GIT Satellite Communications (GIT) announced has become an Iridium Certus service provider and will support U.S. government customers with hardware platforms, airtime, and data services.

A long-time Iridium government service provider for narrowband voice and data services, GIT has now expanded its offering with Iridium Certus global satellite L-band broadband and midband connectivity. In addition to GIT's present airtime service plans, the company offers voice and data compression software to support the most efficient Iridium Certus application solutions for DoD users.

"2023 will be an exciting year for GIT with the addition of Iridium Certus' mission critical capabilities for government and the modern warfighter," said GIT Satellite President and CEO Ginger Washburn. "We look forward to providing this critical connectivity to further support government and DoD personnel."

"For more than 20 years, GIT has been a reliable and trusted partner delivering Iridium satellite communications equipment and service to a diverse array of government and commercial customers worldwide," said Scott Scheimreif, Executive Vice President of Government Programs, Iridium. "With the addition of the value-added Iridium Certus capabilities to their portfolio, GIT will continue to play a critical role in supporting DoD and U.S. government personnel."

Whether in high-risk combat zones or during inclement weather events, the Iridium network provides uncompromising satellite communications that keep users connected when it's needed most. Iridium Certus terminals enable U.S. government users to securely connect remote assets to respective command and control in a cost-effective and secure manner, from anywhere in the world.

GIT Satellite Communications has more than 20 active years of experience in the satellite communication industry and continues to support and promote innovative, cutting-edge satellite technology. The company provides sophisticated and reliable customer service performance to DoD, U.S. federal government, and enterprise organizations. As a developer of value-added solutions, GIT provides a diverse and comprehensive catalog of products, utilizing the Iridium network's global capabilities, for both military and commercial applications.

-SPACE STORY-- internet SDEDSD https://www.esa.int/Applications/Telecommunications_Integrated_Applications/Expansion_of_ESA_s_5G_6G_Hub_moves_ahead 295 25-DEC-49 Expansion of ESA's 5G/6G Hub moves ahead Expansion of ESA's 5G/6G Hub moves ahead network-6g-marker-hg.jpg network-6g-marker-lg.jpg network-6g-marker-bg.jpg network-6g-marker-sm.jpg illustration only CGI
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by Staff Writers Paris (ESA) Jan 27, 2023 An ambitious new development phase of ESA's 5G/6G Hub has begun. The agency is extending the facility's satellite-enabled communications technologies and pursuing new collaborations with industry, as part of its drive to accelerate the 5G digital transformation of the European economy.

ESA has selected information technology firm CGI to lead the expansion project, backed by the UK Space Agency. The project consortium includes satellite operators Eutelsat and OneWeb as well as mobile network operator Vodafone.

As the world becomes ever more connected, next generation 5G and 6G promises to empower a new wave of digital technologies and services that will change the way people live, work and communicate.

The integration of communications infrastructure on the ground and in space is vital to ensure the provision of continuous, instant and ubiquitous connectivity.

Opened in February 2022, the 5G/6G Hub - located at ESA's European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) at Harwell campus in the UK - enables companies to explore and realise the enormous potential of these converged networks.

It currently consists of a demonstration room, a technical lab for application and service testing, and private high-capacity integrated networks which cover these spaces.

Over the past year, ESA and its collaborators have already used the hub to complete numerous integration and demonstration tests, with the aim of developing new 5G solutions.

The expansion project will build on this success by adding new features identified through consultation with key experts.

It will include the expansion of the hub's dedicated networks to cover ECSAT's surroundings, as well as the development of enhanced satellite services, edge computing, multi-network and multi-orbit orchestration, and improved ease-of-use.

The project team also plans to incorporate environmental impact analysis and recommendations into the hub's architecture.

A dedicated outreach programme will encourage engagement from both established telecommunications and space companies as well as enterprises that are new to the industry.

ESA expects to announce several new opportunities for collaboration in the coming months.

Antonio Franchi, Head of ESA's 5G/6G Programme, said: "We are excited to build on the momentum the 5G/6G Hub has picked up over the past year by working with our partners on its next phase of development.

"Collaboration is key to telecommunications innovation, and this project will consolidate the hub's position as a focal point for the establishment of new partnerships, both within Europe and globally."

Craig Brown, Director of Investment at the UK Space Agency, said: "This is the first time that ESA has established a 5G/6G Hub in a member state, demonstrating the UK's position as a world-leader in satellite telecommunications and establishing a flagship facility that will support further growth for this thriving sector.

"The UK Space Agency's investment in the next phase of the hub's development will help showcase UK businesses at the forefront of emerging space technologies, catalyse investment into the sector, and enhance collaboration with international partners looking to develop their own 5G capabilities.

"We look forward to following the next steps, led by CGI, as this project comes to life."

Tara McGeehan, President of CGI UK and Australia, said: "ESA's 5G/6G Hub enables cross-industry collaboration that will help deliver the UK's National Space Strategy. CGI is committed to helping our clients in the telecommunications industry integrate satellite technology in their networks and bring better and environmentally sustainable services to their customers.

"The hub will demonstrate and accelerate how satellite communications helps society to benefit from easily accessible resilient communications everywhere in the world."

Nick Gliddon, UK Business Director at Vodafone, said: "Innovation is central to our work at Vodafone so we are really excited to be working with CGI Space, Defence and Intelligence and ESA on this project. By validating the interoperability between 5G networks on Earth and satellite networks in space, we open up exciting new possibilities for connectivity across the world."

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