DRcomm
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

When disaster strikes, communication is your most important tool for managing the crisis. The trouble is that telecom networks are often one of the first pieces of infrastructure to fail. DRcomm from Globecomm lets you establish robust data-voice-video communication access points wherever and whenever they are needed, using highly automated satellite terminals and flexible communications packages. First responders gain the portable, reliable and interoperable communications they need under any conditions from any place they can see the sky.

Features

Globecomm provides a complete disaster communications preparedness system suitable for state, county and municipal agencies to provide assured, interoperable communications in the event of natural or manmade disaster. The system consists of:

• Compact, self-contained Auto-Explorer satellite terminals capable of connecting to a satellite with the push of a button, pre-positioned at strategic locations in your territory, complete with batteries and generator for off-grid operation.
• Local communications package customized to your requirements and interoperable with other systems, including telephone and radio, cellular base station, and network and Internet connection.
• Access to active satellite channels for immediate access to network backhaul and IP applications via our global satellite infrastructure.
• Documentation and support training for emergency services personnel in transport, deployment and use of DRcomm.

Benefits

Cost-effective assured access to satellite connections. When disaster strikes, today's complex telecom networks are often the first piece of infrastructure to fail, whether through broken circuits, drowned power supplies or overwhelming call volume. Globecomm provides guaranteed access to minimum bandwidth at an affordable fixed cost, using advanced technologies that make very efficient use of the capacity. In the event of disaster, you can also grow that capacity fast to connect multiple sites from any place you can see the sky.

Pre-positioned and portable equipment providing robust telecom access points for disaster management. The easy-to-use Auto-Explorer terminal, combined with a local communications package customized to your needs, provides an instant access point capable of supporting voice, local cellular calls and data, and IP connections for Internet and network access, vastly increasing your ability to respond quickly and effectively.

Making sure that first responders are “good to go.”The best equipment in the world is worthless if people don't know how to use it. Globecomm includes training – either "train the trainer" sessions for your staff or onsite training of first-responders – to ensure that your people have the skills they need when disaster strikes.

Options

A fully interoperable system of pre-positioned terminals and guaranteed bandwidth should be your first line of defense. DRcomm technology can scale to meet your budget priorities. Ask us about service contracts that provide you with equipment and bandwidth at a fixed monthly rate with no capital investment. You can also design a lower-cost solution by specifying manual satellite terminals that require trained operators, or buying satellite bandwidth only when needed, instead of paying for guaranteed access. And if disaster catches you unprepared, Globecomm may be able to provide portable terminals and bandwidth on short notice.

Need More Information?

Call toll-free 1-877-452-5728 or Contact your nearest Globecomm office and ask for Government Sales. Click here to open the datasheet in Adobe PDF format.