USDA Forest Service Awards Contract to Knight Sky for All Risk Incident Internet Satellite Project

Frederick, Maryland, August 18, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Knight Sky LLC, a leading small business provider of end-to-end managed satellite network services  announced today that it has received a contract and successfully executed an initial task order to provide Satellite Internet Services to the United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service (USDA-FS). 

“Knight Sky has been providing emergency satellite communications to federal, state and local government agencies for over a decade.  So as an avid hiker and backpacker, I am pleased that we are now able to assist the Forest Service protect our most precious resources, our national forests.” stated George Knizewski, CEO at Knight Sky LLC.  “Our satellite network is available anywhere, any time, independent of the constraints and limitations of the public network infrastructure.  We are in a 24x7 state of readiness to provide mission-critical communications to those who put themselves on the front lines of crisis management.”

Knight Sky has been providing emergency satellite communications to federal, state and local government agencies for over a decade. So as an avid hiker and backpacker, I am pleased that we are now able to assist the Forest Service protect our most precious resources, our national forests. Our satellite network is available anywhere, any time, independent of the constraints and limitations of the public network infrastructure. We are in a 24x7 state of readiness to provide mission-critical communications to those who put themselves on the front lines of crisis management.

George Knizewski, President & CEO

Knight Sky LLC offers reliable, secure, and scalable satellite network services that deliver broadband connectivity for data, voice and video over IP.  Knight Sky provides fixed, mobile and maritime VSAT access anytime, anywhere in the U.S., including coverage of the Pacific Ocean region.  Knight Sky has established a track record of success in satellite communications, especially within the emergency response community, through its very own “seven credentials that count” philosophy:

• Customers – Knight Sky’s #1 priority as evidenced in its past performance record.
   
• Competence – Knight Sky has a deep bench of technical talent and expertise.
   
• Connectivity – remote high-speed access is one of Knight Sky’s core capabilities.
   
• Coverage – Knight Sky provides satellite bandwidth where and when needed.
   
• Cybersecurity – Knight Sky operates reliable and secure satellite networks.
   
• Contracts – Knight Sky is a small business holder of relevant GSA contracts.
   
• Care – 24x7x365 technical support via Knight Sky’s world class NOC and Help Desk.

About Knight Sky LLC

Knight Sky LLC is a leading small business provider of end-to-end managed satellite network services, including under its SkyMAX brand name.  For customers with VSAT equipment needs, Knight Sky offers a range of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) terminals, as well as its own SkyPoint brand terminals, in fixed, flyaway, and manpack configurations.  Knight Sky operates a 24x7x365 state-of-the-art Network Operations 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]

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