The presentation discusses iDirect's Evolution product line including the iDX 1.0 satellite router, X3 router, and line cards. Key features highlighted are DVB-S2/ACM technology for improved bandwidth efficiency, integration with the X3 satellite router, and software tools for monitoring and adjusting ACM performance. Benefits of iDirect's DVB-S2/ACM implementation include increased throughput and bandwidth savings while easing network configuration.
These slides were used during our Airheads Meetup Event at Jaarbeurs Utrecht on October 27th 2017.
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The right Wireless Architecture for youCisco Canada
The explosion of mobile devices driven by the BYOD phenomena is placing a renewed focus and premium on proper WLAN design and deployment. Cisco offers the most extensive and flexible no solutions set on the market, from Autonomous Access Points to Converged Access, including FlexConnect and Cloud based solutions.
Design and Deployment of Enterprise Wirlesss NetworksCisco Mobility
Learn everything you need to know about designing and deploying Cisco wireless networks for enterprise in this in-depth technical guide. Learn More: http://www.cisco.com/go/wireless
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The right Wireless Architecture for youCisco Canada
The explosion of mobile devices driven by the BYOD phenomena is placing a renewed focus and premium on proper WLAN design and deployment. Cisco offers the most extensive and flexible no solutions set on the market, from Autonomous Access Points to Converged Access, including FlexConnect and Cloud based solutions.
Design and Deployment of Enterprise Wirlesss NetworksCisco Mobility
Learn everything you need to know about designing and deploying Cisco wireless networks for enterprise in this in-depth technical guide. Learn More: http://www.cisco.com/go/wireless
Covering Introduction & Tutorial for Telco Cloud Network , Virtualization , SDN / NFV , or Cloud Native Networks .. I am going to discuss all of these along with real life examples . In this Video , We will understand Why Cloud Native Networks have become necessity for Telecom Operators . What values & Benefits cloud networks are going to bring it to Operators
Basics & Introduction of Telco Cloud
Why Cloud Network are required in Telecom ?
How cloud solve problem of Telecom Operators & Carriers
How SDN & NFV works in telecom
How Cloud and Virtualization helps for better Capacity Management ?
The Cloud Solution
Using ICN to simplify data delivery, mobility management and secure transmissionITU
ICN provides a unified network and transport layer addressing content by name rather than by location. By disrupting traditional connection-oriented communication model, ICN simplifies data delivery, mobility management and secure transmission over an heterogeneous network access. In the demo, we select DASH video delivery as use case and show the benefits of ICN mobility management, in-network control (rate/loss) and network-assisted bitrate adaptation for a multi-homed user device.
We also illustrate how ICN can effectively reduce transport cost via native edge caching and multi-point/multi-source communications over the backhaul. To that aim, we orchestrate an ICN-enhanced virtualized network backhaul and shows its utilization over time.
Author : Giovanna Carofiglio, Cisco Systems
Presented at ITU-T Focus Group IMT-2020 Workshop and Demo Day, 7 December 2016.
More details on the event : http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/Workshops-and-Seminars/201612/Pages/Programme.aspx
MIPI DevCon 2016: MIPI RFFE - Challenging the WiFi/Bluetooth Status Quo by Un...MIPI Alliance
Expecting the drive for an SoC solution optimized for both form factor, pin count, and routing complexity will push eFEM vendors in a new direction, Intel's John Oakley describes using the MIPI RFFE serial communication interface to control multiple RF components for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled products.
Since the serial communication adds an overhead time for each configuration, the suggested Master-Slave mapping helps minimize the number of telegrams for SISO, MIMO and Concurrent Dual Band (CDB) cases, while complying with the MIPI RFFE Specification.
Is there still room for linking narrowband PMR sites in this digital world?Comms Connect
Historically, professional two-way radio has dealt with the problem of congested spectrum/channels by narrowing the channel spacing, i.e. 50 kHz -> 25 kHz -> 12.5 kHz -> 6.25 kHz, but with new technologies emerging and vast advancements in spectral efficiency Paul Daigneault asks if this is really necessary and, more importantly, is there still room for linking narrowband PMR sites in the digital world?
