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Nokia and Irish Aviation Authority deploy next-
gen network for North Atlantic
N
okia has announced successful deployment of the Irish Aviation
Authority’s (IAA) next-generation air traffic control network at
its new West Ireland disaster recovery centre. As part of the deal,
Nokia supplied its IP/MPLS networking products, which have been
specifically designed for this level of mission-critical application.
The new, high-bandwidth IP/MPLS network will increase capacity
and ensure smooth operation of new, more demanding air traffic
control (ATC) applications. It will also provide support for legacy,
non-IP applications, including end-to-end communications between
radar stations. The IAA also benefitted from Nokia’s professional
services offering for network design, architecture, integration and
deployment. Following successful deployment of the network,
Nokia will continue to provide IAA with long-term support and
maintenance services.
The network is currently in service and has successfully carried out
a number of live trials across multiple airspace sectors in the key
North Atlantic region, delivering critical voice and radar services to
controllers over the new Nokia IP/MPLS platform.
The successful deployment of the network precedes the expected
doubling of global air traffic by 2030. The North Atlantic airspace
is one of the most crowded airspaces in the world and the IAA will
need more capacity as traffic grows. Modern ATC management
applications can scale to meet the demand but require a different
kind of network connectivity based on IP, such as Nokia’s IP/MPLS.
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Increased connectivity needed in Scotland to
improve access to education
M
ore than eight in 10 (85%) Scottish
citizens believe the Internet of Things
(IoT) and digital technologies will enhance
education in Scotland. The research,
commissioned by Capita’s Technology
Solutions division on behalf of the Scottish
Wide Area Network (SWAN), explores
the attitudes of Scottish people towards
increasing the use of digital technologies
and IoT in education. Overall, the research
shows the majority see benefits to introducing
new technologies in education – particularly
in enhancing learning for students with
disabilities and additional support needs
(91%) and connecting and improving
attainment for students living in remote and
rural areas (92%).
Jack Anderson, Head of Digital and
Innovation for SWAN at Capita, said: “We’re
seeing new technologies developing all the
time which can help build smart classrooms
and campuses across Scotland. Ultimately,
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A need for better connectivity in Scotland
to increase access to education has been
revealed in new research
these technologies can be an advantage
to every student in Scotland. This is
particularly true when it comes to ensuring
equal access to education – especially
for those in remote and rural areas – and
helping them prepare for a tech-driven
future. We’re seeing a lot of government
investment into high-speed Internet across
Scotland – especially for the one in five
households that remain unconnected. We
now need to make sure citizens across
these remote and rural regions are aware
of the possibilities that come with the right
infrastructure and reliable connectivity.”
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