Sasken Technologies Limited has announced the world’s first long-term evolution (LTE)-technology-based satellite product, named Mobile Satellite Equipment (MSE). This innovative solution enables mission-critical communications during natural disasters such as tsunamis, as well as normal operations. It provides a wide spectrum of services, including emergency calls, voice, fax, messaging, data, and additional functionalities.
As pioneers in the satellite communication (satcom) industry, Sasken has designed, developed, and deployed the MSE hardware and software, revolutionising the satcom industry. The introduction of LTE over mobile satellite equipment brings standard 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) services over the satellite infrastructure, transforming the legacy satellite network infrastructure into a standard and interoperable telecom network.
Commenting on the launch, Rajiv C Mody, chairman and managing director, Sasken, said, “Sasken continues to break barriers and redefine the boundaries of technological innovation. I am proud to lead a team that has architected the product from concept and design to commercialisation of this complex satellite system for high-speed critical communication. The team realised the design to make this product sustainable for long-term use in the field which will impact the lives of millions by enabling public-safety satcom. Our commitment to engineering excellence, customer satisfaction, and pushing the limits of what is possible drives our success.”
Meanwhile, Abhijit Kabra, chief executive officer (CEO), Sasken, said, “We are proud to be part of this innovative solution. This pioneering technology ensures uninterrupted and reliable connectivity even in remote or challenging terrain, and more importantly when other modes of communication fail during natural disasters and calamities. Yet again, Sasken, has lived up to its commitment of helping customers launch complex and technically advanced products, which makes the world a better and safer place to live.”
One of the standout features of the MSE system is the integration of a tracking antenna unit. With a modernised, resource-efficient, and extensible platform, the MSE provides long-term support for telecommunication services. This cost-effectiveness, combined with increased user capacity, presents satellite telecom operators with new opportunities for market growth.
Further, Rizwanul Islam, associate vice president (AVP), delivery, Sasken, said, “As the delivery head of NW and satcom BU, I am dedicated to collaborating with our customers to provide pioneering and cost-efficient solutions and services. Our focus is on expediting time to market while maintaining a commitment to delivering exceptional products utilised globally. With our expertise in state-of-the-art technologies, we are enabling our clients to manoeuvre through the intricacies of the digital age and maintain a competitive edge. Alongside our skilled teams, we are transforming industries and crafting a connected and intelligent world for future generations.”
Furthermore, Mikko Keskilammi, AVP, hardware design, Sasken, said, “We take immense pride in our groundbreaking achievement, the development of a product that stands as the world’s first. The process of creating an LTE over geostationary equatorial orbit (GEO) satellites product, incorporating linked satellite channels, antenna systems, mobility, and robustness while ensuring cost-effectiveness, presented an exciting technical challenge for us. As a team, we successfully tackled this challenge, resulting in the design of a high-quality product that guarantees reliable operation for mission-critical communications.”
