Unmanned aerial vehicles and manned aircrafts are increasingly being used as vehicles to capture intelligence data for defense, state and civil applications. The aerial vehicles are equipped with technology to collect both video and sensor data which are communicated to a mission control center for further processing. When outside the reach of direct data relays due to distance or environment (e.g. mountainous regions) satellite communications is used for Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLoS)
communication.
Military forces require situational awareness no matter
where they are located. From warfighters in the field,
sailors on Navy ships, troops in flight and decision
makers at central command, everyone must share a
common operating picture to accomplish the mission.
Yet, that can be significantly challenging when troops
are constantly in motion, traveling across land,
sea and air.
Fixed Satellite Communications are used for multiple applications within government and defense operations. The fixed communication infrastructure is the permanent or semi-permanent satellite link between
headquarters and remote operation sites. In many cases these sites are located in hotspots or remote areas around the world that have no access to terrestrial communication infrastructure.
ST Engineering iDirect’s broadband capabilities provide secure
connectivity for all voice, video and data communications and
specialized applications for assured access in even the most
challenging environments.
Use Case and Requirements for Broadband Direct Air to Ground Communications (...Yi-Hsueh Tsai
According to ITU-R M.2282-0, a broadband Direct-Air-to-Ground Communications (DA2GC) system constitutes an application for various types of telecommunication services, such as Internet access and mobile multimedia services, during flights. The connection with the flight passengers’ user terminals on board aircraft is realized by already available mobile communication systems on board aircraft. The main application field would be Air Passenger Communications (APC). In addition, a broadband DA2GC system could also support Airline Administrative Communications services (AAC) and thus improve aircraft operation, resulting, in particular, in reduced Operational Expenditure (OPEX) for the airlines. Safety-relevant communications such as Air Traffic Control (ATC) and related services are not intended to be covered. In the past, Boring flights with a slow Internet connection or no connection at all are over. 5G technology should be able provide a reliable Internet connection on aircrafts, making it possible to surf the Web, make phone VOIP calls, or even watch a streaming movie while you’re in flight.
Military forces require situational awareness no matter
where they are located. From warfighters in the field,
sailors on Navy ships, troops in flight and decision
makers at central command, everyone must share a
common operating picture to accomplish the mission.
Yet, that can be significantly challenging when troops
are constantly in motion, traveling across land,
sea and air.
Fixed Satellite Communications are used for multiple applications within government and defense operations. The fixed communication infrastructure is the permanent or semi-permanent satellite link between
headquarters and remote operation sites. In many cases these sites are located in hotspots or remote areas around the world that have no access to terrestrial communication infrastructure.
ST Engineering iDirect’s broadband capabilities provide secure
connectivity for all voice, video and data communications and
specialized applications for assured access in even the most
challenging environments.
Use Case and Requirements for Broadband Direct Air to Ground Communications (...Yi-Hsueh Tsai
According to ITU-R M.2282-0, a broadband Direct-Air-to-Ground Communications (DA2GC) system constitutes an application for various types of telecommunication services, such as Internet access and mobile multimedia services, during flights. The connection with the flight passengers’ user terminals on board aircraft is realized by already available mobile communication systems on board aircraft. The main application field would be Air Passenger Communications (APC). In addition, a broadband DA2GC system could also support Airline Administrative Communications services (AAC) and thus improve aircraft operation, resulting, in particular, in reduced Operational Expenditure (OPEX) for the airlines. Safety-relevant communications such as Air Traffic Control (ATC) and related services are not intended to be covered. In the past, Boring flights with a slow Internet connection or no connection at all are over. 5G technology should be able provide a reliable Internet connection on aircrafts, making it possible to surf the Web, make phone VOIP calls, or even watch a streaming movie while you’re in flight.
