Satellite Optimization Feature Article Archive
CLIK!: A Dream for Satellite TV installers 3/6/2012 - Fiber optic technology continues to develop and can be found in an increasing number of end-user applications such as television connections for private individuals. The innovative new CLIK! product range from wireless connectivity provider HUBER+SUHNER makes it easy to set up a satellite TV receiver connection from the roof into the home.
Riverbed Technology Purchases Assets of Satellite Optimization Company Expand Networks 1/16/2012 - Expand Networks may have started off strong in 2011, but 2012 is looking to be quite the opposite for the satellite optimization company.
Comtech Subsidiary Achieves Satellite Optimization Orders from US Army 1/5/2012 - Comtech Telecommunications' Maryland-based subsidiary, Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation, has been awarded multiple orders of $16.6 million to support the U.S. Army's Movement Tracking System and Blue-Force Tracking-1 programs.
Company officials said that these satellite optimization orders were placed under the auspices of the BFT program office.
Satellite Optimization Leader Expand Networks Wraps Up a Stellar 2011 12/21/2011 - It's been quite a busy year in the world of satellite optimization, as evidenced by an expert in the space, Expand Networks, which experienced several product enhancements, made appearances at major trade shows, and formed an array of strategic partnerships throughout 2011.
To shed some light on the year, here's a rundown of the company's notable accomplishments over the last 12 months:
Satellite Optimization: Don't Let Your Store's Network Fail During the Shopping Season 12/14/2011 - As the holidays quickly approach, most individuals are finding themselves drowning in egg nog, wrapping paper, Christmas carols, and jolly tunes on the radio. But, another aspect of the holidays that the vast majority is sure to encounter is long lines at retail stores as shoppers rush to make their last-minute purchases at malls and brick-and-mortar locations.
Satellite Optimization: Expand Networks' New MACC Suite Incorporates Unique HIVE Technology 12/5/2011 - Looks like Santa has arrived a bit early this year for those enterprises looking to extend their WAN optimization to smaller branch offices and remote workers, as satellite optimization leader Expand Networks' all-new Mobile Accelerator Client suite (MACC) is officially available for purchase and implementation.
Comtech EF Data's ROAM Protocol Now Interoperable with Thrane & Thrane's SAILOR 900 VSAT 11/30/2011 - Satellite optimization company Comtech EF Data Corp., and Thrane & Thrane have announced the successful completion of interoperability testing of the SAILOR 900 VSAT marine stabilized antenna systems and the ROSS Open Antenna Management (ROAM) protocol.
WAN Optimization as a Service Enables Healthcare Providers to Do Their Jobs Without Worry 11/23/2011 - Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems are becoming a way of life for many healthcare providers. As costs rise and the Federal government cuts funding, more of these providers are looking to new resources for improving patient care. Replacing their existing legacy system is one of them. But like any other system, EMR is only as reliable as the infrastructure that supports it. That's why it's smart to get a checkup and consider the potential in WAN optimization as a service.
Satellite Optimization Key to High VoIP Call Rates for Deployed US Troops 11/17/2011 - For each U.S. troop deployed overseas, there's perhaps dozens of family members and friends back home that he or she is in contact with through phone, e-mail or hand-written letter. But, while all the outlets for communication are usually more than enough to stay in touch, the sound of one's voice on the other end of the line is certainly the most comforting for all parties.
Expand Networks Makes New Mobile Accelerator Suite Generally Available 11/8/2011 - In a move to extend the reach of its revolutionary WAN optimization as a service solution to both new and existing environments, Expand Networks has launched its all-new Mobile Accelerator Client Suite for general availability.
Expand Networks Exhibiting Military Communications Optimization Techniques at TechNet Asia-Pacific 2011 11/2/2011 - In remote and rural areas, where little to no terrestrial communications infrastructure can be found, satellite communications become the only alternative. Military environments, in particular, where it could be a matter of life or death, require the best methods available for mission-critical communications.
Romantis in Pact with Sevis Systems to Deliver Satellite Backhaul Solutions to Mobile Operators 10/31/2011 - Romantis, a provider of satellite capacity and satellite networking equipment, has formed a partnership with Sevis Systems, a global provider of advanced mobile solutions, to launch a new cost-effective solution for satellite cellular backhaul.
Built on Romantis UHP satellite networking product and Sevis 6000 Series backhaul optimization product, the satellite cellular backhaul solution provides an ultra-compact, high-performance platform featuring the latest achievements in software engineering and semiconductor technology.
