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1 Optimization Solutions for Satellite Communications Satellite Innovative Access Solutions

2 ptimize Optimize Transmission of Voice, Data and Video over Satellite Save Money, Expand Communications Capacity Satellite communications are a lifeline in many areas of the world, where wireline access or radio infrastructure does not exist or is not feasible. For a wide range of users, a satellite link is the only option for efficiently transporting voice, data and video traffic between remote locations and a communications center. But satellite bandwidth is limited and connectivity is costly. RAD Data Communications has a portfolio of field-proven satellite bandwidth optimization solutions that provide efficient voice and multiservice access for stationary, portable and vehicle/vessel-mounted satellite systems. These compact devices are quick to install and easy to configure. Employing advanced voice compression technology, RAD s optimization solutions enable satellite users to reduce bandwidth used for telephony traffic, yet maintain toll-quality voice. Multiservice access multiplexers converge communications lines, optimizing business results. The solutions reduce operating expenses for satellite service providers and cut communications costs for satellite users. Who Benefits from Satellite Bandwidth Optimization Solutions? j Satellite Service Providers j Maritime Industry j Oil and Gas Companies j Construction and Mining Industry j Military and Government Operations j Disaster Recovery, Emergency Aid j Broadcasting Companies

3 Benefits and Features of RAD s Satellite Bandwidth Optimization Solutions Maximize. Make the most of limited satellite bandwidth. RAD s satellite bandwidth optimization products achieve up to 16:1 voice compression, while maintaining toll quality. Compression of voice transmission leaves more bandwidth for data and video transport. Condense. The compact size of RAD s satellite bandwidth optimization products enables deployment where space is at a premium. Multiservice access multiplexers provide a single box solution for data, voice, Ethernet, and video services. Improve. State-of-the-art voice codecs and in-house developed DSP technology produce high voice quality during compression. Built-in echo cancellation ensures high-quality communications. A dynamic jitter buffer minimizes voice degradation. Economize. Cut operating expenses without cutting back on services or quality. Voice activity detection (VAD) and silence suppression ensure that no bandwidth is utilized when no calls are active. Profit. Quick ROI is key when investing in cost-cutting communications equipment. Payback on deployment of satellite bandwidth optimization products ranges from 30 days to six months, depending on configuration and line costs. Insure. Investment in equipment is protected. RAD s satellite bandwidth optimization products have been ruggedized to ensure durability in the harshest of environments. Simplify. Easy installation. Equipped with E1/T1, serial and IP network links for connection to all types of satellite terminals (VSAT, Inmarsat and others). Integrate. The products support a variety of digital or analog voice interfaces for connection to PBXs, phones, faxes, 2-way radio systems, measurement devices, SCADA, telemetry, and CCTV. Preserve. No need to upgrade existing equipment or to retrain staff. Products are transparent to all types of signaling and telephony services, including fax, IVR and voice mail. Maximize profits with RAD s field-proven products Vmux-110 Voice Trunking Gateway The Vmux-110 remote-site voice trunking gateway provides compressed voice transmission of up to eight analog trunks or a single E1/T1 trunk, over an E1/T1, serial, or Ethernet network link. Vmux-400 GSM Optimization Gateway The Vmux-400 GSM optimization gateway offers up to 3:1 bandwidth optimization of Ater/Abis traffic, saving on backhaul costs over satellite links. Vmux-2100 Voice Trunking Gateway The Vmux-2100 voice trunking gateway provides compressed voice transmission of up to 16 E1/T1 trunks over an E1/T1, serial, or Ethernet network link. Megaplex-2100 Multiservice Access Multiplexer The Megaplex-2100 multiservice access multiplexer supports grooming or aggregation of multiple services, including high/low speed data, voice, ISDN, xdsl, video, teleprotection, and LAN over leased lines, E1/T1, Ethernet, and STM-1/OC-3.

4 Value-Added Services for Satellite Providers The addition of RAD s satellite bandwidth video and Internet, is making satellite an communications more viable for customers, optimization products to satellite service attractive choice for customers. When meaning more business for providers. provider solutions makes good business planning a turnkey solution for a satellite sense. Satellite operators and their communications customer, service providers customers have a common interest in and integrators offering RAD s optimization optimizing the quantity of voice, data and products are providing a value-added service. video traffic that can be sent over satellite Indeed, these optimization solutions are a uplinks, while minimizing the cost of those win-win proposition. Customers reduce transmissions and maintaining the integrity the amount of bandwidth needed to of their connection. transmit voice and thereby open an option Broadband satellite communications technology, with support for telephony, for expanding data transmission. Optimization solutions can make satellite RAD s satellite bandwidth optimization products have been successfully deployed with equipment from major satellite vendors, supporting all types of satellite terminals, including VSAT, Inmarsat and others. RAD s satellite bandwidth optimization products are particularly appropriate for applications in the maritime, oil and gas, construction, defense, disaster recovery, and broadcasting sectors. Remote/Mobile Platforms Headquarters/Control Center Voice/ HS Data/ LS Data Multiservice Access Multiplexer Multiservice Access Multiplexer Oil/Gas Platform LAN Analog/Digital Voice Voice Trunking Gateway Broadcasting Van Voice Trunking Gateway Navy/Cargo Ship Ferry/Cruise Ship PSTN

