Newtec Newsletter September 2017

NEWS TRANSITIONS IN BROADCAST

UHDTV’S FUTURE WITH DVB-S2X AND CHANNEL BONDING

CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED • 2G, 3G, 4G BACKHAUL • VSAT FOR BANKS • SOLAR-POWERED • HTS

EMBRACING TRANSITIONS IN SATCOM

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF Rev.1 09/2017 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS Newtec Newsletter September 2017 CONTENT DEAR UPCOMING NEWTEC EVENTS 2 BUSINESS DEAR BUSINESS PARTNER 3 TRANSITION IN BROADCAST 4 PARTNER CELLSAT: ROBUST BANDWIDTH 7 Train with Newtec UHDTV’S FUTURE WITH DVB-S2X AND CHANNEL BONDING 8 Welcome to the latest edition TELEVISA: SIX ADDITIONAL HD CHANNELS 10 By Ben Neyrinck, Innovation on the Ground Training Operations Manager at Newtec of Newtec News, full of all the PRECISER POINTING 12 [email protected] There is a great deal of excitement around the satellite industry at present. latest updates and industry Major technological disruptions are happening all the time, with the 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G: MOBILE BACKHAUL FOR A CHANGING WORLD 14 Newtec training is the best way to understand the insight from our experts. increasing number of launch missions and the potential for rocket reuse CONNECTING BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS VIA SATELLITE VSAT 16 theory and application of Newtec’s products and cutting the total cost of satellite ownership. At the same time the number of NO COMPROMISES 19 technologies. We offer a comprehensive training and certification Gbps per euro or dollar spent on each payload is increasing rapidly. portfolio of face-to-face and online courses for businesses, customers and 2017 has been a great year NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES 20 individuals interested in developing their technical knowledge. for Newtec so far and we’re However, an important factor to remember is this innovation in space must Our training courses and certification programs are designed to ensure be matched on the ground. If the ground segment doesn’t keep pace with that participants are kept up-to-date with the latest technologies to help looking forward to working the fast-moving High Throughput Satellite (HTS) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) WHO IS them advance their businesses. Well-trained engineers are a solid base together with you, providing for designing and running a future-proof system with high availability, technologies, we as an industry will never realize their full potential impact. READING reliability and maximum performance at minimal cost. solutions to meet your and It is Newtec’s role to leverage these changes and make sure the modem your customers’ needs. technology remains performant at a time where others may consider the NEWTEC OPEN TRAINING CALENDAR ground segment as the weakest link in the value chain. Newtec offers a number of courses which provide you with discounted NEWS? public training sessions, scheduled in advance. This service is available to Alexander Wilke, Senior Network Consultant all and organized at one of our Newtec Training Centers. Please see our Innovation in our Behavior and Joachim von Stieglitz, Head of Business training calendar for the latest availability. We can also offer our customers Alongside the excitement around technological advances, the satellite industry is also driven by how we and future Development at IABG, a leading European any combination of courses from our training portfolio as a closed training technology and service provider. generations use bandwidth and content every day. Our hunger for bandwidth and speed to consume information, news session, delivered with full confidentiality either at a Newtec Training and entertainment are clear motives for current product evolutions. Get more insights how Newtec can enhance Center or at the customer premises. your networks via: www.newtec.eu/applications. Alternatively, if you have specific training requirements, we can offer a tailor-made program. Please contact us and let us know your This demand and diversification in data requirements is the prevailing wind behind the move towards next-generation UPCOMING NEWTEC EVENTS requirements, preferred location and time frame. modems as part of multiservice platforms that can adjust and scale to the requirements of the deployment. www.newtec.eu/events @Newtec_Satcom NEWTEC OFFERS GVF TRAINING Ahead of the Curve We have successfully integrated the Global Throughout all of this, Newtec’s focus is to continue to answer the difficult VSAT Forum’s (GVF) VSAT Installation 15-19 Sep IBC2017 Amsterdam, NL questions in the satellite industry, enabling businesses to perform at their best Certification Program into our training today and preparing them for the developments of the future, delivering what 19-22 Sep VSAT Global London, UK portfolio. We are offering GVF’s online courses as part of our product- people need before they know they want it. Satellite Innovation specific classroom training. 2-3 Oct Silicon Valley, CA, USA The GVF courses complement Newtec’s training program, bringing the Symposium skill level of all trainees to a solid understanding of the fundamentals The broadcast industry is one such area where service providers are identifying 18-19 Oct NAB Show New York NYC, USA of Satcom. The online courses cover an extensive range of Satcom a need to future-proof their workflows as operations move towards all-IP fundamentals, knowledge and installation techniques. setups. You can read more later in this newsletter about how Newtec is already 7-9 Nov AfricaCom Cape Town, South Africa delivering tomorrow’s broadcasts, today. NEWTEC CERTIFICATION PORTFOLIO 7-9 Nov Global MilSatCom London, UK Our industry is a knowledge-driven industry that demands up-to- date skills and warrants continuous training on existing and emerging We hope you enjoy the read! 14-15 Nov VSAT Congress Washington D.C., USA technologies for its professionals. 21-24 Nov Milipol Paris Paris, France We realize that technical training and applicable business knowledge are paramount to success and we have, therefore, further expanded CommuniCast / Myanmar 28-30 Nov Yangon, Myanmar our training portfolio to feature application-oriented certification tracks Satellite Forum 2017 Warm regards, for different engineering roles. We offer several levels ranging from 14-16 Jan CABSAT 2018 Dubai, UAE Foundation to Professional and extending to Expert. Thomas CSTB.Telecom&Media We aim to provide a range of globally recognized certificates. Each one is 30 Jan - 1 Feb Moscow, Russia Exhibition adapted to the activity of the certified person, whether they are in solution design, network operations or deployment activities, and defined by the 7-9 Mar Convergence India New Delhi, India targeted level of expertise of the participant. It will facilitate even stronger interaction with suppliers and help engineers learn best practice across a 12-14 Mar DVB World 2018 Warsaw, Poland range of domains. The certification program is also beneficial for staff and 12-15 Mar SATELLITE 2018 Washington D.C., USA will ensure a well-trained and satisfied team. Thomas Van den Driessche, CEO of Newtec 9-12 Apr NAB Show Las Vegas, NV, USA MORE INFORMATION More information via www.newtec.eu/services-training 10-12 Apr LAAD Security 2018 São Paulo, Brazil

