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CCCSAT Selects Miralite Communications
California Community College Satellite Network (CCCSAT) is pleased to announce Miralite Communications as the selected vendor to deliver a turnkey satellite uplink system to Palomar College and downlink satellite systems to the 124 California Community Colleges and District sites. Miralite will provide equipment, services and technical support for the CCCSAT network. Miralite Communications is a respected leader in the satellite communications field and specializes in building and integrating highly advanced digital satellite networks. Toll free technical support will be provided by Miralite Communications to CCCSAT and all 124 California Community College sites, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure peak operational performance of the network. The competitive vendor selection was conducted over a four week period and included valuable technical representation and assistance from Butte College, Chabot College, and Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD. Also included in the selection process were the CCCSAT Engineers, the CCCCO Project Monitor and the CCCSAT Project Director. This process included reviewing and evaluating all submitted proposals and holding formal vendor interviews at the CCCSAT-Palomar College location. According to Chancellor Thomas Nussbaum, California Community Colleges "distance learning tools, such as the CCCSAT network, can help advance the state’s economic growth and global competitiveness through easy access to affordable education, training, and services that contribute to the continuous improvement of our work force.” CCCSAT Network’s initial phase of the satellite uplink facility will provide all 124 California Community College sites with the ability to transmit their courses to California students anywhere, anytime. In addition, college sites will have the ability to receive nationally televised programs, such as those from the Department of Education and PBS. Contact: Miralite Communications |
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