Archive for the 'VSAT' Category
Dec 01, 2011, post by Artur Nowak
Milsatcom Middle East is a two day conference developed specifically to meet the satellite communications needs of Middle East military, government and security agencies.
It will be an important event for military satellite professionals in the gulf and greater middle east region in the year 2012. A major opportunity for regional governments and defense forces are looking forward to commercial satellite services for their milsatcom needs. This is the only platform for learning more about latest milsatcom trends and meeting with regional defense and government leaders. Hence, it is a absolute must attend for you.
Milsatcom Middle East discusses both technologies and relevant developments in commercial markets which are very critical for Military and Security agencies relying on satellite communications.
Topics of interest:
Examining the evolution of military satellite communications
Understanding the role of commercial satellite industry in future milsatcom operations
Challenges while planning for a joint milsatcom approach for all three services
Meeting the challenges posed by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Keeping secrets: Network continuity + Transmission Security
World-class speaker line up:
• Dr. Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Center of Excellence, UAE Armed Forces
• Tim Shroyer, Chief Technology Officer, GD Satcom Technologies
• Gerard Donelan, Head of Public Sector Projects, SES
• Christopher Baugh, President, Northern Sky Research
• Hugues LANCRENON, Thales – Defense and Security C4I System Division
• David Moss, Director Government Services, Thuraya
• Dr Leslie Klein, President & CEO, C-COM Satellite Systems
• Martin Jarrold, Director, Global VSAT Forum
Who is supporting the event:
Gold Sponsor: Yahsat
Silver Sponsor: Thales
Session Sponsors: SES, Newtec
Official Supporters: NSR, GVF
At Milsatcom Middle East, you will find answers to the following questions amongst others:
- Where is Mlisatcom currently – both technologically and commercially – and how it is likely to develop over coming years?
- What are the leading trends and technologies ?
- Which are the main companies involved in the development and application of Milsatcom, and what are their activities there?
- What are the main challenges, and how are military professionals planning to overcome them?
- How will defence agencies meet never ending demand for bandwidth, speed and applications?
- How are governments planning to get involved?
- What are the main drivers and restraints for milsatcom development?
Oct 24, 2011, post by admin
One Horizon Group, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Horizon Globex is unveiling Horizon Call, a smartphone app for the most bandwidth-efficient mobile VoIP at ITU Telecom World.
The rise in mobile data traffic resulting from the rapid adoption of smartphones, mobile and video apps has placed tremendous pressure on operators’ networks, causing a noticeable increase in dropped calls.
Based on the company’s SmartPacket™ technology, Horizon enables mobile VoIP from only 2kbps compared to around 8kbps from other services. It is fully compatible with digital telecommunications standards and is capable of interconnecting any phone system over IP – over mobile, fixed and satellite networks.
The Horizon Call app operates over EDGE, 3G, 4G/LTE, WiFi and WiMax networks and is initially available for the iPhone. Horizon uses wireless bandwidth much more efficiently than other mobile VoIP apps, particularly in the way it handles silence. Other VoIP services send the same amount of data in both directions regardless of whether someone is speaking or not. Horizon detects silence and uses significantly less data. In addition, the app offers the unique feature of allowing users to select from three different levels of call quality for optimal balance between quality and consumed bandwidth.
Other VoIP apps are also a potential threat to mobile operators’ call revenues. The Horizon model is to partner with mobile operators to allow them to take the Horizon Call app to market, decide strategically how to position it within their portfolio, how to commercialise it, to customise it with their own branding and to control call routing to retain PSTN revenues.
“Our Horizon Call app couldn’t come at a better time to help mobile operators address the explosive growth in mobile data traffic,” said Mark White, CEO, One Horizon Group. “And our model presents them with an option to compete against other mobile VoIP apps, while also helping to reduce call dropping and ultimately churn.”
Horizon Globex will be unveiling the Horizon Call app at ITU Telecom World in Geneva, from 24-27 October, in the Smart Work Pavilion, stand 4270.03.
About One Horizon Group Plc
One Horizon Group’s business is to optimise communications over the internet. It is the parent company of Horizon Globex and SatCom Global. Horizon Globex develops the Group’s Horizon solution which is the world’s most bandwidth-efficient VoIP platform and also offers a range of optimised data applications. SatCom Global is one of world’s leading mobile satellite communications providers. It provides services from Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya and VSAT operators. The Group has operations in the UK, USA, Switzerland, UAE, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia. For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit www.onehorizongroup.com
Sep 30, 2011, post by Artur Nowak
Comtech EF Data Corporation and Intellian Technologies announced the successful technology integration of the v-Series antennas and the ROSS Open Antenna Management (ROAM) protocol. The integration will enable the satellite VSAT antenna systems on maritime vessels to globally roam across multiple satellite beams, maintaining connectivity moving through different satellite footprints and enhancing communication capabilities at sea.
The ROAM protocol offers a common management interface for Comtech EF Data’s Roaming Oceanic Satellite Server (ROSS) and third-party Antenna Control Units (ACUs) by providing a generic set of commands, information, interfaces and status queries. ROSS is an integrated location server that works in conjunction with Comtech EF Data’s Vipersat Management System to facilitate on-the-move satellite communications for oceanic vessels. ROSS enables remote modems to interface with stabilized, auto-tracking antennae, maintaining connectivity as vessels move through footprints of different satellites. Vessel position data, satellite signal and management status are constantly monitored to determine when satellite handoff is necessary.
As ROSS can support many types of ACUs, the ROAM protocol reduces the complexity and the variations by providing basic parameters required to globally roam across multiple satellite beams. The ROAM protocol provides uniformity in implementation of third-party antenna manufacturers’ interfaces, while enabling the unique characteristics and proprietary techniques of different manufacturers.
“The interoperability of the ROAM protocol and the ROSS automation with the Intellian v-Series antennas will enable maritime operators to have maximum bandwidth efficiencies and roaming capabilities for their satellite-based communications at sea,” said Daniel Enns, Senior Vice President Strategic Marketing and Business Development for Comtech EF Data.
Intellian v-Series stabilized communication antenna systems provide access to high quality satellite communications at sea, even in the roughest weather conditions. The open platform design and always on high-speed broadband connection works in conjunction with any SCPC or TDMA network from around the globe. This system continues with Intellian’s philosophy of ease to use, simple and reliable. The built-in GPS and auto-skew angle control is used to acquire the satellite signal faster and other built-in controls allow users to optimize the signal strength.
Eric Sung, president and CEO for Intellian Technologies commented, “Comtech’s market-leading technologies combined with our stabilized antenna systems will significantly enhance communications capabilities for the maritime market.”
About Intellian Technologies, visit www.intelliantech.com
About Comtech EF Data, visit www.comtechefdata.com
