1. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Effective Business Communications over Satellite Jaime Dickinson President & COO Jaime Dickinson President & COO

2. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Introduction  Most critical locations for oil & gas exploration lack terrestrial telecommunications connectivity; therefore we rely on wireless solutions such as satellite and other radio transmission technologies that have historically shown to be expensive and still not optimized for using modern video and voice communications, as well as the latest collaboration tools available in the market.  Most critical locations for oil & gas exploration lack terrestrial telecommunications connectivity; therefore we rely on wireless solutions such as satellite and other radio transmission technologies that have historically shown to be expensive and still not optimized for using modern video and voice communications, as well as the latest collaboration tools available in the market.

3. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Agenda 1. Technology challenges for satellite fixed and mobile stations 2. Essential tools for effective collaboration and communication 3. Highly efficient bandwidth utilization alternatives 4. VoIP, Video Conference, and Collaboration Solutions 1. Technology challenges for satellite fixed and mobile stations 2. Essential tools for effective collaboration and communication 3. Highly efficient bandwidth utilization alternatives 4. VoIP, Video Conference, and Collaboration Solutions 1 2 3 4

4. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Challenges  High cost of dedicated satellite links  Between $3,200 and $5,800 per Mbps per month  High cost of dedicated satellite links  Between $3,200 and $5,800 per Mbps per month 1:14:110:150:1 0 4,000 Cost Performance

5. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Challenges  Inherent Latency of Satellite Communications  500 to 900 milliseconds decrease performance of reliable IP traffic (TCP)  IPSec (encrypted-secured) traffic performance is affected  Real time applications such as video and critical mission systems over TCP do not work properly.  Inherent Latency of Satellite Communications  500 to 900 milliseconds decrease performance of reliable IP traffic (TCP)  IPSec (encrypted-secured) traffic performance is affected  Real time applications such as video and critical mission systems over TCP do not work properly. ~250 ms +~250 ms Round trip: ~500 ms

6. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Challenges  Mobile stations require special equipment  GPS and stabilized equipment are required  Connectivity is limited to satellite coverage  Mobile stations require special equipment  GPS and stabilized equipment are required  Connectivity is limited to satellite coverage

7. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Essential tools for collaboration  Voice Communications  Video Conference  Fax  Remote PC control and Assistance  Voice Communications  Video Conference  Fax  Remote PC control and Assistance

8. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Essential tools for collaboration  Voice Communications & Fax  Basic voice communications are taken for granted because they are the minimum necessary tool at any level of the operations environment.  Satellite phones are not the only alternative available  VoIP applications run comfortably well on shared satellite networks  Conference calls are possible through optimized VoIP systems  Fax services can be optimized for satellite communications  Voice Communications & Fax  Basic voice communications are taken for granted because they are the minimum necessary tool at any level of the operations environment.  Satellite phones are not the only alternative available  VoIP applications run comfortably well on shared satellite networks  Conference calls are possible through optimized VoIP systems  Fax services can be optimized for satellite communications

9. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Essential tools for collaboration  Video Conference  Video enabled calls increase effectiveness of most conversations by creating a more personal ambience which helps breaking the distance barrier and empower both ends’ commitment with their communication goals.  Being able to make multi-point meetings across time zones and international boundaries makes economic and strategic sense.  Gestures, voice, visual demonstrations, and interaction combined permit a shorter and more productive interaction  Video Conference  Video enabled calls increase effectiveness of most conversations by creating a more personal ambience which helps breaking the distance barrier and empower both ends’ commitment with their communication goals.  Being able to make multi-point meetings across time zones and international boundaries makes economic and strategic sense.  Gestures, voice, visual demonstrations, and interaction combined permit a shorter and more productive interaction

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11. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Highly Efficient Bandwidth Utilization Solutions  Shared satellite bandwidth solutions  DVB and MCPC  Carrier in Carrier  TDMA and FDMA  Spread Spectrum  IP Optimization Techniques  TCP Acceleration  Data Compression  Caching & Prefetching  UDP wrapping  Shared satellite bandwidth solutions  DVB and MCPC  Carrier in Carrier  TDMA and FDMA  Spread Spectrum  IP Optimization Techniques  TCP Acceleration  Data Compression  Caching & Prefetching  UDP wrapping

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13. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. VoIP, Video Conference & Collaboration  Videoconferencing and collaboration tools are more than a simple replacement for travel; they provide better ways to communicate and work. Conferencing and collaboration applications enable knowledge workers to do more than just exchange information; they provide an environment for productive interaction through:  Improved quality and speed of the decision making process  Increased reach over all remote locations  Advantages of multitasking  Cost efficient training  Videoconferencing and collaboration tools are more than a simple replacement for travel; they provide better ways to communicate and work. Conferencing and collaboration applications enable knowledge workers to do more than just exchange information; they provide an environment for productive interaction through:  Improved quality and speed of the decision making process  Increased reach over all remote locations  Advantages of multitasking  Cost efficient training

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16. © NEWCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2006. All Rights Reserved. The content provided here, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and logos, is owned by either Newcom International or the party that have provided the content to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Newcom Intl. is the sole and exclusive owner of its compila-tion of this content on this printed material, and this compilation is also protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of any of this content could lead to copyright infringement. Satellite Arc: 11° to 148° West Longitude iDirect Satellite Network