Data Communications Solutions

Since its establishment, Orion has operated primarily as a reseller of Hughes technology in the region, including the HughesNet VSAT satellite systems and the ongoing bandwidth and services (internet access and telephony) supporting these systems. The HughesNet platform is the world's most widely used VSAT solution (55% of the world market), with a combination of features and benefits that provide a number of important competitive advantages.

VSAT Systems

VSAT technology represents a cost effective solution for users seeking an independent communications network connecting a number of remote sites. VSAT networks offer value-added satellite-based services capable of supporting the Internet, data, LAN, voice/fax communications, and can provide powerful, dependable private and public network communications

VSAT satellite communication provides reliable digital data communication and the use of VSAT provides the ability to expand capacity and system growth, while maintaining a handle on costs which are closely associated with the increase in capacity or system growth.

Corporates are now utilising both terrestrial and satellite communication to connect to remote offices around the country. The cost and security advantage of satellite bandwidth compared with some terrestrial circuits ensures that the number and diversity of VSAT networks will continue to grow in the future. The mining, construction and oil & gas industries are typical examples of applications which find advantages with VSAT.