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| Globecomm Expands Global Network with Greater Fiber Capacity and Points-of-Presence |
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug 31, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a leading global provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services, has quadrupled its points-of-presence (PoP) and teleport facilities, enabling telecommunications service providers to enhance and simplify connectivity requirements around the globe. Our expanded network is built on industry standard fiber optic connectivity that supports state-of-the-art communications for Globecomm and its subsidiaries. This includes the network expansion of Globecomm's subsidiary, Carrier 2 Carrier telecom, and a new PoP in New York. Equipped with state-of-the-art resilient switches and routers, the Globecomm network is implemented in a distributed and a local peering architecture with major tier 1 exchanges and providers. Globecomm customers now have the ability to select virtually any carrier with a local presence at any of our locations to be part of the Globecomm network. This advancement further enhances Globecomm's robust, secure global network through major terrestrial peering points and PoP located in the United States, Europe and Asia. The Company's major terrestrial peering points and PoP locations include:
Globecomm also owns and/or operates in the following gateway facilities:
With greater satellite and terrestrial capacity, satellite connectivity and multiple 24 x 7 network operations centers, Globecomm will continue to offer customers a growing menu of cost-effective global managed service solutions. About Globecomm Systems Globecomm Systems Inc. provides end-to-end value-added satellite-based communication products, services and solutions by leveraging its core satellite ground segment systems and network capabilities, with its satellite communication services capabilities. The products and services Globecomm offers include pre-engineered systems, systems design and integration services, managed network services and life cycle support services. Globecomm's customers include communications service providers, commercial enterprises, broadcast and other media and content providers and government and government-related entities. Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm Systems also maintains offices in Washington, DC, Maryland, New Jersey, the Netherlands, South Africa, Hong Kong, Germany, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements are based on management's current expectations and observations. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Our forward-looking statements are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of this press release. Over time, our actual results, performance or achievements may differ from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, and such differences might be significant and materially adverse to our security holders. We have identified some of the important factors that could cause future events to differ from our current expectations and they are described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q, including without limitation under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and in other documents that we may file with the SEC, all of which you should review carefully. Please consider our forward-looking statements in light of those risks as you read this press release. SOURCE: Globecomm Systems Inc. Globecomm Investor Relations |
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