Presentation "Mobile Communication in the Aircraft Cabin" held at the Seminar "Aircraft Cabin and Cabin Systems" 22-Sep-2004 Dresden Germany at DGLR Annual Congress
(Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt / German Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics)
for more information see www.rudolf-appel.de/wirelesscabin/
5G + AI: The Ingredients For Next Generation Wireless InnovationQualcomm Research
5G and AI are two of the most disruptive technologies the world has seen in decades. While each is individually revolutionizing industries and enabling new experiences, the combination of both 5G and AI is going to be truly transformative. Applying AI not only to the 5G network but also the device will lead to more efficient wireless communications, longer battery life and enhanced user experiences. The low latency and high capacity of 5G will also allow AI processing to be distributed amongst the device, edge cloud and central cloud, enabling flexible system solutions for a variety of use cases. At Qualcomm Technologies, we are not only working on cutting-edge research for 5G and AI, but we are also exploring their synergies to realize our vision of the future. View this presentation to learn how AI is making 5G better -- in the network and on the device, why on-device AI processing is essential, and how 5G is empowering distributed learning over wireless.
Propelling 5G forward: a closer look at 3GPP Release-16Qualcomm Research
This presentation summarizes the 3GPP 5G NR Release 16 projects, including eMBB enhancements, unlicensed, sidelink, IAB, TSN, eURLLC, private networks, C-V2X, and more...
Accelerating our 5G future: a first look at 3GPP Rel-17 and beyondQualcomm Research
In December 2019, the scope of 3GPP Release 17 was decided in the Plenary meeting in Spain. This presentation outlines the details of this 3rd release of 5G standards.
4G/5G RAN architecture: how a split can make the differenceEricsson
Current RAN architecture is undergoing a transformation to increase deployment flexibility and network dynamicity, so that networks will be able to meet the performance requirements demanded by applications such as extreme mobile broadband and long-range massive MTC. To stop total cost of ownership from soaring, the proposed architecture will be software-configurable and split between general-purpose and specialized hardware, in a way that enables ideal placement of networks functions.
A presentation on Cloud RAN fronthaul, current deployment Options, benefits and challenges. This was presented in the
iJOIN Winter School "5G Cloud Technologies: Benefits and Challenges", Bremen, 2015-02-23
We envision a world where devices, machines, automobiles, and things are much more intelligent, simplifying and enriching our daily lives. They will be able to perceive, reason, and take intuitive actions based on awareness of the situation, improving just about any experience and solving problems that to this point we’ve either left to the user, or to more conventional algorithms.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the technology driving this revolution. You may think that AI is really about big data and the cloud, and yet Qualcomm’s solutions already have the power, thermal, and processing efficiency to run powerful AI algorithms on the actual device. Our current products now support many AI use cases, such as computer vision, natural language processing, and malware detection — both for smartphones and autos — and we are researching broader topics, such as AI for wireless connectivity, power management, and photography. View this presentation to learn about our AI vision, including:
Why mobile is becoming the pervasive AI platform
The benefits of AI moving to the device and complementing the cloud
The benefits of distributed processing for AI
Qualcomm’s long history of AI research and development
What the future of AI processing might look like
New connectivity in 5G: Avoiding dead-ends in the road to mobile growthADVA
5G technology is maturing – and evolving. With more spectrum and attractive features, a wide range of new applications is emerging, creating an ecosystem for existing and new players. Those applications will materialize only if mobile innovation is backed up with an enhanced connectivity network supporting the 5G New Radio. In this presentation, Ulrich Kohn analyzed the impact of new mobile services on the capabilities and scalability requirements of mobile transport networks. He examined the roles of disaggregation and virtualization, and discussed the relevance of precise synchronization and best practices for its evolution.
Cloud robotics: 5G paves the way for mass-market automationEricsson
Smarter than ever, modern robots are capable of adapting to constantly changing conditions. The smart robot’s current drawback, however, is the massive amount of intelligence it needs to function correctly – resulting in complex machines and control systems – which is slowing down development cycles and hampering uptake in new sectors. Cloud robotics aims to overcome this challenge, bringing an increased level of flexibility into automated systems, and enabling automation everywhere.
Mesh Networks in Underground Mining [MeshDynamics]MeshDynamics
Mines and industrial sites are becoming more networked. Emerging safety requirements demand real-time wireless communications for voice and data. These new applications create expectations of high performance over many hops. MeshDynamics nodes provide both voice and video in both surface and underground mines. Some underground tunnels are over 44+ hops deep.
