Parsons and Globalstar Announce Partnership, Demonstrate First Software Defined Satellite Communication Solutions in Low Earth Orbit
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) and Globalstar (NYSE American: GSAT) have formed an exclusive partnership to serve public, government, and defense sectors. The collaboration successfully demonstrated Parsons' software-defined satellite communications solution using Globalstar's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, marking the first of its kind in North America.
The partnership aims to enhance resilience against disrupted communication pathways in complex and congested areas. The Proof of Concept, initiated earlier this year, is advancing toward commercial service. The demonstration showcases the solution's capability to provide communications connectivity in areas with radio frequency congestion challenges.
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) e Globalstar (NYSE American: GSAT) hanno formati una partnership esclusiva per servire i settori pubblico, governativo e della difesa. Questa collaborazione ha dimostrato con successo la soluzione di comunicazioni satellitari definite da software di Parsons utilizzando la costellazione di satelliti Low Earth Orbit (LEO) di Globalstar, segnando il primo esempio di questo tipo in Nord America.
La partnership si propone di migliorare la resilienza contro i percorsi di comunicazione interrotti in aree complesse e congestionate. Il Proof of Concept, avviato all'inizio di quest'anno, sta progredendo verso il servizio commerciale. La dimostrazione evidenzia la capacità della soluzione di fornire connettività di comunicazione in aree con sfide di congestione delle frequenze radio.
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) y Globalstar (NYSE American: GSAT) han formado una asociación exclusiva para servir a los sectores público, gubernamental y de defensa. La colaboración demostró con éxito la solución de comunicaciones satelitales definidas por software de Parsons utilizando la constelación de satélites Low Earth Orbit (LEO) de Globalstar, marcando el primero de su tipo en América del Norte.
La asociación tiene como objetivo mejorar la resiliencia contra los caminos de comunicación interrumpidos en áreas complejas y congestionadas. La Prueba de Concepto, iniciada a principios de este año, está avanzando hacia el servicio comercial. La demostración muestra la capacidad de la solución para proporcionar conectividad de comunicaciones en áreas con desafíos de congestión de frecuencias de radio.
파슨스 (NYSE: PSN)와 글로벌스타 (NYSE American: GSAT)는 공공, 정부 및 방위 분야에 서비스를 제공하기 위한 독점 파트너십을 체결했습니다. 이 협력은 글로벌스타의 저궤도 (LEO) 위성 별자리와 함께 파슨스의 소프트웨어 정의 위성 통신 솔루션을 성공적으로 시연하여 북미에서 이와 같은 형태로는 최초의 사례로 기록되었습니다.
파트너십은 복잡하고 혼잡한 지역에서 통신 경로의 중단에 대한 회복력을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 올해 초 시작된 개념 증명은 상업 서비스로 나아가고 있습니다. 시연은 라디오 주파수 혼잡 문제를 해결할 수 있는 통신 연결성을 제공하는 솔루션의 능력을 보여줍니다.
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) et Globalstar (NYSE American: GSAT) ont formé un partenariat exclusif pour servir les secteurs public, gouvernemental et de la défense. La collaboration a réussi à démontrer la solution de communications par satellite définie par logiciel de Parsons utilisant la constellation de satellites Low Earth Orbit (LEO) de Globalstar, marquant le premier du genre en Amérique du Nord.
Ce partenariat vise à améliorer la résilience face aux voies de communication perturbées dans des zones complexes et congestionnées. Le Proof of Concept, lancé au début de cette année, progresse vers un service commercial. La démonstration met en avant la capacité de la solution à fournir une connectivité de communication dans des zones présentant des défis de congestion des fréquences radio.
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) und Globalstar (NYSE American: GSAT) haben eine exklusive Partnerschaft gegründet, um die öffentlichen, staatlichen und Verteidigungssektoren zu bedienen. Die Zusammenarbeit hat erfolgreich die softwaredefinierte Satellitenkommunikationslösung von Parsons demonstriert, die die Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellitenkonstellation von Globalstar nutzt und die erste ihrer Art in Nordamerika markiert.
Das Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, die Resilienz gegen unterbrochene Kommunikationskanäle in komplexen und überlasteten Gebieten zu verbessern. Der zu Beginn dieses Jahres gestartete Proof of Concept schreitet in Richtung kommerziellen Dienstes voran. Die Demonstration zeigt die Fähigkeit der Lösung, Kommunikationsverbindungen in Gebieten mit Herausforderungen durch Funkfrequenzüberlastung bereitzustellen.
