Orbital Data Net and Spacenet Support Emergency Communications Networks in the State of Missouri

Spacenet Inc., announced that its advanced satellite services have been deployed as part of an emergency response network for two Missouri state agencies – Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The networks, deployed and managed by Orbital Data Net (ODN), provide high-speed satellite based links to support critical data and voice communications in the case of a disaster or terrestrial connectivity failure. ODN is a leading satellite network integrator and emergency services solutions provider, and a long time member of Spacenet’s Channel Partner Program.

The innovative solutions are based on Spacenet’s Connexstar Performance and Broadband series, and support Voice over IP (VoIP), radio backhaul, and VPN Internet access. MHA and MoDOT are utilizing both fixed and transportable satellite services. In addition, ODN is providing comprehensive technical support and training for deploying and maintaining a satellite-based emergency response communications system, as well as systems integration services with the customers’ existing equipment.

Missouri Department of Transportation Communications Supervisor John Diggs said, “In the past, MoDOT has faced challenges with implementing satellite communications systems that met our unique requirements. Leveraging the expertise from ODN and Spacenet, we were able to overcome these challenges and have successfully deployed a system that meets our needs, including the implementation of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP) services via satellite.”

ODN CEO Greg Heifner said, “The advanced emergency communications network solutions provide numerous benefits to MHA and MoDOT, including an easy to deploy, versatile, and scaleable transportable solution that supports all of their applications. The solutions are critical for public safety measures, providing a high reliability communications system in the case of a crisis or disaster. In addition, these agencies have access to readily available satellite training, ensuring complete support for their communications network before or during an emergency situation.”

Spacenet Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development David Myers said, “ODN has demonstrated leadership in the emergency communications market, and we are proud to have it as a member of Spacenet’s Channel Partner Program. In addition, we are very pleased that ODN continues to select Spacenet’s advanced satellite services to support the diverse emergency management requirements for state and local government agencies like MHA and MoDOT.”