Malaysian telecom and IT services provider Mutiara Smart has contracted Hughes Network Systems to support its provision of enterprise-grade, managed network services to the Malaysian government and defense agencies.
Mutiara Smart has deployed Hughes’ JUPITER broadband satellite system, including a gateway, remote terminals, and a network management system to deliver both C- and Ku-band capacity from two satellites across the country.
The system features a 5IF interface capable of supporting multiple bands and transponders across up to five satellites, ensuring future scalability.
Announcing the partnership yesterday at ConnecTechAsia, Mutiara Smart chief business officer Richard Alwani said initial order includes a hub and 200 remote terminals that will be used by their customers for both critical communication and non-critical communication.
“We’re testing the equipment in house and expected to launch them in the fourth quarter of this year,” Alwani said.
Mutiara Smart, a government owned company under the Ministry of Finance, offer ICT infrastructure, products, services and solutions targeting government agencies, healthcare and schools.
Alwani said the company is currently restructuring and the partnership with Hughes Network Systems will enable them to bring innovation and digital transformation to their customers.
“We chose Hughes as our trusted partner because their advanced satellite technology has proven to be reliable and will serve the needs of our government customers as we work to become the leading ICT provider in Malaysia,” he said.