This satellite solution enables the agency to fulfill its mission of ensuring public safety with constant access to critical communications during emergency situations and is based on fixed and transportable satellite systems, all the while supporting full Voice over IP (VoIP) and Radio over IP (RoIP) capabilities with Quality of Service (QoS), Internet access, and can interface with trunked radio systems and analog systems. The solution integrates terrestrial communications assets with satellite connectivity for a complete continuity of operations and first responder solution. MoDOT teamed with Spacenet and Orbital Data Net (ODN) to design and implement its innovative emergency communications satellite solution. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), one of Spacenets key public safety customers, was awarded the Innovation & Technology Award for 2009 at the International Satellite & Communications Exchange (ISCe) Conference. In addition, we have launched new product and technology introductions, and continued to strengthen our strategic programs. Even in this environment, Spacenet has continued to deploy services for thousands of new sites at both commercial and government organizations. As a communications services provider, Spacenet has focused our efforts on working more effectively with customers to find new benefits of satellite and hybrid terrestrial/satellite networks. In this environment, customers are demanding a higher ROI and are closely watching where every dollar is going. Many organizations across a range of vertical markets have significantly reduced their IT and communications budgets or have placed major projects on hold, which has clearly impacted consumption of communications networks. Spacenet also provides connectivity to the company’s stores.ĭouglas also pointed out that they are working in Haiti with the Red Cross and as we discussed in the video above, the company has solar-powered units and auto-acquisition antennas allowing governments, relief agencies and organizations to be as prepared as possible.As most companies will tell you, 2009 has been a turbulent year, given the global economic circumstances. This, as you imagine comes in handy after natural disasters. They have a roving RV which has a built-in ATM and the ability to dispense pharmaceuticals. And perhaps most interesting is a customer in Texas who plays in the retail space called H-E-B. Jon further explained Spacenet has a fast food customer with hundreds of locations who recently lost their DSL-based broadband and the transition was so smooth they weren’t even aware they were operating over satellite. So if you have a problem with a terrestrial line you can be switched over to satellite automatically.ĭouglas explains they play in the oil and gas space – no surprise as virtually all satellite companies do. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of the device is the business continuity element built-in. You can manage satellite, EVDO and DSL for example with a single interface. Spacecom has a custom-built hardware platform called the Prysm Pro which is a platform which allows an organization to deploy and manage a variety of applications. ![]() So beyond satellites they can manage a company’s entire set of connectivity needs. An interesting twist on traditional satellite delivery – aside from providing VSAT service in North America the company plays in managed network services. and learn about his company which is 30 years-old. At the Satellite 2010 show in Maryland I had a chance to sit down with Jon Douglas of Spacenet Inc.
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