5 Applications Maritime Communications Ship-to-shore communications are vital for For most ships, the only communications workers and passengers on sea vessels of option available is links via satellite, whose all kinds. In the maritime sector, owners and bandwidth is limited and expensive. As a managers of cruise ships, cargo and result, telephone exchanges installed on passenger carriers, megayachts, tankers, and vessels offer a limited number of connections even deep-sea fishing vessels, are expected for passengers and crew. RAD Data to provide telephony access for their Communications has satellite bandwidth passengers and crew at all times. Indeed, optimization products that solve the problem access to telephony from all parts of the of limited bandwidth and high costs for globe is a given today. Cruise ship passengers communications in the maritime industry. who come on board with their cell phones With voice trunking gateways and GSM have become accustomed to universal optimization gateways, ship owners and coverage. managers get more capacity while lowering operating expenses and increasing profits. RAD Data Communications has satellite bandwidth optimization products that solve the problem of limited bandwidth and high costs for communications Oil and Gas The difficult and sometimes treacherous conditions on oil and gas drilling platforms make readily available communications connections a lifeline for crew and operations. No compromises can be made on unimpeded transmission of voice and data between communications centers and offshore rigs in this multi-billion dollar industry. For this reason, satellite is the most reliable form of communications for this sector. To reduce the cost of using expensive satellite connections, an optimization solution is required that can cut bandwidth yet maintain the integrity of the transmission quality. RAD s voice trunking gateways cost-effectively compress voice bandwidth for transport over any satellite link, saving money on communications between platforms and corporate headquarters. Reducing bandwidth opens more channels for data transfer. RAD also provides multiservice access products for converging platform communications onto one system. The multiservice access multiplexers groom voice calls from PBXs and 2-way radio systems as well as handle LAN information, low-speed data from metering devices and sensors, and video surveillance images, transporting this traffic over any type of satellite connection under any weather condition.

6 Applications Construction and Mining Maximize Satellite Bandwidth Usage, Minimize Costs Construction and mining projects are usually located in rugged territory with poor or nonexistent connections to communications infrastructure. These lucrative operations depend on coordination of large crews and supply and shipment of materials. Communications via satellite is often the best or only solution for these sites. Satellite communications are well suited to the temporary and mobile nature of exploration outfits. RAD Data Communications offers satellite service providers and their mining and construction customers a dependable, dedicated suite of voice trunking gateways for installation even in the harshest of environments. Voice trunking gateways optimize the use of satellite bandwidth, creating more lines of communications between remote sites and central offices. A multinational operation with many communications needs benefits from optimized communications with RAD s solutions. Military and Government Operations Reliable and secure communications are essential in defense operations, where there is no margin for error. Satellite connections are often the only option, however, when the communications are between far-flung, remote locations and a distant command and control center. Because of the sensitive nature of defense operations, voice quality has to be superb and communications traffic must be impermeable to interception. RAD s voice trunking gateways address voice quality concerns by using state-of-the-art voice codecs, developed with years of in-house DSP experience, as well as built-in echo cancellers and dynamic jitter buffers. All these together minimize the impact of limited bandwidth and variable delay on satellite channels. Multiservice access multiplexers provide a data and voice integration solution for remote office operations. They provide a solution for efficiently transmitting secure phone and two-way radio, data, and CCTV between remote encampments and command posts. The result is minimal disruption of vital communications flows and maximum security. RAD s solutions have been successfully >> deployed with military forces around the globe, serving remote army bases, and air force and navy operations on planes and ships.

7 Disaster Recovery and Emergency Operations When disaster strikes, rapid establishment of on-site communications is a matter of life and death. Mobile satellite communications systems are usually the fastest and most reliable means of communications for emergency crews. Whether caused by a hurricane, fire, earthquake, or a terror attack, damage to terrestrial lines is bound to occur. In these cases, satellite is the only reliable method of communications. Organizations of all sizes are preparing contingency plans to ensure continuity of voice and data communications. Regardless of the satellite solution deployed, the availability of bandwidth will be a crucial factor in carrying out disaster contingency plans. RAD Data Communications offers a suite of voice trunking gateways tailored to disaster recovery and satellite bandwidth optimization applications. These gateways minimize the bandwidth consumed by voice services, reducing satellite transmission costs, and leaving more bandwidth for data services. Compact and simple to deploy, RAD s products have high tolerance to packet loss, latency and jitter making them an ideal solution for mobile contact centers accessing satellite services. Through optimization of bandwidth, more channels of communications can be provided. This is a necessity at most disaster scenes, where satellite resources are typically stretched. Remote Broadcasting Units The popularity of live, on-location media coverage by global television networks has created a bonanza for satellite providers. The challenge for broadcasting companies is to make coverage by satellite as costeffective as possible to make it worthwhile to bring on-location events to viewers. RAD Data Communications has years of experience equipping major broadcasting networks with data and voice communications systems that can significantly reduce satellite bandwidth requirements and shrink the costs of broadcasting an event. In broadcasting, voice quality on a satellite link is crucial for the success or failure of event coverage. RAD s voice trunking gateways use state-of-the-art voice codecs, built-in echo cancellers, and dynamic jitter buffers to ensure that viewers enjoy quality broadcasts. Featuring plug-and-play connectivity, the products meet the mobile, impromptu demands of the broadcasting industry. Deployment of a voice trunking gateway also enables personnel at remote locations to benefit from access to the PBX dial tone at headquarters, eliminating telephony call costs between the broadcasting headquarters and the staff on location. Applications

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