ASTRA reduces satellite bandwidth costs

As with all IT technology satellite broadband solutions continue to improve.

Recently we’ve seen some new KA Band services being deployed – while there have been some “teething problems” they do offer more bandwidth at a reduced cost.

To compete with these new services, suppliers of KU band technology are offering new service packages and lower costs.

Depending on the customer application, these services can be more cost effective than the newer KA Band services.

For example, ASTRA are providing faster download speeds now – and their prices have been reduced!

POINT systems can help with advice on the most appropriate solution. Why not give us a call?

ASTRA reduces satellite bandwidth costs

There are 6 main factors driving installers and end users to use a pre-terminated solution as opposed to terminating on-site: -

1. 1.     It’s the best way to terminate a fibre
   1. a.     the method of terminating (adding connectors directly to the core fibre) mains that quality of the terminations is high and consistent and thus giving guaranteed performance.

1. 2.     It’s the cheapest way to terminate a fibre
   1. a.     the cost of terminating in a factory is less than on-site. This is due to speed at which multiple terminations can be done and also because the termination technique (hot cure oven) is the cheapest form of termination. This cost comparison doesn’t include other costs incurred by an installer of fibre such as capital expenditure on equipment and training of staff.

1. 3.     It’s the only way to produce high volumes in short timescale
   1. a.     high volumes can be terminated on-site but space and set up times often restrict operations. Not to mention the cost of labour on-site to complete large projects escalates when overnight accommodation and travel costs start to be included.

1. 4.     Access to site
   1. a.     time on-site is dramatically reduced. Although using pre-terminated fibre is not a “plug and play” solution when using traditional fibre links, the work on site is simplified to pulling, cleaning, inspecting and testing.

1. 5.     Lead times
   1. a.     with products being delivered in 3 – 5 days it is quicker to order a completed fibre link than order the component parts from a distributor and then wait on-site for the delivery and then terminate

1. 6.     Access to the skills and equipment
   1. a.     with the downsizing of many installation companies and the competition for new work, often installers do not have the in-house capacity to complete a project once it has been won.

Check out the benefits of using Pre Terminated Fibre

POINT systems has signed up as a partner for Paessler – developers of world leading PRTG Network Monitor.

So if you want answers to questions such as:

       Who or what is using my network bandwidth?

     What applications are using cpu cycles / memory / disk space?

     How do I monitor virtual servers / VoIP connections?

Then this is what you should do:

First – watch this short (4 minute) video

Here is  the link to the PRTG Introduction video: http://www.youtube.com/user/PaesslerAG#p/u/5/Y33dd_tox68

 Then download the free 30 day trial software

Trial download link

http://www.paessler.com/download/prtgtrial/reseller_trial_link/18bed

When you’ve run the trial software for a week or two you’ll want to know the price of the software

Contact POINT systems – we’ll help you determine the optimum solution

You’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you get for your investment!

You can use the inbuilt mapping and graphs to determine trends helping to solve problems before they occur

Network Monitor – avoid performance bottlenecks and reduce costs

Following the acquistion of PREVX Webroot has been developing an integrated desk top security solution utilising the most adavanced features of both product sets.
The resulting product – Webroot Secure Anywhere – has been receiving much acclaim.

Here are a few comments:

“Webroot SecureAnywhere is truly revolutionary – in a standardized benchmark test, out of a possible 98 points, we scored 90. Our closest competitors scored 62.”

From Passmark Software

Conclusions : 4.75 out of 5 stars
Webroot has gone from being a midlevel competitor to possibly one of the best suites out there. The impact on your computer memory is remarkably low, you could easily beat the installation process in a staring contest it’s so fast, and the features are solid and work well even for a high-end premium security suite. The integrated mobile support bodes well for the future, too.

From CNET Editor

Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus AND Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete won Editors’ Choice from PC Magazine today (scored 4.5 / 5)

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2393918,00.asp#fbid=5ljhab5um1T

This unusual system definitely works. Webroot detected 100 percent of the sample threats and scored a perfect 10 of 10 points for overall malware blocking, rootkit blocking, and scareware blocking.

See what the experts are saying about the new WEBROOT product

We are pleased to introduce a new award-winning security service provided by Webroot. Security Software as a Service (SaaS) is a sustainable security approach that is cost-effective, manageable and flexible.

Most importantly, Security SaaS provides better protection by blocking threats in the cloud, away from your network. There are no software or hardware purchases, no single-point-of-failure risks, and no unexpected outages and replacements. Service Level Agreements (SLAs) guarantee top quality performance and availability, so you can rest assured you have the highest level of protection.

POINT systems announces partnership with Webroot SaaS

We’d like to invite you to attend a Webinar to find out more about Security Software as a Service (SaaS).

5 Key Differences You Need to Know About SaaS vs. On-Premise Security

Tuesday 1 March, 2011, 12.00 PM – 13.00 PM GMT

Wednesday 9 March, 2011, 12:00 PM – 13:00 PM GMT

Please choose your preferred date and click one of the links below to register and receive full details.

REGISTER for Tuesday 1 March, 2011 Webinar

REGISTER for Wednesday 9 March, 2011 Webinar

Invitation to Webroot SaaS Webinar and link to registration

We have recently won two new contracts with construction companies to supply and install satellite broadband kit for rapid deployment at new construction sites.

We can do this at any mainland location in the UK, and it can typically be installed within 2 or 3 days. We can also provide a site survey and decommissioning service.

Two options are available:

• Customer owned equipment – We will manage storage / delivery etc
• POINT Systems owned equipment – Customer pays rental for period of hire

We have recently provided satellite broadband to two major construction companies:

COSTAIN Limited

CROUDACE HOMES Limited

In both cases they had been waiting for a long time for installation of fixed links. They chose POINT systems to deliver a satellite broadband solution

New broadband rapid deployment customers

Pickled Egg appointed Point Systems to provide a satellite broadband link for The ASUS Technology Zone. The Mobile Satellite sits on top of a 1959 Vintage Caravan, which has been completely re-furbished to provide our client with a mobile computing zone that will tour UK events, festivals over the next 18 months. Working with this retro style Pickled Egg have completely stripped and replaced the interior to provide 7 workstations and comfy seating areas at either end, with further outdoor space for 4-8 Netbooks.

We have just finished our first event in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, and have been extremely impressed with an uninterrupted connection. We would have no hesitation in recommending POINT Systems.

Pickled Egg

New Career Skills is a private company providing training for people looking to start a new career. Since the company makes extensive use of IT there is a need to protect the IT network from malware and viruses.

After some analysis and testing Webroot Spy Sweeper was selected as the best solution. We know that this is one of the best products on the market. We were pleased with the ease of installation and manageability.

The product works well and appears to have very little affect on the performance of the PCs.

POINT systems supplied the product for us and they responded well to any questions raised and have been efficient in all areas. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

New Career Skills

POINT systems attended the recent CILIP Mobilemeet held in Dewsbury in May 2010. This meeting was an opportunity for people involved in mobile libraries from around the country to meet and discuss latest issues. Many attendees came on board the POINT systems demonstration vehicle to see our satellite broadband system in action and have a chat about different IT solutions that can be implemented on mobile libraries.

We look forward to attending the CILIP Mobilemeet next year in Matlock. In the meantime, CILIP members can see our advert in the upcoming August edition of Service Point magazine, or attached here to download.

In the past few months, POINT systems have supplied the new Crystop satellite broadband system to Aberdeenshire County Council and Stockton-on-Tees Council for use on board their mobile libraries. If you are interested in finding out more about mobile satellite broadband please contact us.