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Global Broadband Solutions Now Supplies New Biodefense Device That Detects And Deactivates Harmful Contaminants In Seconds
LEESBURG, VA (April 24, 2023) – Global Broadband Solutions, LLC (GBS) is pleased to supply a revolutionary handheld biodefense technology, developed by SafetySpect Inc, the first handheld, portable Contamination, Sanitization Inspection (CSI) device that detects bio contaminants in real time, documents the biological profile and can render the bacteria or virus harmless in 2-5 seconds with UV-C (all in one device).
With a powerful use case portfolio, SafetySpect can be deployed for any surface where bacterial, viral, or microbial contaminants pose a hazard, from kitchens and government buildings to cockpits, submarine vessels, ships, secure locations, ports and border points, embassies, and more. It can also decontaminate instruments such as sensitive airplane control panels which cannot be disinfected using chemical cleaners.
“For national security and recent pandemic concerns, we see CSI Technology as a vital tool with applications across numerous federal agencies. We are a HUBZone certified company, and GBS is able to directly supply these biodefense tools to our government customers,” said Andy Pitman, GBS Vice President Business Development.
This patented multimode sensing platform with AI data analytics utilizes specialized illumination technology to reduce the likelihood of spreading dangerous and costly illnesses including COVID-19, influenza, norovirus, and diseases caused by E.coli. The exclusive technology not only detects and neutralizes danger; it also documents that contaminants are deactivated by recording time, location, and date stamped in a digital photographic record.
SafetySpect advanced optical sensing technology is the first portable product of its kind in the GBS family of detection services, which also includes Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunication (SMART) Cable systems and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS).
About Global Broadband Solutions
Global Broadband Solutions, LLC (GBS), a HUBZone Certified company headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, provides consumers of domestic and international broadband telecommunications services with tailored network solutions. GBS designs and implements global high-speed data networks over terrestrial and submarine fiber optic cables, satellite, and microwave systems.
With employees in multiple HUBZones across the country, GBS is pleased to be able to make a direct socioeconomic impact to five regions designated by the Small Business Administration as “Historically Underutilized Business Zones.” For more information, visit www.GBS1.com
About SafetySpect
SafetySpect CSI technology originated within the U.S. Army and the USDA Department of Agriculture’s laboratories. Our products are here to solve some of the most challenging safety issues for all commercial industries and customer-facing businesses. For more information about SafetySpect Products and Services, visit www.safetyspect.com.
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GBS ANNOUNCES U.S. FIBER NETWORK EXPANSION AT TECHNET CYBER 2023
LEESBURG, VA (April 24, 2023) – Global Broadband Solutions (GBS) is pleased to announce a fiber network expansion as a facilities-based carrier powered by INDATEL, providing more than 400,000 miles of dark and lit fiber across the United States. With route diversity and an extensive network reaching into rural and underserved locations, GBS is able to offer highly customized fiber solutions to position future-ready customers with the backbone to deploy secure, high-speed technologies.
As a HUBZone Certified company, Global Broadband Solutions is a direct channel to offer telecommunications services to agencies seeking to increase capacity with reliable, scalable and secure infrastructure.
“This fiber network, powered by INDATEL, positions federal agencies to optimize connectivity and accelerate the rollout of critical dark and lit fiber projects across the United States,” said Andy Pitman, GBS Vice President of Business Development. “We are excited to highlight this network expansion at TechNet Cyber 2023, particularly because the theme, “The Urgency of Action: Focused, Aligned and Ready” is in line with the purpose of our network growth."
With more than 2.3 million serviceable buildings, 700 Points of Presence (PoPs), and thirteen data centers, this expanded fiber footprint delivers enhanced capacity and opportunity as customers integrate 4G and 5G services.
Global Broadband Solutions looks forward to delivering connectivity solutions for federal customers with infrastructure and growth priorities, including projects with complex and sensitive requirements.
About Global Broadband Solutions
Global Broadband Solutions, LLC (GBS), a HUBZone Certified company headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, provides consumers of domestic and international broadband telecommunications services with tailored network solutions. GBS designs and implements global high-speed data networks over terrestrial and submarine fiber optic cables, satellite, and microwave systems.
With employees in multiple HUBZones across the country, GBS is pleased to be able to make a direct socioeconomic impact to five regions designated by the Small Business Administration as “Historically Underutilized Business Zones.” For more information, visit www.GBS1.com
About INDATEL
INDATEL Services provides fiber connectivity utilizing its unique independent member network. INDATEL’s members represent more than 400,000 fiber optic route miles and over 2.3 million serviceable buildings primarily focused on rural and suburban America. In addition, INDATEL serves its customers through its national aggregation PoPs reaching over 700 independent providers currently operating in 47 states. For more information about INDATEL Services, visit www.indatel.com.