Survey Uncovers Today's Top Wan Optimization as a Service Leaders 10/27/2011 - If you're in the market for more bandwidth for your office headquarters and remote sites, a WAN optimization solution is probably your best alternative for accelerated delivery and guaranteed performance of business-critical applications and services across your enterprise infrastructures.
Satellite Optimization: Government Market Gearing Up for Rising Satellite Data Rates 10/20/2011 - From fighting global terror to disaster relief and border protection, government and defense agencies are being held responsible now more than ever for service and connectivity standards, and this ever-increasing demand for a secure and efficient communications infrastructure has shined an even brighter light on satellite communications.
Expand Networks Coming to SATCON to Spread the Word on Rural Broadband Optimization 10/11/2011 - Expand Networks, a leading supplier of WAN optimization as a service products for satellite networks in the public and private sector, will showcase an array of techniques that are critical to supporting U.S. government broadband initiatives at SATCON Conference & Expo taking place Oct. 12 to 13, in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Expand Networks Introduces e-Learning Programs for Partners 10/7/2011 - In addition to bringing satellite optimization and WAN optimization as a service products to market, Expand Networks is also dedicated to developing strong relationships with its partners, and providing them with the technical expertise and knowledge in order to offer prospects and customers the most robust, competitive solutions in the industry.
Satellite Optimization: Lots of Networking for Expand Networks at Retail Forum 9/26/2011 - Satellite optimization company Expand Networks recently came face-to-face with prospective retail clients at a event involving hundreds of South Africa's premier retailers for what was certainly a successful and "fun" two days of networking.
At OpenRoom Events' First Retail Technology Forum, held Sept. 12 and 13, major retail leaders gathered in Cape Town, the hub of South African retail, to engage with Expand Networks and other retail solutions and technologies providers in an effort to kick-start and solidify new business initiatives
Satellite Optimization Leader Expand Networks Heading to SATCON 9/21/2011 - Now in its 10th year, SATCON, this fall's premier conference and exhibition highlighting satellite communications and content delivery, will once again deliver world-class education and exhibits.
Expand Networks Makes Mobile Communications Work on the Battlefield 9/13/2011 - According to satellite optimization company Expand Networks, making C4 mobile communications work reliably from Bagram Airbase to Baghdad is "a tall order: Under stressful conditions and across enemy lines, the U.S. military and coalition forces have to set up tactical networks connecting hundreds of remote locations."
Using satellite links, "land, air and sea forces transfer millions of networked applications and services including video and voice over IP, global positioning systems (GPS), Common Operational Picture (COP), e-mail, instant messenger, even news feeds from CNN."
Satellite Optimization Leader Expand Networks Presents on WAN Techniques for Retail 9/6/2011 - A few months ago, satellite optimization solutions leader Expand Networks was recognized for its development of a WAN optimization solution for retail giant SPAR Group. Now, the WAN solution vendor is set on spreading the word on what it does best - optimizing WANs for branch office consolidation.
Expand Networks Offers Satellite Optimization for Reliable Communications in Disaster Events 8/31/2011 - Natural disasters will strike, as evidenced by the recent hurricane to hit the East Coast. Even when nature is at rest, other disasters can strike, as demonstrated by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. When such events occur, it is vital that communications are in place for disaster relief, homeland security and more. Satellite optimization can play an important role, and Expand Networks offers a communications structure that can drive fast, reliable and secure communications.
Optimal Satcom to Deploy Satellite Optimization System for Mexican Government 8/31/2011 - Optimal Satcom has garnered a subcontract from Integral Systems to provide its satellite optimization management system for the Mexican government's new MEXSAT satellite system.
Optimal Satcom is a provider of enterprise systems and services that help customers achieve significant cost savings with the ECM's integrated satellite capacity planning and management tools, and SATCOM network design and optimization services.
Overcome Misconceptions in Satellite Optimization to Drive the Smart Grid 8/26/2011 - According to this ELP piece, utility companies are leveraging the potential in satellite optimization to drive communications between smart meters and the smart grid. Despite the promise, a number of utility companies are struggling to understand how satellite optimization can help them to extend their communications network throughout their service territory in a way that is affordable and reliable.
Comtech Facilitates Communications for Government Agency via Satellite Optimization 8/16/2011 - Comtech Telecommunications is facilitating satellite-based communications for a government agency.
The company's Tempe, Ariz.-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., has landed $2.4 million of orders from the United States government for SLM-5650A Satellite Modems and associated redundancy switches.
