• The GoSilent Cube’s secure connection allows users, devices, and data communication kits to take advantage of a true, end-to-end encrypted link between remote devices and enterprise or tactical servers across the world
  • By offering the GoSilent Cube, Thuraya further expands its wide portfolio of innovative and easily deployable communication solutions and provides a core security component across its businesses

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: - Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (“Yahsat” or, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”; under the symbol: YAHSAT, ISIN: AEA007501017), has signed an agreement to offer the Archon GoSilent Cube – a cost-effective, small, lightweight, secure communication and encryption solution.

The GoSilent Cube is certified to work on Thuraya’s highly resilient L-Band IP network, connecting easily to any Thuraya IP Data Terminal with near-zero configuration and effective security for data transfers. It has also been approved by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) to handle classified data and recognized by the Commercial Solutions for Classified Program (CSfC) and is Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliant.

By offering the GoSilent Cube, Thuraya will provide its customers with safe and secure communications across broadband terminals, further expanding Thuraya’s portfolio of superior and easily deployable solutions. Utilizing the GoSilent Cube’s secure connection allows users, devices, and data communication kits to take advantage of a true, end-to-end encrypted link between remote devices and enterprise or tactical servers across the world.

Sulaiman Al Ali, Thuraya Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are pleased to offer the Archon GoSilent Cube solution in line with our vision to provide a safe and secure way for our customers to be connected. This new product opens the doors to making this vision a reality as the GoSilent Cube represents a dependable, commercially available solution that meets all our requirements.” Al Ali added, “Over the past years, the growth and advancement of the digital age has created a demand for cybersecurity in the region with the ever-increasing risk of malicious cyber threats. With the Archon GoSilent Cube and its technological prowess, we look forward to providing users with the safety and security they require, without the setbacks of complex installation processes. We are confident that the GoSilent Cube will provide a core security component across our businesses.”

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About Yahsat

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat) is a public company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, offering multi-mission satellite services in more than 150 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia and Australasia.

Yahsat’s fleet of 5 satellites reaches more than 80% of the world’s population, enabling critical communications including broadband, broadcasting, backhauling and mobility solutions. Based out of Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Yahsat provides C, Ku, Ka and L-band satellite communications solutions for land, maritime and aero platforms to consumers, governments and enterprises. Its businesses consist of Yahsat Government Solutions, Thuraya, YahClick (powered by Hughes) and YahLink. Yahsat also participates in Hughes do Brasil, an equity partnership with Hughes, and Yahlive, an equity partnership with SES. In 2020, Yahsat commenced construction of Thuraya 4-NGS, the next generation telecommunications system for Thuraya, which is due to be in service during 2025.

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About Thuraya Telecommunications Company

Established in 1997, Thuraya offers innovative communications solutions to a variety of sectors including maritime, energy, government, broadcast media, military, aerospace and humanitarian NGO. Thuraya’s superior network enables clear communications and uninterrupted coverage across two-thirds of the globe by MSS, global VSAT coverage and around the world through its unique GSM roaming capabilities. The company’s diverse range of technologically advanced and dependable mobile satellite handsets and broadband devices provide ease of use, value, quality and efficiency. Through relevant partnerships, Thuraya stays ahead by delivering solutions and supporting applications that meet the rapidly transforming nature of market demands. Thuraya remains committed to keeping everyone within reach in any circumstance by making accessible the essential tools required for vital connectivity.

For more information, visit www.thuraya.com; Follow us on Twitter: @ThurayaTelecom

About the Archon GoSilent Cube

The Archon GoSilent Cube is a commercially available and NIAP certified CSfC technology that expands secure, mission-critical communications anywhere, at any scale. For more information, please visit archonsecure.com.