Tech CEOs Lay Out Plan For U.S. To Compete In Global Economy

CEOs from leading U.S. technology companies have unveiled a comprehensive report outlining a strategy for U.S. competitiveness for the 21st Century. As the nation heads into the important 2008 election cycle, the report calls on policymakers to embrace a positive, action-oriented agenda that leverages U.S. strengths to compete in the increasingly global marketplace.

The report, titled, "A Great Nation: How Americans Can Lead and Prosper in a Changing World," was released by the Technology CEO Council, a CEO policy advocacy group focused on ensuring U.S. competitiveness through technology leadership.

"The United States has been an economic and world leader for over acentury because of its willingness to confront challenges and leverage thestrengths of its dynamic economy," said Ed Zander, Chairman and CEO ofMotorola, Inc. and TCC chairman. "As we enter a critical debate about the future direction of our country, it's critical that we take the necessary steps to ensure our economy remains innovative and dynamic."

"Our economic future is intrinsically tied to the global economy. We can either embrace that and prosper or shirk from it and lose our economicedge. Americans want to know that as a nation we have a plan to flourish and prosper. TCC has laid out a positive agenda that sets a clear framework for U.S. competitiveness," says Paul Otellini, president and CEO, Intel.










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Intelsat to Test Internet Routing in Space for the U.S. Military

Intelsat General Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intelsat Ltd, today announced that it has been selected for an industry-government collaboration to demonstrate the viability of conducting military communications through an Internet router in space.

The Department of Defense project to test Internet routing in space (IRIS) will be managed by Intelsat General, and the payload will convert to commercial use once testing has been completed. The IRIS project is one of seven projects -- out of hundreds of applicants -- funded and announced infiscal 2007 as a Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) by the US Department of Defense, the contractor says.

Intelsat says it is the first commercial satellite company to be awarded a JCTD program. The IRIS JCTD is a three-year program that allows the DOD to collaborate with Intelsat General and its industry team to demonstrate and assess the utility of the IRIS capability.

Cisco Systems will provide commercial networking software for the on-board router. In addition, SEAKR Engineering Inc. of Denver, Colo., will manufacture the space-hardened router and integrate it into the IRIS payload.

Concerto Advisors, a financial advisory firm based in Iowa City, Iowa, is organizing equity financing for a new company to provide the funds to design, build and operate the equipment used for the demonstration. Following the JCTD testing period, Concerto's affiliate will own the equipment, and Intelsat will operate the equipment on Concerto's behalf to provide services for government and commercial users.

"IRIS extends the Internet into space, integrating satellite systems and the ground infrastructure for warfighters, first responders and others who need seamless and instant communications," says Bill Shernit, president and CEO of Intelsat General. "IRIS will enable U.S. and allied military forces with diverse satellite equipment to seamlessly communicate over the Internet from the most remote regions of the world."

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