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Keeping Pace Modern mobile newsgathering kits need to aggregate enough IP bandwidth to concurrently handle all applications a remote location requires. To do this, the crew need to be able to bond all available IP networks at the required point in time – whether it is 3G/4G, microwave, Wi-Fi, fiber, Ka- or Ku-band satellite.

TRANSITION IN BROADCAST

The broadcast market is an ever-shifting landscape and the way in which people consume content is changing at a rapid rate. More and more events and programming are being broadcast in Ultra-High Definition (UHD) and being made available Aggregation of bandwidth through-all-IP bonding to consumers via different distribution channels. Consumer Alongside this, an intelligent connection management system expectations have increased as 4K-capable televisions become is required, which can flexibly re-distribute available satellite By Hans Massart, the norm. To keep pace with these changes, for any kind of bandwidth over the concurrently communicating remote Broadcast Market resolution, broadcasters need to be able to ingest, produce and terminals, depending on available IP bandwidth aggregated Director at Newtec over different media by each terminal, and take into account transmit high-quality content from an ever-increasing number the different Quality of Service (QoS) the running applications and variety of locations and sources. require.

In the race to be first-to-air, flexibility, agility, efficiency, reliability, compactness or portability and ease of use are critical.

In order to deliver this, broadcasters need to find new While bonded cellular technology changed the game KA/KU/C ways of making the most of their existing space segment for newsgathering, it could not fully replace satellite by deploying more performant, reliable and cost-effective links, especially in situations where cell coverage is poor ground infrastructure solutions, allowing them to keep pace and available bandwidth is limited. At the same time, MICROWAVE as the industry adapts to changing methods of content satellite technology advanced and the on-site needs 2G/3G/4G IP / INTERNET contribution and distribution. of newsgathering crews evolved with the changing requirements of broadcasters. SITE 2 A Changing Picture To cover live news events today, newsgathering crews need One area in which these changes have been particularly to deploy mobile solutions that can transmit more than significant is newsgathering. Traditionally, covering outside just video. They require access to multiple applications, broadcast events live was expensive and logistically complex. CENTRALIZED including Voice-over-IP (VoIP), video clip transfer, web TV MANAGEMENT Investing in dedicated satellite trucks or expensive satellite and archive browsing, email and social media. Access to services simply wasn’t possible for many media companies, ALL-IP newsroom and production applications, such as Avid iNews NETWORK while even a live presentation using a single camera typically BONDING or Octopus Newsroom also needs to be enabled. All these required costly transponder space. The high cost and MDM3X00 applications require a reliable bi-directional IP multiservice MDM5000 complex challenges of deploying a traditional satellite truck SITE 1 communication link of sizeable bandwidth to allow news on site, as well as the need to operate traditional cameras crews to operate as if they are in the studio. STUDIO also restricted editorial options and coverage of events. Modern IP newsgathering – abstraction of IP media to SITE 3 transport all services

