Telenor Satellite has successfully collaborated with XipLink, Inc. and has further enhanced their Anker Managed Service offering.
The Anker Managed Service, delivered over an iDirect Technologies Velocity platform, provides Ka-band connectivity over the THOR 7 satellite to clients requiring higher bandwidth capacity and always-on connectivity in the maritime mobility sector.
More specifically, XipLink addresses several challenges of the satellite mobility market to include large number of users generating a high number of concurrent TCP sessions and the performance effects of high latency on transport protocols associated with GEO based satellite transport solutions. XipLink’s “XipOS” software is also perfectly positioned to offer hybrid connections of GEO, NGEO, Cellular, Terrestrial Wireless and Wireline connections to further extend bandwidth capacities while providing session persistence for ever higher uptime requirements.
“Both Telenor Satellite and iDirect Technologies were very clear in communicating what was required of XipLink and our role in complementing the Anker service”, said XipLink’s CEO, Jack Waters. “Specifically, XipLink’s Wireless Link Optimization capabilities increases the end customer’s quality of experience through enhanced speed and reliability while also improving the economics/affordability of the Anker service connections. We are pleased that we have met these objectives and will continue to accept input from our partners and their end customers on how XipLink will add further network performance values.” Waters added, “working closely with the many functional groups within Telenor Satellite and iDirect was necessary to bring this service to market. We have come to be treated as part of the team and appreciate the professionalism extended to us.”
“The largest benefit of this service is the substantially improved Quality of Experience when accessing the internet, both by the crew and passengers”, said Jan Hetland, Director of Data Services division at Telenor Satellite. “Drawing on our 14 years of partnership with iDirect and combining this with XipLink’s unique WAN optimization capabilities allows us to serve the most demanding customers out there.” The Xiplink WAN optimizer solution provides a greatly improved Quality of Experience for high-bandwidth vessels and offshore installations carrying large numbers of passengers and/or crew.”
“As a long-standing partner of Xiplink and Telenor Satellite, we have a very collaborative relationship and this is reflected in the boost in performance that we have seen in the Anker Managed Service,” said Jerome Clapisson, Regional Vice President of Sales at ST Engineering iDirect. “We were pleased to involve Xiplink in this project, and our combined expertise and heritage in the maritime sector has allowed us to create an enhanced connectivity experience for all on board, both from the passenger and operational perspectives.”
To learn more about XipLink’s Managed Services, download the datasheet via this direct link…
Telenor Satellite is a major European satellite provider delivering premium broadcast and data communication services to the broadcast, maritime, and oil and gas vertical markets in the European, Middle East and North African (EMEA) markets. Telenor Satellite utilizes a hybrid network that comprises of our 1° West satellite fleet, teleports and a terrestrial fiber network. We provide reliable communications in remote locations on land and at sea, keeping our customers connected via satellite. Telenor Satellite is headquartered at Telenor Group offices in Fornebu, Oslo and our teleport is located in Nittedal, Norway. The company is 100% owned by Telenor Group Holdings AS, a holding company of Telenor Group.
XipLink is a leading, independent, global technology provider for wireless link optimization using standards-based SCPS protocol acceleration, streaming data compression and Internet optimizations to deliver a better wireless experience over stressed communication links. XipLink is a privately-owned company with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), integration facilities in Ashburn, Virginia (USA) and field personnel worldwide.
ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering North America, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. Through the merger with Newtec, a recognized industry pioneer, the combined business unites over 35 years of innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges and expands a shared commitment to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded under the names iDirect and Newtec, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is the world’s largest TDMA enterprise VSAT manufacturer and is the leader in key industries including broadcast, mobility and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities.