Satellite Optimization Driving Potential for Complete In-Flight Connectivity 8/16/2011 - With the ever-growing need to be connected, Wi-Fi over the years has made its way into malls, coffee shops and airports - basically any place where a person can sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee. But the lack of connectivity aboard airlines, be it big or small, continues to leave many passengers and onboard staff high and dry.
How SPAR Group Achieved Acceleration with WAN Expertise from Expand Networks, Telkom 8/8/2011 - Back in June, satellite optimization solutions provider Expand Networks, along with Africa's largest telecommunications provider Telkom, was honored with a prestigious award for developing a managed WAN optimization service for retail giant SPAR Group.
Here's why, according to a case study.
Satellite Optimization: Expand Networks Helps Oceanography Institution Achieve Boosted Satellite Bandwidth 8/3/2011 - One of the oldest and largest centers dedicated to global science research in the world, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, has now found itself in its second century of discovery. Not only has it developed to include a wide scope of studies of the Earth as a system, but the institution boasts a hefty staff and spends approximately $155 million annually.
NovelSat's NS3 Satellite Transmission Modulation Technology Exceeds DVB-S2 Capabilities 8/3/2011 - NovelSat, a provider of satellite optimization technology and services, announced the worldwide availability of its NS3 satellite transmission modulation technology.
Satellite Optimization: Expand Networks' Accelerators Make for Quicker Check-out Lines 7/27/2011 - When it comes to a shopping experience, most customers like to take their time browsing store items, but want a quick and painless wait on the check-out line.
Satellite Optimization: SkyStream Increases Bandwidth Efficiency Using iDirect Evolution Product Line 7/27/2011 - VT iDirect (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, announced that SkyStream, a Dubai-based satellite communications provider, has launched its on-demand TV service based on iDirect's Evolution product line.
SkyStream was looking to upgrade its network thanks to its growing customer base and demanded access to more bandwidth-intensive applications for improving productivity in enterprises and also for entertainment.
Satellite Optimization: Stratos Sells BOW Shipboard GSM Services Under New Brand 7/22/2011 - Stratos BV, a provider of satellite optimization solutions, has purchased most of the operational assets of Blue Ocean Wireless (BOW).
BOW was offering shipboard Global System of Mobile communications (GSM) services that enabled crewmembers to use their personal GSM phones to communicate with family and friends by voice and SMS.
Satellite Optimization: Hughes Expands HN Family with Carrier-Grade Broadband Satellite Hub 7/22/2011 - Hughes Network Systems, a provider of broadband satellite solutions and services, has launched a new carrier-grade hub configuration, "HN NOCXT," optimized for medium- to large-scale networks among enterprises and service providers.
A satellite optimization solution, HN NOCXT is the latest member of the HN family. It is designed to deliver high-speed IP services over satellite, supporting an expanding range of multi-media, video, data and voice applications, according to Hughes officials.
Satellite Optimization: Juniper Networks and Skylogic Expedite Satellite Broadband Access in Europe 7/14/2011 - Skylogic, the broadband affiliate of Eutelsat Communications, and Juniper Networks have jointly earned the Wholesale Service Innovation award at the Global Telecoms Business (GTB) Innovation Awards 2011.
Both companies have been recognized for expediting satellite broadband access in Europe while simultaneously reducing capital and operating costs for operators.
Satellite Optimization: Stratos Unveils Managed Broadband Service for Maritime Industry 7/12/2011 - Stratos Global, a provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, has expanded its maritime broadband portfolio with the launch of Inmarsat XpressLink from Stratos.
Claimed as the latest managed global broadband service for the maritime industry, Inmarsat XpressLink offers enhanced Ku-band coverage and bandwidth leveraging the satellite optimization capabilities of FleetBroadband.
Vizada Taps Expand Networks for Value-Added Optimization 7/7/2011 - In response to increased bandwidth demands with value-added optimization capabilities, satellite optimization leader Expand Networks has been tapped by leading independent satellite communications provider Vizada to enhance its existing Inmarsat BGAN, Swift Broadband and Fleet Broadband offerings.
Satellite Optimization Leader Expand Networks Optimizes INTERSPORT's Virtual Environment 7/5/2011 - WAN and satellite optimization leader Expand Networks has been tapped to provide its Virtual Accelerator (VACC) to help brand management company INTERSPORT International optimize its SAP, video conferencing and additional critical applications between its Switzerland and China headquarters.
Satellite Optimization Leader Expand Networks' to Accelerate Vizada's Service Platforms 6/29/2011 - Satellite optimization leader Expand Networks has been tapped by global satellite communications services provider Vizada to enhance several of its service platforms.