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When terrestrial links are unavailable or don’t provide enough use of the latest transmission standard, DVB-S2X, of which uncontended bandwidth, or when events take place outside Newtec is very proud to have played a part in developing. DEJERO CELLSAT: of cost-effective coverage areas, the portable newsgathering Using DVB-S2X gives the satellite industry the opportunity kits need to be able to activate the IP satellite link. to increase profitability by delivering improved efficiencies RELIABLE BANDWIDTH without investing in additional costly space segment. However, providing this connectivity over satellite is not Broadcasters can now easily leverage both cellular and satellite transmission paths without challenges. One such issue relates to the fact that DVB-S2X Channel Bonding is one such optimization, allowing for their video transport needs, and source that solution from a single service provider current satellite technologies such as MF-TDMA and SCPC do the transport of a single direct-to-home stream over up to three as a result of our recently unveiled Dejero CellSat solution. Launched in partnership not adequately support either the on-demand bandwidth or transponders and treating them as one logical transponder. with Intelsat and developed in collaboration with Newtec, the solution includes high efficiency/high bit rate transmissions that are required. Programs are then recomposed by a next-generation set top Dejero transmission and receiving equipment, software, connectivity services to the Switching between the two is possible, but can cause box. Transport efficiency is significantly improved, thanks to By Yvonne Monterroso, CellSat network, cloud management, and industry leading support. Director of Product considerable satellite link outage, packet loss and space statistical multiplexing improvements, enabling the delivery Management segment fragmentation. At Newtec, we have remedied the of ultra-high definition content to the viewer’s living room. at Dejero difficult choice between the two by developing Mx-DMA®. Highly Reliable Bandwidth on Demand Flexible and Seamless This combines MF-TDMA flexibility at SCPC-like efficiencies Roll-out of 4K resolution-capable set-top-boxes enables the by adjusting the frequency plan, symbol rate, modulation, deployment of advanced technologies such as HEVC and Using a Newtec Dialog® IP modem configured for the service, Dejero CellSat is tightly integrated with Newtec’s coding and power for every terminal in the satellite network DVB-S2X system-on-chip. CellSat intelligently combines cellular connectivity from unique Mx-DMA® technology as part of the every second, based on the return traffic demand, QoS multiple mobile network providers with Ku-band IP satellite Newtec Dialog platform. Mx-DMA combines the management and weather conditions for the terminal Understanding the Future connectivity from Intelsat, using Dejero’s patented network best of SCPC and TDMA to flexibly and seamlessly population in the network. blending technology. manage bandwidth on demand, while avoiding fragmentation Whether it is the viewer’s demand for spectacular picture of space segment. CellSat customers can go live with cellular quality or the rise of drones and mobile journalism as content A dedicated scheduling system is recommended when a This gives broadcasters the bandwidth they need to go live with alone or with the blended cellular and Ku-band IP network for collection methods, the broadcast market will continue to see satellite operation is required to work independently of a robust, high-quality video signal, even when external factors added reliability. The choice is theirs. disruption for some time to come. However, in a competitive other IP media. Whether this is an intelligent connection such as network congestion or location decrease bandwidth commercial landscape, cost-effectiveness will always be the management system that works across different IP media or confidence. Dejero’s Core software uses complex algorithms Easy to Use key consideration for broadcasters, who must embrace these whether it is a dedicated satellite scheduling software, such to manage the fluctuating bandwidth of individual cellular changes by having the right technology working for them in CellSat is managed through the cloud-based Dejero Control as Newtec’s SATLink Manager, a multi-level deterministic QoS connections and to dynamically allocate satellite bandwidth for the right way. management system from a browser, allowing customers to model allowing similar flexibility as terrestrial networks is key. optimal performance. remotely control equipment, monitor live feeds, route content to Newtec Dialog features this. Those that can do this successfully will find themselves in the desired broadcast facility, and view usage and billing reports. The Dejero software also communicates with the antenna auto- prime position to take advantage of the next-generation Efficiency: the Key to the Door acquire system to simplify the satellite connection process— technologies that are driving the broadcast market forward Also, as a result of the close collaboration between Dejero so the CellSat network is available when it’s needed, with no An area which requires continued focus in the light of while still remaining cost-effective and commercially viable. and Newtec, Dejero is able to be the single contact for CellSat scheduling required. UHD uptake, is the efficiency of space segment usage for customers. As the one contact for billing and support there distribution over satellite. One method of doing this is to make is no confusion about who to call when they need to—greatly simplifying their workflow.

SATELLITE NETWORK CellSat is initially available in the United States and Canada, with DIFFERENTIATED QOS DIFFERENTIATED QOS BROADCASTER CORE REMOTE rollout to other regions planned for 2018. NETWORK LAYER 3 ROUTED “CellSat enables remote news crews to confidently broadcast NEWTEC MDM2X00 DIALOG HUB MDM3X00 MDM5X00 live from virtually anywhere LAYER 2 BRIDGE CENTRALIZED in situations where cellular MANAGEMENT network congestion or location can decrease the broadcaster’s TERRESTRIAL NETWORK confidence that the available DIFFERENTIATED QOS DIFFERENTIATED QOS STUDIO bandwidth from cellular alone LAYER 3 ROUTED will be sufficient for the duration of the coverage. The 01001010 00010100 Newtec Dialog technology is key to our delivery of 01000110 LAYER 2 BRIDGE 01010010 a full solution that makes it simple for customers to DATA CENTER leverage both cellular and satellite transmission paths for their video transport needs and to source that Differentiated QoS classes for the satellite link are similar to the terrestrial link solution from a single service provider.” – Bogdan Frusina, founder of Dejero 6 7 Newtec Newsletter September 2017 UHDTV’S FUTURE WITH DVB-S2X AND CHANNEL BONDING

9 UHDTV channels UHDTV coverage of big events is becoming more available, with dedicated satellite UHDTV channel - 20Mbps channels distributing to the home. While still 36MHz 36MHz 36MHz No Bonding covering a niche market, consumer expectations 60 Mbps 60 Mbps 60 Mbps are rising rapidly with the wide-spread By Johan De Nolf, • 3 channels in 1 TPX (60 Mbps) Product Manager Bond 3 TS • 9 channels = 3 TPX availability of 4K TV sets. In the foreseeable at Newtec into 1 large TS future, dedicated premium UHDTV bouquets will be introduced.

