Large-scale narrowband networks represent a key area of growth for satellite communications, particularly in the utility market. Because utility networks often feature large numbers of idle remotes, utility operators need a bandwidth-efficient and energy-efficient satellite solution that is cost-effective to deploy. The network must also be able to support a mix of critical and non-critical applications, as well as difficult outdoor environments.
The Evolution X1 is ideal for utilities because it can support multiple service levels, meeting typical SCADA response times of 600 milliseconds, while supporting broadband data rates when required. Additionally, the durability and easy deployment of the Evolution X1 Outdoor remote enables utility companies to collect smart meter data from remote concentrators more efficiently, aggregating data from thousands of households onto a common in-route to achieve an economy of scale.
In addition to the utility market, the iDX 3.1 upgrade also supports other key applications including distance education, pipeline monitoring, business continuity, and point-of-sale.
“iDX 3.1 enables organizations to scale iDirect networks to a significantly greater number of sites, reach new levels of bandwidth efficiency, and expand field applications. It’s a very timely release as satellite communications continues its transformation into a mainstream networking solution.” Greg Quiggle, Vice President, Product Management, iDirect
