Government Solution Articles
Artel’s FiberLink products provide robust and reliable fiber optic transmission for virtually every type of signal, from 4K/3G/HD/SD-SDI to composite video, DVI and RGBHV, with versions supporting multimode and single-mode fiber, enabling delivery of live event and on-demand access to content.
Market:
State, Local & Education
Trends
Broadcast Workflows
Fiber Everywhere
Physical Security & Biometrics
Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
Types
Live Video Production
Video Distribution
Media Fiber Transport
Professional Audio-Video
PTP Boundary Clock Testing of Artel’s Quarra switch demonstrates PTP-jitter is dramatically reduced with the Quarra hardware-optimized PTP boundary clock implementation.
Market:
Civilian Fed Government
Defense & Intelligence
Trends
Broadcast Workflows
All-IP Convergence
IP Video, HD Video & Digital Signs
Types
Media Switching & Routing
Precision Timing & Synchronization
Media IP Transport
Video Distribution
Vulcan rockets are moved to launch platforms on a crawling transport vehicle. ULA needs to monitor and control the movement, which calls for long-range media-delivery of 4K/UHD, audio, data, and control signals, and IRIG time codes over fiber.
Market:
Civilian Fed Government
Defense & Intelligence
Trends
Fiber Everywhere
Drones and Un-Manned Vehicles
MTM, IoT & Connected Sensors
Physical Security & Biometrics
Types
Video Distribution
Media Fiber Transport
Access Control and Surveillance
Professional Audio-Video
An unnamed Space Agency uses Artel Quarra Switches to distribute Masterclock synchronization to control centers, IT rooms, launch pads, and mission-critical facilities. The IP-based Synchronization and Timing Distribution System provided the agency with a Modernized and Standardized solution.
Market:
Civilian Fed Government
Defense & Intelligence
Trends
All-IP Convergence
MTM, IoT & Connected Sensors
Types
Media Switching & Routing
Precision Timing & Synchronization
Video Distribution
Television City Studios (TVCS) use Quarra Switches to migrate to Media-over-IP using SMTPE ST2110 taking advantage of the new technology for scalability, flexibility in content management, and the lower costs of a converged all-digital infrastructure.
Market:
Defense & Intelligence
Trends
All-IP Convergence
Broadcast Workflows
IP Video, HD Video & Digital Signs
Types
Live Video Production
Media IP Transport
Media Switching & Routing
Precision Timing & Synchronization
Video Distribution
Transparent clocking is often sufficient for small sized networks with only a handful of Audio/Video devices. But larger more complex networks benefit from boundary clocking to better manage a heavy PTP message load.
Market:
Defense & Intelligence
Trends
All-IP Convergence
Broadcast Workflows
IP Video, HD Video & Digital Signs
Types
Live Video Production
Media IP Transport
Media Switching & Routing
Precision Timing & Synchronization
Office-grade Ethernet Switches can really mess up Audio-Over-IP and Audio/Video-Over-IP deployments. Being selective in Ethernet Infrastructure is a must. All AoIP & AVoIP standards, benefit tremendously from Ethernet Infrastructure designed for multi-media workflows.
Market:
Defense & Intelligence
Trends
All-IP Convergence
Broadcast Workflows
IP Video, HD Video & Digital Signs
5G and LTE Evolution
Types
Live Video Production
Media IP Transport
Media Switching & Routing
Precision Timing & Synchronization
Professional Audio-Video
Video Distribution
General Dynamics Electric Boat uses Artel FiberLink 5200/5201 to transmit Audio and Serial Data over Fiber for a CASCON Emergency Alert System used in manufacturing submarines.
Market:
Defense & Intelligence
Public Safety & First Responder
Trends
Fiber Everywhere
Physical Security & Biometrics
Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
MTM, IoT & Connected Sensors
Types
Access Control and Surveillance
Legacy Voice Connectivity
PA, Paging, Notification & Intercom
911 Call Centers are moving their mandated call recording from integrated audio recording servers to virtualized recorders that rely on gateways to acquire audio streams from diverse platforms; and convert, forward and collect them into cloud-based SIP recording systems.
Market:
Public Safety & First Responder
State, Local & Education
Trends
All-IP Convergence
Cloud Communication
Orchestration, Management & Analytics
Unified Communication & UCaaS
Virtualization, SDN & NFV
Types
Hosted Telephony and UC
Legacy Voice Connectivity
PSTN to All-IP Migration
Technology Project Services
So far, two of 14 elite colleges in the NCAA Southeastern Conference (SEC) Network (University of Kentucky and Vanderbilt University) have performed facility upgrades that included FiberPlex communications gear to transport more content from their venues to the ESPN network.
Market:
State, Local & Education
Trends
Broadband Innovation
Fiber Everywhere
IP Video, HD Video & Digital Signs
Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
Types
PA, Paging, Notification & Intercom
Professional Audio-Video
Legacy Voice Connectivity
Patton partnered with Trinity Solutions to successfully deliver Broadband miles under ground over noisy power lines also used to power machinery.
Market:
Public Safety & First Responder
Trends
MTM, IoT & Connected Sensors
Broadband Innovation
Physical Security & Biometrics
Types
Technology Project Services
SCADA Networking
IoT Communications
All electronic devices emit compromising emanations, including IP phones. Avaya needed theirs to satisfy US Government standards for installation in SCIFs.
Market:
Civilian Fed Government
Defense & Intelligence
Trends
Physical Security & Biometrics
All-IP Convergence
Types
TEMPEST EMI/RFI Data Security
Technology Project Services
Hosted Telephony and UC
PSTN to All-IP Migration
With the need for SATCOM serial data transmission equipment as part of its new CANES system, TEMPEST EMI/RFI Data Security was needed on the USS Nimitz.