This presentation considers the narrowband two-way radio technologies at present and weighs up options of the old FDMA analog network versus its newer digital 'successor'.
Paul Daigneault, CEO, MiMOMax Wireless
These slides were used during our Airheads Meetup Event at Jaarbeurs Utrecht on October 27th 2017.
If you have ideas, new speaker topics and recommendations for the events, please help us to improve for next year’s event by commenting on the community page: http://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Wireless-Access/Airheads-Technical-Event-The-Netherlands-October-27th-2017/m-p/313566#M75870
This presentation will show how ArubaOS architecture has evolved and been modernized towards the ever growing Virtual Machine world to give mobile workers the best possible experience that is evolving into a key component of the Aruba Mobile First platform. Check out the webinar recording where this presentation was used. https://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Wireless-Access/Airheads-Technical-Webinar-Recording-Slides-ArubaOS-8-0/m-p/278668
Register for the upcoming webinars: https://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Training-Certification-Career/EMEA-Airheads-Webinars-Jul-Dec-2017/td-p/271908
Software-defined networking and network virtualization deliver a completely new operational model that breaks through current physical legacy network barriers, allowing you to evolve to an on-demand IT infrastructure. Join us to see how HPE offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of network virtualization solutions supporting HPE Helion OpenStack; VMware NSX® and NFV use cases, to help transition to an open, standards-based, software-defined infrastructure.
Gold Standard Wireless - Broad Sky Networks Oct. 2018Maureen Donovan
All wireless is not created equal and customers need to know the difference. Quality matters, find out why and how in this deep dive about current technologies being deployed, state of the networks and what's on the road for the future.
In this presentation, we will run through the 8.x Architecture configuration model and share some UI navigation features such as managed controllers and spectrum monitoring, geolocation and maps.
Check out the webinar recording where this presentation was used: http://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Wireless-Access/Technical-Webinar-Recording-Slides-Aruba-8-x-Architecture/td-p/302349
Register for the upcoming webinars: https://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Training-Certification-Career/EMEA-Airheads-Webinars-Jul-Dec-2017/td-p/271908
G5 provides a unique solution that allows service provid-ers to replace legacy line access equipment with a complete LineAccess Gateway inclusive of the line card.
Covering Introduction & Tutorial for Telco Cloud Network , Virtualization , SDN / NFV , or Cloud Native Networks .. I am going to discuss all of these along with real life examples . In this Video , We will understand Why Cloud Native Networks have become necessity for Telecom Operators . What values & Benefits cloud networks are going to bring it to Operators
Basics & Introduction of Telco Cloud
Why Cloud Network are required in Telecom ?
How cloud solve problem of Telecom Operators & Carriers
How SDN & NFV works in telecom
How Cloud and Virtualization helps for better Capacity Management ?
The Cloud Solution
Using ICN to simplify data delivery, mobility management and secure transmissionITU
ICN provides a unified network and transport layer addressing content by name rather than by location. By disrupting traditional connection-oriented communication model, ICN simplifies data delivery, mobility management and secure transmission over an heterogeneous network access. In the demo, we select DASH video delivery as use case and show the benefits of ICN mobility management, in-network control (rate/loss) and network-assisted bitrate adaptation for a multi-homed user device.
We also illustrate how ICN can effectively reduce transport cost via native edge caching and multi-point/multi-source communications over the backhaul. To that aim, we orchestrate an ICN-enhanced virtualized network backhaul and shows its utilization over time.
Author : Giovanna Carofiglio, Cisco Systems
Presented at ITU-T Focus Group IMT-2020 Workshop and Demo Day, 7 December 2016.
More details on the event : http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/Workshops-and-Seminars/201612/Pages/Programme.aspx
MIPI DevCon 2016: MIPI RFFE - Challenging the WiFi/Bluetooth Status Quo by Un...MIPI Alliance
Expecting the drive for an SoC solution optimized for both form factor, pin count, and routing complexity will push eFEM vendors in a new direction, Intel's John Oakley describes using the MIPI RFFE serial communication interface to control multiple RF components for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled products.
