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Tue, September 11, 2012

Spacenet Installs 10,000th Dollar General VSAT


Published on 2012-09-11 05:16:59 - Market Wire
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MCLEAN, Va.--([ ])--Spacenet Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT), and a leading provider of managed network and data security services announced today that it equipped its 10,000th Dollar General store with Spacenetas advanced SkyEdgeTM VSAT technology. Dollar General has more retail locations than any other retailer in the U.S.

"Itas an honor to be working with one of the worldas finest, and fastest growing retailers"

Spacenet has been working with Dollar General since 2001 and has equipped all 10,000+ Dollar General locations with Spacenet VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) satellite connectivity. Because of its ubiquitous coverage and rapid deployment capabilities, Spacenetas VSAT solution is an important factor in enabling the retaileras stores to open on time during this period of rapid expansion. Spacenetas VSAT provides all the storeas broadband connectivity prior to the deployment of terrestrial-based broadband, such as DSL or cable, which typically occurs within 45 days of opening. The VSATs continue to provide multicast capabilities (PC updates, virus protection, HR blasts, planograms, etc.). In addition, the Spacenet VSATs provide a highly-reliable communications backup to landlines for truly geographically-diverse continuity of operations.

aItas an honor to be working with one of the worldas finest, and fastest growing retailers,a said Spacenet President and CEO, Glenn Katz. aWeare proud to help play a key supporting role in Dollar Generalas national expansion, not only with rapidly deployable VSAT connectivity, but also with our overall approach to Managed Network Services. Our goal is to provide our customers with the technology, talent and teamwork to help them expand their business, reduce costs, improve security and meet their network objectives. And thereas simply no better testament to these capabilities than by deploying the largest, and fastest growing business continuity retail network in the country. Congratulations Dollar General. Hereas to the next 10,000.a

Spacenet recently entered into a renewed contract to provide VSAT network connectivity and Managed Network Services for the retailer for a variety of data applications utilizing business continuity and multicast content delivery. Spacenetas reliable and cost-effective Managed Network solutions support vital retail applications such as PCI compliance, business continuity, on-site management support, internet/intranet access, POS, video security, inventory management, employee training and payroll systems, among many others.

For complete details regarding Spacenetas Managed Network Services for Retail, visit [ www.spacenet.com ], email [ info@spacenet.com ] or call 1-866-480-2263.

About Spacenet

Since 1981, Spacenet Inc. has designed, implemented and managed some of the largest communications networks for US-based business, industrial and government customers. Spacenet has a longstanding tradition of industry leadership and innovation, and today manages communications at more than 130,000 locations for customers including many Fortune 500 companies and major government agencies.

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Spacenet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT). Visit Spacenet at [ http://www.spacenet.com ]

About Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 70 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day! by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at low everyday prices in convenient neighborhood locations. With more than 10,000 stores in 39 states, Dollar General has more retail locations than any retailer in America. In addition to high quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from Americaas most-trusted manufacturers such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, Kelloggas, General Mills, Nabisco, Hanes, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola. Learn more about Dollar General at [ www.dollargeneral.com ].

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