Ericsson Technology Review: Meeting 5G latency requirements with inactive stateEricsson
Low latency communication and minimal battery consumption are key requirements of many 5G and IoT use cases, including smart transport and critical control of remote devices. Thanks to Ericsson’s 4G/5G research activities and lessons learned from legacy networks, we have identified solutions that address both of these requirements by reducing the amount of signaling required during state transitions, and shared our discoveries with the 3GPP.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explains the why and how behind the new Radio Resource Control (RRC) state model in the standalone version of the 5G New Radio standard, which features a new, Ericsson-developed state called inactive. On top of overcoming latency and battery consumption challenges, the new state also increases overall system capacity by decreasing the processing effort in the network.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programmes are a key part of Government and Defense operations. MWR networks are designed to support remotely deployed defense personnel, civilian employees, ship crews and their families.
Satellite IP Trunking networks provide local networks with access to the internet (or any other type of network) from a remote access point to the backbone. Providing IP Trunking and Backbone services to ISPs and Telecom operators requires constant scrutinizing of the operational expenses due to a highly competitive market with razor- thin margins.
Presentation "Mobile Communication in the Aircraft Cabin" held at the Seminar "Aircraft Cabin and Cabin Systems" 22-Sep-2004 Dresden Germany at DGLR Annual Congress
(Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt / German Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics)
for more information see www.rudolf-appel.de/wirelesscabin/
5G + AI: The Ingredients For Next Generation Wireless InnovationQualcomm Research
5G and AI are two of the most disruptive technologies the world has seen in decades. While each is individually revolutionizing industries and enabling new experiences, the combination of both 5G and AI is going to be truly transformative. Applying AI not only to the 5G network but also the device will lead to more efficient wireless communications, longer battery life and enhanced user experiences. The low latency and high capacity of 5G will also allow AI processing to be distributed amongst the device, edge cloud and central cloud, enabling flexible system solutions for a variety of use cases. At Qualcomm Technologies, we are not only working on cutting-edge research for 5G and AI, but we are also exploring their synergies to realize our vision of the future. View this presentation to learn how AI is making 5G better -- in the network and on the device, why on-device AI processing is essential, and how 5G is empowering distributed learning over wireless.
Propelling 5G forward: a closer look at 3GPP Release-16Qualcomm Research
This presentation summarizes the 3GPP 5G NR Release 16 projects, including eMBB enhancements, unlicensed, sidelink, IAB, TSN, eURLLC, private networks, C-V2X, and more...
Accelerating our 5G future: a first look at 3GPP Rel-17 and beyondQualcomm Research
In December 2019, the scope of 3GPP Release 17 was decided in the Plenary meeting in Spain. This presentation outlines the details of this 3rd release of 5G standards.
4G/5G RAN architecture: how a split can make the differenceEricsson
Current RAN architecture is undergoing a transformation to increase deployment flexibility and network dynamicity, so that networks will be able to meet the performance requirements demanded by applications such as extreme mobile broadband and long-range massive MTC. To stop total cost of ownership from soaring, the proposed architecture will be software-configurable and split between general-purpose and specialized hardware, in a way that enables ideal placement of networks functions.
A presentation on Cloud RAN fronthaul, current deployment Options, benefits and challenges. This was presented in the
iJOIN Winter School "5G Cloud Technologies: Benefits and Challenges", Bremen, 2015-02-23
We envision a world where devices, machines, automobiles, and things are much more intelligent, simplifying and enriching our daily lives. They will be able to perceive, reason, and take intuitive actions based on awareness of the situation, improving just about any experience and solving problems that to this point we’ve either left to the user, or to more conventional algorithms.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the technology driving this revolution. You may think that AI is really about big data and the cloud, and yet Qualcomm’s solutions already have the power, thermal, and processing efficiency to run powerful AI algorithms on the actual device. Our current products now support many AI use cases, such as computer vision, natural language processing, and malware detection — both for smartphones and autos — and we are researching broader topics, such as AI for wireless connectivity, power management, and photography. View this presentation to learn about our AI vision, including:
Why mobile is becoming the pervasive AI platform
The benefits of AI moving to the device and complementing the cloud
The benefits of distributed processing for AI
Qualcomm’s long history of AI research and development
What the future of AI processing might look like
New connectivity in 5G: Avoiding dead-ends in the road to mobile growthADVA
5G technology is maturing – and evolving. With more spectrum and attractive features, a wide range of new applications is emerging, creating an ecosystem for existing and new players. Those applications will materialize only if mobile innovation is backed up with an enhanced connectivity network supporting the 5G New Radio. In this presentation, Ulrich Kohn analyzed the impact of new mobile services on the capabilities and scalability requirements of mobile transport networks. He examined the roles of disaggregation and virtualization, and discussed the relevance of precise synchronization and best practices for its evolution.