Since the serial communication adds an overhead time for each configuration, the suggested Master-Slave mapping helps minimize the number of telegrams for SISO, MIMO and Concurrent Dual Band (CDB) cases, while complying with the MIPI RFFE Specification.
Is there still room for linking narrowband PMR sites in this digital world?Comms Connect
Historically, professional two-way radio has dealt with the problem of congested spectrum/channels by narrowing the channel spacing, i.e. 50 kHz -> 25 kHz -> 12.5 kHz -> 6.25 kHz, but with new technologies emerging and vast advancements in spectral efficiency Paul Daigneault asks if this is really necessary and, more importantly, is there still room for linking narrowband PMR sites in the digital world?
This presentation considers the narrowband two-way radio technologies at present and weighs up options of the old FDMA analog network versus its newer digital 'successor'.
Paul Daigneault, CEO, MiMOMax Wireless
These slides were used during our Airheads Meetup Event at Jaarbeurs Utrecht on October 27th 2017.
If you have ideas, new speaker topics and recommendations for the events, please help us to improve for next year’s event by commenting on the community page: http://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Wireless-Access/Airheads-Technical-Event-The-Netherlands-October-27th-2017/m-p/313566#M75870
This presentation will show how ArubaOS architecture has evolved and been modernized towards the ever growing Virtual Machine world to give mobile workers the best possible experience that is evolving into a key component of the Aruba Mobile First platform. Check out the webinar recording where this presentation was used. https://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Wireless-Access/Airheads-Technical-Webinar-Recording-Slides-ArubaOS-8-0/m-p/278668
Register for the upcoming webinars: https://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Training-Certification-Career/EMEA-Airheads-Webinars-Jul-Dec-2017/td-p/271908
Software-defined networking and network virtualization deliver a completely new operational model that breaks through current physical legacy network barriers, allowing you to evolve to an on-demand IT infrastructure. Join us to see how HPE offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of network virtualization solutions supporting HPE Helion OpenStack; VMware NSX® and NFV use cases, to help transition to an open, standards-based, software-defined infrastructure.
Gold Standard Wireless - Broad Sky Networks Oct. 2018Maureen Donovan
All wireless is not created equal and customers need to know the difference. Quality matters, find out why and how in this deep dive about current technologies being deployed, state of the networks and what's on the road for the future.
In this presentation, we will run through the 8.x Architecture configuration model and share some UI navigation features such as managed controllers and spectrum monitoring, geolocation and maps.
Check out the webinar recording where this presentation was used: http://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Wireless-Access/Technical-Webinar-Recording-Slides-Aruba-8-x-Architecture/td-p/302349
Register for the upcoming webinars: https://community.arubanetworks.com/t5/Training-Certification-Career/EMEA-Airheads-Webinars-Jul-Dec-2017/td-p/271908
G5 provides a unique solution that allows service provid-ers to replace legacy line access equipment with a complete LineAccess Gateway inclusive of the line card.
The presentation deals with evolution of telecommunication from basic analog to new age LTE /IMS IP based technology.
It provides easy to follow step by step solution description of migration from PSTN / circuit switched / softswtch solution to IP based IMS .
Learn more about how today's service provider's networks are built to deliver yesterday's services and how the Next generation service require a new approach with our Evolved Programmable Network's offerings will enable business transformation for new service deliveries.
TADSummit, The MONEH Innovation Showcase chaired by James Body, Telet ResearchAlan Quayle
The MONEH Innovation Showcase chaired by James Body, Telet Research
The MONEH Innovation Showcase is aimed at fundamentally changing what it means to be a mobile network operator. James and the Telet Research team have been beavering away to implement a cloud based cellular core that supports Multi Operator Neutral Host (MONEH) operation. This means that any privately owned Radio Access Network with embedded Evolved Packet Core (EPC) will be able to accept inbound roaming traffic from other mobile network users. The demo will include production ready Acceleran radios with an embedded EPC from Quortus providing an LTE service, so members of the audience will have the opportunity to join the demo with their own mobiles! We’ll have voice and SMS services running live, and a host of other network and end user services. It will support inter-carrier signaling and a few other surprises. Programmable Telecoms is changing every aspect of our industry.
