When one of the world’s largest mining exploration and development companies invested in integrated remote operated mining centers (IROC), they turned to ITC Global to provide a high-performance satellite network for their real-time operations and communications.
Africa & Australia
- Iron Ore
- Aluminum
- Manganese
- Nickel & Copper
- Coal
High-Performance Satellite Network
Supporting real-time operations and communications.
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Requirements
Connect mine sites across Africa & Australia
Support real-time automation systems
Integrate with BHP network operations center
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Solution
Custom designed SCPC solution with dedicated links
Data rates in excess of 20Mbps in each direction
Carrier-in-carrier for maximum throughput
Large 4.8M C-band antenna system
Guaranteed “True CIR” solution
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Outcome
BHP Billiton deployed a first of its kind Integrated Remote Operations Center
Improved operational efficiency for iron ore mining operations worldwide
ITC Global & BHP Billiton won the WAiTTA Award for innovation telecommunications technology