Avion. apex AWARD BoardConnect: Run the future, not cables. Revolutionizing in-flight entertainment

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1 apex Avion AWARD 2012 BoardConnect: Run the future, not cables. Revolutionizing in-flight entertainment

2 Discover the potential of wireless IFE Imagine creating a new, unique experience for your passengers. Imagine your IFE going wireless! BoardConnect by Lufthansa Systems represents an innovation at the most important interface in the entire airline business: the interface between you and your passenger. Create an experience unique to your brand Movies, menus, duty-free shopping, destination information, passenger announcements and so much more: everything that touches on entertainment and information can easily be integrated into our wireless infotainment platform. BoardConnect is quickly configured to suit your ideas and streamed through a medium of your choice: in-seat devices, carrier-owned devices or the passengers own personal electronic device (PED). This way you can offer your uniquely branded product to an audience sure to be captivated by the freedom of choice and the flexibility afforded by BoardConnect. Beyond legacy IFE It is time to go wireless and deliver in the air what passengers already take for granted on the ground: the ability to access information and entertainment wherever they are with their own Wi-Fi enabled PEDs. Your customers can simply log on to your in-flight entertainment portal and enjoy your content libraries from the comfort of a familiar device. BoardConnect utilizes the latest technologies to minimize the number and weight of system components: you get a leaner, lighter and more flexible product at a lower cost, allowing you to offer IFE also in short and medium haul narrow bodied aircraft. 2

3 in-flight entertainment BoardConnect >> Inform Give your passengers access to more information. BoardConnect: Revolutionizing In-Flight Entertainment > Enable passengers to use their own devices > Integrate all aspects of infotainment > Personalize your customer interaction > Simplify content management > Save on installation and operating costs > Maximize ancillary revenue potential 3

4 >> Watch Smooth streaming video on demand in the highest quality. > Connect with your passenger High-quality smooth streaming BoardConnect meets the expectations which the passengers have from the digital age. It provides a picture quality that effortlessly matches the technical capabilities of the personal electronic devices (PEDs). This can be any Windows OS device, Mac, ipad, iphone or ipod, Android tablet or smartphone. BoardConnect uses an optimized load balancing to ensure that every passenger benefits from the highest quality. Tailored information, better Customer Relationship Management The time your passenger spends on board is precious for you. You can use this slot to strengthen your brand and establish a basis for consumer product bonding, which is essential in today s market. BoardConnect allows you to make most out of that time by letting you get your digital information to the passenger in many ranges of formats like Additional services, new revenue streams BoardConnect offers a shop facility which allows your crew to receive orders via wireless communication with the passengers. There is a wide range from basic food and drink on your in-flight menu to items from the duty free and on-board sales catalog. This will allow you to significantly reduce the amount of printed matter carried on board, save fuel and simplify serving your guests. Different payment options can be included. Newspapers Magazines Arrival guides Your airline publications Promotional materials 4

5 Software functions and features > BoardConnect offers your passengers a large selection of options > Entertainment Video Films, documentaries and TV series > Information Moving map Interactive 2D moving map Audio Music, audio books and podcasts, themed compilations for different markets Electronic publications Newspapers and magazines, all previously printed matter now in digital form Games Games for children and adults > Communication Chat Seat-to-seat dialog using familiar social media formats for passengers and crew Connectivity Internet access can be routed through the BoardConnect server and Wi-Fi infrastructure > Services Shop Food and drink orders, duty-free shopping, and any other items you wish to offer Surveys Find out what your passengers like and how to further improve their on-board experience On ground portal Pre-flight creation of playlists and preview of trailers >> Listen To audio files in a large range of formats. 5

6 >> Respond Find out what your passengers enjoy. > Keeping it simple: the Crew Panel BoardConnect provides your crew with a flexible new tool to enhance your services and improve your interaction with the customer. The Crew Panel streamlines the processes on board, reduces the amount of printed materials, and lets passengers effectively contribute to more efficient cabin operations. Crew Panel functionalities include: Flight session Display and set flight session information, e. g. flight number, flight day, etc. Crew messaging Send announcements to individual passengers or groups of passengers Shop Process purchases and manage inventory seamlessly Individual settings Apply seat settings and restrictions to specific passengers 6

