Communications Equipment: ND SatCom Launches New SkyWAN® Generation at IBC 2009
SkyWAN® IDU 1070 Continues Leading-edge Modem Evolution
Friedrichshafen / Amsterdam – ND SatCom, an SES ASTRA company, continues the evolution of its flagship SkyWAN® technology with the market introduction of the SkyWAN® IDU 1070 at IBC 2009 in Amsterdam, starting on September 11, on outdoor booth OE320.
“Cost-efficiency, slim hardware design, security and performance enhancements were core drives for our R&D team when designing the modem”, says Johann Pohany, Managing Director & Chief Technology Officer of ND SatCom. Targeting the broadcasting, telecoms/GSM and corporate sectors the IDU 1070 comes in a compact 1HU (Height Unit) chassis and is therefore ideally suited for mobile stations such as broadcaster’s SNG vehicles, FlyAways or transportable units, where rack space counts. A built-in, multi-port Ethernet switch allows plug in communications devices for VoIP, video-conferencing and all kinds of IP data applications without additional hardware. Many integrated or external power supply options are available – also operation through solar power.
Besides a new hardware generation, the IDU 1070 is an IP-only terminal, which includes the full set of SkyWAN®’s renowned security features. The separation of the user from network management traffic combined with Link Encryption makes the IDU 1070 the terminal of choice for any transmission of sensitive data. “The appeal of the IDU 1070 satellite modem also lies in the reduction of cost of ownership. Customers achieve significant efficiency gains through features such as Turbo-?-Coding, dynamic bandwidth allocation, IP Routing and the support of QPSK/8PSK modulation schemes with a wide range of code rates”, explains Mr. Pohany. SkyWAN® IDU 1070 is fully compatible with the IDU 7000 series and can be used as remote station in star, mesh and hybrid network topologies.
ND SatCom already inked a deal with Q-KON, a leading South-African service provider, which uses the SkyWAN® IDU 1070 as a major component in a pan-African network comprising approximately 1000 stations for organizations in the in mining, oil & gas, banking, and transportation industries.
About ND SatCom
ND SatCom, an SES ASTRA company, is a leading global supplier of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast, government and defence communication network and ground station solutions. ND SatCom’s innovative technologies are deployed in government and defence, broadcast & media, enterprise and telecom environments worldwide. As a global company with more than 25 years of experience in the satellite networks and systems businesses, ND SatCom is a reliable source of comprehensive and secure turnkey and tailored system engineered solutions. ND SatCom is represented by regional sales and service offices worldwide.