Some of the partners making this live demonstration possible include: Telet Research, Accelleran, Quortus, Simwood, Telestax, NG Voice, and Flowroute.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
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/
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.
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After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
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Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
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Speakers:
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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.
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In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
2. Evolution Product Line
iDX 1.0
Provides greater bandwidth efficiency, maximum flexibility and greater performance
• DVB-S2 ACM outbound
• Uses existing TDMA inbound
• Star topology only
Integrates with
X3 Satellite Router
First next-generation satellite router maximizes efficiencies of satellite capacity
to enable new opportunities in star topology networking
New line card that enables DVB-S2/ACM outbound carrier from a hub chassis
XLC-10
Series 15000
Universal Hub
(5-IF/20 slot
with Gig-E
Series 12000
Universal Hub
(4-slot)
iVantage NMS M0D1 iNFINITI
Line card
• Software tools to monitor and adjust
ACM performance
• Carries across features from proven iDS
software such as GQoS, encryption, etc.
3. Evolution Satellite Routers
Entry level – Optimized for
internet access, voice and
videoconferencing
Evolution 8000 Series
Supports high security
and mobility broadband IP
applications
Retail / Small Enterprise Military and COTM
• DVB-S2/ACM outbound/ D-
TDMA return
• Star topology
• Application QoS/ GQoS
• TCP Optimization
• Opt. 256 bit AES Encryption
• DVB-S2/ACM or iNFINITI outbound/
D-TDMA inbound
• Application QoS/ GQoS
• TCP Optimization
• 256- bit AES encryption
• 8-Port LAN Switch
• TRANSEC security
• FIPS-140-2 certified
• Supports Spread Spectrum
Evolution X3
4. Adaptive Coding and Modulation Benefits
• Why ACM:
• Enables each remote to operate at the most efficient
coding and modulation (MODCOD) scheme based
on local conditions
• How iDirect’s ACM works:
• Assesses link conditions at each remote based on:
• Location within the satellite contour
• Antenna size and RF performance
• Clear sky or rain fade conditions
• Determines highest MODCOD to maximize
throughput at any given time
• Adjusts MODCOD for each remote in real time
• Evaluates against QoS profile
• iDirect’s ACM benefits:
• Increased data throughput and bandwidths savings
• DVB-S2 design optimized to maximize ACM performance
• Real-time ACM gain monitoring through NMS (iMonitor)
• Ease of network configuration
5. Features of the Evolution X3 VSAT
• Integrated router functionality
• 10/100Mbps Ethernet
• Console access via Ethernet & serial ports
• Enhanced L-band interface
• Extended Rx frequency range (950MHz - 2150MHz)
• DiSEqC-ready & 10MHz reference for future low cost PLL LNBs
• 100W PSU for BUCs to 3W with option for higher power BUCs
• Protocols and traffic engineering
• Extensive range of IP routing protocols (TCP, UDP, ACL, ICMP, IGMP, RIP Ver2,
BGP, etc.)
• Group QoS, application based QoS, CIR and bandwidth on demand
• VLAN tagging
• Minimum CIR, CIR (static and dynamic), rate limiting
• Fully manageable by iVantage NMS
• Upgradeable over-the-air
6. Evolution Line Cards
• Supports DVB-S2/ACM
• Two GigE interfaces
• Hot swappable
• Same cards for any band
(Ku, C, Extended C, Ka)
• Works seamlessly with iNFINITI line cards
XLC-10 (One Modulator)
XLC-M (Multi Demod)
7. iDirect’s DVB-S2/ACM Specifications
•System Performance
• Supports all modulation types: QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
• Supports all LDPC Code rates
• Full support for ACM
• Maximum Symbol Rate: 45 MSym/s saturate a 54 MHz
transponder
• Data Rate: up to 140 Mbit/s using 16APSK
• Leverages current industry-leading iDirect MF-TDMA upstream
8. But What Makes iDirect DVB-S2 Unique?
•Integration of Satellite and Terrestrial Networks
•Multiple Topologies for Multiple Services
•Ease of Management
•Efficient MF D-TDMA Return Channel
9. Seamless Integration with MPLS backbone
•QoS Integrated with ACM
•Enhanced Capabilities are Required
• Advanced Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VLAN Tags
• VLAN to MPLS mapping
• Encryption and VPN
• IPv6 Support
• Security
• Open NMS Interface
10. What is BGP?
•BGPv4 is the core routing protocol of the
Internet. It connects enterprise networks to
ISPs and ISPs to other ISPs.