7 Software functions and features > Easy handling: the Maintenance Panel Going wireless will also simplify your maintenance tasks. In designing BoardConnect, we focused on keeping the number and weight of components to a minimum, while ensuring maximum robustness and reliability. And we made sure they are easily accessible and replaceable in case of malfunctions. The Maintenance Panel interface enables quick access to the component status control functions for easy and efficient trouble-shooting. BoardConnect also speeds up and simplifies updating IFE content: just upload the new content via the data loader or wireless updates. The process is as easy as turning a key and can be completed during the shortest turnaround. Health check Authorized personnel can check and report system health Trouble-shooting Assists the maintenance personnel to analyze the devices and the system components Full functionality check Automated functionality test after installation of BoardConnect components Maintenance tasks Tasks to get or keep the system running, e. g. pairing of server and in-seat displays 7

8 Protecting content: Digital Rights Management BoardConnect utilizes Microsoft PlayReady content access technology for protecting digital content from unauthorized usage and copying. Microsoft PlayReady protects content by encrypting data files. Access to these files is possible for notebooks that are PlayReady enabled or smartphones and tablets with the required app installed. If a client detects PlayReady protected content, it sends a license request to the License Service (running on the BoardConnect server). With support for advanced data integration, multi-threading, video using IIS Smooth Streaming, and built-in content protection, this enables online and offline applications for a broad range of business and consumer scenarios a perfect pairing with BoardConnect. PlayReady enablement and the provision of the app is a step which can be easily integrated into your digital contact with the customer, for example at the reservation or check-in phase. This will ensure that the client devices are ready to go when the passenger enters your BoardConnect environment. > Minimum weight: proven components The BoardConnect high performance hardware devices are versatile and designed to run applications in the demanding aerospace environment. The wireless system s limited weight and footprint translates into fuel savings, and using solid state air-cooled components increases hardware reliability. > BoardConnect Server The head end component of the BoardConnect IFE system, the server, includes a multiport gigabit ethernet switch and two removable solid state drives for content. It also features aircraft level discrete inputs and outputs (Arinc 429) to facilitate event notification and equipment status to and from other aircraft systems, including remote control ON/OFF. The server is a completely sealed unit that requires no active cooling system and comes with built-in diagnostics reporting. An integrated 3G modem facilitates reporting, status and content updates when the aircraft is on the ground. > BoardConnect Access Point A network distribution device designed specifically for rugged airborne applications, the BoardConnect Access Point supports IEEE a/g/n wireless standards based on a commercial off-the-shelf wireless access point. It is configured for the specified radio frequency spectrum for facilitating dual-band wireless communications with other aircraft cabin devices on the network. 8

9 Hardware facts >> Chat Enjoy interacting with other passengers. > True versatility: using PED s > All that is mobile: PED Give your passengers the freedom of utilizing their own personal electronic devices: Passengers may use a Windows OS PC or a Mac in combination with a web browser that is equipped with a Microsoft PlayReady plug-in. It is also possible to use an ipad, iphone or ipod with ios 4 or higher by utilizing an App which can be downloaded via the App or itunes Store. Android tablets (starting with OS version 3) and smartphones (starting with OS version 4) are supported as well. The necessary App can either be found in the Google Play store or can be provided by the airline via a customized website. BoardConnect supports and uses the latest technologies in consumer electronics to drive continuous innovations in in-flight entertainment. 9

