Sunday, March 24, 2013

GDLNG picks PolarSat VSATPlus 3 for VSAT network


Chinese oil and gas firm Guangdong Dapeng LNG Company Ltd. (GDLNG) will be building a new VSAT network for its remote sites using the PolarSat VSATPlus 3 platform.

Using PolarSat satellite communications equipment, GDLNG will create VSAT links between its central control station and the nineteen (19) remote sites that run along the natural gas pipeline operated by the Chinese company. The planned satcom network will deliver real time SCADA, real-time voice, and corporate data services to GDLNG's control station and remote sites.

PolarSat provides dependable interconnect services for real-time industrial control through a single, affordable, integrated satcom platform. The full mesh, hubless network delivered by its VSATPlus 3 series of VSAT terminals have no single point of failure and allow users to configure and expand satellite communications networks with unmatched ease.

PolarSat VSAT networks will support network applications like high quality voice, fax, low and high-speed data, video conferencing, and other demanding network applications.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

ITC Global deploys satcom network solution for Kinross Gold mines in Russia


ITC Global, Inc. has entered a long term agreement with Kinross Gold Corporation to deliver a satellite communications network and bandwidth service to the latter's Russian mining sites.

Kinross' current ERP and IT systems will be used and upgraded to create an end-to-end bespoke satellite communications network with maximum functionality and reliability. The new satellite network will increase the network access of the mines that Kinross operates in the remote regions of Russia.

The ITC Global-designed bespoke network employs cutting-edge technology and equipment of the highest available caliber. It will support Kinross’ Russian mining sites over the course of the next five years.

The satellite communications network solution created by ITC Global combines newer satellites, improved technology, and innovative engineering. It delivers more than ten times the bandwidth Kinross currently enjoys while costing only less than three times the cost of the current network. It also features improved reliability.