Leveraging on mobile satellite services to create efficiencies in Construction March 2010 FIATECH, USA Simon Curran, Inmarsat Market Development Manager, Land Mobile Services
Tiered Distribution Model
A brief history Leading the MSS industry for 30 years 1979
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Founded as an IGO
1st maritime service
1st aero service
1st land mobile service
High-speed data services
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London Stock Exchange listing
Land mobile Maritime broadband & aero broadband services Satellite phone services
Launch of Inmarsat-2 satellites
Launch of Inmarsat-3 satellites
Launch of Inmarsat-4 satellites
Global broadband coverage
Inmarsat fast facts ! Market leader in global mobile satellite communications • 2009 Core MSS revenues of $695m • Market Capitalisation of $5bn • Member of the FTSE 100
! Providing Broadband Connectivity where terrestrial and/or cellular coverage is patchy or unavailable ! Headquartered in London. Regional offices in Miami, Washington, Dubai and Singapore ! Active BGAN terminals now over 35,000
Our business Dependable mobile communications where local networks are unreliable or don’t exist
The market leader Mobile satellite services ! Most versatile, reliable satellite network in the world ! Global coverage ! Most comprehensive portfolio of voice and data services ! On land, at sea and in the air
The Inmarsat-4 satellites ! Most advanced commercial communications satellites ever launched ! $1.5 billion investment ! Support latest generation mobile broadband services ! One I-4 satellite is 60 times more powerful than an I-3 satellite ! Commercial life into the 2020’s ! Part of a total constellation of 11 satellites in geostationary orbit Courtesy ILS & Lockheed Martin Corporation
Courtesy: ILS
Global I-4 coverage ! Third I-4 satellite launched in August 2008 ! Repositioning of I-4 satellites followed to optimise network ! Global mobile broadband coverage achieved by end Feb 2009
This map depicts Inmarsat’s expectations of coverage post repositioning of its I-4 satellites. This map does not represent a guarantee of service. The availability of service at the edge of coverage fluctuates depending on various conditions.
Satellite Communications Overview Satellite Phone
BGAN terminal
Mobile Satellite Services
VSAT
Fixed Satellite Service
What you can do with BGAN Data
Streaming
Voice
Text
! Standard IP ! Variable bit rate service ! Up to 492kbps (send & receive)
! Guaranteed bit rate service ! Available on demand ! 32, 64, 128, 256 and 384+ kbps (send & receive)
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4kbps circuit-switched service Voicemail Enhanced services: call waiting, forwarding, barring, holding Broadcast quality voice 3.1 kHz Also supports ISDN
! Send and receive text messages via your laptop ! 160 characters SMS
Easy to use ! BGAN LaunchPad™ ! Same user interface across all terminals ! Consistent user experience globally ! Set up a broadband mobile office in minutes
Rapid/Initial Site Set-up ! Scenario – Remote location with no terrestrial or cellular option. Initial site office set up. Minimal site security. ! Requirements • Access to Office applications • Provide updates/maintain contact • Day 1 Voice/Data comms
! Solution • Provide Mobile Satellite terminals to individuals or teams
! Benefits • Portable device so leaves site when you do • Instant, reliable, easy to use Broadband connectivity • Tested and optimised to work with standard Office applications • Easily deployed to next site – Global Coverage
Radio Communication – VHF B/haul ICS – Iconics Smart Link ! Enables VHF and UHF users around the world to talk to each other across a dedicated audio link via BGAN.
! Low cost Push 2 talk technology (8kbit/s). Talk from site to site or back to Base. ! Increases BGAN range over Kilometres instead of metres. ! Can be used for GPS tracking, to track vehicles or individuals.
Site/Personnel Security ! Scenario • Remote location. Initial site set-up. Lone workers/security personnel. Site security being established.
! Requirements • Remote surveillance of both physical assets and personnel • Real time alerts to central office of incidents/ emergencies • Instant access to video capture of incident
! Solution • Deployment of AFIANT Monitoring solution with notification and back-haul provided by Mobile Satellite terminal
! Benefit • Reduced site shrinkage • Health & Safety/Insurance compliant • Instant assessment of situation and liaison with site personnel
Remote Mechanical & Medical Assistance ! Scenario • Remote location. Significant Mechanical failure or medical incident.
! Requirement • Urgent expert attention required to remedy mechanical failure or medical incident.
! Solution • Deployment of Frontline Communicator and Mobile Satellite. Streams hi-quality live video footage to remote expert. Guidance can be provided via simultaneous voice connection.
! Benefit • Reduced down time • Reduced centrally-located expert travel expenditure • Personnel with manageable medical conditions can remain in job and on site
Independence of communications ! Scenario • Numerous contractors and sub-contractors on site. Long delays to access the central communications hub.
! Requirements • Efficient project management requires the efficient and unencumbered flow of information between the numerous parties involved.
! Solution • BGAN deployment to all parties requiring interconnectivity during each phase of the project
! Benefits • Build time is reduced due to increased efficiency • Contractors operate more efficiently and leave project earlier • Owners can exercise greater control over access to central comms
Primary Comms Back-up ! Scenario • Longer term project. VSAT or terrestrial central, primary comms solution deployed.
! Requirement • Back-up solution should primary fail º º º º
VSAT will fail in heavy rain or heavy sand/dust storm VSAT can suffer mechanical failure that requires engineer visit Terrestrial service can be inadvertently damaged on site or remotely Seismic activity can disrupt all deployed VSAT over wide geography
! Solution • Mobile Satellite terminal can be instantly set up if primary fails. Up to 10 users can work simultaneously.
! Benefit • Guaranteed, easy to set-up, broadband connectivity • Site remains connected and active – down time reduced
Corporate Social Responsibility ! Scenario • Remote project in an area associated with poor indigenous communities
! Requirements • Operators need to illustrate how they are minimising disruption to the local communities and, where possible, how they are improving their situation
! Solution • BGAN terminals (with prepaid airtime) can be deployed into the local schools and community along with PC equipment.
! Benefits • Owners/operators can evidence proactive approach to social responsibility • Local communities enjoy enhanced education provision through online access. Potential for delivery of Telemedicine • Local communities can be connected through land phone
Employee Welfare ! Scenario • Remote project requiring employees to be away from home for periods of time. No existing voice or data connectivity.
! Requirements • Employees need to maintain contact with families and other organisations – voice call and internet connectivity required.
! Solution • BGAN terminals (with prepaid airtime) can be used to provide employees with voice and data connectivity
! Benefits • Employee satisfaction and loyalty is enhanced • Experienced personnel can be retained • Costs can be managed through pre-pay options
Summary – Why is BGAN perfect for the Construction industry? Flexible
! I deal for rapid deployment ! Instant set-up on site as soon as the project starts ! Control and Restrict access to services
Portable
! C ompact terminals ideal for anyone travelling alone and moving from site to site
Easy to use
! No specialist technical expertise required to set up and use
Global coverage
! R emote site connectivity ! Extended team coverage
Simultaneous voice & broadband data
! S end status reports while joining conference calls, track parts online while on the phone with suppliers
Reliable
! M aximum reliability for critical data ! Emergency response ! Disaster recovery
IsatPhone Pro ! The first Inmarsat global handheld ! Purpose-built for the Inmarsat network ! Optimised to give the best performance on Inmarsat satellites ! Designed for professional users
IsatPhone Pro ! Satellite telephony ! Voicemail ! Text and email messaging ! Location data – look-up and text ! Bluetooth for hands-free use
The ultimate combination ! Global coverage ! Robust handset ! Clear voice quality ! Reliable network connection ! Long battery life ! Easy to use
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