Vizada Networks Ramps up Capacity on Eutelsat W7 Satellite

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Vizada Networks Ramps up Capacity on Eutelsat W7 Satellite

PARIS and OSLO, Norway, June 15, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Vizada Networks, the global satellite communications and
telecommunications specialist, has further increased the capacity it leases
on the powerful W7 satellite operated by Eutelsat Communications (Euronext
Paris: ETL) to support its portfolio of Internet and data services in
Europe, North Africa, the CIS region and the Middle East. A new capacity
agreement signed between both companies extends their close working
relationship to 2014 and establishes Vizada as one of the leading clients on
W7 for Internet and data services.

    Vizada Networks' services on W7 are based on two technology platforms
offering a wide portfolio of services, primarily to customers in Iraq and
Afghanistan, within the government, corporate, ISP and voice sectors. In
addition to services based on iDirect (DVB-S2/ACM) and TBB (Taide Broadband
- DVB-S2), Vizada Networks has introduced an all new technology platform in
2011; called JanUX Mark II, it is based on a DVB-S2/ACM foundation and
offers numerous benefits over previous generation systems.

    "Our new guaranteed capacity on W7 enables us to expand and enhance our
dedicated and shared services to our customers particularly in the Middle
East," comments Stefano Vittor, Chief Executive Officer, Vizada Networks.
"In addition to our proven existing services, our new technology platform
enables us to offer a new standardised service package that, like all of our
services on W7,is reliable, cost-effective and functionality rich. The new
platform supports the consolidation of our Eutelsat capacity and future
growth on W7."

    Andrew Wallace, Eutelsat's Chief Commercial Officer, added: "Vizada
Networks is a hallmark for quality turnkey solutions for customers requiring
high levels of connectivity and reliability. We are very pleased that the
power and reach afforded by our W7 satellite meet their requirements and
look forward to further consolidating our partnership in the long term."

    Vizada Networks' guaranteed capacity on W7 is routed through the Vizada
Networks teleport in Oslo, providing constant connectivity across the board;
from Internet communications to high volume trunking at single sites and for
complex networks. Services use compact Ku-band VSAT terminals and benefit
from in-house developed QoS and Service Level Agreements to secure high
availability and an unmatched user experience.

    About Vizada Networks

    Vizada Networks is an independent, global satellite communications and
telecommunications specialist. As a comprehensive systems integrator,
one-stop-shop and single point of contact, Vizada Networks controls the
entire value chain and serves diverse markets with complete turnkey networks
solutions, ranging from broadband access and voice gateways to custom-built
communication systems.

    The company has been delivering its services to telecom carriers and
ISPs, multinational companies, government and military bodies, humanitarian
and aid organizations, and SMEs and SOHOs for over 35 years making it an
established player in key markets where high network performance and local
support, including the Vizada Networks Global Field Support Program, are key
requirements.

    With in-house expertise in satellite and data networking, Vizada
Networks enables customers to utilize high-quality, fully-managed network
services and communicate reliably from virtually anywhere in the world.

    For more information about Vizada Networks, visit
http://www.vizadanetworks.com.

    About Eutelsat Communications

    Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234)
is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 27
satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well
as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the
Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators
in terms of revenues. At March 31, 2011, Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting more than 3,800 television channels to over 200 million cable
and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Group's
satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications
services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets
for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight
markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates
access to high speed Internet services through teleports in France and Italy
that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid
organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ 700 commercial, technical and
operational employees from 28 countries.

    http://www.eutelsat.com

Source: Eutelsat Communications and Vizada Networks

For further information, contact: Vizada Networks Press, Katerina Stemberova, Tel: +47-22-58-20-50, katerina.stemberova@vizadanetworks.com; Eutelsat Press, Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Investors & Analysts, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30; Lisa Sanders Finas, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

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