[SatNews] Global Satellite Engineering (GSE) has just announced its new enhanced MCG-108, its 8 channel satellite PBX solution that provides reliable communication when power fails.

The MCG-108 is ideal for emergency management or hurricane support. The main new feature incorporates Iridium’s 2G satellite transceiver, the 9522B Iridium L-band Transceiver (LBT) that provides a truly global and data communication. The enhanced MCG-108 is now more streamlined and is 250 percent smaller than the original model. The actual size has changed from a 5U to a 2U. New features include an embedded computing platform inside of a single case with a Layer 3 switch for complex customer networking requirements, along with a fully redundant power supply. The system has also been upgraded to include Solid State Storage instead of traditional spinning disks to increase reliability, shock endurance, and lower power consumption. One of the best mechanical improvements is a removable lid for easy access to all eight SIM cards. Configuration of the system and upgrades are still performed via a fully encrypted tunnel for simple maintenance and implementation. At the company's headquarters, they can configure and test remote systems and diagnose any potential issues remotely.