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[Via Satellite 11-01-13] UltiSat has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat for capacity on the satellite Eutelsat 5 West A. Taking advantage of the satellite’s C-band coverage of Africa, it will be used to provide nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with managed satellite network solutions.

“Few organizations find themselves in more remote or hostile environments than nongovernmental organizations. Their missions often require a presence in places devoid of terrestrial and even wireless infrastructure, making satellites a core component of their relief effort,” said Moe Abutaleb, president and chief executive officer, UltiSat.

The company will provide data and voice services between remote sites and its customers’ headquarters and data centers. Service can also be scaled up to support on-demand videoconferencing and other surge services as required.