•BGP is an advanced routing protocol that
makes routing decisions based on path,
network policies and rule sets.
•BGP neighbors (or peers) are established by
manual configuration between routers.
11. Why BGP over RIP? - Stateful Routing
•RIP constantly sends it’s entire routing table as
it is stateless. We have always recommend not
to use it over the RF segment for this reason.
•BGP is a stateful protocol, so it does not
transfer any user data after convergence.
•BGP speakers run a minimal keepalive protocol
on top of TCP.
•iDirect extensions allow for no keepalive
packets on the RF side. Zero steady state
overhead!
12. Why BGP over RIP? - Policy
•RIP’s only factor in routing decisions is hop
count.
•BGP will consider different attributes, in
selecting the best path for a route.
•BGP can be configured to allow/deny routes
based on these attributes.
•Network administrators can modify attributes.
•Finally, a BGP speaker can configure all of the
above for import or export to each individual
peer.
13. Multiple Topologies for Multiple Service Offerings
•Traditional Networks :
• Fixed star-topology enterprise networks
• Operators offered single service to single market
•Large and Small Network Operators Now Offer
Multiple Services for Different Markets
• Hub allows services to be customized for each user
•Topologies Offered at Every iDirect 5IF Hub :
SCPC, mesh, star, and multi-star.
iDirect supports Multiple Topologies on the
Same Hub
15. Universal 4-Slot Hub Technical Specifications
• Compact 5U 19" rack mountable chassis
• 4 line card slots with a 5th slot used for
redundancy
• 1IF or 4IF satcom interfaces via plug-on
modules
• Supports TDMA star/mesh, SCPC
or DVB-S2/ACM
• IP data rates
• Outbound: up to 20 Mbps (TDM with turbo
product codes) or 140 Mbps (DVB-S2/ACM)
• Inbound: up to 11 Mbps (Deterministic MF-TDMA)
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN interfaces
16. Universal 4-Slot Hub Overview
A Cost Effective, Compact and Extremely Scalable Solution
for High-Performance IP Broadband Networks
• Provides an entry-size hub solution with a compact 4-slot,
4IF design
• Ideal for service providers looking to enter new markets or
expand their network, who do not require a full 5IF 20-slot hub
• Smart design offers same network quality, flexibility and reliability
as the larger iDirect hub solutions
• Flexible deployment options either at a teleport or an enterprise
location
• Supports network growth with its unique daisy chaining capability
17. Ease of Network Management
• IP-based Satellite Networks are Becoming More
Complicated to Manage
• End Users are Demanding
• Complex SLAs
• Network Visibility
• Skilled NOC Staff are a Large Part of Operational
Costs
• Network Operators Require Integration with Billing
and Provisioning Systems
iDirect has THE Industry Leading NMS
iVantage
18. ACM enabled
Min & max MODCODS
to be used for carrier
Min – per link budgets
Max – 16APSK 8/9
FEC with ACM
Easy DVB-S2/ACM Configuration
1
19. • Extends GQoS to variable
data rate environment
(ACM)
• Avoids remotes on impaired
links grabbing bandwidth
beyond limits set by
operator
Group QoS enhancing DVB-S2/ACM
2
20. • Displays percentage throughput
gain compared with minimum
MODCOD defined for network
• Displays gain per remote or per
carrier (network)
• Real-time or over a period
• Can export data to Excel
Monitoring ACM Gain
3
21. • Displays MODCODs
being used (carrying data)
in a network
• Real-time or over a period
• Pie or bar chart
• Can export data to Excel
Real-time MODCOD Display
4
22. • Displays link conditions
reported by each remote
• Enables troubleshooting at
individual sites
5Display of Signal to Noise Ratio
24. Virtual Network Operator
• Ideal for satellite service providers
without own teleport
• Enables operators to share
a hub chassis
• Complete with separate network
management capabilities
• Each VNO’s traffic is entirely
segregated
VNO License
VNO Line Card
VNO NOC
WAN
HNO Private Network
VNO NMS
VNO Private or Shared
Network
NMS
PP
VNO NMS
VNO PP
HNO Shared Network
HNO
Teleport
25. iToolkit
Suite of tools that allows the Network Operator
to develop custom applications to interface
with iVantage NMS
NMS Server Suite
Open Source Tool
OSS
Server
Core
NMS
WSDL
File
User
Application
Generated
