BusinessWire
November 24, 2006 12:30 AM Pacific Time

New Satlink Software Version from STM Reduces Network Operating Expenses

Released Software Includes Unique Design for Embedded Header Compression

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its ongoing effort to add new features and enhancements to the Satlink DVB-RCS product line, STM announced today the deployment of its latest Satlink System Software Release-11 across several networks. The new software release includes embedded Header Compression for further improvement in bandwidth efficiency, particularly for networks with extensive use of VOIP and all types of UDP traffic.

“One of our goals is to continually reduce the OPEX for our network operators,” said Bjørn Platou, General Manager of STM Norway. “Our latest Software Release lowers the network operating costs by increasing the amount of actual information carried within the satellite bandwidth.”

STM’s VSAT product portfolio, including the Solante product line, is known among the operators for providing superior voice quality with low system delay. The new implementation of the Header Compression in the Satlink System Software Release-11 carries the same commitment to quality performance by incorporating a unique implementation to minimize additive delay resulting from improved bandwidth efficiency.

The innovative design applied to Release-11 is optimized for operation in the MF-TDMA return channels where capacity is dynamically adjusted as a result of voice calls or changes in data traffic. This design employs traffic shaping in combination with the Header Compression feature to ensure low packet jitter and predictable bit-rate requirements, both essential for quality VOIP calls. Additionally, the unique implementation maintains consistent voice quality in the face of occasional packet loss by avoiding differential packet header encoding.

About STM Group:

STM Group, Inc., based in California, is a telecom solutions provider with a number of global subsidiaries using VSAT technology for IP-based networking, telephony, cellular and bandwidth on demand data applications. STM has a regional presence in Europe, Russia, Asia, the Middle East, and North and South America, along with a number of in-country sales representatives in many parts of the world.

More details about this news release and STM’s products can be found at STM’s Web site: www.stmi.com.