Further Increasing Efficiency With Bonding Another optimization is possible by Statistically multiplexing (statmux) 12 or more video channels. This gives more than a • 11 channels in 3 TPX Gain of 22% 25% coding gain, meaning around three extra programs can 11 UHDTV channels (+22%) be added. While 12 HD programs fit in a 36 MHz transponder (Transponder Equivalent (TPE)), the number is drastically As UHDTV requires higher bitrates, efficiency gains by using new reduced for UHDTV; with only three UHD programs fitting technologies are important, as illustrated by the image below in a TPE. This means that the efficiency gain from statmux the which gives typical figures. Larger gain is possible with Channel Bonding over three Making Smart Choices video channels, about 12%, is greatly lost and does not allow a transponders. Without statmux gain, nine programs fit in By choosing the right technologies, operators can fourth program to be added in one TPE. In order to still be able three transponders. The DVB-S2X standard Channel Bonding accommodate increased profitability, interoperability and to achieve statmux efficiency on UHDTV, the DVB-S2X standard allows the creation of a single transport stream and splits UHDTV growth in the satellite communications market – all of which SD HD introduced the concept of Channel Bonding. these programs over three 36 MHz transponders. Due to 576i x5 720p/1080i x8 4K are particularly relevant when talking about delivering 270Mbps 1.5Gbps 12Gbps statmux gains, it is possible to add two more programs into UHDTV. With the MCX7000 Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway Channel Bonding uses the latest DVB-S2X transmission standard the same bouquet on the same transponders. to split a transport stream into two or three parts over the satellite supporting DVB-S2X and Channel Bonding, Newtec provides its customers the equipment needed for efficient video and recomposes it on the receive side, combining multiple This example applies if all programs are UHD, but the same is H.264 distribution of UHDTV; ensuring that the next generation MPEG2 -50% MPEG-4 -50% HEVC carriers into one large enough to handle the rigors of UHD possible for standard- and high-definition channels. AVC transmission. of broadcast technology can be seamlessly delivered into 3Mbps 5Mbps 20Mbps viewers’ homes. At the receive side, in the case of Direct-to-Home (DTH), as Delivering UHDTV new set-top boxes are required to receive 4K and benefit from HEVC anyway, it is only logical to go for one which is also DVB- -30% -15% X For UHD television, only three channels would fit in a 36 MHz Extensions transponder. The statmux gain, typically 20%, of seven UHD S2X and Channel Bonding compatible as soon as possible. channels composing a Direct-to-Home (DTH) bouquet can only This is reinforced by the fact that chipsets supporting DVB- 14 Programs 12 Programs 3 Programs be obtained through the Channel Bonding of two carriers, as the S2X with Channel Bonding are becoming readily available. bit rate exceeds what is available in a single Ku-band TPE of 36 Primary video distribution will also benefit from DVB-S2X with • HEVC coding doubles coding efficiency in respect to H.264 MHz. Channel Bonding results in the transmission of seven UHD Channel Bonding, once supporting Integrated Receivers/ MCX7000 Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway • DVB-S2X for DTH brings a 15% more throughput. programs over two TPEs instead of six. Decoders (IRDs) become available.

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By Ramon Ertze, HD CHANNELS Regional Sales Director at Newtec Leading Spanish-language media distributor Televisa is now providing six additional High-Definition (HD) channels thanks to Newtec’s MCX7000 Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway. The award-winning gateways have been deployed in Televisa’s nationwide end-to-end primary distribution network and include the latest iteration of the Satcom transmission standard DVB-S2X. As a result, Televisa can now offer additional HD “As Mexico’s leading broadcaster channels and improved picture quality using a 36 MHz transponder. and content provider, Televisa is an important customer and we are pleased to be playing a key part in its nationwide network. The project shows the growing popularity and relevance of the DVB-S2X standard which is available on all Newtec equipment, offering broadcasters a future-proof solution which is available today.”

Performance and Efficiency A Successful Partnership Thomas Van den Driessche,

The MXC7000 can be used for efficient distribution to The deployment of the MCX7000 gateways featuring the CEO at Newtec towers and head-ends, or in back-up for dense DTH HUB DVB-S2X standard in Televisa’s network ensures it is able stations, resulting in OPEX and CAPEX savings. The 133 to deliver additional content to its viewers, safe in the Mbaud modem is also suitable for broadcast contribution knowledge that its Satcom equipment is delivering the applications on standard and High Throughput Satellite best possible performance and efficiency. spotbeam transponders. Newtec’s work with Televisa was carried out alongside Up to 51% additional bandwidth can be generated by the its certified Mexican business partner, Siselectron, which modem, which features multistream, as well as Newtec’s worked on the the system integration and supported the Clean Channel Technology® and its linear and non-linear deployment throughout. pre-distortion technology Equalink® 3, which is designed to compensate for the effects of imperfections in the filters and amplifiers of the satellite.

