1. iDirect Advancements and Future Strategies
July 2013

2. Agenda Introductions and Goals iDX 3.1 Update iDX 3.2 Update
Velocity and High Throughput Satellites (HTS)
Next Steps and Action Items

3. iDX 3.1
Highlights

4. Market Focus of iDX 3.1
Enables service providers to offer narrowband service and support large-scale networks affordably while integrating with high-speed enterprise networks
Optimized for large, narrowband systems
Focused on SCADA, Energy & Utilities and Pipeline
Point-of-Sale, Business Continuity and ATM
Secondary Markets
Femto Cells
Education
SOHO

5. Endless IP Applications
Solution Overview
iDX 3.1
Provides maximum flexibility, efficiency and performance into a single integrated Intelligent PlatformTM
Hub Chassis, Evolution Line Cards
New XLC-M 16-channel Narrowband license
Evolution Satellite Routers
New X1 indoor and outdoor remotes
Network Management System – iVantage and SatManage
New web-based iSite for remote commissioning
One Platform,
Endless IP Applications

6. Multiple TDMA channels received by a single line card
iDX 3.1 Architecture
iDX 3.1
Multiple TDMA channels received by a single line card
IB carrier 1
X1 Indoor Remote
DVB-S2 OB
IB carrier 2
XLC-11
XLC-M
Internet
Hub Requirements
XLC-10
XLC-M
Idle and Dormant States
PCMA
X1 Outdoor Remote
iDX 3.1
Private IP, fully managed network
Inbounds optimized for numerous idle remotes
DVB-S2 with ACM outbound
Works with all other Evolution and/or iNFINITI remotes

7. iDX 3.1 Features X1 and X1 outdoor Web iSite Narrowband XLC-M license
QoS Enhancements
X1 and X1 outdoor
Web iSite
Narrowband XLC-M license
Idle and Dormant MinIR

8. Compact, low-power remotes ideal for large-scale networks
Evolution X1 Features
Compact, low-power remotes ideal for large-scale networks
X1 Remote
Indoor and Outdoor versions
Low power requirements
Bundled with Universal LNB/BUC
AC or DC power supplies
Core Feature set
DVB-S2 outbound, up to 2 Msps inbound
Single client or limited routing
VLAN support, DHCP relay server
Robust QoS
Multicast up to 40Mbps
Extended L-Band Interface
Addressing the Physical Remote Site, Remote B/W Profile, L2/L3 Architecture and Network Scalability
A lower price point, especially for large scale networks
Only operates in Evolution networks, iNFINITI mode is not supported
TPC codes are not supported
SCPC inbounds are not supported
Max inbound rate is 2Msps
No Spread Spectrum or encryption

9. Evolution X1 Outdoor Features
Hardened remote ideal for outdoor usage
Outdoor hardened remote
IP67 enclosure for extreme temperatures
Pole mountable
Power supply options
IP67 enclosure
AC and 12/24V DC power
Optimized for low power
Powers up to a 3W BUC
Solar/battery capable
Remote for SCADA, Utilities and Pipeline
Designed with low power in an enclosure designed for harsh environments, extended temperature range
DC power supply option will launch after initial release

10. New web interface for easier installation
X1 Web iSite
New web interface for easier installation
Web-based iSite for remote commissioning
No need for PC client on the installers laptop
Streamlined information
Dashboard
Status – Modem, IP, Ethernet and Events
Commissioning – Angle calculator, antenna pointing & cross-pol
Admin – Options files
Remote Site and Service & Support
1st step in improving installation and commissioning
1st remote of all future remotes to have a consistent web iSite GUI and functionality
No need for PC client loaded on the installers laptop
Streamlined information

11. Narrowband XLC-M License
Optimal support for networks with a large number of small return channels
New Multi-channel demod Narrowband license
Supports up to sixteen 128ksps return channels
Existing XLC-M line card
Benefits
Increases hub scalability – single hub, thousands of remotes
Optimized for small return channels
Reduces cost per remote site
Limits power and bandwidth required at remote site with smaller antennas and more affordable ODU

12. QoS Enhancements Benefits
Reduces bandwidth to keep idle remotes in network
Improves efficiency while maintaining network reliability
Do not have to reacquire into network like sleep mode
Guaranteed SLAs

13. New cost-effective, compact, and low-power remotes
iDX 3.1 Summary
New cost-effective, compact, and low-power remotes
New web interface for easier installation
Improved Return Channel Economics with a narrowband line card
Non-contention based for improved efficiency and network reliability
Leverage your iDirect infrastructure for large, narrowband applications

14. iDX 3.2 Highlights

15. iDX 3.2 & X7: XPECT MORE! Network Control and Efficiency
Adaptive TDMA returns
Outbound DVB-S2 roll off enhancement
Performance with X7
Significant increase in performance
High end features for demanding use cases

16. Adaptive TDMA Overview
Before Inroute Groups (IRG) consisted of homogeneous carriers
In iDX 3.2 IRG can consist of heterogeneous carriers
Benefits
Enables terminals to achieve their max speed
No need to assume the worst case scenario
Greater dynamic range in network design
Different symbol rates
Different MODCODs
Different SS factors

17. Adaptive TDMA Higher Control and Efficiency
Optimize network performance in any condition
Up to three dynamic “profiles” or compositions
Clear sky
Fade
Heavy fade (a safety net)
Benefits
Margin is converted to bandwidth efficiency
Availability is maintained via dynamic profiles
Unprecedented control to fulfill SLAs