Expand Networks, Clear Channel Provide Communications System to Clear Creek County Sheriff 6/29/2011 - Clear Channel Satellite Services, a provider of satellite optimization products and services, has formed a partnership with satellite optimization leader Expand Networks, to launch an innovative and unique communications system to the Clear Creek County Colorado Sheriff's Department.
Circadence Expands Partner Program 6/22/2011 - Circadence®, a provider of WAN optimization solutions for government and commercial customers, today announced the expansion of the Circadence Spark Partner Program, part of its value added reseller (VAR) network, according to a story at businesswire.com.
Satellite Optimization: Expand Networks Appoints Wick Hill to Boost Acceleration Market 6/15/2011 - WAN and satellite optimization company Expand Networks has appointed Wick Hill, an international value-added distributor, to seek out resellers to boost Expand Networks' growing WAN optimization and acceleration market.
Riverbed Helps Ophir Energy Achieve Boosted WAN, Bandwidth Capacity 6/15/2011 - Riverbed's WAN optimization technology has been deployed by Ophir Energy, an international oil and gas exploration company based in the U.K., in an effort to majorly save on equipment costs and yearly WAN support fees that connect Riverbed's African, Australian and European offices.
Expand Networks, Telkom Win Global Telecoms Innovation Award for WAN Optimization 6/8/2011 - WAN and satellite optimization solutions provider Expand Networks and Africa's largest telecommunications provider Telkom SA have been jointly honored at the Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards 2011. This prestigious award was given for their contribution to wide area network (WAN) optimization.
Freight Specialist Triton Express Gains Network Visibility with Expand Networks 6/7/2011 - A provider of express and economy road freight and same-day and overnight express air, Triton Express has gained "truckloads" of network traffic control and visibility, thanks to WAN and satellite optimization expert Expand Networks' Accelerators.
Satellite Optimization: Hughes Wins Three Awards from Alliance for Workplace Excellence 6/6/2011 - Hughes Network Systems, a provider of broadband satellite networks and services, has been recognized as a "Triple Winner" by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE).
Hughes was one of 15 companies to receive Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval, the Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award and the EcoLeadership Award.
A Helping WAN: Expand Networks Improves Connectivity for Oxfam Australia Charity 6/1/2011 - For more than 50 years, humanitarian charity Oxfam Australia has been dedicated to providing impoverished people around the world with the skills and resources necessary to achieve stability. While the non-profit aid organization operates out of Australia, its overseas operations cover sites in 11 countries, thus requiring a reliable and stable method of connecting with other charity staff and volunteers. As a result, Oxfam Australia has turned to WAN and satellite optimization expert Expand Networks to help boost its network, connectivity and applications performance.
Satellite Optimization: iDirect Expands Product Portfolio With New Solutions from XipLink 5/23/2011 - VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. and a major provider of satellite-based IP communications technology, is all set to offer new Web and UDP optimization solutions through a reseller agreement with XipLink, Inc.
Officials with iDirect said that the new optimization solutions work with the company's line of satellite hubs and remote routers to enhance the end-user's Web browsing experience, enable increased voice call volume, as well as provide overall bandwidth savings for network operators.
Satellite Optimization: TeleCommunication Systems Unveils Cisco Internet Routing in Space on Intelsat-14 5/16/2011 - TeleCommunication Systems worked directly on this project and partnered with Cisco to be the operator of the Cisco Internet Routing in Space (IRIS) solution using the Cisco(R) 18400 Space Router on Intelsat IS-14, an advanced commercial satellite platform. In turn, users can expect increased bandwidth optimization and application flexibility delivered by TCS through an end-to-end Cisco IP network.
Satellite Optimization: iDirect Platform Provides Upgrades to Iridium Satellite Network Infrastructure 5/12/2011 - VT iDirect, Inc., a company of VT Systems, Inc., and a leader in satellite-based IP communications technology has revealed that Iridium Communications, Inc., a mobile satellite service provider, will use the iDirect VSAT platform to help enhance and upgrade the ground-control infrastructure for its satellite constellation. The announcement by iDirect is a part of a multi-year plan developed to provide leverage to Iridium's ground-control infrastructure for its low-Earth orbiting (LEO) satellite constellation.
iDirect Government Technologies to Resell Riverbed's Optimization Solutions in US Military Satellite Networks 5/3/2011 - iDirect Government Technologies (iGT), a provider of satellite-based voice, video and data applications, has formed a partnership with Riverbed Technology to resell that company's wide area network (WAN) optimization and network visibility solutions in the U.S. government and military satellite networks.
