Industry Partnerships & Affiliations
We proudly support industry advocacy and innovation with association memberships; STEM leadership; and partnerships that enable best-of-breed, integrated customer solutions.
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4-H
We are proud to support 4-H, a premier youth development organization, and its initiatives to foster youth engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.
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APSCC (Asia Pacific Satellite Communications Council)
Hughes is a member of this association promoting satellite communications in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Aruba
Offered as part of our HughesON™ managed network services portfolio, Aruba is a leading provider of next-generation wireless networking solutions for enterprises of all sizes worldwide.
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Cisco
As a Master Service Provider, Cisco solutions are available through the HughesON portfolio. In a world where the network has never been more critical to business success, Cisco helps you make a smooth digital transformation – extending beyond connectivity with capabilities core to the foundation of digital business including security, automation and analytics.
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Cisco Meraki
Hughes delivers Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networking as a service for distributed enterprises without the infrastructure build-out required for traditional solutions.
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Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL)
Hughes is an associate member on the Permanent Consultative Committee I (PCC.I) of CITEL, an organization working to further telecommunications policies, technologies and regulations.
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Conexxus
Hughes is a Gold member of Conexxus, a non-profit that works to develop and implement technology standards for the convenience store and retail fueling market.
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Cradlepoint
As retailers adjust to new industry demands, the flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of Cradlepoint’s solutions help extend, complement, and augment existing network infrastructure. Cradlepoint routers available as part of the Hughes suite of solutions.
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DIFI Consortium
Hughes is a corporate member of the Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, an industry group committed to advancing the digital transformation of space systems by encouraging interoperability and vendor neutrality.
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Fortinet
Fortinet provides top-rated network and content security across the IT infrastructure, as well as secure access products that share intelligence and work together to form a cooperative fabric. A long-term tech partner, Fortinet devices are integrated into Hughes solutions.
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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
Hughes is an active member and corporate sponsor of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, representing the business community of upper Montgomery County.
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Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA)
Hughes is member of GSOA, the global association that fosters collaboration among satellite operators worldwide, providing thought leadership and a unified voice for the sector.
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GVF
Hughes supports GVF, the global non-profit association that represents satellite operators, manufacturers, service providers and more in its mission to expand access to satellite-based connectivity solutions.
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International Franchise Association (IFA)
Hughes supports the IFA in their mission to educate, develop and grow the franchise community.
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International Food & Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA)
Hughes is an active supplier member of the IFBTA, which promotes technology education and usage within the global food and beverage industries.
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InnoMedia
As part of the HughesON Managed VoIP service InnoMedia provides ATAs and other hardware components.
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LG
Raise your sales with digital signage from LG and Hughes. LG commercial displays can be set in portrait or landscape mode, and feature displays in a variety of sizes and specifications. Displays are compatible with the Hughes Media Players and commercial SmartTV models support the Hughes signage app.
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Maryland Technology Council
With our headquarters in Germantown, Maryland, Hughes proudly supports the Maryland Technology Council, a collaborative community that supports its members as they drive innovation in the life sciences and technology fields.
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National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
Hughes is a member of NACS, the global association serving the convenience and fuel retailing industry.
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National Restaurant Association
Hughes is a member of the National Restaurant Association, representing and advocating on behalf of more than half a million restaurants.
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National Retail Federation (NRF)
Hughes is a long time member of the NRF, the world’s largest retail trade association representing retailers of all sizes.
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National Spectrum Consortium
The National Spectrum Consortium brings together government and industry customers to facilitate progress in spectrum capabilities as well as deliver policy and regulatory insights.
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Netsurion
Offered as part of the HughesON Managed Security service, Netsurion provides security tools and services.
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Poly
Offered as part of our HughesON managed VoIP and Distance Learning solutions, Poly delivers meeting quality for everyone - remote or in person.
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Restaurant Technology Network
Hughes is a supplier member of the Restaurant Technology Network, dedicated to connecting the restaurant technology ecosystem and solving industry challenges.
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Satellite Industry Association (SIA)
With support from Hughes, the Satellite Industry Association represents the unified voice for the U.S. commercial satellite industry and advocates for policy, regulatory and legislative issues impacting satellite businesses.
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Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI)
A long-standing member of the SSPI, Hughes gladly supports the association in promoting the value of space and satellite technologies and helping the industry attract, develop and retain talent to fuel its growth.
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VMware
Available as part of our HughesON portfolio of Managed Network Services, VMware SD-WAN enables enterprises to securely support application growth, network agility, and simplified branch implementations while delivering high-performance, reliable branch access to cloud services, private data centers and SaaS-based enterprise applications.
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World Teleport Association (WTA)
The WTA advocates for teleport operators and provides valuable industry research on the issues that matter most to the teleport sector, with support from Hughes.
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