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GLOBAL BROADBAND SOLUTIONS RECEIVES HUBZONE CERTIFICATION
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, USA (June 9, 2020) -- Global Broadband Solutions, LLC, (GBS), a Loudoun County, Virginia-based advanced telecommunications services small business, announced that it has been qualified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Company. The SBA program encourages economic development by helping small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to Federal procurement opportunities.
Located in the heart of the Leesburg, Virginia’s HUBZone, GBS may now more effectively help U.S. Federal Agencies meet their statuary HUBZone contracting goals by providing a wide range of Information Technology solutions, Cybersecurity offerings, and complex project management services.
“GBS is honored to have been granted SBA HUBZone Certification. We are very pleased to support job creation in HUBZone communities and look forward to expanding GBS services to many Government Agencies. The GBS Team, consisting of GBS employees, contractors and suppliers, are also excited because we will all have greater opportunity to use our expertise to develop and deliver innovative, secure, and cost-effective solutions to a much broader Government market,” shared Nicholas Koopalethes, Chief Executive Officer.
Safeguarding sensitive client information according to Federally recommended cybersecurity best practices is a key priority for GBS. In December 2019, GBS was awarded a patent for its Submarine Cable Document Management System, “SCDMS.” After years of research and development, GBS remains one of the very few small businesses serving the Federal market that stores and administers its clients’ sensitive, unclassified information in a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-171 compliant system.
“GBS has made significant investments to achieve NIST SP 800-171 compliance and prepare for CMMC Level 3 in order to provide secure management of information and project data for our government customers,” said Peter Sillitto, Chief Operating Officer. “Our specially designed and patented, NIST compliant and secure cloud-based service, SCDMS® is a key cybersecurity capability we plan to offer to many more Government customers through the benefit of our HUBZone Certification.”
To learn more about Global Broadband Solutions, visit www.GBS1.com.
About GBS
Global Broadband Solutions, LLC is an advanced information technology communications services company leveraging decades of experience to serve its customers with a comprehensive set of consulting, project management, subject matter expert and acquisition support services. Headquarters: 608 South King Street. Suite 101; Leesburg, VA 20175; www.linkedin.com/company/global-broadband-solutions-llc
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Global Broadband Solutions Appoints BRAD YOWELL to Senior Vice President, CTO and Co-Owner
LEESBURG, VA (June 21, 2022) – Global Broadband Solutions (GBS), an advanced telecommunications services company headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia’s HUBZone, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Yowell to Senior Vice President of Operations and Administration, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and part owner of the 24-year-old specialized engineering firm.
As Senior Vice President, Brad has responsibility for multiple functional areas, key research and development initiatives, and global Submarine Fiber Optic Cable (SFOC) system projects, including critical infrastructure for the US Government. Brad is currently engaged in an historic Desktop Study with the National Science Foundation pursuing a “SMART” (Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunication) Submarine Cable System that would provide increased connectivity for researchers stationed across Antarctica, New Zealand and Australia. As CTO, Brad oversees Information Technology and cybersecurity implementation, maintaining critical compliance programs for GBS.
“For the past 17 years, Brad has provided exceptional leadership and insight, helping to expand the GBS Subsea Division through the implementation of important undersea cable projects around the world. This is an exciting step for our business,” said Nicholas Koopalethes, Global Broadband Solutions CEO.
Brad brings a breadth of detailed engineering expertise for end-to-end, full life-cycle planning, installation and maintenance of terrestrial and submarine cable systems, including dark fiber and SMART Cable systems. He specializes in developing complex cable routes with intricate terrain requirements. With this appointment, Brad joins fellow GBS owners Nicholas Koopalethes, Peter Sillitto and Bruce Morris.
A longtime resident of Loudoun County, Brad holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from James Madison University and a Master of Science in Information Systems Technology Management from George Washington University. Brad is a member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA).
About Global Broadband Solutions
Global Broadband Solutions, LLC (GBS), a HUBZone Certified company headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, provides consumers of domestic and international broadband telecommunications services with tailored network solutions. GBS designs and implements global high-speed data networks over terrestrial and submarine fiber optic cables, satellite, and microwave systems.
With employees in multiple HUBZones across the country, GBS is pleased to be able to make a direct socioeconomic impact to five regions designated by the Small Business Administration as “Historically Underutilized Business Zones.” For more information, visit www.GBS1.com
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Global Broadband Solutions Appoints R. BRUCE MORRIS to Vice President Plans and Programs and Co-Owner
LEESBURG, VA (June 21, 2022) – Global Broadband Solutions (GBS), a northern Virginia-based advanced telecommunications services company, is pleased to announce the appointment of forty-year Bristol County resident, R. Bruce Morris, to Vice President Plans and Programs, becoming part owner of the 24-year-old specialized engineering firm.
