Gilat’s retail solution enables cost-effective delivery of broadband connectivity to widely dispersed, multi-site retail operations. Using Gilat’s VSAT infrastructure, retailers can implement any number of broadband applications, from credit card authorization and Point of Sale (POS) to value-added online services such as POS data polling, loyalty programs and real-time inventory control.

Credit card or other transaction information is sent via satellite from the remote location terminals to the hub center, where it is sent over a dedicated, high-speed connection to the authorization center. Return authorization information is then sent back to the hub, uplinked to the satellite and received back at the remote location.

This high-performance solution helps retailers shorten transaction times and enhance customer satisfaction. At the same time, by enabling a wide array of online services and merging applications, Gilat’s solution results in improved cost control, better employee management and improved corporate communications.

Top reasons for choosing Gilat’s Retail solution:

• Virtually instantaneous round-trip credit/debit card authorization response times using always-on satellite network
• Simple and swift deployment for all locations in the network with minimal capital investment
• Ubiquitous, reliable and high-quality coverage throughout the network
• Eliminates the cost of maintaining multiple dedicated lines
• Wide variety of financial and value-added services supported from single platform

The complex and isolated nature of energy operations magnifies the need for highly reliable communications. As most oil and gas exploration and production activities take place in offshore and remote areas, dependable communications with headquarters are imperative – for business, safety and environmental reasons.

Energy companies’ communication needs cover a wide range of high-bandwidth applications for far-off rigs, such as real-time monitoring and video surveillance, ERP systems and video conferencing, in addition to voice and data communications among global offices and offshore sites. Business continuity and disaster recovery are also critical requirements for risk-laden oil & gas operations.

Gilat offers an innovative, high-performance VSAT solution catered specifically to the demanding broadband needs of the energy industry. This flexible and scalable solution is comprised of an advanced VSAT hub platform, as well as a range of terminals, antenna systems and BUCs that deliver reliable broadband communications to distant platforms and fleets. Gilat’s solution supports multiple backup options to avoid failures, QoS-based traffic differentiation per application, seamless interoperability with Ethernet, MPLS and IP backbones, and advanced acceleration and optimization for Internet traffic.

Top reasons for choosing Gilat’s Energy solution:

• Integrated satellite communications for rigs, platforms, vessels, pipelines and offices
• Single solution for all complex energy applications reduces costs and facilitates maintenance
• Flexible support for star topologies
• Reliable, high-performance throughput for real-time, business-critical applications
• Advanced QoS and access schemes to support all necessary applications

Private networks have become an effective solution for addressing today’s banking infrastructure requirements. These networks facilitate key use cases, such as expanding into geographically distributed and remote offices, securing critical financial transactions and providing for business continuity in disaster recovery scenarios.

Gilat’s end-to-end solution for banking and financial institutions includes state-of-the-art VSAT hubs and terminals designed to efficiently manage ATMs, credit card authorization, trading and other financial transactions. Bandwidth efficiency is optimized during both low volume and peak transmission times through the use of Multi-Frequency TDMA access schemes, while data security is enforced through encryption of inbound and outbound traffic without added latency.

The solution can also be used to connect rural/remote branches into corporate infrastructure via VoIP, video conferencing, digital signage and data links to all offices. Multicast capabilities enable timely updating of local offices with the latest financial information.

Top reasons for choosing Gilat’s Banking & Financial solution:

• High performance using patented embedded acceleration features that mitigate latency
• Reduced infrastructure costs and fast service deployment vis-à-vis terrestrial networks
• Optimized satellite bandwidth usage helps to minimize operational costs

Satellite communication solves the business imperative for fast broadband speeds and ubiquitous coverage to transfer large volumes of data around the world. Satellites can reach most if not every location on the planet, are reliable and flexible, and most importantly, can provide communication services in areas not served by terrestrial networks (which includes the vast majority of the Earth’s surface.) Whether in the middle of the ocean or in a remote corner of the world, data can be conveyed reliably through satellite communication.

As the IoT connects more and more devices and as technology advances, networks must move to decentralized architectures where processing is being done at different aggregation points. Deploying private networks with edge computing on-premise addresses modern business needs of increased data collection, processing, and real-time analysis. This is where Gilat’s VSATs, powered with edge computing, deliver significant advantages.

Gilat has been leading the satellite communication market for over 30 years, including multiple IoT deployments worldwide. By integrating satellite communications with private networks and edge computing, businesses all over the world, regardless of their geographic location, can have access to the robust IoT information needed to be successful in the 21st century.

Top reasons for choosing Gilat’s IoT solution:

• Extensive experience transporting IoT data for multiple verticals, such as telemedicine, agriculture, SCADA, machinery, oil and gas and more
• Optimized data backhauling from Private 4G/LTE and 5G networks
• Integration with local EDGEs/MEC
• Edge computing capabilities for specific use cases
• Rapid, cost-effective deployment where terrestrial infrastructure is impractical
• Global managed services including VSAT equipment, satellite connectivity, remote network operation, network and service management, call-center support, and field operation
• Ideally suited for content delivery optimization and ‘smart surveillance’ solutions