Comtech EF Data's Newly Appointed VP to Address Satellite Optimization 4/25/2011 - Comtech EF Data Corporation, a global provider of satellite bandwidth efficiency and link optimization, has expanded its engineering management team with the appointment of John Baddick as vice president, VSAT System Engineering.
This newly created position is expected to address a strategic area of the company and contribute to its satellite optimization effort. Baddick will head technical efforts, including hardware design, software development and product engineering for the Advanced VSAT Solutions.
Comtech to Supply Satellite Optimization Equipment for Military Network 4/19/2011 - Comtech Telecommunications has received a $1.2 million order for satellite ground station communications equipment through its Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp. The order, to be used by a Latin American country as part of their military network, was from a system integrator.
Comtech's CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modems and LPOD Block Up Converters were demanded by the military end-customer. Allowing for maximum savings under all conditions, the combination of advanced technologies in the CDM-625 enables multi-dimensional satellite optimization and the CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem combines advanced forward error correction with revolutionary DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier bandwidth compression.
Satellite Optimization: How Expand Networks Optimizes IP Traffic Over Satellite 4/13/2011 - There are a rising number of companies relying today on satellite communications. While the benefits are plenty, some challenges exist especially when it comes to supporting IP traffic or satellite links.
Hughes Network Systems Provides Satellite Optimization to AmeriPride's MPLS Network 4/4/2011 - Network security and survivability are crucial components in the context of computer-communications network. To protect service centers across North America from network outages, a multi-national uniform rental service company has chosen the Hughes Access Continuity Service over broadband satellite from Hughes Network Systems.
Satellite Links Have Their Pros and Cons; Optimization is Key 3/30/2011 - With the growing demand for remote access broadband services, satellite networks are becoming increasingly popular. Satellite links also provide a unique high-availability option as fail-over links to remote branches. Locations that would like to ensure connectivity in terrestrial network outages are utilizing satellite links to free themselves from those dependencies.
Expand Networks Along with Satellite and WAN Optimization Enables Server Consolidation 3/21/2011 - Expand Networks, a provider of Satellite optimization and WAN optimization for branch office consolidation and virtualization, announced it has enabled a company-wide server consolidation project at Thompsons Solicitors, one of the leading personal injury practices in the U.K.
YAHSAT Selects Hughes Satellite Networking Solution and Optimization Services 3/16/2011 - Hughes Networks Systems LLC, a provider of broadband satellite networks and satellite optimization services, recently secured an initial contract from Star Satellite Communications Company PJSC. Star Satellite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC (Yahsat), based in United Arab Emirates.
Expand's Virtual Accelerators Deliver Broadband Anywhere 3/10/2011 - Next week at Satellite 2011, WAN optimization specialist, Expand Networks will be demonstrating its latest innovations in acceleration techniques that further enhance the user experience in satellite networks across the most challenging military, government, enterprise, rural and remote environments.
WAN and Satellite Optimization: An Evolution in Innovation 3/10/2011 - In the beginning, there was the data center. It housed all information for the organization and supported the networking efforts of the entire operation. As the company expanded, the need for additional data centers was born. In addition, companies began to expand, adding remote locations and additional employees, which demanded the exchange of information through the wide area network.
Satellite Network Engineering, Design Optimization Makes for Lower Costs of Bandwidth 3/4/2011 - Whether it's from here on Earth (WAN) or from a satellite in outer space there is a need to optimize things so costs remain manageable. At the same time there is a convergence of voice, data and video over IP. So, there is a need to get the maximum number of bits through. Plain and simple, to achieve lower costs, operations need to minimize bandwidth usage, said Dwight Hunsicker, vice president of government services at Globecomm.
Hughes Communications Enhances Satellite Coverage in Rural India, Followed by Satellite Optimization 2/28/2011 - Hughes Communications, broadband satellite services provider, is planning to increase its satellite coverage over India through a dedicated satellite system. The company will use the satellite system for both broadband and broadcast operations, especially in rural areas.
Satellite Communication and Optimization Part of Warfare Tactics 2/27/2011 - Satellite communication and its challenges have become a commonplace topic for more than business discussions and telecom service providers, the military has taken to the benefits and disadvantages that satellite communication can offer its services as well. For instance, as satellite communications become increasingly common, military groups increase their capabilities by buying services, delivering tactical information and images that are timely and valuable via satellite.
