Acquiring Lepton Global Solutions captures important synergies and accelerates Kymeta’s ability to pursue key opportunities with U.S. defense and government customers
Contacts
Business Inquiries for Kymeta:
Jon Maron
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Kymeta Corporation
+1 425.658.8827
jmaron@kymetacorp.com
Media Inquiries for Kymeta:
Amanda Barry
Associate Director of PR, The Summit Group
+1 509.554.8409
abarry@summitslc.com
REDMOND, Wash.-Wednesday 19 August 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kymeta Corporation (www.kymetacorp.com),
the communications company making mobile global—is excited to announce
the successful acquisition of Lepton Global Solutions LLC (www.leptonglobal.com), which
will become a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Kymeta Corporation.
Established in 2013, Lepton Global Solutions is a leading provider of
satellite-based customized turnkey communications solutions and services
with expertise in the Intelligence Community (IC), Special Operations
Command (SOC) and other government sectors.
Acquiring
Lepton combines critical capabilities and strengthens Kymeta’s ability
to pursue key opportunities with U.S. defense and government customers
in locations around the world. As a rapidly growing satellite
communication services provider with a global and scalable network
infrastructure, the company provides customized end-to-end connectivity
solutions that can be deployed quickly and efficiently to meet the needs
of customers wherever they are located.
Lepton
currently hosts Kymeta’s satellite connectivity solutions. As a
combined entity, the new offerings and capabilities bring unique,
complete, bundled solutions to the market based on best-in-class
technologies and tailored customer-centric services that meet and exceed
customer mission requirements.
“Having
a turnkey satellite service provider like Lepton accelerates Kymeta’s
ability to successfully penetrate U.S. Military and Government customers
in partnership with a well-established brand, deep channel experience,
and network support for those verticals. The combination of Kymeta’s
revolutionary hardware, together with Lepton’s service offerings, will
be a winning combination that will be hard to beat. We are excited to
bring Rob Weitendorf, Isabel LeBoutillier, and their team into the
Kymeta family and thus expand and accelerate our ability to go to
market,” said Walter Berger, President and COO of Kymeta.
“Government
and commercial sectors need the most reliable and seamless connectivity
to successfully fulfill their daily missions,” said Rob Weitendorf,
Managing Partner at Lepton. “This new venture will enable our customers
to leverage the expertise of Lepton and Kymeta to receive more
customized services and solutions, while maintaining Lepton’s legacy of
providing the best-of-breed solutions always with a focus on the
customer’s mission.” Mr. Weitendorf goes on to say, “I can’t think of a
better partner than Kymeta to launch this new era of connectivity with
as we bring new offerings to the market in satellite and cellular
communications around the world.”
“Given
our existing working relationship, we recognize the synergies that even
closer partnership will bring, and our whole team is very excited to be
joining Kymeta. Our service-based background enriches the extensive
industry knowledge and expertise already present at Kymeta, creating a
truly collaborative powerhouse with cutting-edge capabilities in the
satellite communications industry,” added Isabel LeBoutillier, Managing
Partner at Lepton.
Together,
Kymeta and Lepton will bring better solutions to the market as each
company’s resources will enhance the other’s ability to meet customers’
needs. Current Lepton customers will experience no interruption in
service in the short-term and will continue receiving Lepton’s full
suite of products, services, and support. Over the long-term, customers
will enjoy the benefits of the joint Kymeta-Lepton collaboration, and
they will continue to build on Lepton’s established excellence as a
satellite service provider and Kymeta’s unique product and services
portfolio.
About Kymeta
Kymeta
is unlocking the potential of broadband satellite connectivity,
combined with cellular networks, to satisfy the overwhelming demand for
comms on the move and making mobile global. Lepton Global Solutions,
part of Kymeta, hosts the company’s satellite connectivity solutions and
offers unique, complete, and turnkey bundled solutions to the market
based on best-in-class technologies and tailored customer-centric
services that meet and exceed customer mission requirements. These
solutions in tandem with the company’s flat-panel satellite antenna, the
first of its kind, and Kymeta™ Connect services provide revolutionary
mobile connectivity on satellite and hybrid satellite-cellular networks
to customers around the world. Backed by U.S. and international patents
and licenses, the Kymeta terminal addresses the need for lightweight,
slim, and high-throughput communication systems that do not require
mechanical components to steer toward a satellite. Kymeta makes
connecting easy – for any vehicle, vessel, or fixed platform.
Kymeta is a privately held company based in Redmond, Washington.
For more information, visit kymetacorp.com.
About Lepton
Lepton
Global Solutions specializes in the engineering and delivery of
customized, yet cost-effective, turnkey satellite communications
solutions to commercial and government customers. Lepton’s end-to-end
solutions, which go beyond managed satellite services to include VSAT
equipment installation, 24×7 technical support and customized back end
IT infrastructure, are tailored to meet customer-specific needs.
Lepton is headquartered outside of Washington, D.C. in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
For additional information, please visit www.leptonglobal.com.
Contacts
Business Inquiries for Kymeta:
Jon Maron
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Kymeta Corporation
+1 425.658.8827
jmaron@kymetacorp.com
Media Inquiries for Kymeta:
Amanda Barry
Associate Director of PR, The Summit Group
+1 509.554.8409
abarry@summitslc.com