Stub
Code
SOAP / HTTP or HTTPS
RPC
s
• SOAP/XML Programming Interface
• Open Source, Standards-Based
• Supports Development in C++, Java, JavaScript, others
26. •Definitions:
• SOAP: Simple Object Access Protocol
• WSDL: Web Services Description Language
•Functions Include
• Activate, deactivate, and clone remotes;
• Get the current bandwidth use of the networks;
• Get status of the networks, inroute groups, and remotes;
• And change certain configurations (e.g. modify rate limits)
•Two types of message interactions:
• Transactions: the client sends a request message and waits for a
response message
• Streaming: the client subscribes to a set of real time statistics
collected by the OSS server
from the NMS server
iToolkit Overview
27. iToolkit – Sample Applications
• Billing Integration
• Export usage information into external billing system
• Automatically activate/deactivate remotes based on bill payment
• Order Management System Integration
• Create remotes in iBuilder directly from external OMS
• Customer Portals
• Hourly, daily, weekly usage summaries
• Availability summaries
• WST is fully compatible with VNO/CNO model
• Online Service Plan Modifications
• Bandwidth Scheduling Applications
• “Try the Gold Service Plan free for 10 days”
• “I need extra bandwidth tomorrow for a videoconference”
28. Efficient MF D-TDMA Return Channel
• BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK, and spread spectrum modulation alternatives
• 100% fill factor from operating in reservation mode 100% of the time
• Capacity assigned in increments as small as 0.28 kbps
• Change capacity assignments up to 10 times per second to match
changing traffic demands at remote sites.
• Uplink power control at all remote sites to enable efficient
implementation of Carrier-in-Carrier
29. Operational Considerations on Linear Transponder
• Link requirements
• Full-duplex circuits only (symmetric or asymmetric)
• Must be able to receive your own uplink signal
(doesn’t work with cross-strap transponders)
• Implementation considerations
• Power may be increased over standard frequency pair approach
• Depending on near/far ratio, 0.15 to 0.5 dB increase in downstream power
may be needed or a 0.1 to 1.0 dB degradation to downstream Eb/No occurs
• Min increase in downstream power with uplink power control at all remotes
• UPC at remotes minimizes power increase to maximize bandwidth efficiency
• May need to change existing coding rates and modulation to take
advantage of bandwidth reduction
• Link budget analysis will determine link configuration and estimated overall
savings of power and bandwidth with PCMA
• Special considerations to prevent jamming from inter-symbol interference.
• New services can be designed to maximize savings
• Biggest possible antennas at hub and remotes
• 3:1 to 2:1 forward:return traffic asymmetry
30. Inclined Orbit Satellites
• Enables Access to Inclined Orbit Capacity
• Old satellite put into inclined orbit to save fuel and extend life
• Inclined orbit satellite wobbles an additional 0.8°per year
• Life can be extended 4-8 years by placing satellite into inclined orbit
• 8 additional years of service at half price pays for replacing a satellite
• More satellites in the future are expected to be put into inclined orbit
• Satellites age faster than equity funds can raise cash to replace satellites
• Live satellite needed to preserve claim to orbital slot
• 25% - 80% discount common for inclined orbit bandwidth
• Exact discount level depends on satellite operator’s bandwidth inventory
• More C-band than Ku-band in inclined orbit today due to spacecraft age
• Enables DTH TV techs to Install 2-way VSAT
• No net increase in one-time costs of VSAT service
• Equipment replaces professional installation service
• Equipment often costs less than professional installation service
• Deploy large networks faster
• Plentiful low-skill Rx-only installers replace rare expensive techs
• Resident IT manager can even install 2-way VSAT by himself
31. Features of new antenna
•New antenna’s Pointing Features
•Points itself at the correct satellite within 0.1°
•Nulls linear cross pol by itself
•Re-points to different satellites as needed
• Backup
• End of Life
•Tracks inclined orbit satellite as needed
•How much?
