• E-mail
• Print
• Comment
• Font Size
• Digg
• del.icio.us
• Discuss article

DataPath Joins the Satellite Industry Association

Posted on: Monday, 7 May 2007, 09:00 CDT

DULUTH, Ga., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- DataPath, Inc., a provider of satellite and wireless communications networks around the world, today announced that it has become an executive member of the Satellite Industry Association (SIA).

SIA is a U.S.-based trade association providing worldwide representation of the leading satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, and ground equipment suppliers. SIA is the unified voice of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the satellite business.

"We are delighted to bring our voice to this key industry group," said Dave Helfgott, president and chief operating officer, DataPath. "Our experience and perspectives will support the many important initiatives of the Satellite Industry Association."

"DataPath has been key to highly successful U.S. military satellite communications initiatives, and serves the government and broadcast markets with industry-leading automation and device control software," said David Cavossa, executive director, Satellite Industry Association. "Its expertise in defense, civilian government and broadcast makes it a valuable contributor to our association as we work to advance the industry."

DataPath has built more than 1,000 satellite terminals, and provided supporting software and services for programs such as the U.S. Army's Joint Network Node -- the backbone of high-bandwidth communications in Iraq -- and the U.S. Marine Corps' Support Wide Area Network. Through its commercial model and agile production capability, DataPath has set new standards for rapid, high-quality manufacturing of rugged, state-of-the-art tactical SATCOM terminals.

DataPath's battlefield communications networks and field service representatives have been called on to support the U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry, 3rd Infantry, 4th Infantry, 10th Mountain, 25th Infantry, 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne Divisions, and many other brigade combat teams and units. The company also delivers communications solutions to the commercial sector. Its MaxView(R) network control software is currently used by government and commercial organizations, including many of the world's leading broadcast companies.

About DataPath, Inc.

DataPath is known for rapidly designing and delivering specialized satellite and wireless communications networks that defy the boundaries of time, terrain and technology. Our end-to-end solutions for military, government and business markets include communications hardware, MaxView(R) network control software and comprehensive services to help our customers deploy, manage and support their networks, even in the most extreme conditions. DataPath has built more than 1,000 satellite terminals to support customers around the world. Our solutions are key to some of the U.S. military's most vital networks, including the Joint Network Node - one of the largest, most successful satellite communications networks ever deployed by the U.S. military. DataPath is headquartered in Duluth, Ga., U.S.A. For more information, visit http://www.datapath.com/ or call 866-855-3800.

Safe Harbor Disclosure

This press release, other than historical information, contains forward- looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections. Forward-looking statements may include projections and estimates concerning the timing and success of specific projects and the future revenues, income and capital spending of DataPath, Inc. (the "Company.")

A variety of factors beyond the control of the Company may affect the Company's performance, including, but not limited to the Company's ability to sustain its historical growth rate; the Company's dependence on sales to the U.S. government for a high percentage of its revenues; increased competition using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software solutions; changes or delays in U.S. government funding programs and priorities; termination or modification clauses contained in U.S. government contracts; continued supply of critical components and services, including COTS-based hardware; maintenance of exclusive procurement or marketing rights with key suppliers; restrictions contained in federal and international procurement laws and regulations; operation in international markets, including the application of international and foreign domestic laws and regulations; and risks and costs associated with becoming a public company.

Any of the above factors and numerous others not listed nor foreseen may adversely affect the Company's financial performance. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they were made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

DataPath, Inc.

CONTACT: Peter K. Herbert, Director, Communications Program of DataPath,Inc., +1-678-597-0638, pherbert@datapath.com

Web site: http://www.datapath.com/

Source: PRNewswire

More News in this Category