[SatNews] OPEX and HTTP traffic reduction...

XipLink has announced that BringCom has selected XipLink Hub Optimization (XHO) technology for a large network application providing Internet access in Africa. The hub-centric XHO solution reduces the addressable HTTP traffic by 35 percent for the BringCom traffic pattern. This reduction greatly decreases the operating expense associated with costly satellite bandwidth capacity, which is imperative in the very cost competitive African Internet access business. In addition, the XHO technology improves customer satisfaction by increasing HTTP download times, yet is seamless to the user base as no additional remote hardware or software is required. The African-based network will use a single XipLink XA-30K device to support two iDirect Hubs serving hundreds of subscribers. In addition, due to the flexibility of the XHO product, the same unit can be leveraged to deliver two-way optimization functionality necessary to support BringCom’s more demanding military and enterprise-based customers.