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SSC provides Satellite Internet Access
with Hughes Network Systems
SSC News Release, August 5, 2002
RIYADH -
Saudi Systems Corporation (SSC) has
recently signed a partnership agreement with Hughes Network Systems (HNS) to
provide customers in Saudi Arabia with satellite Internet access, equipment,
services, communications solutions including data, audio and video
transmissions.
Part of HNS’s deal is to sell to SSC
the remote terminal equipment. While as part of the network services, HNS
will provide the backbone circuits, backbone equipment, space segment and
shared hub. The shared hub will also be provided with program management.
A 24-hour network service will be
provided to SSC in addition to engineering, installation, maintenance,
training and helpdesk support.
SSC offers Satellite Internet Access
service under SSC's Systems Integration division. Please contact Dr. Salah
Al-Obaidi, SSC Vice President for Systems Integration, for more details.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, Inc. (HNS), a
wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Electronics Corporation (HUGHES), is the
world's leading provider of broadband satellite network solutions for
businesses and consumers, with more than 500,000 systems ordered or shipped
to customers in 85 countries. HNS pioneered the development of high-speed
satellite Internet access services, which it markets globally under the
DIRECWAY® brand, and is a major supplier of mobile satellite networks,
including GSM-enabled portable handsets and Internet devices. In addition,
HNS is a leading manufacturer of DIRECTV® satellite television receivers,
having shipped over 11 million to date. For more information on Hughes
Network Systems, visit their its website at
www.hns.com
About Saudi Systems Corporation
Saudi Systems Corporation (SSC), headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a
systems integrator, systems developer and an IT consulting company. Backed
by leading international IT firms, SSC's strength is its unique Saudi
perspective in addition to its expertise in information science,
multi-platform systems and emerging technologies. The company's systems,
services and software are designed for its customers to become experts
through cost-effective and efficient use of technology, thus optimizing
their productivity and creating revenue-generating schemes for their
business. For more information on Saudi Systems Corporation, visit its
website at www.saudisystems.com
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