CNHH looks like they finally got something going!!! ... Hughes Network Systems VSATs Provide Mobile Voice And Data Network Designed to
Improve Oil and Gas Exploration
Telenergy Communications, Inc. Develops Portable Units That
Bring Full Range of Communications to Remote Drilling Sites
GERMANTOWN, Md., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems (HNS), a
unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation, announced today that Telenergy
Communications, Inc., communications specialists in the energy and energy
services industries, has developed a mobile voice and data communications
solution using an HNS satellite-based private network that will make oil and
gas exploration faster, cheaper and more reliable.
Incorporating HNS' very small aperture terminals (VSATs), the Telenergy
"POGE-8000" provides voice, fax, and data communications between company data
centers or headquarters and remote drilling sites. Telenergy is a wholly
owned subsidiary of CNH Holdings Company, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CNHH), a
diversified energy services company.
"The benefits contract drillers could experience can be absolutely
staggering," stated Jerry Pybas, Telenergy's chief executive officer. "First
and foremost, the POGE-8000 can reduce costs significantly by using satellite
technology to bypass the issues of providing terrestrial communications links
to remote oil and gas facilities. For no additional charges, remote
facilities are enabled for fax transmissions and, even more importantly, the
data networking that is critical in their exploration, production, and
development processes. With secured POGE-8000 data networks in place, each
remote facility becomes an independent node within a specialized network.
Drilling and geologic data can be transmitted to corporate headquarters
instantaneously, enabling engineers to more quickly make quality decisions
based on raw, unfiltered data from the field."
VSATs allow the POGE-8000 to control resources and maximize efficiency
during the drilling phase of operations. Direct voice, fax, and data
communications allow drilling sites to access the resources located at company
headquarters facilities, which translates into more efficient and informed
decisions at the well head. Additional benefits include incorporating remote
sites into the company's wide area network, and allowing remotely located
employees e-mail and Internet access.
"Telenergy is committed to delivering superior communications solutions at
the lowest deliverable cost, and HNS is the hands-down leader in satellite
communications," said Pybas. "This agreement represents a partnership between
an established leader in the satellite industry, and a young company
developing unique and advanced applications for use in the specialized and
demanding field of oil exploration and production, where access to such
technology is difficult at best. Our customers can feel confident that their
communications needs will be met, when they need them, wherever they are."
Telenergy and HNS have agreed to a five-year contract, under which HNS
will supply its Personal Earth Station(TM) (PES(TM)) VSAT product and services
for integration with Telenergy's POGE-8000 system. A self-contained unit that
requires minimal setup and installation, the POGE-8000 is offered on a turnkey
basis to Telenergy's domestic and international customers.
"Once again the versatility of a VSAT solution is being demonstrated by
Telenergy's POGE-8000," said Harry George, assistant vice president, satellite
networks division, HNS. "Satellite technology is the only technology that
offers companies working in remote environments the flexible, high-quality
communications they need to make sound business decisions. It is truly
anytime, anywhere communications."
Telenergy designs, supplies, and services advanced communications
solutions for application in the global energy and energy services industries.
Telenergy's customized solutions incorporate various, existing communications
technologies and platforms and are designed to keep its customers on the
forefront of "connectivity."
Telenergy's mission is to be the leader in the specialized energy
communications market and to create a sustainable competitive advantage over
its rivals. Market leadership and a sustainable advantage are achieved
through Telenergy's commitment to continually add the most value for its
customers by designing, supplying, and servicing superior quality
communications solutions at the lowest deliverable costs. Telenergy can be
reached at 903-983-1903.
A world leader in satellite, wireless, and network systems for more than
25 years, HNS is the second-largest manufacturer of DIRECTV(R) digital
satellite systems and the provider of the award-winning DirecPC(R) satellite
Internet service. Headquartered in Germantown, MD, the company has sales and
support offices worldwide. Hughes Electronics is the world's leading provider
of digital television entertainment, and satellite and wireless systems and
services. The earnings of Hughes Electronics, a unit of General Motors
Corporation, are used to calculate the earnings per share attributable to the
General Motors Class H common stock (NYSE: GMH). For more information, please
visit the Web site at hns.com .
SOURCE Hughes Network Systems
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/CONTACT: Gayle Armstrong of Hughes Network Systems, 301-601-4185, or
fax, 301-601-4071, or garmstrong@hns.com , or Erin Hadaway of Copithorne &
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Hughes Network Systems/
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