Access Data from Any Location
The GDS Offshore Connectivity solution addresses the need for reliable connectivity in offshore environments.
- SD-WAN combined LTE and Satellite
- Portable and Seamless
- Easy to set up
Problems It Solves
- Lack of reliable connectivity for offshore operations
- Insufficient bandwidth to support growing requirements
- Poor call quality and application performance
- High cost of traditional satellite services
- Inability to switch between connections as needed
The oil-and-gas industry is just like any other — users need access to applications and data from any location, including offshore operations. In fact, the demand for connectivity is increasing rapidly as firms seek to monitor, optimize and proactively maintain their investments through the use of mobile devices and the Internet of Things. However, traditional connectivity solutions lack the performance and capacity to support these emerging applications.
The GDS Offshore Connectivity solution addresses the need for reliable connectivity in offshore environments. It features NOMAD-GOM, a unique SD-WAN platform that combines LTE wireless with satellite service. The self-contained, portable solution is easy to set up and use, providing everything needed for seamless connectivity.
The experts at GDS have engineered the solution to ensure optimum performance for voice, video and other latency-sensitive applications. The solution incorporates robust security to protect sensitive data, and is monitored, managed and supported by the GDS team.
GDS offshore connectivity enables you to:
Ensure seamless connectivity for vessels, rigs, platforms and other offshore locations
by leveraging LTE wireless for high bandwidth and low latency, with instantaneous failover to satellite where cellular service is unavailable.
Optimize the user experience
with a platform that delivers high-quality business communications and application performance. Network traffic is prioritized based upon application, use case, user profiles and other criteria.
Control WAN costs
by minimizing reliance on expensive satellite services for offshore connectivity.
Maximize security for sensitive applications and data
through deep packet inspection, application-layer content filtering and other robust controls.
Simplify offshore connectivity
with a self-contained solution that can be deployed rapidly in any location. This “office in a box” includes everything needed to provide voice and data network services for up to 25 users.
Reduce IT operational overhead
with a fully managed solution featuring 24x7x365 monitoring, maintenance and support. GDS provides one, simple statement that consolidates all telecom and satellite service charges.