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Strategic Restaurant Acquisition Corporation Selects Hughes Network Systems for Broadband Services at 220 Burger King RestaurantsGERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) announced today that it has implemented DIRECWAY broadband services at 220 Burger King restaurants on behalf of Strategic Restaurant Acquisition Corp. (SRAC), the second largest Burger King franchisee. The roll out was completed in less than 30 days and enables the franchises to offer credit/debit payment options to customers. After evaluating several companies, SRAC selected HNS because of its reputation in the QSR industry and its ability to handle rapid deployment of a broadband network. Once awarded the contract, HNS exceeded SRAC's expectations and installed the network in less than one month. "As consumers move away from cash and checks and embrace the ease of credit and debit transactions, having an always-on network becomes increasingly important," said Mike Cook, senior vice president of sales & marketing for North America at HNS. "With DIRECWAY broadband services, SRAC is decreasing transaction times and improving customer service, key factors in maintaining an edge in the quick-service market. We understand the demands placed on QSR operators today and we've designed our services to work the way they do -- quickly, consistently and effectively -- regardless of geography." About Strategic Restaurant Acquisition Corp. Strategic Restaurant is currently the second largest Burger King franchisee. SRAC owns and operate 225 BURGER KING restaurants in seven states across the country. SRAC is headquartered in San Ramon, California. About Hughes Network Systems Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) is the world's leading provider of broadband satellite network solutions for businesses and consumers, with more than 800,000 systems ordered or shipped to customers in 85 countries. Hughes pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access services and IP-based networks, which it markets globally under the DIRECWAY(R) brand. DIRECWAY terminals are based on the IPoS (IP over Satellite) global standard, approved by the TIA, ETSI, and ITU standards organizations. Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes maintains sales and support offices worldwide. SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SKYT) and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. each own 50% of HNS. SkyTerra is its managing member. For additional information, please visit http://www.hns.com/. HUGHES and Hughes Network Systems are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC. DIRECWAY is a trademark of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. Hughes Network Systems, LLC CONTACT: Judy Blake of Hughes Network Systems, +1-301-601-7330,[email protected]; or Donna L. Taylor of Brodeur, +1-202-775-2650,[email protected], for Hughes Network Systems Web site: http://www.hns.com/ |