SD Government, renowned for its satellite connectivity solutions, is making substantial investments in its U.S. teleport and ground network infrastructure, which holds Tier 4 certification. These enhancements are aimed at reinforcing military-grade cybersecurity capabilities, expanding network capacity, and increasing terrestrial redundancy.
The initiative will facilitate collaboration with multiple global carriers, optimising more geographically diverse network routes, ultimately reducing latency and outage times.
Importance of Robust Ground Infrastructure
The efficacy of a satellite network heavily relies on the quality of its ground infrastructure
According to SD Government CEO, David Greenhill, the efficacy of a satellite network heavily relies on the quality of its ground infrastructure.
"Any satellite network is only as good as its ground infrastructure, as even the most technically advanced satellite cannot communicate effectively and efficiently if it is not supported by a robust, resilient terrestrial network. These assets cost hundreds of millions of dollars to deploy, yet without reliable terrestrial support they are essentially inoperable. Our mission is to ensure that never happens as we continue satisfying the increased demand from existing satellite partners, while also providing capacity for a host of new players entering space," Greenhill stated.
Greenhill further emphasised the future capabilities, noting, “Once finished, SD Government will deliver the most advanced, powerful and interconnected global network and ground facilities which combined will support more satellite constellation providers, and their customers, than any other terrestrial network.”
Enhancing Connectivity
To enhance connectivity, SD Government is acquiring additional land and constructing three new 7.3M Ku-band antennas. Additionally, existing antenna assets are being re-sectored and re-anchored, increasing satellite connectivity, including access to GEO, LEO, and MEO constellations from both Southbury, CT, and Santa Paula, CA teleports.
The project is expected to conclude by March 2020, providing enhanced operations that ensure comprehensive redundancy and seamless connectivity solutions for satellite partners and clients operating across various service environments.
Adaptive Network Solutions
SD Government's agnostic approach enables it to optimise and adapt its services
SD Government's agnostic approach enables it to optimise and adapt its services and infrastructure within a quickly evolving sector. This flexibility allows partners and customers to maximise the effectiveness of space-based assets, ensuring timely and seamless mission communication systems, regardless of complexity.
The investment not only bolsters SD Government's extensive network capabilities, but also enhances the full SD communications network.
SD Government collaborates closely with SD Data Center
As part of the Satcom Direct family, SD Government collaborates closely with the SD Data Center to provide high-quality cybersecurity services. The Melbourne, FL-based data center enables customers to seamlessly transition between legacy and new networks, supported by in-house data center services.
Additionally, access to a range of cloud service providers is available, further strengthening the network's capabilities.
