Remarks to Highlight the Role of Managed Networks in Creating a Robust and Sustainable Federal Telework Program

GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced that Tony Bardo, assistant vice president for Government Solutions at Hughes, will participate as a speaker at the Telework Exchange Fall 2010 Town Hall Meeting. Mr. Bardo will serve as a panelist with other leaders in the federal telework community to discuss the fundamentals of a successful federal telework program, including policies, training, and key information technology (IT) and networking requirements.  

"Last winter's 'Snowmaggeden' in the Washington, D.C. area brought into sharp focus the special importance of federal agencies' telework programs to maintain continuity of operations during emergencies," said Bardo. "As the adoption of agency-wide telework programs continues to gain momentum, federal program and IT decision-makers should assess the many benefits of a managed services approach ― bringing together multiple networks and technologies under one trusted provider ― with one bill." He added, "I look forward to discussing this topic and others with my co-panelists and the federal community."    

Members of the media interested in scheduling a briefing with Mr. Bardo are invited to contact Mary Alice Johnson at (571) 323-2585, ext. 2140, or by email at maryalice@connellyworks.com.

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