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Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima, a provider of software-defined radio (SDR) technology, and L-3 Communications Nova Engineering have announced the availability of the Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW) Starter Kit, based on Spectrum’s flexComm SDR-4000 rugged wireless modem. This Starter Kit offering dramatically simplifies the purchasing process for radio development engineers. Spectrum combines the only commercial-off-the-shelf SDR platform available with the WNW Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) physical layer (PHY), with a licensing and development package that offers significant cost savings. Further, when migrating from lab to full deployment, customers can continue to use the same robust WNW OFDM PHY running on the production-ready SDR-4000 modem platform, with a straightforward software license upgrade. The SDR-4000 wireless modem is 3U in size, based on the CompactPCI specification and is available in both air-cooled and rugged conduction-cooled versions. The “IF to Ethernet” modem architecture consists of software reconfigurable processor technology combined into an integrated package that is size, weight and power optimized for deployment in harsh environments and where power is limited. The Starter Kit adds a complete SDR development environment and the WNW OFDM PHY implementation. The kit also comes with comprehensive training and support, along with a complimentary day of consultation with L-3 Nova, a leader in waveform development.

Secure Solution Offers Content Filtering, Web Protection

Sprint Secure Web Protection will include both a network and premise-based solution for customers to choose from; both options will provide businesses with content filtering and Web protection from a variety of Internet threats. The service will be available globally to help businesses of virtually any size operate more efficiently and economically through safe, productive use of the Internet. Sprint Secure Web Protection is just one component of Sprint’s suite of managed service capabilities that help businesses optimize their networks and maintain business continuity. Sprint Web Protection solutions protect Sprint Dedicated Internet Access and Global IP/MPLS services and can help businesses secure their networks endto- end. Customers will be able to select from network and premise-based solutions. Both options provide URL/content filtering and management, protection from malware, viruses, Trojans and other Internet threats. Coming soon, the networkbased solution is powered by ScanSafe, the largest global provider of software as a service Web security. Network-based Web Protection requires no additional purchase of hardware or software at the customer’s premise. Available today, the premise-based solution is powered by ProxySG appliances and Blue Coat WebFilter software from Blue Coat Systems, a vendor of Web security solutions. Premise-based Web Protection can also be paired with Sprint Secure WAN Acceleration for greater network optimization.

Video Processor Captures Segments from Remote Locations

The Falcon Watch RF-5408-VP Remote Video Processor from Harris is an easy-to-deploy system for capturing video segments from remote locations. The Remote Video Processor broadens the capability of the Harris Falcon Watch Remote Surveillance System to provide timely, actionable intelligence that enhances real-time decision-making. The Falcon Watch Remote Video Processor is a covert unattended system combining an NTSC or PAL video camera and Falcon Watch frame processing capability with a digital video recorder (DVR). The DVR will record a video segment whenever it is cued by a Falcon Watch unattended ground sensor monitoring a specific area of interest. The system automatically transmits high-value still imagery through the Falcon Watch RF-5405V-GW Intelligent Gateway so that the imagery can be monitored at a command center. The Falcon Watch Remote Video Processor, like other components of the Falcon Watch system, is designed to operate in harsh environments for lengthy periods of time. Retrieved video is viewed at the Falcon Watch RF-5410 Sensor Management Application running on a laptop in the field or at the intelligence center.

Satellite Phone Features Reduced Size

The innovative design of the 9555 satellite phone from Iridium Satellite offers a significantly reduced size, a more hand-friendly form factor, an intuitive user interface, and new features such as an internally stowed antenna. It is compact, light and easy to use, featuring a brighter screen, a speaker phone, improved Short Messaging Service and e-mail capabilities, and an upgraded mini-USB data port. Water- and shock-resistant, the new phone is engineered to withstand and perform well in the world’s most rugged, remote and industrial environments. Combined with the only communications network providing truly global coverage, the 9555 delivers the reliable, secure, real-time, mission-critical communications service that Iridium users have come to expect.

The Iridium 9555 utilizes the largest commercial satellite constellation in the world, consisting of 66 low-earth orbiting cross-linked satellites, and operates as a fully meshed network with in-orbit spares. ♦

* Compiled by KMI Media Group staff