As Vice President, Bruce is currently leading an historic Desktop Study pursuing the feasibility of a “SMART” (Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunication) Submarine Cable System to Antarctica as part of a contract between GBS and the United States National Science Foundation. Bruce is also responsible for expanding revenue generating opportunities for GBS, managing large-scale marine studies in critical locations around the world, and implementing organizational vision. With this appointment, Bruce joins fellow GBS owners Nicholas Koopalethes, Peter Sillitto and Brad Yowell.
“Bruce is an industry-wide, recognized subject matter expert with extensive experience in multiple disciplines. He is managing exciting telecommunications projects increasing connectivity for US Federal Agencies. We are proud to have Bruce on board,” said Nicholas Koopalethes, Global Broadband Solutions CEO.
As an FAA Commercially Licensed Small Unmanned Aircraft Pilot, Bruce is integrating drone video offerings into GBS cable route engineering services. Bruce joined GBS four years ago from the Great Eastern Group where he led business units specializing in marine and environmental engineering, as well as submarine fiber optic cable and alternative energy development.
Deeply involved in the community, Bruce served as Chairman of the Catholic Charity Fund Appeal for the Diocese of Rhode Island, as former President of the Fraternal Order of the Barrington Police Lodge, and for twenty-five years as the on-air HomePro Host Contributor for the Southeastern New England WJAR NBC 10 channel.
Bruce holds an USCG 100 Ton Boat Captain's license and FCC Amateur Ham Radio license and is a member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA); Homeland Security Professionals; National Contract Management Association (NCMA); and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors Certified (PADI).
About Global Broadband Solutions, LLC
Global Broadband Solutions (GBS), a HUBZone Certified small business based in northern Virginia, provides consumers of domestic and international broadband telecommunications services with tailored global network solutions, designing and implementing high-speed data networks over terrestrial and submarine fiber optic cables, satellite, and microwave systems.
GBS is headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia’s HUBZone and maintains employees in multiple HUBZones across the country. GBS is pleased to be able to make a direct socioeconomic impact to these five regions designated “Historically Underutilized Business Zones” by the Small Business Administration. For more information, visit www.GBS1.com
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Widescope Consulting and Contracting Services (Widescope) Announces Enhanced Cybersecurity using the Global Broadband Solutions (GBS) NIST Compliant SCDMS® Cloud-Based Service
Powder Springs, Georgia and Leesburg, Virginia, USA (November 12, 2020) - Widescope Consulting and Contracting Services (Widescope) is the newest subscriber to the Submarine Cable Document Management System, the patented “SCDMS®” cloud based service which significantly increases cybersecurity infrastructure in compliance with the United States (US) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012 for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
SCDMS® equips Widescope to be ready for the upcoming deadline requiring NIST 800-171 compliance as an enforceable component of US Government award opportunities starting December 1, 2020.
“After a lengthy search for a highly-secure, cloud-based, and easy to use document management system, we selected SCDMS® and engaged GBS to provide its SCDMS® dedicated Administrator services,” said Hayes Fountain, III, Widescope, CEO.
“We will now be compliant with the DFARS 252.204-7012 which enables us to respond to many more
US Department of Defense (DoD) Requests For Information (RFIs) and Requests For Proposals (RFPs). This will give Widescope a clear strategic advantage in the DoD contracting space,” according to Donald Williams, Widescope, COO.
“GBS is proud to add Widescope to our growing list of SCDMS® subscribers. They are a valued client and through their use of SCDMS® subscription services we look forward to facilitating their growth in a marketplace where cybersecurity is paramount,” said Nick Koopalethes, Global Broadband Solutions (GBS), CEO.
SCDMS® is a patented service provided by GBS.
About Widescope Consulting and Contracting Services, LLC (Widescope):
Widescope is a CVE verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), delivering comprehensive solutions and highly qualified resources with teaming agreements with long-standing subcontractor partners to provide a range of specialized services in key government sectors. Headquarters: 5523 Cathers Creek Drive, Powder Springs, Cobb County, GA 30127; www.widescopeccs.com
About Global Broadband Solutions, LLC (GBS):
GBS is a HUBZone Certified advanced information technology communications services company, serving customers with a comprehensive set of consulting, project management, subject matter expert and acquisition support services; managing large scale complex projects for customers worldwide. Headquarters: 608 South King Street, Suite 101; Leesburg, VA 20175; www.gbs1.com.
SCDMS®: www.scdms1.com and www.linkedin.com/showcase/scdms
For inquiries, please contact Kathryn Costa, Director Corporate Communications, Global Broadband Solutions, LLC. Email: [email protected]
