State University of New York Renews Contract with SES AMERICOM to Link its 64 Campuses via Satellite

The State University of New York (SUNY) has renewed its multi-year contract using SES AMERICOM’s AMC-5 satellite for its SUNYSAT network, which is used to deliver the University’s popular New York Network and distance learning applications to its campuses throughout New York State, as well as state and government agencies and the media nationwide.

“SES AMERICOM has played a key role in helping us grow the use and popularity of SUNYSAT, and in particular our New York Network,” said Roy T. Saplin, Jr, Director of Administration for SUNYSAT. “The reliability and performance of AMC-5, coupled with the terrific service and support we’ve received from SES AMERICOM over the years, made the decision to renew our contract an easy one.”

Since its start in 1988, SUNYSAT has connected the 64 campuses that comprise SUNY, and today it reaches more than 300 total dedicated receive sites across New York State. From the teleport facility at its Albany base of operations, SUNY transmits its New York Network, distance learning applications and other programming and data applications to AMC-5, for distribution statewide and to news organizations and clients throughout the nation.

“We have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with SUNY, enabling their SUNYSAT network to reach all of their facilities statewide and to deliver their New York Network nationwide,” said Orlando Skelton, vice president of Enterprise Solutions for SES AMERICOM. “The renewing of this contract is a testament to this success and to the quality of service provided by AMC-5 and our employees.”