18. Outbound Enhancement Reduced Roll Off Factor
New, selectable roll-off factor
Options include 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% (existing)
Dependent on carrier size
Example: 36MHz Transponder
Increase usable symbol rate by 4Msps
Benefits
10Mbps gains in IP throughput in 36 MHz TXP
Up to 13% gain in outbound throughput for <36 MHz
20% ROF
5% ROF
34Msps
30Msps
DVB-S2
Outbound
(full transponder)
DVB-S2
Outbound
(full transponder)
36MHz

19. Introducing X7 “The Need for Speed”
Insatiable demand for connectivity
“Enterprises, organizations and consumers are devouring satellite bandwidth as quickly as service provides can deliver it.” -Simon Bull, COMSYS, Sep’12
Noticeable in key applications
Cruise & Super-Yacht
Off-Shore Drilling
Macrocells
Mining
More bandwidth intensive applications
Demand for more bandwidth continues to grow

20. X7 Overview
Improved PPS
Next generation remote optimized for mobile, enterprise grade, bandwidth intensive applications
Multiple Image Embedded Web I/F
Console Port
19” 1RU Chassis
Dual DVB-S2 Demodulators
Multiple AC/DC Power Supply Options
ATDMA/SCPC Return Channel
Embedded 8-port VLAN Aware Switch

21. iDX 3.2 Launch Plan iDX 3.2.0 – (Limited Availability Release)
Support for X7
HLC support limited to XLC-10/ XLC-M
Heterogeneous carriers, 1 composition group
iDX – (GA Release)
Extend support to all Evolution remotes
Extend support to XLC-11, eMxDx HLCs
Expand from 1 to 3 composition groups
iDX – (GA Release)
X7 support for SCPC Return and 2nd Demod

22. iDX 3.2 Summary Performance Refined Network Control Success is Yours
Enable terminals to achieve their max speed
Fuel bandwidth intensive applications
Refined Network Control
Margin is converted to bandwidth efficiency
Availability maintained via dynamic profiles
More control to achieve SLAs
Success is Yours
More throughput enables higher performance services
Opens up new revenue streams
Greater efficiencies means lower bandwidth costs

23. Future Strategies

24. The Product Strategy Challenge
This explosion in new opportunities brings growing diversity in requirements
Emerging satellite programs
New HTS capacity
New opportunities
Active migration planning
Push the performance curve
Operation in blended networks
Huge breadth in use cases
A simple example
Carrier limits
One size doesn’t fit all…

25. Introducing a Multi-Product Line Strategy

26. High-Level Architecture
Common NG NMS
Web GUI
Common Hub Platform
XLC-11
XLC-M
VLC-T
VLC-R
Web API
X3/5
X1/4/7
NG Aero Remote
Web Apps
Evolution
Velocity

27. Product Differentiating Attributes
Evolution
Velocity
100K remotes per NMS
Network Size
100K remotes per NMS
300 remotes per PP
2,000 remotes per PP
7.5Msps per I/B XLC
30Msps per I/B VLC
45Msps O/B
Remote
Performance
100Msps O/B*
5.875Msps I/B
15 Msps I/B*
20 Mb/s I/B TPUT
45 Mb/s I/B TPUT*
Native VLAN/GQoS
Networking
Architecture
Native VLAN/GQoS
IPv6 via L2oS*
Native IPv4/6
BGP via L2oS*
Native BGP
FAP via L2oS*
Native FAP
Beam
Switching
MAP-based
MAP-based
120 sec switch
10 sec switch
* future development

28. Providing Choices Bandwidth choices No compromises
Some customers are shifting from Mb/s to Gb/s
Some customers are optimizing around Kb/s
No compromises
No longer a compromised approach to performance
No longer forced upgrades for those that don’t need them
Some customers will likely choose both
We must still protect your investment in iDirect
Common Hub, unified NG NMS

29. Implications for Engineering
Structural changes to the roadmap
Evolution lives on…
Velocity emerges as a new product line
Unified NG NMS for both
Role of organization & architecture
Parallel developments
Quarterly release cycle
Sustaining Engineering
Timely support of existing releases

30. Plan for Velocity Success with Global Xpress on Velocity 1.0-LA
Other HTS programs (EPIC)
Key enhancements with Velocity GA
Improved scale/performance
More powerful hardware VLC-T, VLC-R
Dual purpose remotes
High-Speed COTM, Spread spectrum
NG aero remote
iDX 3.2 improvements set the stage for HTS

31. Bringing it Together with the NG NMS
An entirely new architecture
Increased scale, performance
Robust Web-services interface
HTML5-based GUI
Consistent APIs, Web Apps
Emphasis on the user experience
Unified management platform
Evolution
Velocity
SatManage

32. Broad Beam Satellites iDX Large Regional Beams with Fixed Capacity
iVantageTM NMS
iDX
Internet
Hub System
Large Regional Beams with Fixed Capacity
No frequency reuse
Transponder shared for entire footprint

33. Several Smaller Beams=Affordable Satellite Capacity
Spot Beam Satellites
Dedicated, High Bandwidth, Feeder Link
NG NMS
Internet
Universal
Hub System
Dedicated Feeder Link
Frequency Reuse
Several Smaller Beams=Affordable Satellite Capacity

34. A Very Exciting Time Our industry is poised for growth
New HTS deployments and architectures
New capacity
New opportunities
Product strategy that embraces the opportunity
Evolution
Velocity
NG NMS
Together…we’re in a great position to win!