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Newtec Point&Play® Technology The Newtec Point&Play Technology refers to a suite of Newtec PRECISER POINTING tools that allow users to install a Newtec Dialog satellite terminal antenna accurately, without additional professional equipment: The growth rate of VSAT networks depends on the availability of a large network of sufficiently skilled, sufficiently equipped installers. The Newtec Audio-Assisted Antenna Pointing Terminal Installation App supports faster network rollout by enabling user- This solution is built around the Newtec Point&Play antenna pointing device, supported by advanced embedded software friendly and highly accurate terminal installations using a smartphone. By Bart Baekelandt, Product Manager on the Newtec Dialog modems. at Newtec During the pointing phase, this battery-powered device As the amount of active VSAT terminals operating at ever closer Overcoming Installation Errors connects to the TX cable, receiving signal strength information orbital slots increases levels of Adjacent Satellite Interference From terminal commissioning to final installation and operational from the modem during installation. It allows the installer to (ASI), antenna installation accuracy is becoming more important follow-up, our Newtec Dialog® platform provides a complete set easily position the antenna correctly by identifying the satellite than ever. At the same time, the highly directive radiation pattern of installation flows, enabling network operators to manage the and providing audio feedback on signal quality and lock via its of larger Ka-band antennas makes the initial acquisition of the terminal installation: integrated buzzer. satellite challenging. Furthermore, even small pointing errors can have a large impact on the terminal link budget and, therefore, its Site acceptance and Assisted elevation pointing • Before installation, the terminal is commissioned in the For Newtec iLNBs with a single cable interface, the iLNB itself performance and availability, especially in the return channel. network operations center in the Newtec Dialog Network contains an integrated buzzer, eliminating the need for a Management System (NMS). Modems can be configured at separate Antenna Pointing Device. Terminal Installation Certification System the same time or fully preconfigured terminals, containing all The Newtec Dialog Terminal Installation Certification System beam- and ODU-related settings, can be delivered. Smartphone-Assisted Antenna Pointing (TICS) is an add-on that verifies antenna installation quality.

• The terminal’s field installation is enabled by Newtec’s The Newtec Terminal Installation App connects to the Newtec TICS determines installation quality through a set of Point&Play® technology, allowing accurate terminal Dialog modem through an external Wi-Fi access point or the measurements: installation without professional instrumentation. modem Wi-Fi. The installer is guided through the complete installation process, making maximum use of the smartphone’s • Forward Link Es/No Validation to validate the pointing • Every finished installation is instantly validated in the terminal sensors. Key functionalities include: accuracy of the terminal. certification process. • Site acceptance based on a graphical overlay of the • Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) Validation to validate the polarization alignment of linearly polarized • The terminal installation can be monitored periodically satellite orbital position, enabling the user to ensure line- terminals. throughout its lifetime to detect sudden changes in of-sight between the antenna and satellite. • Return Link Es/No Validation to validate the pointing installation quality. • ODU and beam selection, allowing the installer to select one of the ODU profiles and beams preconfigured in the accuracy of the terminal. RX and TX radiation patterns of 120 cm Ka-band VSAT antenna modem. Pre-Installation • Assisted polarization alignment The measurements can be triggered using different workflows: Configuration / Commissioning • Polarization selection What Causes Antenna Installation Errors? • Assisted elevation pointing, where the smartphone is held • Initiated from the terminal: After terminal installation, TICS against a given feature of the antenna, and the antenna automatically checks the installation. Terminals that do not Some errors are introduced in the initial antenna installation elevation is adjusted to obtain the correct angle. reach predefined thresholds for all measurements are not through failure to follow antenna installation instructions during Installation • Final peaking based on graphical feedback, where the allowed onto the network and require re-installation. pointing and fastening, complacency during fine pointing, unstable Point & Play smartphone shows the received Es/No as a function of • Initiated from the hub: The operator can set-up a recurring pole mounting or erroneous polarization alignment. time, as well as the highest Es/No value received. The terminal verification so the installation quality of the entire user is guided to adjust azimuth and elevation angles so terminal population is verified periodically. Alternatively, a Other errors arise after installation during terminal operation. that the maximum signal strength is reached. This highly non-recurring verification can be scheduled or executed. Antenna misalignment or Out-Door Unit (ODU) rotation in the Certification interactive visual feedback allows users to obtain the antenna clamp can occur from windstorms, manipulation by Instant validation of installation utmost accuracy and ensure optimal alignment of the workers, animals, or disruptive neighbors. antenna.

Consequently, terminal installation workflows that assist with fast acquisition and ensure optimal antenna alignment throughout the Operation and Re-Certification lifetime of the installation are of paramount importance. Installation quality verification CONCLUSION

Recent evolutions in satellite communications have increased the significance of installation quality of VSAT terminals. Newtec provides a full suite of workflows to ensure that Newtec Dialog terminals are installed in an optimal way and remain like that.