Cloud robotics: 5G paves the way for mass-market automationEricsson
Smarter than ever, modern robots are capable of adapting to constantly changing conditions. The smart robot’s current drawback, however, is the massive amount of intelligence it needs to function correctly – resulting in complex machines and control systems – which is slowing down development cycles and hampering uptake in new sectors. Cloud robotics aims to overcome this challenge, bringing an increased level of flexibility into automated systems, and enabling automation everywhere.
Mesh Networks in Underground Mining [MeshDynamics]MeshDynamics
Mines and industrial sites are becoming more networked. Emerging safety requirements demand real-time wireless communications for voice and data. These new applications create expectations of high performance over many hops. MeshDynamics nodes provide both voice and video in both surface and underground mines. Some underground tunnels are over 44+ hops deep.
Ericsson Technology Review: Meeting 5G latency requirements with inactive stateEricsson
Low latency communication and minimal battery consumption are key requirements of many 5G and IoT use cases, including smart transport and critical control of remote devices. Thanks to Ericsson’s 4G/5G research activities and lessons learned from legacy networks, we have identified solutions that address both of these requirements by reducing the amount of signaling required during state transitions, and shared our discoveries with the 3GPP.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explains the why and how behind the new Radio Resource Control (RRC) state model in the standalone version of the 5G New Radio standard, which features a new, Ericsson-developed state called inactive. On top of overcoming latency and battery consumption challenges, the new state also increases overall system capacity by decreasing the processing effort in the network.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programmes are a key part of Government and Defense operations. MWR networks are designed to support remotely deployed defense personnel, civilian employees, ship crews and their families.
Satellite IP Trunking networks provide local networks with access to the internet (or any other type of network) from a remote access point to the backbone. Providing IP Trunking and Backbone services to ISPs and Telecom operators requires constant scrutinizing of the operational expenses due to a highly competitive market with razor- thin margins.
he ST Engineering iDirect Velocity™ product line is a shared,
two-way Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) system built to
dynamically allocate bandwidth from a shared pool based on realtime
usage requirements. For commercial airlines, this means the
ability to deliver high throughput, bandwidth-efficient in-flight
connectivity by sharing a pool of bandwidth across a fleet or air-craft,
taking advantage of different flight patterns and time zones.
UAVs have been operating since 1996 in Indian Armed Forces . Although there is a huge limitation in the development of the communication system for a wireless HD video and data telemetry link for real time surveillance in BVLOS operations.. What are the main components required for the basic transmission of video and data link? What are the parameters on basis of which such link should be feasible for long range communication? This paper focuses on integration aspects and comparison of the components and its parameters by conducting tests on a UAV set-up.
This presentation covers how:
- The evolutionary roadmap for C-V2X towards 5G
will be key for safety and autonomous driving
- C-V2X provides a higher performance radio, reusing
upper layers defined by the automotive industry
- C-V2X is gaining momentum and broad ecosystem support
- Qualcomm is leading the way to 5G; accelerating
the future of autonomous vehicles
Oil and Gas companies rely on dependable, high speed communications to support their mission critical operations, both at sea and on land. In addition, this infrastructure must also support crew welfare, enabling workers to access their preferred Internet services and stay in touch with family and friends.
An increasing amount of TV channels, transmitted at higher
quality, creates the need for a higher efficiency transmission. The DVB-S2X standard fuels growth in revenues and lower OPEX by up to 30%.
The Technology Forum, on 31 March, began with a presentation from Patrick Lelievre (Airbus) looking at the 4-D Trajectory from an aircraft perspective and the enhanced automation that will result. This was followed by a presentation by Theodor Zeh (Frequentis) on the human role, highlighting the ground system aspects and comparisons with automated environments outside of ATM. Richard Houdebert from Thales gave a presentation on how the SESAR programme connects both air and ground, and, to conclude, Angelo Luca Barba, from SELEX, presented the underlying communication technology elements and the communication work being pursued across the SESAR Programme.
