NewCom is unveiling a new shared platform service in Africa that will give large usage businesses with only three or four locations the ability to reduce costs by sharing bandwidth instead of relying on dedicated point-to-point services for each location. The sophisticated platform takes the shared bandwidth concept to the next level, exponentially increasing the 512/128 kbps currently available to sites through NewCom's iDirect shared service to 135 mbps down/20 mbps per site.

NewCom was recently recognized as a "Top 100" South Florida Business for 2009 by Business Leader magazine. The award, based on company leadership, growth and community involvement, was presented to NewCom at an awards luncheon on November 16.

NewCom recently activated a Tier1 backbone link with Tata Communications, a global IP services provider with coverage in more than 200 countries and territories.

Along with providing increased redundancy and expanded IP bandwidth reach, the new partnership adds to NewCom's diversified IP coverage around the globe. It also enables us to leverage other strategic communications services offered by Tata Communications for the benefit of our clients, including content delivery, voice, Internet services and data centers.

NewCom is partnering with telecom providers throughout Latin America to assist them in providing cost-effective, turnkey communications solutions for this vital, developing region.

Because of the enormous infrastructure and support costs associated with satellite communications services, many on-the-ground telecom providers are turning to NewCom for help. NewCom's strategic Miami-based teleport, which features two satellite footprints in Latin America and point-to-point connections with four T-1 carriers, gives telecom providers the solution they need so they can focus on local operations.

“Their specialty is local installations and maintenance, which in itself is a huge job,” notes Dora Mejia, Director of Sales for NewCom. “We fit in by providing the backbone for everything that relates to teleport services. We have the hub, the internet access, the engineering design team, the space segment and the 24/7 NOC. Our other strength is our understanding of the Latin American culture. We speak the language and know how the contract approval process works.”

KVH Industries, the leader in mobile satellite TV and satellite communications systems, has selected NewCom to market its powerful Mini-VSAT Broadband Service to the commercial maritime and government sectors around the globe. The Mini-VSAT Broadband Service – which requires only a small 24-inch TracPhone VY antenna instead of the standard 1.2 meter VSAT systems – is a breakthrough technology that intuitively tracks satellites and automatically shifts to different satellite footprints as necessary. The service enables vessels ranging from cargo and military ships to cruisers to access cost-efficient high-speed broadband coverage while on the move, regardless of where they are in the world. The turnkey package includes a port that facilitates easy hook up to a fax machine or telephone, providing all the conveniences of a home office or business center on the high seas.

NewCom – one of only a select few resellers targeting the commercial sector for KVH – is the only reseller that has a NOC for Latin America, giving KVH entry into this vital market.

FrontGate Networks, an innovator in the IPTV marketplace which provides residential Internet, video and voice services in South Florida, has expanded its presence with NewCom.

The Orlando-based company is housing its Simulsat antenna and video equipment at NewCom's Miami teleport, and has tapped NewCom to provide back-up Internet backbone services in case of service outages with its primary Internet provider.

FrontGate's COO David Suarez says it is a combination of NewCom's professionalism, business culture and ability to stand behind what they offer that won his company's business. “When we have an issue, it's very nice to see how they react with a sense of urgency.”