Segovia Expert to Speak, Present Mobility Solutions at DoD Commercial SATCOM Users' Workshop

HERNDON, Va., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Segovia, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inmarsat plc and a leading provider of secure, global communications to the public and private sectors, announced today that Andy Beegan, Chief Technology Officer and Senior VP, will participate as a panel speaker at the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) sponsored DoD Commercial SATCOM Users' Workshop, held next week in Arlington, VA.

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Mr. Beegan, a key leader in Segovia's ability to engineer innovative communication solutions that meet mobility needs for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), will be joining other industry executives as a panel speaker to discuss how, in a budget-constrained environment, new technologies can help DoD Combatant Commands and government leaders acquire cost effective and high performance bandwidth to meet mobility demands, especially in the airborne environment. On the panel, Mr. Beegan will also discuss the implications of hybrid Ku-/L-band solutions that can be used to transform mobility communications with a roadmap to integrate Ka-band to achieve greater cost savings and throughput.

Segovia encourages government and Department of Defense leaders attending the DoD Commercial SATCOM Users' Workshop to visit its tabletop exhibit to meet with Mr. Beegan before or after the panel in order to explore solutions for meeting mobility bandwidth requirements more efficiently. Attendees can also explore the company's full range of integrated and secure global communication solutions, as well as view mobile satellite products on display. As the operator of one of the largest VSAT networks for the Department of Defense by terminal count, Segovia has long been a trusted partner of the Defense community.

About Segovia

Segovia, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inmarsat plc, is a recognized leader in providing secure, global communication solutions to the public and private sectors. For nearly a decade, the company's existing global network infrastructure and innovative business approach – backed by the industry's most skilled and experienced workforce – have yielded smarter solutions, delivered with greater speed, reliability and customer focus. A trusted partner of the defense, homeland security and emergency first-response communities, Segovia quickly deploys end-to-end, mission-critical communications to support strategic and tactical initiatives worldwide. Segovia is headquartered in Herndon, VA, with network assets and operations around the globe. To learn more, visit www.SegoviaIP.com or call 866.SEGOVIA.

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Segovia, Inc.
Phone: (703) 621-0271

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