Gilat Satellite Networks Overview
1.1.1 Business Overview
Company Headquarters: Israel
Founded: 1987
Workforce: 1,012
Company Working: Gilat Satellite Networks is one of the leading providers of products and services for satellite-based broadband communication networks. The company offers a range of broadband satellite solutions that include very small aperture terminals (VSATs) to service providers, system integrators, government and defense organizations, corporations, and enterprises. The company operates its business through three segments, namely fixed networks, mobility solutions, and terrestrial infrastructure projects. Under the fixed networks division, the company offers advanced fixed broadband satellite communication networks, satellite communication systems, and associated professional services, and fully-managed satellite network service solutions. The company’s customers are service providers, satellite operators, mobile network operators, telecommunication companies, and large enterprises, consumers, and government entities worldwide. The mobility division includes on-the-move/on-the-pause satellite communication products and solutions to system integrators, defense, and homeland security organizations. The division also offers a solution named Wavestream which provides its products mainly to the system and defense integrators.
Moreover, the company's subsidiaries include Gilat Satellite Networks (Holland) B.V., Gilat Colombia S.A. E.S.P, Gilat to Home Peru S.A, Gilat do Brazil Ltd, Gilat Satellite Networks (Mexico) S.A. de C.V., Wavestream Corporation, Gilat Australia Pty Ltd., Gilat Satellite Networks (Eurasia) Limited Liability Company, Gilat Satellite Networks MDC (Moldova), Raysat Bulgaria EOOD and Gilat Satellite Communication Technology (Beijing) Ltd.
It operates in four geographies namely Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and South America.
Gilat Satellite Networks primarily follows both organic and inorganic growth approaches in the Enterprise VSAT market. This company focuses on innovating products and services offered to its customers through research and development and technological excellence. The launch of AeroEdge 6000, a highly efficient, high-performance terminal for commercial in-flight connectivity is one such instance that helps to strengthen its product portfolio of fixed network and mobility solution segments. It also emphasizes on strategic partnership and collaboration, which allows the company to increase its geographical presence in the Americas and Europe.