Satellite Networks and Optimization Help in Meeting Demand for Broadband Access 2/23/2011 - As the demands of bandwidth-hungry applications and a growing remote workforce increase demands on data and communications networks, those WAN optimization or satellite optimization as a service providers focused on increasing utilization of existing resources will help in supporting the increased traffic across satellite networks.
Deploying WAN Optimization as a Service Saves on Satellite Bandwith Costs 2/18/2011 - Enterprises cannot employ just any WAN optimization technique as not all of them are designed to counter the high satellite packet loss problem. They should select a solution that is designed specifically for WAN optimization such as the solution that TMCnet recently reported - the newly unveiled Expand Networks' Accelerator operating system, AOS 7.0.1 for effective WAN optimization in high latency satellite environments.
Expand's AOS 7.0.1: Effective WAN Optimization in High Latency Satellite Environments 2/15/2011 - WAN optimization as a service provider, Expand Networks, unveiled its latest Accelerator operating system, AOS 7.0.1, which runs across the company's full range of physical and virtual Accelerator solutions. Designed to further enhance the user experience in high-latency satellite environments, the AOS 7.0.1 also enables integration with Red Hat's kernel-based Virtual Machine solution, as well as assists in the integration of third party tools to provide improved visibility, control, ease of use and configuration capabilities.
Satellite Optimization: Expand Networks' Accelerator Appliances Outperform Competition 1/21/2011 - Expand Networks, in recent lab tests, found that its accelerator appliances running the COMPASS Accelerator Operating System consistently and reliably sent more data, compared with competing products, across high-latency, low-bandwidth satellite connections. Compensating for satellite transmission delays, the appliances increase effective bandwidth and throughput while maximizing network efficiency.
Expand's Accelerators Improve Application Performance, ROI and Cost Savings 1/12/2011 - Porsche Informatik, a division of Porsche Holding Austria, has implemented Expand Networks' advanced WAN optimization technology. Expand, a provider of WAN optimization for branch office consolidation and virtualization, is providing a solution to accelerate and prioritize critical business applications between its headquarters in Salzburg and its subsidiaries, corporate customers, and dealerships in 16 European countries.
Expand Networks Reports a Strong 2010 for Its Virtual Accelerator Sales and Cloud/Managed Service Provider Solutions 1/5/2011 - Expand Networks, a provider of WAN optimization for branch office consolidation and virtualization, achieved continued growth and market momentum during 2010, cementing its position as an innovator and market leader. It grew its data center business, increased its enterprise scale, and established new telco and service provider revenue streams.
Satellite Optimization Enhances Service Delivery in a 4G World 12/29/2010 - Customers who rely on satellite communications to connect them to the web faster than dial-up may be wondering how they fit into a 4G world. At the same time, those companies relying on satellite for remote locations and data backup may not fully understand the opportunities that will arise for satellite optimization when combined with 4G technologies.
A Look Back into 2010's Satellite Optimization Stories 12/23/2010 - It's been a busy year in the world of satellite optimization and there have been several intriguing developments.
NASA Satellites Optimize the Lives of Farmers 12/17/2010 - As optimized as any satellite delivery system is, there is always room for shortcomings. In such scenarios, organizations need to think outside the box to bring service up to necessary levels.
Solar Satellites Need Optimization Too 12/7/2010 - Satellite optimization comes in many shapes and forms - in delivery methods, in acceleration or virtualization types, etc.
Happy 20th Birthday, Satellite 12/2/2010 - The longest orbiting GPS satellite system just celebrated its 20th birthday -- a celebration worthy of satellite optimization fans everywhere.
XipLink Provides Key Technologies to Drive Satellite Optimization 11/23/2010 - Satellite optimization is an important focus for you if you rely on this method of delivery of your Internet services. One company focused on developing technologies that drive satellite optimization is XipLink. By using three core elements to optimize Internet delivery over a satellite link, XipLink aims to deliver a superior DSL-like user experience.
OnTerra Debuts RouteSavvy Beta, a New Satellite Route Optimization Tool 11/15/2010 - OnTerra Systems, a provider of Web mapping services and products, fleet optimization systems and products, unveiled the RouteSavvy Beta, a new route optimization tool.
Showcasing Some Satellite Optimization Success 11/9/2010 - Expand Networks, a major player in optimizing WANs for branch office consolidation and virtualization, will discuss the latest advancements in acceleration techniques for optimizing high-latency satellite networks in the most challenging of military environments at Global MilSatcom, 2010, Millennium Conference Centre, London.
