(Editor’s Note: Following is a listing of some of the key providers in the field of commercial satellite communications services for the military and intelligence communities.) ADCI of Delaware www.adcit.com ADCI of Delaware LLC (ADCI) is a provider of mobile satellite airtime, products and services to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and numerous other public service entities. ADCI’s customers are organizations whose success depends on reliable, secure, mobile satellite communications and remote office functionality worldwide.
AIS Engineering www.aisengineering.com AIS is a woman-owned small business that provides communications, operations, maintenance and support to federal and commercial clients along with research, design, integration and implementation of satellite communications networks. AIS has implemented fully managed, turnkey global communication services, supplying logistics, engineering, network design, staffing, training and integration services for many corporations and government entities since 1994.
ARTEL www.artelinc.com ARTEL is an end-to-end managed network and IT services provider, with core capabilities in satellite and terrestrial communications, network operations center services, solutions integration and information assurance. We understand what it takes to customize and deliver secure, affordable and reliable products, services and integrated solutions to meet our customers’ mission-critical needs.
Fujitsu Network Communications www.fujitsu.com/us/services/telecom Fujitsu Network Communications is a North American designer and manufacturer of fiber-optic transmission and IP broadband platforms and provider
of IT and carrier-class telecommunications solutions. Through innovations and research from Fujitsu Labs, Fujitsu provides fully integrated IT/telecom solutions to deliver traditional and next-generation services over a broad range of metropolitan transport networks, as well as regional, long-haul applications.
Harris www.harris.com Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 125 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., the company has approximately $5.5 billion of annual revenue and about 15,000 employees, including 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-inclass assured communications products, systems and services.
Harris CapRock www.harriscaprock.com Harris CapRock Communications is a global provider of managed satellite and terrestrial communications solutions, specifically for remote and harsh environments including the maritime, energy and government markets. It owns and operates a robust global infrastructure that includes teleports on six continents, five 24/7 customer support centers, local presence in 23 countries and more than 275 global field service personnel.
Inmarsat Government www.inmarsatgov.com Inmarsat Government provides secure, reliable and affordable missioncritical telecommunications to U.S. military and civilian organizations. Equipped with the industry’s leading terrestrial and satellite infrastructure and partners, it delivers custom, end-to-end commercial satellite communication networks solutions that can sustain connectivity anytime, anywhere.
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Intelsat General www.intelsatgeneral.com Intelsat General provides satellite communications solutions to military, commercial and government customers over Intelsat’s fleet of more than 50 satellites and a global terrestrial network of teleports and fiber infrastructure. From remote military outposts, disaster recovery sites and U.S. embassies to health and homeland security agencies, Intelsat General’s solutions support even the most complex operations.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions www.kratosdefense.com
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is a specialized technology business providing mission critical products, services and solutions for national security. Kratos’ core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings in areas of expertise including C5ISR, satellite communication systems, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, missile defense, cyber-warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Together with its subsidiaries, Kratos provides integrated solutions for end-to-end assurance of satellites, signals and networks, including satellite command and control, signal processing, remote network monitoring and control, data communications and RF interference mitigation.
Kratos Networks www.kratosnetworks.com Kratos Networks helps organizations assure the availability, reliability and security of communications across satellite and terrestrial networks. Flagship products include NeuralStar for real-time situational
awareness of satellite, IT and security systems; and Compass for monitoring and control of devices. NeuralStar is used by DISA as the primary software component to administer DoD’s enterprise network as part of its Integrated Network Management System and by customers that include the Army, Department of State and others. With over 3,000 installations, Compass is used by broadcasters, satellite operators and the military to ensure equipment uptime.
Kratos SecureInfo www.secureinfo.com The Kratos SecureInfo team provides end-to-end cybersecurity services across satellite and terrestrial operations for a wide variety of military, civilian, critical infrastructure and commercial customers. With over 20 years of experience and thousands of engagements completed, Kratos SecureInfo has special expertise in areas including SATCOM, cloud security, risk mitigation and continuous monitoring. SecureInfo is an independent agent of the certifying authority for IT and space systems for the Air Force and an accredited third party assessment organization under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program performing security assessments of cloud service providers for the federal government.
O3b Networks Limited www.o3bnetworks.com O3b is transforming communications by deploying an innovative Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation, with fiber speed and satellite reach. Governments, fixed/ mobile operators, ISPs and enterprises will have flexible low latency, high capacity connections where and when they need them. O3b provides a low-cost, high-speed alternative for remote areas and emerging markets that have been unconnected or underserved. www.MIT-kmi.com