Emergency Relief

Heavily damaged or destroyed terrestrial networks can put entire regions into a total communications blackout. Even if part of the infrastructure is operational, lines become quickly overtaxed, making communications nearly impossible. Satellite communication networks are quickly deployable and provide the essential backbone for the rescue and support initiatives during times of crisis.

Solution Overview

With the iDirect Intelligent Platform™ first responders have full communications capabilities with voice, data and video whether in a densely populated urban area where the infrastructure is damaged, or a remote and isolated location where no infrastructure exists.

Industrialized, light weight equipment that is easy to transport, maintain and configure on the fly is backed by iVantage®, iDirect’s centralized, user-friendly, intelligent network management system. iVantage® is able to be customized to meet any individual requirement in the field.

Easy set-up and operation is guaranteed with iDirect’s compact satellite router including a satellite modem, IP router, TCP optimization over satellite, Group QoS/prioritization and AES encryption. The routers are user-friendly and reliable, enabling field teams with little or no technical expertise to easily set up and activate the system from any location.

Global mobility can be achieved with iDirect’s Global NMS and Automatic Beam Switching (ABS). With ABS relief vehicles equipped with iDirect remotes can move across satellite footprints, maintaining seamless connectivity with no need for manual intervention by field technicians. A simple Global NMS enables the organization or network operator to manage each traveling remote, ensuring a consistent connection as it passes through separate networks around the world.