Network and Satellite Optimization System Demonstrated by Hughes 11/4/2010 - Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), a player in the broadband satellite optimization industry, said that it has received positive results from trials of its HX ExpertNMS network management system for a unit of the U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM), as well as a Coalition country military unit.
Satellite Optimization and the Space Communications Protocol Standard 10/27/2010 - For satellite optimization enhanced communications, TCP is subject to a number of limitations on a WAN that can affect its performance. Officials of Expand's SCPS recommend some features for a Space Communications Protocol Standard which can help deliver better application performance for satellite users:
CapRock, Tampa Microwave in Pact to Offer Man-Packable Military-Grade SATCOM 10/26/2010 - CapRock Government Solutions, a subsidiary of Harris Corporation, announced partnership with Tampa Microwave, a provider of innovative remote terminal solutions, to deliver complete end-to-end man-packable military-grade satellite communications solutions.
Satellite Optimization Over Acceleration 10/18/2010 - Satellite communications offer several advantages - flexibility, network topology and 24x7 coverage. It certainly trumps Frame Relay or DSL. And satellite optimization helps keep these communications working as they should.
NewCom International Develops Satellite Optimization Technology Across Multiple Markets 10/15/2010 - Miami-based communications services provider NewCom International announced it has expanded worldwide reach with its value added services product line that includes VideoMeetings, Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) Services, and SatFAX.
Expand to Demonstrate Advancements in Satellite Optimization at SatCon 10/4/2010 - Expand Networks, a major player in optimizing WANs for branch office consolidation and virtualization, will be demonstrating advancements in acceleration techniques for optimizing services across satellite network environments at SatCon 2010.
Expand Networks Tours October Convention Circuit 9/28/2010 - Expand Networks is a company that has helped pioneer the WAN optimization industry as we know it. It has over 4,500 customers with more than 50,000 units deployed. It also boasts the industry's largest installation of over 3,000+ devices.
Maritime Broadband Service Boosted by Satellite Optimization 9/28/2010 - Eutelsat Communications, a satellite operator, and SpeedCast Limited, a satellite telecommunications service provider, have further expanded the reach of their regional maritime broadband service, with the extension of their 60 cm coverage to include the Mediterranean region.
Accelerating Satellite Optimization for TCP/IP 9/22/2010 - Satellite communications offer several advantages over terrestrial data connections such as DSL or Frame Relay - such as flexibility, network topology and the benefit of 24x7 global coverage.
BitSpeed Debuts Version 1.5 of Its Bandwidth File-Transfer Satellite Optimizer 9/21/2010 - Velocity is a peer-to-peer software application that allows satellite optimization for users of Wide Area Networks (WANs) to transfer files up to 70 times faster than FTP, SCP, rsync and other standard file transfer protocols.
Via Embratel Deploys Entropic's Single Wire Direct-Broadcast Satellite Technology 9/14/2010 - With the increasing popularity Internet TV and digitized residential entertainment, home entertainment services have networking attracted increasing attentions in the industry and the standardization organizations. Multimedia sharing has become important service in wireless home networks
Satellite Optimization at Sea: MTN Integrates Solution for Ships 9/8/2010 - MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), a provider of communications, connectivity, and content services to remote locations, has announced a new product: StreamXcel Plus.
Satellite Optimization in 4G is Goal of LightSquared's Partnership with Inmarsat 9/3/2010 - Satellite optimization is an important focus for those individuals and businesses that rely on satellite connectivity. A recent Connected Planet Online article focused on the recent interaction between 4G operator LightSquared and its swapping of spectrum with fellow satellite operator Inmarsat.
RigNet Distributing Optimized Mobile Satellite Services 8/24/2010 - RigNet, a provider of communications solutions for the upstream oil and gas industry, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Stratos Global to distribute the Iridium and Inmarsat mobile satellite services (MSS) available from Stratos. Stratos offers services that provide users with cost and traffic control, high-usage metering, firewall management, data optimization, real-time traffic overviews, instant remote provisioning, high security options, easy VPN access, messaging services and a full IP range for all satellite needs.
Satellite Optimization Techniques Deliver Cost-Effective Internet 8/19/2010 - Internet delivered over an optimized satellite connection can be a beautiful thing.
Satelllite Optimization Enhances Network Performance for Remote Branch Offices 8/13/2010 - For remote branch offices that are unable to access ISDN or fiber infrastructure, Satellite links are the only hope for communications and networking. But, increasing bandwidth over Satellite links is a very expensive proposition. However, there is a more cost-effective alternative to improve network performance of satellite links: satellite optimization.
