Hughes Tapped to Help National Weather Service Expand Managed Network Services across the US April 15, 2020 HughesON Managed Networks , SD-WAN false HughesON solution to upgrade critical weather tracking and data collection services Hughes has been selected to upgrade and expand managed satellite and wireless network services at National Weather Service (NWS) locations throughout the US. The comprehensive HughesON™ solution will provide the NWS with the network services needed to gather and report local weather tracking and forecasting data using capacity on the Hughes JUPITER 1 (EchoStar XVII) and JUPITER 2 (EchoStar XIX) High-Throughput Satellites (HTS). At mission-critical locations, 4G LTE wireless backup will ensure a dual-path network architecture for increased availability. In addition, Hughes HR4860 Secure SD-WAN Gateways will be installed at the locations and provide a live dashboard with 24/7 access to network performance data and analytics. “Few government networks touch as many lives across the US,” explained Tony Bardo, assistant vice president of government solutions at Hughes. “We all depend on the National Weather Service’s daily forecast, which becomes critical for emergency preparedness before an impending disaster and follow-up tracking in its aftermath. We are proud to deliver the network they need to carry out their important mission with speed, accuracy and reliability.” The expansion agreement is part of a contract with ERT, Inc., a vendor for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), of which NWS is a sub-agency. Categories See All Satellite is Essential (37) Connecting the Unconnected (37) Company News (34) JUPITER System (27) HughesNet (23) HughesON Managed Networks (17) SD-WAN (15) Community Wi-Fi (13) Interoperability (10) Cellular Backhaul (10) Emergency Communications (9) Mobility (7) HughesON Digital Signage (1) Popular Blogs A Half Century Connecting the WorldJan 25, 2021 The Future of 5GJan 25, 2021 Proof of PerformanceJan 25, 2021 Next-generation Global Satellite System with Mega-constellationsJan 25, 2021 From South Africa to Brazil, Hughes and Yahsat Meet Growing Market DemandsFeb 2, 2021 Related Posts See All Proof of Performance January 25, 2021 How ML and AI Help Optimize Network Management September 22, 2020 Looking for a Clear Path to Better Network Performance, Increased Security and Reduced Costs? August 25, 2020 Two Strategies to Address Top CIO Concerns August 25, 2020 AWARDS: Bringing Customers Award-winning Leadership July 15, 2018 ENJOY THIS POST? Provide your email below to receive a monthly round-up of what’s happening in the world of connectivity! First Name Last Name Email Company Campaign ID CAPTCHA This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.