Born from the COMSAT Laboratories engineers behind Early Bird, IOT Systems provides satellite communications testing systems and engineering services, with its Standard In-Orbit Test System at the center of the business. The Hagerstown company draws on more than half a century of satellite-communications experience and is led by founder and president Steven Teller, whose 25-plus years at COMSAT included in-orbit testing for major communications satellites. Its work spans satellite program support and earth-station testing, serving operators and manufacturers including Lockheed Martin, Space Systems/Loral, Eutelsat and DIRECTV.
Antek Systems, LLCEstablished in 1987, Antek Systems is a Frederick, Maryland satellite-communications specialist whose staff includes professionals with more than 25 years of earth-station experience. The company supports customers ranging from local television stations to government agencies and major earth-station operators, with particular strength in antenna integration and equipment testing.FREDERICK, MD
GL Communications IncGL Communications was formed in Gaithersburg in 1986 by engineers Vijay Kulkarni and T. Bruce Yost, a partnership that grew from their work designing communications networks. Now led by co-founder Vijay Kulkarni, the company has spent four decades developing telecom testing technology and advising organizations that operate or build communications networks, including government and aerospace customers worldwide.GAITHERSBURG, MD
Hughes Network Systems, LLCHughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, develops satellite communications and networking technology and provides connectivity services worldwide. Its manufacturing operation has more than 30 years of experience and reports producing over 10 million devices, including terminal and gateway-rack assemblies. The company also operates a large satellite broadband network and provides managed networking for enterprises and government agencies.GERMANTOWN, MD
Comtech Telecommunications CorpFounded in 1967 as Comtech Laboratories in Smithtown, New York, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. has spent more than half a century developing communications technology for demanding environments. Now headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, the company is known for secure satellite communications that support military missions and public safety systems worldwide.ANNAPOLIS, MD