•Priced Near Cost of 2-way VSAT
Installation
32. Cellular Backhaul Market Facts
• Over 2.2 billion people live in areas
that have no cellular coverage
• Demand for service is high in most of
these areas
• Significant market growth opportunity
• GSM Standard accounts for 90% of
Mobile Networks today
• Base Station (BTS) Prices Continue
to Fall
• Drives deployment in sparsely-
populated regions
World Population: 6.5 Billion
Current
Subscribers
21%
Subscriber
Expansion
40%
NA
6%
No GSM
Coverage
33%
33. What is The GSM Backhaul Market Opportunity?
• 35,000 – The projected
number of cellular sites
backhauled by satellite
by 2010
• CAGR of 28%
• Bandwidth growth is
expected to grow at a
CAGR of 11%
• 549 transponders will be
leased for cellular
backhaul by 2010
We estimate 200 new networks using VSAT cellular backhaul will be
deployed in the next 3 years, plus re-equipping of older SCPC networks
Source: Frost & Sullivan
34. Market Drivers
10 Drivers for Satellite Based Cellular Backhaul (Ranked in order of relevance):
1. Introduction of IP has enabled a new wave of bandwidth reduction
2. Rural telecommunications becoming profitable
3. Mobile penetration rates in urban areas reaching saturation
4. ARPU’s for profitability are continually falling
5. Extended cell technology making it possible to reach more with less
6. Falling equipment costs enable take up in low income regions
7. The first market entrant has the early mover advantage: subscribers less
likely to switch
8. World development initiatives of UN & ITU are promoting growth in
telecoms sector of developing countries
9. Governments & local communities are realizing that mobile
telecommunications bring tangible benefits to society
10. Universal Service Obligation (USO) are still playing a role in extending
telecommunications to rural & remote areas Source: Frost & Sullivan
35. Making Cellular Backhaul Financially Viable
• Attainable market depends on the ability of satellite solutions to
meet rural user price points
• As the world cellular market expands geographically, the new client
base is expected to provide much lower ARPU – sub $8 USD. How
do carriers optimize transport to address these price points?
• Making low revenue regions profitable:
• New technology to reduce capital and operational expenditures
• Addition of new services, either based on the same cellular
technology (EDGE or 3G) or Internet access via WiFi or WiMax using
common transmission and site infrastructure
• The introduction of special licenses in developing countries to help
create regional operators and promote entrepreneurship
• Finance plans through World Bank or Asian Development fund
• iDirect technology enables financial viability in markets that
were not previously profitable
Source: Frost & Sullivan
36. PSTN
MSC
BSC
A.Bis Interface
TRAU
A.ter InterfaceA Interface
BTS
Um Interface
BTS
Um Interface
DATA
Cellular Backhaul Technologies: Leased lines, Fiber, Microwave links, SCPC
and iDirect D-TDMA
Typical Cellular Architecture
Gb Interface
37. IP is a Significant Driver in Satellite Based Cellular Backhaul
• “The major asset of an IP architecture is that it dramatically limits the
bandwidth required for connecting different network components.” –
Frost & Sullivan: “World Satellite-based Cellular Backhauling Market
• Packetized nature of IP allows data to be bundled into packets and
sent over the same bandwidth
• iDirect Technology can reduce bandwidth required by as much as 80%
over SCPC through:
• Capacity optimization
• Silence frame removal
• Suppression of idle frames
• Optimization of signaling channels
39. Thank you
•Lots of opportunities in the market
• Everybody needs to be connected
• Efficient and creative in the use of space segment
•Quality of services on par with terrestrial
alternatives
• No need to apologize for installing a VSAT
• Backup networks
•Copies of Comsys report available …or send
me an email
•Much success in your VSAT projects in 08
•Let’s do lunch courtesy of iDirect