Provident International Consolidates Central European Network Connectivity
MILTON KEYNES, England, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems
Europe (HNSE), Europe's leading provider of broadband satellite solutions to
enterprises and consumers, today announced that it has been selected by
Provident International, a leading personal credit company, to be its sole
supplier of satellite broadband services.
Previously reliant upon a fragmented terrestrial infrastructure which was
not cost effective, Provident International required broadband connectivity
from its central European branch offices situated nationwide in Poland,
Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia in order to send back-office information
to its UK data center. Provident decided on a comprehensive satellite
broadband solution from HNSE, because it offers more value and means that
Provident also can consolidate its connectivity requirements and deal with a
single supplier.
"After several months investigating communications options for our central
European branch network, we are convinced that the decision to use the Hughes
DIRECWAY broadband satellite service was our best option. HNSE not only
offers cost-effective communications, but is also an effective 'one-stop shop'
for our communications needs. The introduction of the HNSE satellite
broadband service will reduce our total cost of ownership for communications
by up to 30% compared to our existing terrestrial solutions," said Barrie
Grimshaw, Manager of Business Technology, Provident International Ltd.
"We are proud to have been selected as Provident's broadband provider in
central Europe," said Mike Darcy, President of HNSE. "DIRECWAY is proving
once again to be the most cost effective technology to connect organizations
doing business in this rapidly growing region."
Satellite broadband allows Provident International to multicast -- meaning
it can send transactional information during the daytime and then use
available bandwidth to update software applications from headquarters outside
of trading periods. Satellite broadband also allows Provident International
to add applications throughout its companies and help evolve the business.
After a competitive bid process, HNSE was chosen because of its proven
experience in the required countries and security of user passwords. HNSE
will provide 150 DW6000 broadband satellite terminals to enable data
connectivity for back-office information across four central European
countries.
About Provident Financial
Provident Financial is a leading international company providing home
credit, a credit card product, car finance and motor insurance. Established
in the UK over 120 years ago, Provident offers products that are tailored to
their customers' needs.
Provident Financial's international division began operating in 1997 as
part of Provident's strategy to develop new sources of growth outside the UK.
Provident International currently serves over 1.5 million customers throughout
central Europe, supported by a nationwide network of over 12,000 agents and
nearly 150 branch offices.
About Hughes Network Systems Europe
Hughes Network Systems Europe (HNSE) is Hughes Network Systems, LLC's
(HNS) operating and sales organization for the European market, with
facilities in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy. Utilizing its satellite
hub earth stations and network operations centres in Griesheim, Germany and
Milton Keynes, U.K., HNSE provides DIRECWAY(R) broadband satellite services
throughout the continent, both directly and through a growing family of value-
added service providers.
HNSE is Europe's leading provider of high-speed broadband satellite
services and solutions to enterprises of all sizes and in many sectors,
including oil and gas, retail, automotive, banking, restaurants and
governments. HNSE designs, develops, installs and maintains a wide variety of
managed network solutions such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Business
Continuity/Backup Services, Corporate Video and Audio Broadcasting, Digital
Signage and Retail Media Networks, Interactive Training and Distance Learning,
Streaming Content and IP Multicast Services, in addition to broadband
connectivity for Wi-Fi Access at hot spots. For more information or to find a
contact for your region, please visit http://www.hnseu.com.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) is the world's leading provider of
broadband satellite network solutions for businesses and consumers, with more
than 800,000 systems ordered or shipped to customers in 85 countries. HNS
pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access services and
IP-based networks, which it markets globally under the DIRECWAY(R) brand.
DIRECWAY terminals are based on the IPoS (IP over Satellite) global standard,
approved by TIA, ETSI and the ITU standards organizations.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA,
Hughes maintains sales and support offices worldwide. SkyTerra
Communications, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SKYT) and The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
(NYSE: DTV) each own 50% of HNS. SkyTerra is its managing member. For
additional information, please visit http://www.hns.com.
HUGHES and Hughes Network Systems are trademarks of Hughes Network
Systems, LLC. DIRECWAY is a trademark of The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
SOURCE Hughes Network Systems
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Related links:
http://www.hns.com
http://www.hnseu.com
CONTACT:
Judy Blake of Hughes Network Systems,
+1-301-601-7330, jblake@hns.com; or Donna Taylor of Brodeur,
+1-202-775-2650, dtaylor@brodeur.com, for Hughes Network Systems
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