Globecomm Systems and Agility Provide Business Continuity Services Supporting Recovery Efforts Resulting from Hurricane Katrina
Globecomm Systems Inc., a global provider of end-to-end satellite-based communications solutions, today announced that it has provided satellite connectivity and call center restoral services to Agility Recovery Solutions to support recovery efforts resulting from Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf region.
Within 48 hours, Globecomm and Agility provided a complete portable communications facility with satellite connectivity back to Globecomm's Long Island International Teleport. This network will be used to support voice and Internet connectivity. Globecomm and Agility are on call 24 x 7 to support other clients in the region.
David Hershberg, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Globecomm Systems Inc., said, "Globecomm and Agility have demonstrated the ability to respond quickly and effectively in restoring vital communications services in the face of this terrible disaster. We are on call with our partner Agility and ready to further respond if necessary. Globecomm continues to expand on its relationship with Agility providing products and services that can serve immediate recovery efforts as well as providing a back-up plan for Fortune 500 enterprises and turn-key solutions for small to medium size businesses."
About Agility Recovery Solutions
Agility Recovery Solutions is the premier provider of on-site, client-centric business recovery and continuity solutions across the United States and Canada. Formerly a division of GE Capital, the company has a long and successful history in the industry. Agility Recovery Solutions offers the most comprehensive range of flexible, cost-effective and practical business continuity and recovery programs; all of which are geared to developing and delivering custom solutions onsite to their customers. Agility offers Quick-Ship Technology, Mobile Recovery Services, Satellite and ACD support services, Power generation, and Consulting services.
With operational facilities in Toronto, Atlanta and Charlotte, and access to inventory throughout North America, Agility Recovery Solutions is strategically located to provide its disaster recovery solutions within 24- 48 hours of a declaration. For more detailed information, please visit www.agilityrecovery.com.
About Globecomm Systems
Globecomm Systems Inc. provides end-to-end value-added satellite-based communication solutions by leveraging its core satellite ground segment systems and network capabilities, with satellite communication services capabilities. The solutions Globecomm offers include general contracted complex communications networks, militarized commercial off the shelf products and services, voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP), video broadcast, business recovery, satellite-based terrestrial restoral, content delivery and other networks on a global basis. Globecomm's customers include communications service providers, commercial enterprises, Internet Service Providers, content providers and government entities.
Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm Systems also maintains offices in Washington D.C., Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.