In May 2002 George Lucas shot “Star Wars: Episode II, the Attack of the Clones,” entirely on digital video. It was the first
big budget live action movie shot digitally and a milestone in the digitalization of professional media content. Today’s
film industry uses file based digital content exchange in every step of the process in stead of celluloid film. The film
industry is just one example of an industry switching over to handling content digitally. Other industries like
broadcasting, newsgathering, home entertainment and the government industry have all made a similar switch.
Billions of people are watching valuable TV content and advertising on a daily basis.
Different distribution networks transport this content from the content owner to the
consumer. The consumer has the choice to receive a full set of TV channels from many
service providers, be it telco, cable, terrestrial or DTH operators.
A revolution is going on at the Edge of the Network.
Why Edge is important?
How Edge Computing is shaping the way we do IoT, AR/VR, Big Data, Machine Learning and Analytics applications.
What are the important problems and who’s problem is this?
What solutions Industry is looking into right now?
This review of the "Industry report by SDxCentral" summarizes what is going on in the Industry.
The demand for bandwidth is soaring worldwide. More people in more places are connecting for work,
entertainment, social communication, and education, and they’re increasingly using mobile phones, tablets,
and other easy-to-carry devices. And in many developing parts of the world, mobile phones are often the only
internet-access technology that’s both affordable and available.
Satellite Backhaul has historically allowed MNOs to expand their coverage. However, these opportunities were
traditionally restrained to very remote locations, driven by government incentive programs. Satellite was perceived
as a slow, expensive and cumbersome solution, able to capture a mere 1.7 percent of global installations of base
stations (2019 Satellite Market Share by BTS Backhaul Technology).
Whitepaper: Staying Ahead of the Changing Security Threat LandscapeST Engineering iDirect
The satellite industry is undergoing its greatest transformation with the launch of thousands of satellites
across all orbits and the convergence of the telecom ecosystem. With this progression brings an increase of
vulnerabilities and threat vectors. It is more imperative than ever that government and military entities
continually improve their security posture to remain resilient in the face of adversaries.
Whitepaper: Satellites Role in the Transformation of Enterprise DigitalizationST Engineering iDirect
Satellite technology has, is and will continue to play a critical role in enterprise markets, particularly for remote
and underserved locations. This is evident in the energy sector where satellite communications are often the
lifeline, if not the only link, for personnel and critical assets such as those in offshore oil platforms. However, urban
centers require satellite connectivity as well, and many industries including retail and banking have adopted
satcom solutions as part of their primary mode of communication. Back-up services likewise take up demand
for both remote and urban premises.
The rise and growth of streamed video has completely
revolutionized how we watch TV and consume content.
During 2020, this has been magnified as people on every
continent have dealt with the effects of the COVID-19
lockdown, faced with months of isolation. The go-to
entertainment solution has been streaming services and
this has been reflected in a sharp rise in subscriptions.
In the advent of key technology innovation breakthroughs and their implementation in next generation satellite
networks, it is a good time to take a step back and reflect how these technologies will enable new capabilities and
improve civil, government and military missions and operations. Convergence is the central theme across these
new generation of satellite networks that reunite space segment, ground segment, user segment and the service
layer. With the adoption of 5G and cloud-based architectures convergence also applies to the increased demand
for hybrid networks combining satellite and terrestrial technologies into a single network. The main purpose for the
convergence is to remove the complexity of ground segment networks and cater for an orchestration of services
across these networks, allowing for new operational scenarios and supporting increased scalability and flexibility for
globally dispersed government and military operations connecting fixed, on-the-move and on-the pause platforms
on the ground, in the air and at sea.
Demand for the Internet of Things (IoT) is exploding, as more and more companies in a wide range of industries
look to capitalize on the promises of IoT to improve their efficiency and increase their revenues. The opportunity
for satellite to play a role in the IoT ecosystem is here, but the satellite industry has to overcome the challenge of
integrating seamlessly into the complex IoT framework. However, with an appropriate understanding of end-user
needs and careful planning, satellite service providers have the chance to fulfill the unmet, voracious demand for
all things IoT and reap the rewards of this technology’s explosive growth.
