Microsoft and Kymeta Government Solutions Demonstrate Defense and First Responder On-the-Move Communications Solutions

Microsoft’s connected patrol and tactical vehicles to demonstrate always-connected mobility using Kymeta™ KyWay™ Terminals during SOFIC and Connect (X)

Redmond, WA, Tampa, FL, and Charlotte, NC (May 15, 2018)— Kymeta—the leader in flat-panel satellite antennas enabling always-on mobile broadband—and Microsoft today announced simultaneous land mobile, maritime defense and first responder demonstrations during the 2018 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) and Connectivity Expo (Connect X). The companies will be jointly demonstrating end-to-end communications and network on the edge with Microsoft’s patrol and tactical vehicles featuring cutting-edge hardware, software, Windows Apportals, Azure Cloud integration, and connectivity to the Internet of Things (IoT), all connected using a flat-panel, satellite Kymeta™ KyWay™ Terminal (KyWay Terminal).

“Microsoft’s Azure cloud-based services can be locally replicated in a deployed environment such as a patrol vehicle, firehouse or command post, and can significantly enhance the capabilities of first responders and defense users, especially when using drones, robots, and IoT devices. Combined with Microsoft Artificial Intelligence tools, this forms the intelligent edge, enabled by Microsoft and Kymeta,” said Scott Montgomery, Senior Industry Solution Manager, Microsoft. “This is a huge leap forward provided by the combined Microsoft-Kymeta solution, using Kymeta’s advanced flat-panel satellite antenna technology to enable reliable mobile communications, in a way that has never been done before.”

“Kymeta is providing a dependable, flexible, on-the-move satellite connectivity solution that defense and first responder organizations can rely on” said David Kervin, General Manager & SVP Kymeta Solutions. “Our ability to move communications, video, audio, and other sensor data to the Azure cloud, via Kymeta satellite terminals, provides an always-connected experience, regardless of how remote the location, or how congested or unavailable a terrestrial cellular network may become. This represents a significant advancement in operational tactics, situational awareness and command and control, enabled by Kymeta’s revolutionary KyWay satellite terminal and Microsoft Azure at the edge.”

Microsoft built two vehicles designed for demonstration purposes including a Chevrolet Suburban Tactical Vehicle (at SOFIC) and a Chevrolet Tahoe Advanced Patrol Vehicle (at Connect X). Both vehicles feature a Kymeta KyWay Terminal for always-on connectivity.

Kymeta SATCOM solutions will be on display at the following events and locations:

2018 SOFIC – Tampa Convention Center – Tampa, Florida – May 21-24

See the Microsoft Tactical Vehicle outside the Tampa Convention Center and Microsoft yacht at the Tampa Convention Center water taxi dock

See KyWay satellite terminal solutions in the Kymeta booth 132

See the Nomad GCS Tactical Command Vehicle outside the Tampa Convention Center in booth SD37

See Kymeta technology with CopaSAT in booth 812

See Kymeta technology with ADS, Inc. in booth 520

Connect (X) – Charlotte Convention Center – Charlotte, NC – May 21-24

See the Microsoft Patrol Vehicle in Kymeta booth G

About Kymeta

The world’s demand for ubiquitous mobile connectivity is irrefutable. A global, mobile network is the answer to connecting people and places that have never been connected before.
Kymeta is making seamless, always-connected mobile communications possible with a unique hybrid approach that enables satellite and cellular networks to deliver a single, global, mobile network. End-to-end mobile communications are delivered with Kymeta KĀLO™ connectivity services, and the only commercially-available, electronically-steered, flat-panel satellite terminal that goes places traditional satellite antennas cannot. Backed by U.S. and international patents and licenses, the Kymeta KyWay™ satellite terminal makes high-throughput, mobile communications possible in cars, trains, buses, trucks, boats, and much more.

If it moves, Kymeta keeps it connected.

For more information, visit kymetacorp.com and KALO.net.

About Kymeta Government Solutions

Kymeta Government Solutions is managed, led, and staffed by those who understand both the distinct requirements of the government user community as well as the demanding environments where Kymeta solutions are deployed. We serve global government customers at the federal, state, and local levels, always remaining cognizant that human lives often depend on the performance and reliability of our solutions.

For government solutions visit kymetagov.com.

Business Inquiries for Kymeta:

Lisa Dreher
Director of Marketing
Kymeta Corporation
+1 425.658.8724
ldreher@kymetacorp.com

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