
[SatNews] “The fact is that not only high transportation costs will be saved, but system downtime will be significantly reduced as well.”
C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., (TSX VENTURE:CMI), provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, today announced the opening of its first service center in Russia, in cooperation with Moscow-based integrator RuSat LLC.
The C-COM authorized service center will provide local maintenance and support for the C-COM manufactured iNetVu® mobile antennas to Russian customers, and will be managed and operated by RuSat.
In order to obtain the authorization, RuSat technicians have completed theoretical and practical training courses for professional troubleshooting and maintenance of the iNetVu® mobile antenna systems.
“Our iNetVu® mobile satellite antenna systems have an excellent reputation in Russia, and are widely used by various corporations and government agencies, often in extreme weather conditions. This new technologically advanced repair center, staffed with experienced, C-COM trained RuSat technicians, will take system support services in Russia to a new level of quality.” said Leslie Klein, President and CEO of C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.
“For all iNetVu product owners and operators, the opening of a certified service center in Russia will become a significant event, as it will simplify the procedure of the repair and routine maintenance of iNetVu® mobile systems. Going forward all expensive and time consuming actions associated with shipping of defective parts won’t be necessary. The fact is that not only high transportation costs will be saved, but system downtime will be significantly reduced as well.” said Oleg Vatulin, First Deputy General Director of RuSat.


