U.S. Government Award Recognizes Technology Innovation for DataPath's
Efforts to Restore Vital Communications in the Aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina
DULUTH, Ga., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- DataPath, Inc., a global solution
provider for mission-critical communications, today announced it has been
selected for the prestigious Sixth Annual Armed Forces Communications and
Electronics Association (AFCEA) International Golden Link Award. The award,
which recognizes excellence and innovation in the application of technology
in government operations, honors DataPath and the Army
Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command's (C-E LCMC)
Special Projects and Homeland Security Office for the restoration of
communications capabilities that supported relief efforts in the wake of
Hurricane Katrina.
At the request of U.S. Northern Command's (USNORTHCOM) Joint Task
Force- Katrina (JTF-Katrina), the Army C-E LCMC was called on to restore
basic communications infrastructure at strategic points in the region by
implementing a DataPath satellite communications network.
Within 24 hours of the storms passing, DataPath was prepared to deploy
an expert team of 10 field engineers and a unique network of trailer-based
DataPath ET 3000 Portables(TM), referred to as Satellite Communications
Transportable Terminals (STTs) by the Army, to provide communications to
the Gulf region.
"After Katrina, the lack of communications infrastructure in the Gulf
clearly necessitated the use of satellite earth terminals," said Jeremy
Brady, operations manager with the Special Projects and Homeland Security
Office. "The power to effectively communicate and coordinate operations
cannot be overstated. Throughout our deployment to Mississippi and
Louisiana, we relied on DataPath's mobile communications infrastructure to
support rescue and recovery operations."
DataPath's satellite communications network empowered local, state and
Federal first responders to carry out their search and recovery missions by
restoring vital communications required for situational awareness and
rescue coordination.
DataPath 3000s are rugged, highly mobile satellite earth terminals that
use commercial satellites to supply reliable Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) capability, videoconferencing and military communications network
access. The terminals are used extensively by the Army and Marines in Iraq
and Afghanistan, and have been adapted for emergency event management in a
solution called the DataPath 3450 Portable Command Post(TM). This year, the
Georgia Emergency Management Agency adopted the DataPath 3450 to improve
its emergency preparedness and ability to support interoperable
communications.
"We are honored to receive this award for quickly establishing
communications networks in support of relief efforts in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina," said Chuck Shellhouse, general manager of DataPath's
Integrated Logistics Support business unit. "I am proud of the
responsiveness, ingenuity and dedication shown by our employees while
delivering an emergency communications solution where it was needed most.
We have a great partnership with the Army for its communications needs, and
we are always prepared to go the extra mile to support its missions."
AFCEA also recognized this year two other organizations in the
international and homeland security categories for the Golden Link honors.
DataPath's award-winning solution will be on display at the DataPath booth
(#212) at TechNet International, which will be held at the Washington
Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on June 19-20, 2006.
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.
SOURCE DataPath, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Shany Seawright of Strategic Communications
Group, for DataPath, +1-301-408-4500, or
sseawright@gotostrategic.com
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