Delivering VSAT Enabled Managed
Network Services for Maritime
PJ Beylier / 28 October 2014
VSAT Managed Network Services
Key Benefits and Functions
Key Benefits:
ImproveOperational Efficiency
Reduce Costs
Enhance Crew Welfare
Remote Monitoring – M2M
Remote IT Support
Operational Management
Data replication
Shipping management
Operations and Safety
Network Access - Corporate
& Crew
Email communications
VOIP
Internet access
Operational EfficiencyUse of Data Network on Board
Mission Specific Applications
Operational Management Software has evolved over the
past 25 years
Comprehensive solution that includes all primary
functions of operational management:
Maintenance
Supply chain
Workforce
Environmental
Safety
Requires fully integrated information networks in order to
handle the primary functions of management
Corporate voice communications
OPERATIONALMANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE
Operational Management Software – Reduces Costs, Improves Efficiency
Mission Specific Applications
Remote delivery of
professional services
Ability to remotely
monitor, diagnose and
resolves issues or
problems on board the
vessel from the shore
Proactive approach to
resolving network and
operational issues
Remote IT Management – Increases uptime and decrease field servicing cost
Mission Specific Applications
Remote Monitoring of:
– Vessel Connectivity
– Vessel Position and Tracking
– Critical Systems and Operations
SpeedCast Monitoring and Reporting Tools (SMART)
Remote Monitoring & M2M – Increases uptime and decrease operational cost
Mission Specific ApplicationsCrew Welfare Services
What are the components of VSAT Enabled Managed Network Services?
VSAT Enabled Managed Network
Services are:
Package of technologies, applications and services
Designed, installed, integrated, operated and maintained by the service provider for the end-user
Equipment supplied can be purchased or rented
What are the components of a
VSAT Enabled Managed Network Services?
• Set Network Objectives
• Network Topology
• Contended vs Dedicated
Contended
Choose Your VSAT Network Services
Dedicated
Contended vs Dedicated
Choose Your FrequencyDifferent strengths and weaknesses
Choose Your HardwareOne size does not fit all
Hybrid Networks
Leveraging multiple frequencies and technologies
VSAT Network Services
What are your network priorities?
Voice
Business
Management
M2M
Crew
QoS delivers differentiated service
VPN delivers security but at 25% overhead
Define Your Network Priorities
Balancing Corporate & Welfare Applications
Time-based
application
management
Differentiate data
traffic priority based
on traffic type
Benefit
Benefit
Application Prioritization & QoS
Network OptimisationBandwidth Management
Balancing Corporate & Welfare ApplicationsNetwork Acceleration
Monitor and EnhanceAsset availability, intelligent asset monitoring & control
Monitor and EnhanceOngoing Network Management & Support
Changing Digital Trends
Onshore Offshore
High Speed Data Trends Onshore
High Speed Data Trends Onshore
Employee use of company owned computers
Using laptops to access the Internet
Drove usage policies and technology controls
RIM BlackBerry delivers first mobile device
BEFORE
NOW
The BYOD Trend
Proliferation of Mobile Devices accessing company network
BYOD is making significant inroads in the business world:
75% of employees in high growth markets such as Brazil and Russia
44% in developed markets
…are already using their own technology at work
BENEFITS
CHALLENGES
IT support of a wide range of mobile vendors
and operating environments
Secure access to onboard data
Mitigate risk of unsecure personal apps
Control time spent online
Improved responsiveness
Improved accessibility
Greater flexibility
BYOD –Benefits and Challenges
Wireless Integration
BYOD
Mission Specific ApplicationsEdge Integration – Wireless and Voice
BENEFITS
Ability to support BYOD
One solution supports both wireless data and
voice devices
Dedicated crew calling separate from office lines
Support for many payment packages
All VSAT compatible systems
What does it mean for VSAT Enabled
Managed Network Services
More bandwidth required
– Larger links with higher capacity
– New technologies to deliver more data over existing links
Emergence of new hybrid solutions
– Leveraging multiple frequencies and technologies
– Example: Hybrid C/Ku-band and 3G/4G solutions
More prioritization and control required
– Between corporate and crew networks
– Control usage
More network security required
– Technological advances in systems (Encoding, etc.)
– Expanded use of new frequencies (Ka-band)
More availability required
– Redundant networks
– Lower frequencies
Introducing SpeedCast
SpeedCast – Maritime Stats
#1 Maritime Service Provider in Asia-Pacific
#4 Maritime Service Provider Globally
Providing Turn-key Maritime Solutions
(Equipment, Service, Installation, Maintenance & Support)
#1 Satellite Service Provider in Asia-Pacific
SpeedCast has established a wide network of international distribution partners servicing
customers in over 60 countries with over 5,000 VSAT sites globally
40 satellites within our network
30 teleport locations
20 VSAT hubs on different technology platforms
16 sales and support centers
Multinational customers in over 50 countries
Global Network Overview
How SpeedCast Can Help
Proven Reliability with over 15 years of experience
Widest Suite of Telecom Services and IT Solutions and Technology Agnostic delivering the best of breed technologies.
Commercial and Technical Flexibility to provide tailor-made solutions
Consistent Quality of Service guarantees performance of critical communications and applications
High Responsiveness with our 24/7 Customer Support Center with multi-lingual support co-located at our main teleport/NOC and in regional support centers
Worldwide Field Support provided via 16 support centers around the globe
Thank You