12 13 Newtec Newsletter September 2017 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G: MOBILE BACKHAUL FOR A CHANGING WORLD By Semir Hassanaly, The current mobile connectivity landscape is more Market Director, Cellular Backhaul diverse than it has ever been before. While many and Trunking regions are planning the evolution from 4G to 5G in at Newtec the future, 2G and 3G are still relied upon by large numbers of people to deliver the connection they need.

Changing Picture An Eye on the Future

In a world where around four billion people don’t have 4G’s emergence onto the market is happening at a faster All of this comes at a cost, at a time where mobile operators The landscape is changing radically, with the advent access to the Internet, these ‘older’ generations of mobile pace than seen with any previous generations. Carrying are increasingly looking for OPEX savings while also of High Throughput Satellites (HTS) and with newer technology still represent a large amount of the existing the promise of a true mobile broadband experience, guaranteeing that their voice traffic receives the necessary constellations in the MEO and LEO spheres. Here, it will wireless infrastructure. Mobile operators are constantly 4G is delivering higher speeds with more cost-effective bandwidth. be crucial to utilize new technologies like Mx-DMA, for the looking for ways to power and maintain these services equipment, blurring the lines between cellular and Wi-Fi. delivery of backhaul services going forward, and for the efficiently and cost-effectively, while also keeping up with But 4G's consumption of significant volumes of data brings The best way of doing this is to find a balance in the return upcoming 5G. changing user habits and extending their services into with it an added need for efficiency and enhanced Quality link between the service availability and efficiency of SCPC more rural areas. of Experience (QoE) for the end-user. At the same time, with the flexibility of TDMA by using our unique, dynamic Cellular backhaul will certainly have a role as this exciting services must still cater to those using 2G and 3G for voice Mx-DMA® technology, which combines the best qualities new technology develops. Newtec is working closely in this In these regions, cellular backhaul over satellite is allowing and basic data. of both to ensure that all traffic is accommodated at each area with other space industry leaders around the world, people to remain connected and keep pace with the fast- remote base station while multiplexing the bandwidth very defining solutions and investigating opportunities for developing technology landscape. Satellite backhaul efficiently between these remotes to decrease operating satellite to support 5G across expanded vertical industries. provides reliable connectivity with the quick rollout that costs. mobile operators crave, but brings with it increased latency and operational costs which must be mitigated with the By using this technology, satellite backhaul is repositioned right solutions. Newtec Dialog® integrated in IntelsatOne for maximized efficiency, leveraging Mx-DMA to support 2G Solution the widest range of the required mobile services. While 2G and 3G voice and data are still the main revenue sources and primary mobile services deployed in these Intelsat has announced a managed services regions, data demands from users are beginning to create solution, IntelsatOne Mobile Reach Solar 2G, that significant strains on the network. This is forcing mobile leverages the Newtec Dialog multiservice platform operators to find ways to deliver a mobile broadband to provide 2G services in remote locations. offering via satellite. The solution includes all satellite, cellular and The 4G Question power components, allowing MNOs to deploy voice services to remote populations throughout As user habits change, the demand for 4G backhaul is also sub-Saharan Africa. growing in industrialized markets, this time, for universal service obligation, first responder networks and wireless The managed service integrates satellite services broadband. from Intelsat’s globalized network with the Newtec Dialog platform, and BCom’s backhaul terminal solution and network deployment expertise.

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Seamless Network and VPN Integration - “Are We Using Satellite?”

SATELLITE NETWORK

DIFFERENTIATED QOS DIFFERENTIATED QOS SOURCE CORE REMOTE NETWORK LAYER 3 ROUTED

NEWTEC NEWTEC DIALOG HUB MODEM

LAYER 2 BRIDGE PoS HQ

TERRESTRIAL NETWORK 01001010 00010100 DIFFERENTIATED QOS DIFFERENTIATED QOS ATM 01000110 01010010 LAYER 3 ROUTED DATA CENTER