Envivio Delivers Television Enhanced by Satellite Optimization Techniques 8/6/2010 - Envivio, a major player in solutions for video-over-IP delivery, has delivered a complete DTH video headend as part of the "Headend in the Sky" project of Argentina's Red Intercable, a video service provider and content aggregator servicing more than 240 cable operators in Argentina.
Satellite Optimization Helps Satellites Go Where WiMax Can't 7/30/2010 - Satellite technology is relevant in times of battle. And knowing how to optimize those satellites could mean the difference between defeat and victory.
Satellite Optimization Meets the Kill Chain 7/23/2010 - The development of communication satellites during the volatile 1960s proved a major breakthrough in battle tech. But as the decades have passed the technology has become globalized - and even more important.
Why is Satellite Optimization Important in Combat Scenarios? 7/15/2010 - Today's satellite communications, while fulfilling unique business requirements, come with significant networking challenges. As user demand increases, limited satellite service availability becomes severely strained. Companies have realized this, and have begun employing satellite optimization technology to overcome the traditional low bandwidth, high latency obstacles that impede the speed and performance of applications and services over satellite links. So has the United States government.
Solutions That Deliver Satellite Optimization 7/9/2010 - The popularity of satellite networks is growing as the demand for remote access broadband services continues to grow. This is especially true in rural areas where there is little or no terrestrial communications infrastructure and satellite communications are the only viable option.
The Three Categories of Satellite Communications Architecture: Which is Best for Satellite Optimization? 7/1/2010 - If you're interested in signal gain, double-hop elimination, IP multiplexing and mesh networking without a teleport, check into satellite communications. Not all satellite architectures are the same, however -- some offer more satellite optimization than others.
Expand Networks Introduces Unique Pricing Structure for Service Providers 6/17/2010 - Expand Networks, a major player in WAN optimization for branch office consolidation and virtualization, has introduced a unique pricing structure for service providers, telcos and public/private cloud providers.
British Relief Agency Picks Expand for Better Communication: Satellite Optimization Report 6/14/2010 - Tearfund, a British Christian relief and development agency working with those in poverty in many of the poorest countries around the world, needed to ensure that their remote aid workers have secure and reliable access to applications and data.
Expand Networks and SeaMobile Europe Win Global Telecoms Innovation Award 6/8/2010 - Expand Networks, a company known for its WAN optimization technology, and global communications provider SeaMobile Europe have won prestigious Global Telecoms Innovation Award for Telco service Delivery.
Expand Networks Helps the U.S. Marines 6/7/2010 - Clients don't come much more prestigious than this: The U.S. Marines, America's 911 "emergency response" force, needed some help. For a change.
Expand Networks, which provides satellite optimization services for commercial and government industries, explained the whole situation in a recently published case study.
Expand Networks' WAN Optimization Technology Picked by Christian Aid 6/2/2010 - Expand Networks has announced that its advanced WAN Optimization technology is enhancing connectivity and communications across the global network of U.K.-based charity organization Christian Aid.
Expand Networks Wins 'Networking Vendor of the Year' Title 5/27/2010 - Expand Networks, a provider of WAN optimization technology, has claimed the title of "Networking Vendor of the Year," at the Microscope Awards for Channel Excellence.
Expand Networks Demonstrates Solutions to Optimize Satellite Communications: Whitepaper 5/26/2010 - For those individuals who live and work in rural and remote areas where little or no terrestrial communications infrastructure is in place, satellite communications provide for an adequate substitute for broadband services. At the same time, satellite links can provide a unique high-availability option as a fail-over link to remote branches, extending the functionality of a multi-location enterprise.
Expand Networks Optimizes Satellite WAN for Norfolk Telecom 5/26/2010 - A self-governing territory of Australia, Norfolk Island is home to roughly 2,000 people. Norfolk Telecom is the Island's sole telecommunications provider, maintaining some 2,500 landlines, a prepaid mobile network, Internet services and a satellite communications network.
Expand Networks Launches Satellite Optimization Channel on TMCnet 5/26/2010 - (Norwalk, CT - [May 26, 2010]) Technology Marketing Corporation today announced that the Satellite Optimization Channel, sponsored by Expand Networks, has launched on TMCnet.
Expand Meets Rising Need for WAN Optimization in Satellite Networks 5/26/2010 - Pointing to the need for WAN optimization products among satellite-technology service providers, a need that is indeed growing, Expand Networks recently demonstrated its Virtual Accelerator at a showcase for high-latency satellite networks and their practical application in communications across military, government, broadcast, enterprise and service provider environments.