Knight Sky to Introduce New SkyPoint FlyAway Terminal at Satellite 2016 (Booth #1451)

Frederick, Maryland, February 18, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Knight Sky LLC, a leading provider of managed satellite network services to the emergency response community announced today that it will introduce SkyPoint, its next-generation of FlyAway Terminals at the Satellite 2016 show being held at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, MD March 7 – 10, 2016. SkyPoint is seamlessly integrated with a fully outdoor-rated compact baseband unit, which includes a VSAT modem, Enterprise IP router and VoIP PBX. When the SkyPoint FlyAway Terminal is activated on Knight Sky’s SkyMAX network, emergency responders are quickly able to receive a comprehensive suite of communications services.

The SkyPoint FlyAway Terminal provides everything necessary to establish high speed Internet access, in a light weight compact design. It combines the most advanced technologies available today, which include a lightweight rapid acquisition 1.0 Meter antenna, integrated RF feed and transceiver, satellite modem, router and voice PBX. It is packaged in a single transit case, which can be easily transported and operated by a single user.

"The combination of our SkyPoint Terminal and our SkyMAX network gives new meaning to rapid deployment. SkyPoint requires no tools for assembly and goes from lid open to signal lock in less than 20 minutes. And, we have specifically designed our SkyMAX satellite network to support the rapid implementation of temporary communications centers at incident sites for emergency responders and for special outdoor events."

George Knizewski, President & CEO

The SkyMAX satellite network utilizes the latest release of the iDirect Evolution and Xiplink products to offer secure high speed satellite service with access to the public Internet and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). SkyMAX offers the highest speed of any Ku-band satellite service with download speeds up to 16 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps. With SkyMAX’s scalable contracts, emergency responders are empowered to match their dynamic mission needs with the desired performance.

"The combination of our SkyPoint Terminal and our SkyMAX network gives new meaning to rapid deployment." said George Knizewski, CEO at Knight Sky LLC. "SkyPoint requires no tools for assembly and goes from lid open to signal lock in less than 20 minutes. And, we have specifically designed our SkyMAX satellite network to support the rapid implementation of temporary communications centers at incident sites for emergency responders and for special outdoor events."

About Knight Sky LLC

Knight Sky: Above the Clouds… Connecting and Protecting

Knight Sky LLC is a leading provider of managed satellite network services, as well as a complete range of global mobile satellite devices and airtime services for satellite phones and internet hot spots. By specializing in customized managed network services, Knight Sky has developed a strong engineering team with deep knowledge and understanding of the satellite industry, including the latest technologies and advances, which can be integrated per its customer’s unique mission requirements. Knight Sky operates a 24x7x365 Network Operations Center and Technical Assistance Center at its corporate headquarters in Frederick, Maryland. Knight Sky’s major customers include various federal, state and local government agencies. For additional information, please visit http://www.knight-sky.com or email [email protected]