AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES to Support Global Disease Detection Network for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Satellite Network Links 16 International Public Health Agency Locations

WASHINGTON & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2005--AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Inc. (AGS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM, announced today it received a five-year contract to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Global Disease Detection initiative designed to recognize infectious disease outbreaks faster and improve the overall ability to control and prevent such health risks. AGS will provide satellite communication services to link 16 locations in Africa and the Caribbean and streamline CDC communications, which are currently carried over disparate networks.

Through the Global Disease Detection initiative, CDC connects medical doctors and researchers around the world to evaluate bioterrorism-associated or emerging infectious diseases. AGS will be provisioning the voice, data and video conferencing services for the network using robust satellite technology to ensure dependable communication for the numerous disparate networks. The network will utilize transponders on SES AMERICOM satellites AMC-12 and AMC-6 with coverage across the Atlantic Ocean and throughout North America.

"AGS' extensive history in providing satellite solutions to government for critical communications will provide great value to the CDC initiative," said David Helfgott, President and CEO of AGS. "Reliable communications are mission critical to CDC's success in rapidly assessing threatening diseases and mobilizing medical resources to anywhere in the world to protect against such risks within a short time window. We are pleased to support this vital effort."

About AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES

AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Inc. (AGS) is an independent corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM, formed when SES GLOBAL (Luxembourg and Euronext: SESG) acquired GE AMERICOM. Leveraging a 30-year heritage of experience in the government SATCOM market, AGS offers comprehensive satellite-based communications solutions that enable federal agencies to extend secure broadband communications to fulfill both routine and mission-critical applications. With access to a fleet of 42 satellites, AGS' full range of satellite services and end-to-end solutions allows for secure, reliable communications and comprehensive global coverage. AGS' reputation for operational excellence and highly reliable network solutions has been validated by long-term relationships with diverse government customers including, DoD, US Army, US Air Force, Department of Commerce/NOAA, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, Department of Transportation, NASA, and other civilian and defense-related agencies. For more information, visit www.americom-gs.com.

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