Whitepaper: Gaining Operational Advantage Through Innovative Milsatcom NetworksST Engineering iDirect
For defense agencies, gaining an operational advantage is always a critical objective. In today’s evolving world, that means military organizations need a sophisticated satellite communications network that can accommodate increasingly dispersed and complex operations while providing the utmost security and resiliency. This white paper focuses on building a multi-layered security and resiliency network in line with the six key requirements necessary to obtain information superiority, tactical advantage and successful operations.
Enterprises all over the world are joining the cloud revolution and moving their vital operations and IT infrastructure to the cloud—a trend that has increased in recent years and that shows no signs of slowing down. This development has major implications for the satellite industry: To keep pace and stay relevant and useful to enterprise clients both present and future networking infrastructure needs to migrate to the cloud. By embracing this shift, the satellite industry can create enormous opportunity by improving its technology through scalability and delivering its services in a space where enterprise clients are increasingly operating
Why Enterprises Are Moving to the Cloud:
It’s Good Business
The shift toward the cloud is a sound business practice for modern enterprises, delivering cost, efficiency, and competitiveness benefits in myriad ways.
Cost Savings
Moving to cloud-based operations pays off many times over for enterprises by allowing them to embrace digitalization without incurring the significant costs that would accompany such an undertaking if it were datacenter based. By relying on cloud-based infrastructure, enterprises don’t need to invest in the capital expenditure of a new or upgraded data center, or its attendant new hardware and real estate. They can save on operating expenses, since they don’t need to fund the utilities and workforce needed to maintain the data center. And they can reduce the cost of their IT departments by shifting from fixed-cost models to pay-as-you-use models.
When it comes time to launch a new application, an enterprise can realize even more cost savings through the cloud. Using a pre-cloud model, enterprises would run their applications using either their own data centers or a costly third party-run data center in both opex and capex. Enterprises can now develop and deploy an application with no capex investment, since all the application’s data is stored in cloud-based infrastructure. And since the cloud features a pay-as-you-use cost structure, all the increased expenses of launching a new application can be immediately covered with the savings and profits realized by the use of the application itself resulting in a faster return on investment. And since enterprises are outsourcing their infrastructure needs, they are free to focus their time and money on data analysis and interpretation of the application’s results.
Compared to
The 5G architecture standard has changed the communications landscape, and it is now punctuated by real
opportunities for satellite to play an integral role. Acting as a banner for all standardization technologies,
including Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Metro Ethernet
Forum (MEF), the 5G architecture standard potentiates both satellite’s place in mainstream connectivity, and
full interoperability within the end-to-end 5G network.
Advances in telco, IT and new space bring greater opportunity, but also new complexities that need to be solved for that opportunity to be realized. And much of this falls on the shoulders of the ground segment industry.
Intelsat FlexMove provides a breakthrough in speed, reliability and flexibility for communications-on-the-move (COTM) users even in the most remote and hard to reach locations.
The satellite sector is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and at the root of it all is New Space innovation. We’re moving into new orbits, moving towards new, configurable satellite designs and new business models. And as we saw last week during the Satellite Show’s LEO Forum, interest in this new era is surging as operators, launch providers, service providers and equipment manufacturers learn more about what is expected of them and how they will need to collaborate. This move to NGSO (Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit) is now pushing the entire ecosystem towards new ways of thinking.
ST Engineering iDirect’s universal suite of products supports
multiple bands and topologies to meet any application across a broad array of markets. Compatible on both the Evolution® and Velocity® platforms, the proven DVB-S2 and DVB-S2/DVB-S2X portfolio bring unprecedented levels of performance and efficiency for HTS as well as investment protection.
ST Engineering iDirect offers a powerful range of universal satellite hubs, versatile satellite routers, and a series
of application-specific, network products such as accelerators and optimization solutions.
Unlocking New Satcom Markets and Capabilities with Next-Gen Ground SegmentST Engineering iDirect
The space segment has attracted most of the innovative focus in recent years. And the industry is targeting a wide spectrum of new applications to reactivate growth. Ground platforms must provide the tools to manage skyrocketing throughputs, as well as the expanding number of terminals.
To cover live news events, camera crews today deploy mobile solutions capable of transmitting video, voice and broadband services over a multiservice communication link. This is made possible by leveraging the power of IP.
