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ViaSat To Supply Smart Digital With SurfBeam Broadband System For Malaysia
ViaSat has finalized a contract to supply its SurfBeam broadband satellite networking system to Smart Digital Communications in Malaysia. Smart will use the system to provide enhanced satellite managed services and networking operations for a new service called Triple Play that will bring video, voice and high-speed Internet to homes and small businesses in Malaysia. Under this contract, ViaSat will supply 5,000 Ku-band satellite terminals for the project. The value of the contract is over US$5.75 million and the installations are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2005. "Smart Digital chose the ViaSat SurfBeam technology because its innovative approach to broadband satellite communications will maintain both cost and performance as we grow these large networks," said Mr. Khairuddin Abd Rahman, president and CEO of Smart Digital. "In our country, satellite networking has a pivotal role and we need to complement our government commitment to provide broadband under the National Broadband Plan. We are focusing on technology that delivers a true cost-effective and high-quality service level to the customers who will support a successful business model." "We are honored to be chosen again by Smart Digital and value their trust in our ability to deliver technology and services that will enhance their leadership in delivering broadband services throughout Malaysia," said Feroz Khan, ViaSat regional director for Southeast Asia. SurfBeam is based on the open standard of terrestrial cable modem networking, called DOCSIS (Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specifications), but includes additional networking technology to match the unique characteristics of satellite transmission. Since the DOCSIS broadband networking standard is already used by millions of terrestrial cable customers, the technology is highly developed and low-cost in terms of modem chipsets, hub (headend) hardware, self-installation, and customer support systems. Related Links Smart Digital Communications ViaSat SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express 
Gilat's Spacenet Expands Its Reach With New Global Broadband Services
Israel (SPX) Mar 28, 2005Gilat Satellite Networks announced Tuesday that its U.S. subsidiary, Spacenet, has expanded its services portfolio to include worldwide broadband communications services to multinational corporations.
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