CONNECTING BANKS LAYER 2 BRIDGE AND FINANCIAL BANK

INSTITUTIONS VIA Any type of network infrastructure needs to ensure full security connectivity to links as high as hundreds of Mbps – can be By Jo De Loor, Market Director of data and transactions and the encryption of this needs to addressed and the solution easily scales to hundreds or for HTS be assured, with network systems needing to meet corporate thousands of remote locations. SATELLITE VSAT and Enterprise at Newtec requirements and financial industry best practices, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). As well as addressing a fixed location, a VSAT satellite solution can easily be deployed in a transportable configuration, where For banking and finance industries, Reliability and Security are Key Seamless Network and VPN Integration - “Are it can serve the connectivity needs for transactions during connectivity is more important than ever, Today, businesses, employees and end-users expect the We Using Satellite?” events or for fast recovery of banking and payment services during disasters. with secure and reliable connectivity permanent availability of networks and operational systems. Primary or back-up satellite connectivity using Newtec’s CONTINUED being critical. Communications need to Unreliable or unavailable connectivity for corporate applications VSAT technology easily blends into the existing IT networks and systems can result in revenue loss, increased operational cost be assured not just for ATMs and point and the applicable connectivity mix. Newtec technology and reduced customer satisfaction. brings maximal virtual private networking flexibility, enabling of sales transactions, but also between Layer 3 routing, Layer 2 networking and Multiprotocol Label the institution’s headquarters, data Satellite-based connectivity services can complement the Switching (MPSL) over the satellite links, combined with centers and branches. There is a constant available terrestrial infrastructure to bring the network sophisticated Quality of Service management to provide easy connectivity to the right level to ensure good business continuity integration into the existing corporate network. Additionally, demand for more sites and additional at a reasonable cost. In regions where connectivity options are the Newtec platform also provides optimal connectivity for bandwidth to support the operational limited, satellite can easily provide reliable and secure network delay- and jitter-sensitive applications such as voice and ATM data and financial transactions in these connectivity to any remote location within its footprint. transactions. networks. Additionally, innovations such For other locations, satellite connectivity can serve as very Scalable and Future-proof Connectivity as mobile payments and mobile banking high availability back-up, or as a failsafe for disaster recovery Newtec Dialog® technology allows users to address both connectivity. Satellite networks have the unique advantage of are shifting the focus from the traditional current and future connectivity needs across all branches and being completely independent of landline infrastructure, which financial institutions, networks towards remote locations. Using Newtec’s remote modem portfolio, can be vulnerable to accidental cable cuts or natural disasters. connectivity-based applications, especially any throughput requirement – from low data rate transactional in emerging markets.

16 17 CONNECTING BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS VIA SATELLITE VSAT Newtec Newsletter September 2017

By Sylvain Boyer, Regional Sales Director at Newtec DVB-S2X C, KU, KA, HTS SATELLITE NO COMPROMISES Mauritania’s leading mobile operator focuses on service reliability, subscriber satisfaction and effective capacity use Mx-DMA Mx-DMA Mx-DMA MF-TDMA MF-TDMA MF-TDMA

RF GATEWAY(S) As mentioned by Semir in his article "2G, 3G, 4G, 5G: Mobile terrestrial networks, future-proofing Mattel’s infrastructure. REGIONAL LARGE SMALL ATM POINT OF SALE HQ BRANCH BRANCH NEWTEC Backhaul for a Changing World" in this newsletter, in an DIALOG SOLUTION increasingly competitive mobile market, satellite backhaul Quick and Reliable applications need to remain efficient to save bandwidth, One of the key requirements of the partnership was to ensure NEWTEC NEWTEC NEWTEC NEWTEC NEWTEC while still delivering the availability and quality of service MODEM MODEM MODEM MODEM MODEM the installation enabled a reliable and quick service rollout PRIVATE required by customers. At the same time, end-users’ diverse @ NETWORK and our Newtec Dialog hub and several remote sites across HQ / and evolving usage habits require solutions which provide DATACENTER the Mauritanian nation were deployed in record time. statistical multiplexing and dynamic bandwidth allocation.

Cost-Effective Satellite Services Serving the Unbanked in Emerging Markets In addition, Mattel was keen to minimise operational costs It was with this in mind that we were asked by Mattel, Newtec’s innovative satellite technologies such as DVB- There are still large parts of the world's population without to remain competitive. In order to do this, the operator is Mauritania’s leading mobile operator, to deploy our Newtec S2X standard and our Mx-DMA® provide unprecedented access to a bank account, with the 2014 World Bank Global now leveraging our unique Mx-DMA® bandwidth allocation Dialog® multiservice platform to provide cellular backhaul. bandwidth efficiency, resulting in the lowest possible OPEX Findex, stating that only 34% of African adults have one, as do technology on board the Newtec Dialog platform, enabling while simultaneously assuring the best-in-class service only 22% of the poorest 40% of Indonesia’s population. services to be delivered with the efficiency of SCPC and the Future-proof Offering reliability. For very bursty transactional data, such as ATMs and flexibility of MF-TDMA. payments transactions, Newtec offers a range of cost-effective In these markets, mobile technology has the potential to The platform has now been successfully deployed for Mattel, VSAT terminals with an MF-TDMA return link. vastly expand financial inclusion. Using smartphones as a tool through our certified business partner Global Technologies, The Right Solution to reach the unbanked, mobile payments and banking apps and is delivering an efficient cellular backhaul solution via Through its deployment, we are confident we have provided Even in harsh and hostile conditions (which can cause rain are expected to increase penetration of banking services. satellite capacity on the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite, which Global Technologies and Mattel with a solution which enables fade and interference), communication links over satellite As a result, the industry is stepping away from the traditional was launched in 2015. unrivalled service availability, the flexibility to deal with the remain available at any time thanks to Newtec’s auto-adaptive model of investments in ATM infrastructure and focusing more changing landscape of customers’ demands and low-cost modulation technology FlexACM® which is used inside on providing connectivity to these areas. The service is already providing 2G mobile connectivity, and operation. Newtec’s modems and hubs. will soon provide 3G/4G services to areas underserved by People in rural areas can use both cellular networks – In addition, quick and easy deployment using Point&Play® backhauled over satellite – and Wi-Fi Hotspot services to and installation certification and verification assures rapid and achieve this connectivity. These Wi-Fi Hotspot access points “Due to the widely-dispersed population, reliable VSAT network deployment using local technicians. can be located at schools, community and health centers, or delivering mobile connectivity to rural combined with a Point of Sales or a local office. Mauritania posed a complex challenge. It Reliable and Efficient Datacasting required a scalable, efficient cellular backhaul Newtec’s satellite technology can serve both applications Newtec’s platform IP Multicasting capabilities enable corporate using a single satellite link by fully isolating the corporate and solution using existing satellite coverage. customers to push content from their hub towards the remote payment traffic from the Wi-Fi Hotspot traffic, which assures The combination of GLOBAL Technologies’ sites, enabling content distribution and/or local advertising full integrity of the corporate data and payment transactions. at ATMs and Point of Sales positions. Leveraging the unique expertise and the Newtec Dialog platform broadcast capability of satellites, this will immediately result in provided exactly that. Newtec’s Mx-DMA important efficiency and OPEX gains. technology has paid dividends when it comes to service reliability and subscriber CONCLUSION satisfaction, as well as effective use of the capacity available.” The future of banks and financial institutions depends on always-on, reliable connectivity that is available anywhere and anytime to meet the client’s needs, ensure customer satisfaction and optimize the operational cost. Satellite VSAT services form an essential building block in completing the corporate connectivity mix to enable reliable services to any remote Dominique Saint-Jean, location and the Newtec Dialog platform ensures secure, reliable and cost-effective satellite services. CEO of Mattel

