ViaSat Launches KG-142, Expands Network Encryption Suite
Zacks Investment Research | Aug 15, 2016 10:26PM ET
CA-based broadband and communications products & service provider, ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) , recently expanded its 'Edge to Cloud' Network Encryption portfolio with the launch of ViaSat KG-142.
KG-142 to Boost Network Speed
Touted as a “first-to-market” 100 Gbps Type 1 Ethernet encryptor, the latest offering from ViaSat can boost speeds up to ten times. KG-142 is designed to help government users meet the bandwidth and security needs for cloud computing and achieve real-time data transmission across the battle space. It has been designed to ensure interoperability across government networks, offer high security standards and morereliability.
The encryptor offers operating speeds of up to 100 Gbps, combining the encryption power of 10 encryptors of 10 Gbps speed, increased scalability and ability to minimize network overhead for Layer 2 Ethernet communications. Representatives of the Nation Security Agency (“NSA”) believe that the “100 Gbps Layer 2 encryptor” will usher in a new era of cloud computing for classified government data and communications. The KG-142 conforms to the NSA's new Ethernet Security Specification (ESS) standard, the NSA certification for which is expected by Oct 2016.
ViaSat recently introduced NSA-certified KG-250XS, a compact rugged HAIPE IS v4.1 network encryptor, which is compatible with its field-proven Type 1 HAIPE devices. The latest launch reflects the company’s attempt to bolster its Type 1 network encryptors that are much in demand for transmission of classified information communications needs of forces.
Government Satellite Business Strong
ViaSat maintains a leading position in the satellite and wireless communications market, leveraging on its advanced technology portfolio. The company’s Government Systems revenues have been growing steadily on the back of a rise in government satellite communication system sales.
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