US defence specialist Mission Solutions Group (MSG) has bought secure satcoms and IT services provider Marshall Communications for an undisclosed sum. MSG CEO Damon Walsh said it will use Marshall as a base for further expansion across the government sector, as well as “for further acquisitions in order to create a larger platform to develop the C4, IT, and cyber markets”.
US defence specialist Mission Solutions Group (MSG) has bought secure satcoms and IT services provider Marshall Communications for an undisclosed sum.
The deal sees MSG, classed in the US as a veteran owned small business (VOSB), branch out of sourcing armoured vehicles into satellite broadband and IP multimedia.
Damon Walsh, MSG’s CEO, said it will use Marshall as a base for further expansion across the government sector, as well as “for further acquisitions in order to create a larger platform to develop the C4, IT, and cyber markets”.
Marshall has been providing satcoms turnkey solutions since 1991, ranging from voice, video and data communications services and teleport design to proof of concept and benchmarking of standards-based hardware and software technology.
The group claims to be unique in providing only standards-based, open architecture, and commercial-off-the-shelf network solutions for its communications services.
Marshall’s founder, Sonny Marshall, will remain active within the company to help expand its markets and integrate it into MSG, which has appointed retired US Army officer Michael McCormack as president.
McCormack said: “[Marshall] has a well-earned reputation as an exceptional performer and is well poised to be able to realise substantial growth opportunities in its existing and adjacent markets.”
Analysts believe that, despite the US spending less on military activities, the country’s consumption of satcoms for military applications will continue to grow at a steady rate over the next four years.
“This is due to the continued need to retain communications, operate UAVs, and monitor locations on a global level,” said a recent report from analysts at Frost & Sullivan.
“Additionally, the US government continues to use more satellite bandwidth within North America for training and backup purposes.”