As a global leader of IP based satellite communications
our platform is designed to deliver the highest performance,
greatest efficiency and maximum opportunity for ST Engineering iDirect partners. Key differentiators when using a solution for 2G/3G/4G/LTE connectivity is our SatHaul-XE™ Optimization Suite which integrates Cellular Backhaul optimization with features that include TCP Acceleration features with GTP optimization, IPSec specifically for mobile networks, and Compression.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
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Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
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RPAS and Manned Aircraft
1. RPAS &
MANNED
AIRCRAFT
Satcom Relay for Manned and Unmanned Airborne
Platforms
Unmanned aerial vehicles and manned aircrafts are increasingly being
used as vehicles to capture intelligence data for defense, state and civil
applications. The aerial vehicles are equipped with technology to collect
both video and sensor data which are communicated to a mission control
center for further processing. When outside the reach of direct data
relays due to distance or environment (e.g. mountainous regions)
satellite communications is used for Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLoS)
communication.
Getting as much sensor data and video as possible through the available
bandwidth is key for BLoS. Only with the highest possible efficiency can
increased data and traffic demands be attained whilst still taking OPEX costs
into consideration. During operations the satellite link needs to be available at
all times to assure mission critical communications and not endanger ground
operations.
Solution Benefits
Get more sensor data and video
through the available satellite
bandwidth for Beyond- Line-of-
Sight airborne communications at
maximum service availability.
2. Defense, Civil and State Applications
Manned and unmanned airborne platforms are deployed
for a wide range of operations within government, state
and civil applications and are key enablers for achieving
full situational awareness. The more data that can be
collected the better the assessment of any given situation.
This leads to the most appropriate actions being taken
The applications where UAVs and manned aircraft are
deployed range from Intelligence, Surveillance and Re-
connaissance (ISR) missions to border patrol, emergency
response support and environmental monitoring..
Bandwidth Hungry ISR Data and Video
In ISR and border patrol operations, detailed information is
required in order to make correct decisions.
Different video and sensor technologies sap capacity on
the satellite transponder. Raw HD video data and sensor
technologies such as hyper- and multispectral imaging,
infrared, etc. already account for hundreds of Megabits to a
couple of Gigabits worth of content. Part of the data can
be pre-processed on board or analyzed after the mission.
But for real-time operations a maximum throughput is
needed over the satellite RF channel to enable quick and
accurate decision taking.
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Increasing airborne ISR & border
patrol missions, as well as
bandwidth hungry sensor and video
technologies, calls for efficient
satcom solutions for BLoS relay.
Figure 1: Video throughput sizes using different compression technologies and
resolutions
3. Best-of-Trade COTS Equipment
ST Engineering iDirect has a track record of installations in
both unmanned and manned aerial vehicles and has an
installed base of thousands of units in both video
broadcasting and IP data communications over satellite.
These are for both civil and government applications. Over
the years ST Engineering iDirect has built an outstanding
reputation for its quality and reliability.
The ST Engineering iDirect modulation units (hub,
modems and boards) are based on DVB-S2/S2X, the
adopted standards for communication over satellite for
both video and data, allowing full interoperability.
Easy Integration
ST Engineering iDirect modem units, (de)modulation and
frequency converter OEM boards have successfully been
integrated in satcom solutions for UAVs and manned
aircrafts worldwide.
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Figure 2: ST Engineering iDIrect modem with DVB-S2 /S2X and
FlexACM® technology on board.
Figure 3: OEM board
Our hubs, modems
and demodulators fit
perfectly into rack
space at mission
control centers or in
manned aircrafts.
Both video and data
can be transmitted
through one modem
in the same satellite
carrier in the most
efficient way.
ST Engineering iDIrect modulation and demodulation
boards are integrated in aerial systems and terminals
where payload and form factor are critical. The boards have
the smallest form factor in the COTS market. Their light
weight and low power consumption extends the aerial
vehicle reach significantly.
.
Payload is critical. ST
Engineering iDirect meets
SWAP (Size, Weight and
Power) requirements with
the compact boards and
modems to extend each
ISR airborne mission
reach and time.
4. Not Your Typical VSAT (MF-TDMA)
Network
With the growing throughput demands from the air-
borne platform to the ground, a traditional VSAT system
with MF-TDMA return links does not suffice any longer. In
order to support
higher data rates
a network design
with SCPC links is
required.
