Satellite Bandwidth Surge Requests Make This FEMA's Busiest Response Period in Two Years
Frederick, Maryland, October 26, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Knight Sky LLC, a leading provider of end-to-end managed satellite network services announced today that it has been diligently supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 24x7 for the past several weeks with its emergency satellite communications (SATCOM) needs. Knight Sky’s most recent support relates to FEMA’s disaster response efforts with the wildfires in Northern California and the flooding in South Carolina.
Soon after FEMA’s Major Disaster Declaration in the California Valley Fire and Butte Fire on September 22, 2015, Knight Sky provisioned ten surge channels on demand and these are still in use. In preparation for Hurricane Joaquin during the last week of September, Knight Sky had presciently reserved satellite capacity to service terminals along the east coast. Following the historic flooding in South Carolina in early October, terminals deployed by FEMA in its disaster relief efforts have been utilizing this capacity.
"Knight Sky lit up eighteen channels over a 48-hour period to assist FEMA tackle the enormously challenging communications needs in South Carolina," said George Knizewski, CEO at Knight Sky LLC. "Our Network Operations and Help Desk staff is working around the clock to ensure that satellite links are fully operational as needed and operators of the 35+ deployed remote satellite terminals are provided immediate support when required."
George Knizewski, President & CEO
“Knight Sky lit up eighteen channels over a 48-hour period to assist FEMA tackle the enormously challenging communications needs in South Carolina,” said George Knizewski, CEO at Knight Sky LLC. “Our Network Operations and Help Desk staff is working around the clock to ensure that satellite links are fully operational as needed and operators of the 35+ deployed remote satellite terminals are provided immediate support when required.”
For over a decade, FEMA has been utilizing Knight Sky’s SkyMAX Satellite Network, which has been specifically designed for emergency responders. This iDirect Evolution-based network provides FEMA and other emergency responders with voice, video and data services, including access to the Internet, as well as a secure connection to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) OneNet intranet, where required.
About Knight Sky LLC
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Knight Sky LLC is a leading 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 sales@knight-sky.com
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