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 SIGCOM's communications
systems solution business unit delivers high
quality, integrated
communication solutions for audio visual systems, video conferencing
systems, integrated control systems, facility improvements for aesthetic
and acoustic reasons, and full service design, integration/installation,
educational services and maintenance services.
With the emergence of new technologies, the world of
business is becoming diverse. No longer are companies restricted to operating in areas
where their customers and suppliers are located. Today, the most advanced companies can be
found in remote areas and in a multitude of offices distributed across the globe.
The challenge of communication is being met by
video teleconferencing. Multimedia boardrooms range in size from small conference rooms to
multi-tiered auditoriums. Video teleconferencing offers a unique advantage over old audio
technology teleconferencing. With video teleconferencing, facial communication is not
lost. You can witness the smile of approval or capture the grimace of confusion. In
addition, you can maximize the effectiveness of meetings by including more decision-makers
in the decision-making process. Travel cost is no longer an issue.
The technology of
multimedia communication is being applied in the
world of education as
well as the business world. Recording studios, audio production
control rooms, and editing suites support distance learning in hundreds of
multimedia classrooms around the world. Because of this technology,
a host of medical students can witness a new surgical procedure without
stepping foot into the operating room, and a sole professor can address
assemblies of students in classrooms throughout the world simultaneously.
The benefits don't end there! With multi-media
conferencing, the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies can simultaneously and
securely brief employees world wide and provide live reports to field commanders and staff
in Washington. Doctors and medical specialists can collaborate about techniques and
research.
Using transmission media such as satellites, T1 lines,
TCP/IP networks and ISDN circuits, SIGCOM delivers interactive multimedia solutions
worldwide. We provide total solutions with complete life-cycle support including:
- Needs Assessment
- Systems engineering & design
- Custom room construction Installation &
Integration
- Product Acquisition
- Training
- Maintenance
Many of SIGCOM's project engineers and installation personnel
are International Communications Industry Association (ICIA) certified and trained, and are experts in
delivering systems designed to meet your budget and requirements.
Our solution meets all Red and Black
separation requirements and will be installed by NSA-certified personnel with
valid DD-1435s.
SIGCOM employs the latest
technology and software to provide you with user-friendly control interfaces,
state-of-the-art image projection and switching system controls, and options such as touch
screen control panels in both wired and wireless models.
At SIGCOM, we provide Solutions for Communications
and Security requirements. We utilize information, technology, and people to
facilitate the decision-making process. We help our customers succeed by
providing exceptional system solutions and services.
SIGCOM is a leader in
developing multi-media solutions.
SIGCOM provides
solutions with audio visual/video teleconferencing for distance learning sites.
As a systems integrator SIGCOM
provides consultative and advising services, a wide selection of
equipment, and worldwide coverage. SIGCOM's multi-media business
integrates telecommunications, Local Area Networks/Wide Area Networks,
video teleconferencing and audio visual technologies into world class,
interactive board rooms, presentation rooms, distance learning centers and
command centers that enable you to master time and distance across the
enterprise. With this technology, you can hold
face-to-face meetings across the globe without leaving your office,
increase effectiveness of meetings by including more decision makers and
resources in the decision-making process, or reach into hundreds of
classrooms around the world and teach students simultaneously without
leaving your own classroom.
Distance Learning
 Distance Learning and video
teleconferencing systems designed and implemented by SIGCOM provide an
innovative and cost-effective means to communicate and train any size
group almost anywhere in the world.
By enhancing productivity, distance
learning and video teleconferencing enable more resources to be focused on
the final decision-making process, keeping people in familiar territory,
close to the resources they need.
Defense Logistics Agency Enhances Training
With Six Distance Learning Sites
The use of satellite communications has
brought about significant advances in the way training is delivered to
Government agencies today. With increasing pressure of cost
containment, satellite-delivered training has evolved into one of the
Government's best assets in preparing employees to meet new challenges and
goals. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) provides
satellite-delivered interactive distance learning from six origination
sites located in Columbus, OH; New Cumberland, PA; Fort Belvoir, VA;
Boston, MA; Carson, CA; and Battle Creek, MI. The origination sites,
designed and implemented by SIGCOM, connect to a satellite-based network
from facilities at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH and Fort Lee,
VA. When complete the network will contain up to 35 downlinks to
locations throughout the United States. This satellite network was
designed and implemented by Spacenet.
The Defense Logistics Agency Distance
Learning Network (DDLN) is part of the Government Education Training
Network (GETN). Future
enhancements to the DDLN will include
downlinks to locations around the world.
DDLN's training systems utilize satellite
technology to deliver training to broad geographic areas. This is
accomplished using a combination of Integrated Services Digital Network
(ISDN), satellite broadcast technology, and conventional data circuits as
the telecommunications backbone. As a hybrid network, the DDLN
combines one-way satellite communications with terrestrial communications
technologies.
Each of the origination sites has an ISDN
Primary Rate Interface (PRI) circuit which provides bandwidth management
from 384 kbps to T1, the capability to transmit and receive satellite
programming, and access to two-way interactive terrestrial
programming. In addition, the ISDN PRI provides any of the six DDLN
origination sites with bandwidth-on-demand connectivity.
The Mission of
The Defense Logistics
Agency
Although logistics support has been
provided since 1952, the Department of Defense established the Defense
Supply Agency in 1961. Now known as the Defense Logistics Agency,
the DLA's mission is to provide acquisition and focused logistics support
of America's Armed Forces in peace and war - around the clock, around the
world. Headquartered in Fort Belvoir, VA, the DLA provides supply
and service support of over four million items to all branches of the
military and several civilian agencies through out the world, anywhere,
anytime. With the rapid evolution and sophistication of technology
used to support our nation's war fighters, the DLA faces many challenges to
insure that their workforce is prepared to deliver and sustain world-class
performance effectively and efficiently. The DLA's Distance Learning
Network is just one piece of the infrastructure being put in place to
insure that DLA achieves their mission and goals.
The DLA Satellite-Delivered
Interactive Distance Learning System Functional Capabilities
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