“DataPath Wins Military Net-centric Satellite Communications Deal”
Washington Technology

By Doug Beizer

December 5, 2005

In a step to help improve its ability to conduct network-centric warfare, the Army Communications-Electronics Command awarded DataPath Inc. a $42.4 million contract custom satellite terminals and associated services.

The contract extends the Army’s Joint Network Node initiative to provide enhanced communications services to National Guard Units in Iraq and provides additional capabilities the Marine Corps’ wide-area network initiatives for video storage and logistics support.

DataPath solutions provide an interoperable IT infrastructure for both the Army and Corps.

The company will deliver DataPath ET 3000 Portable trailer-based satellite earth terminals DataPath DKET 5000 Transportable self-contained satellite earth terminals. The company will provide the Army with associated integrated logistics, depot as well as technical engineering support.

Deployed extensively in Iraq, the Joint Network Node initiative is a network-centric communications architecture, which currently provides portable communications to Third Infantry Division, 101st Airborne Division, Fourth Infantry Division and 10th Mountain Division.

The video storage WAN initiative provides the Marine Corps with in-theater visibility intelligence to conduct reconnaissance, coordinate mission planning as well as fine- artillery targeting. The initiative delivers real-time communications and provides storage retrieval capabilities via video-on-demand to support strategic analysis and command requirements. The logistics support WAN gives the Marine Corps network-centric supply chain capabilities serve the logistics requirements of warfighters on the frontline.

DataPath is providing a solution built on two custom versions of its DataPath ET 3000 for battlefield communications to multiple Army National Guard units and the Marine This provides a mobile satellite telecommunications platform configurable for operation band frequency and for simultaneous Single Channel per Carrier/Time Division Multiple carrier transmission. DataPath is also delivering two custom versions of the DataPath 5000 Transportable to the Army to enhance the existing hub infrastructure in Iraq.

The DataPath 3000 is a compact trailer-based satellite earth terminal that delivers rugged communications gateway to battalions that allows them to acquire a satellite minutes and link field units back to headquarters or war rooms in real time. A third- earth terminal, the DataPath 3000 is specifically designed for sustained and reliable operation with minimal maintenance by forward-deployed warfighters.

DataPath of Duluth, Ga., has about 230 employees and annual sales of $87.7 million. The company ranks No. 95 on Washington Technology’s 2005 Top 100 list of federal prime contractors.


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 .

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