Sensor data and video are relayed over the SCPC satellite
link from the ST Engineering iDirect modem on board
the aerial vehicle to the ST Engineering iDirect hub in the
mission control center.
Our hub (DVB-S2/S2X) can support a single aircraft in a
point-to-point configuration or multiple aircrafts in a star
(point-to-multipoint) configuration. The common forward
link to the aircraft is used for VoIP communication, internet
browsing results and database searches by the engineers
on board the manned ISR planes.
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ST Engineering iDirect equipment with
SCPC links in DVB-S2/S2X is required to
support high data throughput with ISR
video and sensor content.
Figure 4: SCPC network design for Airborne ISR and border patrol platforms.
5. Double Throughput in the Same
Bandwidth
In order to overcome the growing demand in ISR data and
video relay, ST Engineering iDirect deploys FlexACM® tech-
nology in its equipment. FlexACM uses the full capability of
DVB-S2/S2X and combines it with different technologies to
get as much data through the same satellite bandwidth as
possible
FlexACM will auto-adaptively set modulation parameters
to the optimal point and overcomes distortion, noise and
variation in the satellite link. ST Engineering iDirect gets as
close to the zero margin limit as possible, allowing the full
use of the satellite bandwidth.
With FlexACM, video and data rates can be doubled in the
same bandwidth without the need to acquire extra
satellite capacity.
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Double the data and video
throughput without acquiring extra
satellite bandwidth with FlexACM.
Figure 5: FlexACM doubles throughput even in adaptive satellite bandwidths
6. ISR Data & Video Relay Optimization
Optimizing the data and video link between the aircraft
and the ground station is a continuous process that needs
to take changing conditions into consideration at all times
ST Engineering iDIrect was the first in the market to
introduce Cross- Layer-Optimization technology. This tech-
nology is available as software (which can smoothly
be integrated into existing infrastructures) or as part of
our equipment
portfolio.
Through Cross-Layer-Optimization the satellite modulation
equipment is in continuous interaction with Acceleration,
Compression, Bandwidth Management and IP Shaping
technology.
As soon as a satellite link condition changes the link will be
auto-optimized following Quality-of-Service and priority
settings without the loss of data or link/
Cross-Layer-Optimization is available for both Be-
yond-Line- of-Sight (over satellite) and Line-of-Sight
(direct) Data Relays.
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Cross-Layer-Optimization
auto-optimizes the data link by
continuous interaction between
satellite equipment,
bandwidth management, shaping and
acceleration technologies.
Figure 6: Optimal service availability and satellite link optimization with
Cross-Layer-Optimization
7. Maximum Service Availability
During missions, in-flight unmanned and manned aircraft
regularly encounter fading conditions which disturbs the
transmission of video and data over satellite. Fading
conditions can be caused by many different circumstances:
the choice of satellite (inclined orbit, rain fade in Ku-, Ka
and X-band), interference, or shadowing of the antenna
(wing, tail, mountain, tracking loss.
Thanks to the auto-adaptive technology incorporated in
FlexACM, fading conditions will no longer interrupt the
transmission, nor result in the loss of video or data. In
fading conditions FlexACM will switch to more robust
modulation and provide optimal availability. As soon as
fading conditions are over, FlexACM technology
automatically switches back to maximum efficiency.
During the entire operation it is possible to sustain
Committed Information Rates (CIR).
Moreover, service priorities (e.g. video, sensor data) and
Quality-of-Service policies can be auto-adapted on-the-fly
depending on the bandwidth availability through our
Cross-Layer-Optimization technology.
Multicasting ISR Data to Operational
Users
After the reception
of the video and
sensor data in the
mission control
center, the ST
Engineering iDirect
satellite hub can
distribute the
content to
operational users in
the theater, or to the
ISR data processing
centers through our
multicasting technology.
The system allows management of multicast traffic over
the forward link at maximum efficiency. Services included
in the our multicasting solution have a dynamic
scheduling and prioritization, authentication and
authorization, automated content distribution via‘hot
folders’as well as monitoring and control functionalities.
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Payload is critical. ST
Engineering iDirect meets
SWAP (Size, Weight and
Power) requirements with
the compact boards and
modems to extend each
ISR airborne mission
reach and time.