- First successful demonstration of software-defined satellite communication solutions in North America
- Exclusive partnership targeting public, government, and defense sectors
- Solution addresses communication needs in RF-congested environments
- Project advancing towards commercial service phase
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The partnership between Parsons and Globalstar represents a significant technological advancement in satellite communications, particularly for software-defined satellite solutions in LEO. The successful demonstration marks the first of its kind in North America, showcasing innovative capabilities in RF-congested environments.
The collaboration leverages Globalstar's LEO constellation's key advantages - lower latency and better coverage compared to traditional geostationary satellites. This strategic partnership could significantly enhance Globalstar's market position in the growing defense and government sectors, potentially opening new revenue streams beyond their traditional commercial services.
The focus on RF-congested environments addresses a critical market need, as communication resilience becomes increasingly important in both civilian and defense applications. This could position GSAT to capture a larger share of the expanding government and defense communication market, estimated to be worth billions annually.
This partnership has substantial implications for defense and government communications infrastructure. The development of resilient communication pathways in RF-congested environments addresses a important capability gap in military and defense operations. The exclusive nature of the partnership provides Globalstar with privileged access to the lucrative defense sector.
The timing is particularly strategic given the increasing focus on space-based communications in defense strategies and the growing demand for reliable, secure communication solutions in contested environments. This could lead to significant government contracts and revenue opportunities for Globalstar, particularly in mission-critical applications where traditional communication methods may be compromised or insufficient.
As the demand for reliable global communication services continues to grow in complex and congested areas, the collaboration between Parsons and Globalstar provides an innovative solution designed to enhance resilience against disrupted communication pathways. Utilizing Globalstar’s LEO satellite constellation, the partnership aims to ensure resilient and diverse communication protocols to support a myriad of communication needs.
"This successful demonstration is a significant step forward in how we can use satellite infrastructure to support mission-critical needs across various industries," said Mike Kushin, president of Defense and Intelligence for Parsons. "By leveraging Globalstar's advanced satellite technology, we are optimizing the Parsons capability solution to provide communications connectivity, especially in areas where radio frequency congestion poses challenges.”
The Proof of Concept, which commenced earlier this year, is progressing through the necessary steps to enter commercial service. This successful demonstration of Parsons Corporation’s software-defined satellite communications solution using Globalstar’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation marks an important milestone as the first of its kind in
"Partnering with Parsons Corporation allows us to demonstrate the versatility and effectiveness of our satellite solutions in addressing crucial connectivity challenges," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, CEO of Globalstar. "This achievement exemplifies how global satellite systems can work collaboratively with advanced technologies to deliver essential services in dynamic and challenging environments. We see this as a milestone moment for not only the progress of our partnership but also another way that Globalstar is able to bring value from our satellite infrastructure in the commercialization of these new services.”
The demonstration not only highlights the advanced functionality of Parsons' solution but also the benefits of collaborating closely on a technology solution at both the RF and system layer.
For more information about the technologies showcased in the demonstration, please visit https://www.parsons.com/ and https://www.globalstar.com/en-us.
About Parsons
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and intelligence, space and missile defense, transportation, environmental remediation, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we're making an impact.
About Globalstar, Inc.
Globalstar empowers its customers to connect, transmit, and communicate in smarter ways – easily, quickly, securely, and affordably – offering reliable satellite and terrestrial connectivity services as an international telecom infrastructure provider. The Company’s low Earth orbit ("LEO") satellite constellation ensures secure data transmission for connecting and protecting assets, transmitting critical operational data, and saving lives for consumers, businesses, and government agencies across the globe. Globalstar’s terrestrial spectrum, Band 53, and its 5G variant, n53, offer carriers, cable companies, and system integrators a versatile, fully licensed channel for private networks with a growing ecosystem to improve customer wireless connectivity, while Globalstar’s XCOM RAN product offers significant capacity gains in dense wireless deployments. In addition to SPOT GPS messengers, Globalstar offers next-generation internet of things ("IoT") hardware and software products for efficiently tracking and monitoring assets, processing smart data at the edge, and managing analytics with cloud-based telematics solutions to drive safety, productivity, and profitability. For more information, visit www.globalstar.com.
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Alisa Moloney
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Source: Globalstar
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