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Globecomma?s Techforum 2010 to Demonstrate Mobile Technology Solutions Addressing the Needs for Rural Broadband, Data and Voice


Published on 2010-10-04 13:16:41 - Market Wire
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), ] a leading global provider of communications infrastructure solutions and services, announced today that its Techforum 2010 seminar on October 5 will feature speakers including Steven Berry, President and CEO of the Rural Cellular Association; David Tews, Vice President of Indigo Wireless; Mickey Simms, General Manager Buggs Island Telecom recently awarded stimulus finding for their rural broadband initiative, IPSI Bahamas, Edison Sumner, deploying a cost effective triple play to the market and effective ways to engineer remote coverage using dual satellites. Titled aRural Carrier Initiatives, Market Expansion and Minimizing Costs,a Techforum 2010 will address the needs of the operator and the use of new technology, followed by an Ericsson view on the converging media and mobile space.

"Rural Carrier Initiatives, Market Expansion and Minimizing Costs"

Richard Beckley, Vice President of Next Generation Network Solutions, said: aTechforum 2010 will show how technology and convergence is shaping new opportunities while ramping up requirements. In mobile, ita™s about accessing untapped market demand and satisfying the thirst for advanced services without breaking the bank in terms of capex and opex.a

Attendees will hear case studies from Indigo Wireless, Buggs Island Telecom, IP Solutions International and presentations on creating a cost effective IP cloud via satellite. Ericsson will present a live demonstration of LTE/ 4G, and the forum will close with thought-provoking keynotes on mobile digital television from senior mobile and media technology executives.

Techforum 2010 takes place on October 5 at Globecomma™s headquarters in Hauppauge, New York. Space is limited but those interested in attending may email [ fdugourd@globecommsystems.com ] to request an invitation.

About Globecomm Systems

Globecomm Systems Inc. provides end-to-end value-added satellite-based managed network solutions. Employing our expertise in emerging communication technologies we are able to offer a comprehensive suite of system integration, system products, and network services enabling a complete end-to-end solution for our customers. The services and products Globecomm offers include access services, hosted services, lifecycle support services, pre-engineered products, systems design and integration products. Globecomm's customers include government, enterprises, media, maritime and wireless service providers.

Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm Systems also maintains offices in Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, the Netherlands, South Africa, Hong Kong, Germany, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan.

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