FORM 6 K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report on Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a
16 or 15d 16
of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of June 2008
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. |
(Translation of Registrants Name into English) |
Gilat House, Yegia
Kapayim Street
Daniv Park, Kiryat Arye,
Petah Tikva, Israel
(Address of Principal
Corporate Offices)
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Attached hereto is Registrants press release dated June 25, 2008 announcing that Registrant has been chosen by Alldean to deliver a SkyEdge II broadband satellite network to serve corporate and banking customers throughout Kenya.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Registrant) By: /s/ Rachel Prishkolnik Rachel Prishkolnik Corporate Secretary |
Dated June 25, 2008
Gilat chosen by Alldean to deliver a SkyEdge II broadband satellite network to serve corporate and banking customers throughout Kenya
Petah Tikva, Israel, June 25, 2008 Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT) today announced that it has been selected by Alldean Satellite Networks (Kenya) Limited, a leading African satellite service provider, to deliver a SkyEdge II network that will serve customers throughout Kenya.
The new network, comprising SkyEdge II IP VSATs and a SkyEdge II hub which supports multiple satellites, will initially cover sites in various parts of Kenya.. Alldean chose Gilat following the successful operation of Gilats SkyEdge II platform and the demonstration of the systems ACM capabilities, among other important features.
The new network is expected to provide private networking services, including interactive data, broadband Internet access, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and client-server banking applications to Kenyan enterprises and financial services firms. Alldean is a long time customer of Gilat, having deployed Gilat 360e, DialAway and FaraWay VSAT networks in the past.
SkyEdge II is a standards-based system using DVB-S2 and DVB-RCS. With better efficiencies and full adaptivity for both the inbound and outbound channels, it provides higher performance that serves the growing requirements of end-users. SkyEdge II is well-suited for diverse environments including enterprises, rural networks, cellular backhaul and government network applications.
We have worked with Gilat for many years, and are very impressed by its ability to continually meet the evolving needs of our market segments with the development of advanced technology platforms, said Muin Malik, Director of Alldean Satellite Networks (Kenya) Limited. We found Gilats SkyEdge II ACM capabilities to be the best in the market. This is of key importance, particularly when considering the current space-capacity environment.
Nir Korman, Regional Vice President of Sales, Africa, for Gilat Network Systems, (GNS), said, We are delighted to continue our long-term partnership with Alldean and to work together to provide a superior satellite platform that serves their growing customer base. Alldean has joined our fast-growing SkyEdge II customer base that is benefiting from the significant space-segment savings enabled by our competitive ACM capabilities, among other features.
SkyEdge II adds new capabilities to Gilats industry-leading SkyEdge family of VSAT products. Gilats SkyEdge portfolio enables the delivery of high-quality voice, broadband data and video services. SkyEdge represents Gilats extensive knowledge base and field-proven product offering, acquired through two decades of experience. SkyEdges flexible architecture and efficient space-segment utilization make it an ideal platform for operators and service providers. With Gilats comprehensive SkyEdge portfolio, service providers can choose the most suitable product for their application needs.
About Alldean
Alldean Satellite Networks (Kenya)
Limited is a leading African satellite service provider.. Alldean offers its customers
complete network solutions including network design, equipment, space segment and support.
With headquarters in Kenya, Alldean offers voice, data and video with future Internet
services being introduced over satellite for both domestic and cross-border connectivity
to virtually anywhere in Africa. Alldeans regional services offering extends
coverage around the globe for multinational customers. Alldean is a one-stop-shop for
organizations that require connectivity in several countries.
About Gilat Satellite
Networks Ltd.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GILT) is a leading provider of products and services for satellite-based
communications networks. The Company operates under three business units: (i) Gilat
Network Systems (GNS), which is a provider of network systems and associated
professional services to service providers and operators worldwide; (ii) Spacenet Inc.,
which provides managed services in North America for businesses and governments through
its Connexstar service brand and for consumers through its StarBand service brand; (iii)
Spacenet Rural Communications, which offers rural telephony and Internet access solutions
to remote areas primarily in Latin America.
Gilat was founded in 1987 and has shipped over 670,000 Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to more than 85 countries across six continents. Gilats headquarters is located in Petah Tikva, Israel. The Company has 16 sales and service offices worldwide. Gilat markets the SkyEdge and SkyEdge II Product Family which includes the SkyEdge Pro, SkyEdge IP, SkyEdge Call, SkyEdge DVB-RCS and SkyEdge Gateway. In addition, the Company markets numerous other legacy products.
Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words estimate, project, intend, expect, believe and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilats products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilats products, loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Companys proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilats international operations and its location in Israel. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilats business, reference is made to Gilats reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Gilat Media Contact:
Kim Kelly, Phone:
+972-3-925-2406, Email: Kimk@gilat.com
Gilat Investor Relations
Contact:
Ayelet Shaked, Phone:
+972-3-925-2598, Email: ayelets@gilat.com