“Orbital Data Signs OEM Agreement With DataPath”

By Satellite News Staff

December 5, 2005

Orbital Data will provide satellite communications solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense under an original equipment manufacturer agreement with DataPath Inc., Orbital Data announced Nov. 28.

The solutions are intended to enable quicker transfer of time-sensitive data to military units around the world.

DataPath will integrate Orbital Data’s Totaltransport software into DataPath’s communications solutions for extreme environments. Total transport increases data throughput by up to 200 times and application response time by up to 400 percent, Orbital Data said.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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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