10 > Easily adaptable: a scalable and flexible solution to suit your carrier profile Lean but powerful BoardConnect is a lean system: the on-board server which can be integrated in the maintenance compartment is simply wired to the access points. The actual number of these depends on the size of the cabin. For a Boeing 767 with 254 seats, for example, we only use five access points, which is sufficient to stream high quality content to all passengers on board. An average short to medium haul aircraft such as an Airbus 320 with 180 seats requires four access points. For the configuration, BoardConnect gives you the choice: stream content to in-seat screens acquire your own portable devices for distribution to particular cabin sections let passengers use their own PEDs Variable configurations The system s modular approach enables you to up-grade gradually, for instance by first offering PED integration and then adding in-seat devices at a later stage. Many variations on these configurations are possible so you can exploit your market to the greatest extent. BoardConnect brings a new degree of flexibility to the world of IFE and broadens the range of aircraft which can be profitably equipped with the system: it now stretches from the commuter level through short and medium haul up to the classic long haul wide bodies. In this way, BoardConnect opens new market segments for carriers who want to complete the passenger experience across the whole product and fleet. Easy retrofitting BoardConnect is also suited for the retrofitting of aircraft already in use. Technically, the implementation is just a line item to the next scheduled service. Installing the components and performing system checks is non-disruptive and can be completed in a matter of hours. BoardConnect Server (BCS) BoardConnect Access Points (BCAPs) Crew Panel Maintenance Panel Passenger Electronic Devices (PEDs) & Airline Owned Devices (AODs) In-Seat Devices 10

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12 > Your win: less weight equals reduced fuel consumption Savings kick in the minute BoardConnect is up and running. From simplified in-flight passenger information and fewer cabin crew tasks to integrated digital asset management the potential for reducing costs is significant. As is the potential for generating new revenue streams. A really significant bonus concerns your operating costs: the simple fact that less wiring is needed and more lightweight components are used results in a significant overall weight reduction, which translates into real fuel economy. Compared to legacy systems, the weight reduction for a Boeing 737, for example, amounts to approximately 360 kilograms. This cuts the annual fuel consumption by up to 45 tons per aircraft. For a Boeing B767, a decrease in weight of more than 500 kilograms results in a reduction in fuel consumption of around 80 tons per plane per year. From initial system investment to maintenance costs to overall operating costs, BoardConnect can be implemented really quickly and delivers real savings at every stage in comparison to traditional IFE systems: 50 % 70 % 50 % Lower initial system investment In addition to low hardware costs, you have the benefit of a short installation time combined with low installation costs. With savings of up to 50 % compared to legacy systems, utilizing state-of-the-art technology also means securing a rapid Return on Investment. Lower maintenance costs Fewer systems components, along with a flexible configuration and a redundant system setup, translate into a % reduction in maintenance costs versus legacy IFE systems. Lower operating costs The way in which BoardConnect streamlines and automates the content management process generates substantial savings from operating the system itself between % versus legacy IFE systems. 12

13 BoardConnect > Going wireless: envisage the future possibilities Have you already considered how additional services would make the in-flight experience even more enjoyable and rewarding for your passengers? Like for example: Audio playlist enabling: gives the passenger the option of assembling favorites from the audio content and putting together a list to play back during the flight Parental control: allows parents to restrict the media on offer to younger passengers Live TV / radio: broadcast via satellite, and available via the BoardConnect internet interface Newsfeed: enables frequent updating of your news bulletins, uploaded whenever the aircraft is on the ground Payment module: ensures data integrity and security while facilitating credit card transaction processing Lufthansa Systems is dedicated to remaining at the cutting edge of IFE enhancements. Together with our customers we continue to develop BoardConnect to its full potential, and keep ahead of the evolving IFE media landscape. How about joining a growing community? 13

14 > IT that makes your life easier with a provider who understands your business Lufthansa Systems provides consulting and IT services for selected industries and holds a leading position in the global aviation industry. The wholly-owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group employs about 3,000 people and has offices in Germany and 16 other countries. Lufthansa Systems offers airlines a unique range of products to cover all of an airline s business processes, including passenger and cargo management, flight operations and aircraft maintenance. We not only develop individual applications, but also provide airlines with integrated platform solutions to optimize their core processes. Our portfolio is focused on meeting the specific requirements of different airline business models. Network airlines, regional airlines and low-cost carriers all benefit from solutions that can be customized to their individual needs. We would love to show you how BoardConnect works. Please contact us for a demonstration either in our showroom in Frankfurt or at your premises. Whatever the location, we are sure: you will find the arguments for BoardConnect compelling. 14

15 BoardConnect: Revolutionizing in-flight entertainment Enable passengers to use their own devices Integrate all aspects of infotainment Personalize your customer interaction Simplify content management Save on installation and operating costs Maximize ancillary revenue potential Get in touch and let s discuss how we can put BoardConnect to work for you.

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