
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.

AFCEA
Hughes is a long-time member of the international organization connecting government, industry, and academia.

Asia-Pacific Space Community Council (APSCC)
Hughes is a member of the international association uniting space and satellite professionals across the Asia-Pacific.

Arista VeloCloud
Arista VeloCloud integrates robust routing with SD-WAN technology and is offered as part of Hughes Managed Cybersecurity services.

Big River
As a technology partner of Hughes, Big River provides enterprise technology solutions that are part of Hughes Managed VoIP services.

Celona
Hughes utilizes the Celona purpose-built private wireless 5G solution within our managed network services portfolio.

Cisco
As a Master Service Provider, Cisco solutions are available through the Hughes Managed Services portfolio.

Cisco Meraki
Hughes delivers Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networking as a service for distributed enterprises without the infrastructure build-out required for traditional solutions.

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.

Conexxus
Hughes is an active member of the non-profit that works to develop and implement technology standards for the convenience store and retail fueling market.

Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium
Hughes is a corporate member of the industry group committed to advancing the digital transformation of space systems by encouraging interoperability and vendor neutrality.

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless
Ericsson’s solutions help extend, complement, and augment existing network infrastructure. Their routers are available as part of the Hughes suite of solutions.

Eutelsat
Hughes is a global distributor of Eutelsat OneWeb LEO connectivity services and a technology partner, supplying the expertise behind OneWeb gateway electronics and core modules.

Fortinet
A long-term tech partner, Fortinet is a cybersecurity leader with a portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Fortinet devices are integrated into Hughes solutions.

Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber
Hughes is a long-standing corporate sponsor and member of the organization representing the business community of upper Montgomery County.

GSOA
EchoStar is a member of the global association that fosters collaboration among satellite operators worldwide, providing thought leadership and a unified voice for the sector.

HP Poly
Offered as part of the Hughes Managed VoIP solution, HP Poly delivers meeting quality for everyone—remote or in person.

HPE Aruba Networking
Offered as part of our Hughes Managed Network Services portfolio, HPE Aruba Networking is a leading provider of next-generation wireless networking solutions for enterprises of all sizes worldwide.

International Franchise Association (IFA)
Hughes is a supplier member of the association with a mission to educate, develop, and grow the franchise community.

International Food & Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA)
Hughes is an active supplier member of the association promoting technology education and usage within the global food and beverage industries.

InnoMedia
As part of the Hughes Managed VoIP solution, InnoMedia provides ATAs and other hardware components.

LG
LG commercial displays elevate digital signage. Displays are compatible with the Hughes Media Players and commercial Smart TV models support Hughes Media Signage.

Lumifi
Lumifi provides enterprise-level managed detection and response (MDR) services that are offered as part of the Hughes Managed Security solution.

Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
Hughes is involved with the organization focused on growing and strengthening Maryland manufacturers.

Maryland Technology Council
Hughes is a member of the collaborative community that supports its members as they drive innovation in the life sciences and technology fields.

Netskope
Hughes partners with Netskope to bring customers a SASE solution that combines Hughes Managed SD-WAN services with Netskope’s industry-leading secure service edge (SSE) solutions.

Rapid7
Rapid7 is a global leader in AI-powered managed cybersecurity operations. Their managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities are utilized in the Hughes Managed Cybersecurity service.

Restaurant Technology Network (RTN)
Hughes is a supplier member of the organization dedicated to connecting the restaurant technology ecosystem and solving industry challenges.

Satellite Industry Association (SIA)
EchoStar is an executive member of the trade association representing the commercial U.S. satellite industry.

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI)
Hughes is a long-standing corporate member and sponsor of the largest, most international, and cross-disciplinary network in the space and satellite industry.

World Teleport Association (WTA)
Hughes is a member of the organization that advocates for teleport operators and provides valuable industry research on the issues that matter most to the teleport sector.