Market:
Defense & Intelligence
Trends
Network/Cyber Security and Privacy
Fiber Everywhere
Types
TEMPEST EMI/RFI Data Security
Modern Operating Rooms need to be equipped with Pro-AV systems to enable remote Live-Viewing and Streaming for Studio Production of Training Videos and for distance-learning; Baptist Miami Hospital used Fiber to solve several challenges.
Market:
State, Local & Education
Trends
Fiber Everywhere
IP Video, HD Video & Digital Signs
Types
Professional Audio-Video
A major campus fiber plant project had been planned to bring video and audio capacity from the athletic fields, auditoriums, and other venues to the broadcast studio, but construction would be expensive and disruptive. Patton FiberPlex came to the rescue with a better solution.
Market:
State, Local & Education
Trends
Fiber Everywhere
IP Video, HD Video & Digital Signs
Broadband Innovation
Types
Professional Audio-Video
Technology Project Services
Whether via BroadWorks or BroadCloud, delivering SIP Trunks profitably means Service Providers must achieve efficient CAPEX and OPEX by controlling service quality, security, reliability, manageability, maintainability, and interoperability at the Edge.
Market:
Civilian Fed Government
Defense & Intelligence
Trends
5G and LTE Evolution
All-IP Convergence
Cloud Communication
Network/Cyber Security and Privacy
Orchestration, Management & Analytics
Unified Communication & UCaaS
Types
SIP Trunking
PSTN to All-IP Migration
Legacy Voice Connectivity
Integrated Access
Network Edge Services
Fax & Modem over IP
Digital transformation can be seen in the proliferation of digital signs. Digital signage will be everywhere, but putting those signs in some locations can be really difficult.
Market:
Civilian Fed Government
State, Local & Education
Trends
Broadband Innovation
Cloud Communication
IP Video, HD Video & Digital Signs
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
MTM, IoT & Connected Sensors
Orchestration, Management & Analytics
Physical Security & Biometrics
Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
Types
Network Edge Services
IoT Communications
SCADA Networking
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Professional Audio-Video
This Boy Scout camp is isolated 30 miles from the closest town and out of range for cellular or broadband services. Using Patton Ethernet Extenders, VoIP Routers, and Creativity, they were able to build their own solution.
Market:
Public Safety & First Responder
Trends
All-IP Convergence
Wireless & Mobility
Unified Communication & UCaaS
Types
PSTN to All-IP Migration
Legacy Voice Connectivity
Integrated Access
Maryland State Highway Administration used state-owned, outside copper plant for secure and OPEX-free connectivity, delivering a next generation traffic control system that is intelligent, always on, and powered by IoT sensors
Market:
State, Local & Education
Trends
Broadband Innovation
All-IP Convergence
Cloud Communication
MTM, IoT & Connected Sensors
Orchestration, Management & Analytics
Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
Types
Legacy Voice Connectivity
Access Control and Surveillance
IoT Communications
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Technology Project Services
When AT&T announced the end of their dial-up modem access services, Pitney Bowes needed to figure out how to maintain connectivity to thousands of postage meters with embedded dial-up modems.
Market:
Civilian Fed Government
Trends
MTM, IoT & Connected Sensors
All-IP Convergence
Types
SIP Trunking
Fax & Modem over IP
PSTN to All-IP Migration
Legacy Voice Connectivity
Network Edge Services
IoT Communications
Technology Project Services
SmartNodes provide a gateway between Skype for Business and Analog and permissible interconnection of non-Certified SIP-based Paging, Intercom & Access Control End-Points.
Market:
Public Safety & First Responder
State, Local & Education
Trends
Physical Security & Biometrics
Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
Unified Communication & UCaaS
All-IP Convergence
Cloud Communication
Types
Hosted Telephony and UC
PSTN to All-IP Migration
Legacy Voice Connectivity
PA, Paging, Notification & Intercom
Access Control and Surveillance
Rauland use SmartNodes to integrate PBX platforms into a modern, integrated district-wide Critical Communication system based on SIP.
Market:
Public Safety & First Responder
State, Local & Education
Trends
Physical Security & Biometrics
Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
Unified Communication & UCaaS
All-IP Convergence
Types
PSTN to All-IP Migration
Legacy Voice Connectivity
PA, Paging, Notification & Intercom
Access Control and Surveillance
SmartNode VoIP Gateway enables Rauland’s Responder 5 and SIP Endpoints to seamlessly integrate with the Vocera Wireless Communicator Badges using Hospital PBX systems.
Market:
Public Safety & First Responder
Trends
Wireless & Mobility
Physical Security & Biometrics
Unified Communication & UCaaS
All-IP Convergence
Orchestration, Management & Analytics
Types
Hosted Telephony and UC
PSTN to All-IP Migration
Legacy Voice Connectivity
PA, Paging, Notification & Intercom
Access Control and Surveillance
When building out the East Side Access project, the NY Metro Transit Authority needed to integrated analog phones in elevators, stations, and service areas into their IP-based telephony network and fiber backbone.
Market:
Public Safety & First Responder
State, Local & Education
Trends
Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
Unified Communication & UCaaS
All-IP Convergence
Fiber Everywhere
Types
PSTN to All-IP Migration
Hosted Telephony and UC
Legacy Voice Connectivity
PA, Paging, Notification & Intercom
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Code Blue Corporation uses Patton SmartNodes to connect Emergency Signaling and Alerting End Points to its Integrated Emergency Management Platform.
Market:
Public Safety & First Responder
Trends
Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
All-IP Convergence
Physical Security & Biometrics
Types
Legacy Voice Connectivity
PSTN to All-IP Migration
PA, Paging, Notification & Intercom
Access Control and Surveillance
