a US Government organization who has
deployed personnel in a large, multi-unit dwelling overseas.
Parlaying its global terrestrial and satellite-based network,
Globecomm will provide an end-to-end, fully managed solution that
includes video services with fully-licensed television content,
DVR, digital signage capabilities and distribution to over 2000
viewing points at a US Government facility.
Globecomm's Programmed Video Solutions/TV (GPVS-TV) is an
affordable and reliable service designed to cater to the viewing
pleasures of US personnel deployed overseas who reside anywhere
from small bases or camps to large multi-dwelling units. Deployed
personnel can have the option of viewing over 100 channels of
network TV, sports, news, premium channels and video-on-demand
selections. The GPVS-TV technology solution is built on a
multicast, IP-based backbone with dedicated secure private
distribution to each end-user from a centralized hub or head-end
system. Additional information is available at http://www.globeco
mmsystems.com/government/programmed-video-services.asp
The awarded contract for the initial GPVS-TV deployment will
include:
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-- 70 Channel IPTV Head-End System
-- Set-Top Boxes for 2000 viewing areas
-- 40 Locally Acquired Channels
-- 20 Premium Content Channels
-- DVR Capabilities
-- Integration to base/camp services such as digital signage
-- On-Site Training and Support
-- Announcement Channels
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Fiber bandwidth and satellite services connectivity will also be
supplied as part of the contract award. Services are scheduled
for activation in the second quarter of calendar year 2016.
Globecomm was awarded a base year contract with four option
years.
Dwight Hunsicker, SVP & General Manager, Government Solutions,
said, 'Under this contract Globecomm will provide cost-effective
real-time US-based entertainment, sports and news content to our
deployed forces to offset the hardships of long deployments in
remote regions of the world. By combining Globecomm's global
network with content from our distribution partners, Globecomm is
utilizing best-in-class technology to deliver reliable services
around the clock to our deployed customer base.'
About Globecomm
Globecomm is a leading global communications provider serving
media, commercial and government markets in over 80 countries.
The company employs engineering expertise in consulting services,
system design and integration, maritime and mobile
communications, media services, and mission critical networks, to
provide its customers the optimal solution. Globecomm is
dedicated to improving communications and leverages its world
class, global network to offer end-to-end, managed service
communication's solutions worldwide.
Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm also maintains offices in
Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, The Netherlands, South Africa,
Germany, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab
Emirates, Afghanistan and Indonesia. For more information, please
visit http://www.globecomm.com
Contact Information:
Michael Keeley
+1 631-231-9800
michael.keeley@globecomm.com
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Language:
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Company:
Globecomm
United States
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