[Satellite Today – 4-29-08] The Florida National Guard has selected SkyPort Global Communications and Applied Global Technologies (AGT) to provide satellite communications services and solutions in emergencies, SkyPort announced April 29.
    AGT and SkyPort will provide with teleport services, bandwidth, hardware and MPLS backhaul to the Florida National Guard’s network and iDirect Hub services for the provision of voice, video, data and Internet.  These services provide connectivity for both uniformed soldiers as well as any other first responders requiring connectivity in areas of operation.
    “Terrestrial lines often are down or overloaded during a disaster,” Michael Polmar, vice president of sales for SkyPort, said in a statement. “By providing satellite communications, SkyPort is helping the Guard stay connected so it can manage first responders’ efforts and ultimately save lives.”
    Financial details of the contract were not released.