In a high-tech market, focused, consistent communication with editors and analysts is the key to building and maintaining credibility. Hughes Communications is a vital partner in that process and a significant contributor to our continued growth.

- Bruce Edwards, Executive Director, Altium Limited

Janice Hughes understands the value of a company building its public presence and has the energy and stamina to get that job done. She can secure the attention of analysts and editors, and pushes to get out front and stay on track.

- Nancy Eastman, President, Altium Inc.

Altium Limited
Sydney, Australia

Altium (formerly Protel International) is a leading global developer and supplier of desktop electronic design automation (EDA) and embedded software design tools for the Microsoft Windows environment. Altium products offer tailored solutions covering a range of hardware and software design processes. Altium’s current products include world-leading brands such as Protel, P-CAD, TASKING, Accolade, CircuitMaker and CAMtastic!.

Hughes Activities:
Hughes Communications joined the Altium team after the purchase of TASKING. Hughes launched the Altium corporate name, ushered Altium into the embedded space, and improved Altium’s visibility with the electronic design automation press and analysts. Hughes improved Altium’s press hits by 900% in just eight months.