Wind Telecomunicazioni SpA, one of the leading players in the Italian telecommunications market, is integrating IcarusNet satellite communication services into its own network infrastructure. One reason for this move is for the monitoring and remote control of electrical energy production and distribution plants and systems, which requires a network infrastructure with extremely reliable features. The project already has nearly 400 active satellite terminals in sites distributed throughout Italy to complement terrestrial terminations (wired and wireless). Satellite connections will be integrated into the Wind backbone to configure a redundant, scalable network architecture for current and future needs. IcarusNet satellite network communications enable the transport of data pertaining to all applications for monitoring and control of remote plants, often located in mountain areas exposed to highly inclement weather conditions. Moreover, to solve visibility problems linked to natural obstacles (mountains, wooded areas, etc.), an integrated configuration based on Skylogic’s advanced D-Star platform is active at Turin’s Skypark, based on ViaSat technology. This configuration allows the traffic distributed on different satellites to converge on Wind’s terrestrial backbone. Configurations for Internet/VPN access, as well as for temporary/mobile use: for example, sites for power plants under construction, emergency services, etc., will be offered. IcarusNet collaborated with Wind in defining the satellite network integration specifications for the complete design and, as part of a master contract, it is in charge of the roll-out with installations, activation, maintenance, and data transport services via satellite.

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