18 19 Newtec Newsletter NEW PRODUCTS September 2017 AND TECHNOLOGIES

NEW NEWTEC M6100/MDM6100: BROADCAST NEW MCX7000 MULTI-CARRIER SATELLITE MODULATOR/MODEM R2.10 SATELLITE GATEWAY R2.2

BEST IN CLASS! Release 2.2 of the MCX7000 Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway – used for efficient distribution and contribution broadcast applications – is also being Release 2.10 of the M6100 Broadcast Satellite Modulator – this flagship premiered now. This versatile platform can function as a quadruple modulator modulator is also available in the modem version as the MDM6100 – brings or as a modem with dual demodulator. The dense modulator is ideal where optional full C-band (5.85-7.05 GHz) and Ku-band (13.75-14.5 GHz) output density and power consumption is at stake. The optional Advanced Encryption options. The dual input stream monitoring guarantees quasi-seamless Standard (AES) encryption of the baseband frames gives full protection for switching in case of input network failures. The support of all DVB satellite closed networks. The seamless input stream reconstruction acc. SMPTE 2022- transmission standards guarantees optimum efficiency and compatibility. 7 gives another way of protecting the video content received over the IP Its comprehensive feature set reduces your OPEX by providing the highest network. This gateway can increase bandwidth efficiency by up to 51%. bandwidth efficiency and throughput. It is fit for all single and multi-transport stream applications. NEW Channel Bonding: NEW The monitoring of null packets in video streams facilitates Read more in Johan’s article in this newsletter on page 8. sound decision making in the selection of the right statmux in redundant configurations. REpresentational State Transfer (REST) interface, as an alternative to SNMP, secures compatibility with latest management systems.

NEWTEC TERMINAL IT’S YOUR CHOICE NEW INSTALLATION APP

Newtec’s new smartphone app is available now via the app stores. It enables accurate, user-friendly satellite terminal MDM2210 MDM3310 MDM5000 installations. IP SATELLITE MODEM SATELLITE MODEM SATELLITE MODEM Read more on how FWD up to 500 Mbaud FWD up to 500 Mbaud FWD up to 133 Mbaud to ensure “Precise Up to 100 Mbit/s FWD, 5 Mbit/s RTN Up to 150 Mbit/s FWD, 70 Mbit/s RTN Up to 200 Mbit/s FWD, 70 Mbit/s RTN Pointing” in Bart’s article TCP sessions: 2 000 TCP sessions: 24 000 TCP sessions: 24 000 in this newsletter on PPS: 10 000 PPS: 60 000 PPS: 90 000 page 12.

NEW RELEASE 2.1 HUB PORTFOLIO FOR NEW COMPLETE SMALL TO MULTI-SERVICE DVB-S2X WIDEBAND PORTFOLIOHTS &DESIGNED GLOBAL NETWORKS TO MONETIZE YOUR HTSMODEM PORTFOLIO CAPACITY

SCALABLE HIGH RETURN DENSITY HTS HUBS TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATIONS MODEMS

NEW RELEASE 2.1 1:1 NEW COMPLETE

400 Mbps SCPC TRUNKING HUB PORTFOLIO S2 EXT DVB-S2X WIDEBAND AERO FOR SMALL TO AVIATION MODEM PORTFOLIO MULTI-SERVICE HTS & MARITIME MDM5000 GLOBAL NETWORKS CELLULAR BACKHAUL Mx-DMA® OIL & GAS by NEWTEC GOVERNMENT MDM3310 BITRATES

SNG - FNG UNLEASH OVERBOOKING THE POWER ENTERPRISE - SME OF DVB-S2X MF-TDMA CONSUMER - SOHO MDM2210 4CPM IOT - SCADA - POS

S2X 1 kbps >100:1

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