Satellite Optimisation

AST has partnered with Netbox Blue, which is an Australian based company which has launched a revolution in marine, mining and rural communications with the Satellite Communications Optimizer (SCO).The SCO puts users in total control of their satellite communication links and prevents unwanted or inappropriate use of the link, preserving bandwidth for priority applications and controlling costs.

Netbox Blue also offers its unique PipePlus® link aggregation and failover technology to ensure satellite users seamlessly failover to the least expensive communication link available without any user intervention. This can integrate with 3G, V-SAT, Inmarsat and any other available internet link. This technology can integrate up to 16 separate internet links enabling multiple 3G cards to be used when in range for inexpensive high speed internet access.

Netbox Blue’s Satellite Communications Optimizer (SCO) is being used by marine and land based users across the world,’ Netbox Blue Chairman John Fison says. ‘It is the first technology to integrate advanced spam filtering technologies (that block spam before it uses the satellite bandwidth) with link failover technologies, a full security, reporting and policy enforcement engine that delivers the most advanced and effective solution for satellite users.

Oil and gas operator, Geokinetics has reported massive savings in satellite bandwidth since implementing the SCO.

As an Oil and Gas off-shore operator with boats rarely in dock, we needed a technology solution that matched our needs and one that was also highly robust and proven that we could rely on,’ Geokinetics Australasia Operations Manager Neville Mathers says. ‘Applied Satellite Technology Australia Pty Ltd (ASTA)'s recommendation of the Netbox Blue solution met these criteria and delivered way beyond expectations.

The technology is built on world leading hardware from IBM that is supported globally and gives us the confidence that wherever we are we can get support. We use the tools within the Netbox to manage and control the satellite bandwidth usage on board our ships easily and effectively. We do this by firstly blocking spam at the pre-delivery level, before it is downloaded by satellite to the ships. We also conserve bandwidth by controlling internet usage on board easily and transparently.

This has led to a 40% saving in satellite bandwidth usage on our ships and without the need to upgrade our links, saving thousands of dollars! We have also used the reporting capabilities of the Netbox to easily monitor and review bandwidth usage and to manage any issues that are inappropriate or cost prohibitive.

The other advantage of the solution is that it has allowed critical applications and communications to operate effectively, without bandwidth contention issues from less critical activities. For more information regarding Netbox Blue contact AST today on 1300 660 084.