Hughes Network Systems Gets Texas Department of Information Resources Contract

The Texas Department of Information Resources gave EchoStar-owned Hughes Network Systems an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for data communications, networking equipment and related services, the company said Monday. Hughes will provide digital signage through applications like Digital Bulletin Boards, Breakroom TV and interactive kiosks, and provide a statewide learning management system from its HughesON Digital Media Solutions suite. The initial contract lasts two years, with the option to extend for two more one-year terms, Hughes said. “By leveraging digital signage in combination with learning management, the state can deliver educational and logistical information wherever it's needed via a powerful video-based system,” Hughes Vice President-Government Relations Tony Bardo said in a news release. “This contract vehicle also complements our existing contract with Texas DIR, on which we offer satellite broadband to rural schools and agencies, further adding depth and breadth to our educational technology offerings.”