Spacenet Adds MegaPath Networks as a Connexstar Channel Partner

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Petah Tikva - Mar 17, 2004
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. said Tuesday that its Spacenet subsidiary has expanded its channel partners program with the addition of MegaPath Networks, a leading U.S. provider of secure-access and managed network solutions.

MegaPath will offer Spacenet's Connexstar satellite connectivity service to customers seeking available-anywhere broadband access as well as backup connectivity for terrestrial high-speed networks.

Connexstar provides an economical commercial-grade broadband solution that is available to virtually any location in the United States, filling in previously unserviceable areas to complete MegaPath's national service footprint. Connexstar allows download speeds of up to 1 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 256 kbps.

"MegaPath is committed to providing our customers with the widest connectivity coverage and the highest quality of service, so it is critical that the technology solutions we offer are extremely reliable," said John Moshier, Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions at MegaPath.

"We selected Connexstar as a MegaPath supplier because of the company's superb value as a business-class connectivity solutions provider. We are pleased to offer this additional service coverage to our customers."

"Spacenet is extremely pleased with the demand that we have seen for Connexstar, and the demand continues to grow as more companies become aware of the advantages of our VSAT technology," said Spacenet Vice President of Distribution Channels Mark Rasmussen.

"MegaPath provides tremendous additional reach for Connexstar into traditionally terrestrial-centric markets. This is an important strategic direction for us as we continue to raise the public profile of our connectivity solutions. We believe MegaPath will be an excellent addition to our channel partners program, and we look forward to working with them to bring Connexstar to a wider audience."

MegaPath Networks Inc. delivers secure access and managed network solutions that enable businesses of all sizes to cost-effectively connect branch offices, mobile workers and home-based workers to centralized corporate resources.

By offering comprehensive managed access, VPN and security services, MegaPath is the single source of contact for the design, deployment, monitoring, reporting and support of remote connectivity solutions.

Having the broadest business-class footprint through its nationwide private network, MegaPath has deployed over 55,000 endpoints to small businesses and an array of distributed enterprises ranging from large manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, restaurant chains, retailers and financial institutions, to smaller insurance firms and real estate offices.

MegaPath's passion for customer care and product excellence is reflected in its award-winning managed services and top industry- and user-rated technical support and sales professionals. Privately held and founded in 1999, MegaPath is headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif.

Connexstar provides commercial-grade, always-on broadband connectivity to multi-site enterprises of any size, anywhere in the continental United States.

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