Enabling Data Analytics over Satellite

Data is everywhere. According to latest research, global demand for data center capacity could rise at an annual rate of between 19 and 22% from 2023 until 2030. Major industries like energy, agriculture and defense are all looking to gather and analyse data to operate more safely, efficiently, effectively, and securely.

 

But how do energy providers working in remote areas, governments on the move, and agriculture sites miles away from traditional networks get access?

 

Our new ELEVATE partner ACS Communications helps operators do just that.

 

Founded in 2002 and based in Ankara, Turkey, ACS Communications is a global provider of integrated communication systems, leveraging radio, satellite, and IoT technologies.

 

Serving both private sector clients and government contracts, ACS delivers high-quality radio and satellite communication systems, integrated security solutions, and comprehensive services for major projects all over the world.

 

Its solutions feature a host of different technologies and devices, including comprehensive technical support for satellite equipment and systems, including IoT devices, 4G networks, UHF-VHF radios, CCTV infrastructures, GSM phones, and POC phones. To enable date more quickly, it also integrates diverse communication channels into a single, user-friendly platform for enhanced operational efficiency.

 

Another key industry for ACS is the defense sector. Its ACOMS GATE system can seamlessly connect all communication channels, regardless of frequency. It integrates satellite phones with mobile phones and incorporates UHF/VHF infrastructure in a specific area to offer a fully unified communication solution. Additionally, since ACOMS GATE requires a direct data connection, in areas where mobile or terrestrial internet is unavailable, the company utilizes Viasat’s satellite services to ensure uninterrupted communication. This way, all communication channels are fully integrated – meaning seamless communication and cost advantages.

 

During a defense operation, personnel in the field communicate via UHF/VHF radios, while the command center can engage instantly through satellite phones, with real-time information sharing between both parties. In situations where mobile or terrestrial internet is unavailable, Viasat’s satellite ensures seamless data flow using ACOMS GATE.

 

All this is a big win for companies and Governments, with ACS providing most of its services across agriculture, energy and defense. In farming – where operators have to cover vast differences in rural areas – it means supporting IoT monitoring and control of smart devices to control water and manage crop production from an app on your phone. In energy – again an industry which by nature operates in remote locations – it means real-time data transfer to remotely manage infrastructure and assets. That can lead to early warning signals and detections to avoid failures and issues.

 

And in defense, where communications can be quite literally a lifeline, ACS supports radio and satellite field management systems to allow monitoring and effective communications in real-world tactical situations.  In a remote management operation in the energy sector, for example, engineers can share data via mobile phones, while the field team in a remote area communicates over UHF radios. In this scenario, where terrestrial internet is not available, Viasat’s satellite connectivity ensures all parties communicate seamlessly over the same network.

 

With data becoming more and more important to just about every industry, partners like ACS Communications are bringing satellite connectivity to more people and helping to fill the data gap for industries.