Comtech EF Data MIDAS 4 System and Design - Manual (Page 16)

System and Design Manual, Revision 2
1–2 Introduction
Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) technology, coupled with the
bandwidth-on-demand capabilities of Comtech EF Data’s MIDAS system,
provides a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for users who require
connectivity on demand.
MIDAS dynamically allocates satellite power and bandwidth based upon the
communication needs of the network users.
• Under the control of MIDAS, circuits can be established and
terminated on demand in a matter of seconds.
• The network can be monitored, controlled, and modified with the
click of a mouse and a few keystrokes, providing network users with
something new—complete control over their networks.
For users requiring on-demand services, the ability to allocate digital
bandwidth on demand on a cost-per-minute basis is an excellent option:
• Graphics can be transmitted and updated in seconds, without the
speed limitations of a dial-up PSTN line.
• Remote users are able to access data, video, and imaging services in a
fraction of the time, as compared to that required by a dial-up PSTN
line.
• Simultaneous, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint video and audio
communication makes it easy for business people, health care
professionals, and educators to conduct face-to-face meetings without
the time and expense of travel.