Spacenet Inc.®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite
Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT) and a leading provider of managed network
and data security services announced today an enhanced suite of
integrated Wi-Fi services. Spacenet’s Tiered Wi-Fi services provide a
centralized approach to in-store Wi-Fi enabling the retailer to select
the level of services needed for their specific retail environment.
From basic planning and installation to comprehensive management,
monitoring, maintenance and security services, Spacenet Tiered Wi-Fi
services help retailers provide fast, reliable, accessible and secure
Wi-Fi services throughout each store. This integrated approach enables
the retailer to benefit from a full-featured Wi-Fi service while
providing its customers with an enhanced Guest Wi-Fi user experience
that is uniform across all stores. “Analysts estimate that Wi-Fi will
account for nearly half of total network access by 2015 so it’s crucial
that retailers develop an integrated and secure Wi-Fi strategy,” said
Spacenet CEO Glenn Katz. “Wi-Fi helps retailers run stores more
efficiently and with greater flexibility. Today consumers expect Wi-Fi
access and look to retailers to empower their mobile devices to help
them make easier and smarter purchases.
“As a managed network services provider our job is to make Wi-Fi
implementation and management an integrated part of the retailer’s
overall network strategy, while maintaining network security. We’ve
deployed and integrated thousands of Wi-Fi nodes for our retail
customers, and one thing is abundantly clear: Providing a single
point-of-contact for the WAN, LAN and WLAN allows the retailer to
provide its customers with a secure, reliable and consistent guest Wi-Fi
experience. This intelligently integrated approach takes the worry out
of Wi-Fi deployment,” concluded Mr. Katz.
Spacenet Tiered Wi-Fi services are available in the following levels:
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Spacenet Rogue Wi-Fi Detection Services. PCI DSS
standards include requirements for securing retailer-provided wireless
technologies. However, PCI compliance also requires retailers NOT
operating Wi-Fi services to periodically scan their networks for rogue
Wi-Fi devices that may have been surreptitiously deployed within their
stores. Whether or not the retailer provides guest Wi-Fi, Spacenet
Rogue Wi-Fi Detection services provide the tools and techniques to
detect and report rogue Wi-Fi devices on the network to support PCI
compliance.
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Spacenet Wi-Fi Professional Services include
installation of access points to ensure secure access, enhanced
coverage and a more rewarding guest Wi-Fi experience, configuration
management as well as ongoing monitoring of the service. As part of
the on-site installation, a heat map detailing optimal coverage
throughout the store is created.
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Spacenet Wi-Fi Premium Services include all the features of
Rogue Wi-Fi Detection services and Wi-Fi Professional services, and
adds Wi-Fi deployment pre-planning, monitoring of surrounding access
points, trouble alerts and PCI Reporting.
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Spacenet’s Data Analytics Package is optional and
provides an in-depth view of shopper metrics. The Data Analytics
package bridges the gap between retailer knowledge of an on-line
customer and the lack of knowledge of a traditional “brick and mortar”
customer by monitoring inside and outside traffic levels
(opportunity), engagement, bounce rate, loyalty and other typical
customer behavior metrics. By adding this option, retailers can
augment the data they are already collecting from their e-commerce and
mobile platforms for a more complete view of omni-channel shopping
behavior.
Spacenet Tiered Wi-Fi services are available immediately as an add-on
service to existing customers, and as part of an integrated managed
network service platform for small, medium and large enterprises. For
more information on Spacenet Tiered Wi-Fi Services, visit www.spacenet.com
or call 866.480.2263.
About Spacenet®
Since 1981, Spacenet Inc. has designed, implemented and managed some of
the largest communications networks for US-based business, industrial
and government customers. Spacenet has a longstanding tradition of
industry leadership and innovation, and today manages communications at
more than 160,000 locations for customers including many Fortune 500
companies and major government agencies.
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Spacenet is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT). Visit Spacenet at http://www.spacenet.com
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) is a leading provider
of products and services for satellite-based broadband communications.
Gilat develops and markets a wide range of high-performance satellite
ground segment equipment and VSATs, with an increasing focus on the
consumer and Ka-band market. In addition, Gilat enables mobile SOTM
(Satellite-on-the-Move) solutions providing low-profile antennas, next
generation solid-state power amplifiers and modems. Gilat also provides
managed network and satellite-based services for rural telephony and
Internet access via its subsidiaries in the United States, Peru and
Colombia.
With over 25 years of experience, and over a million products shipped to
more than 85 countries, Gilat has provided enterprises, service
providers and operators with efficient and reliable satellite-based
connectivity solutions, including cellular backhaul, banking, retail,
e-government and rural communication networks. Gilat also enables
leading defense, public security and news organizations to implement
advanced, on-the-move tactical communications on board their land, air
and sea fleets using Gilat's high-performance SOTM solutions. For more
information, please visit us at www.gilat.com
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