iOra Case Studies

Australian Department of Defense: Speed up data transfer

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has undertaken field trials to deploy Microsoft SharePoint 2010 into their tactical theatre. The main focus of the project is the modernization and strategic planning of communication and collaboration systems for Defense to increase the effectiveness of sharing information, collaborating, and communicating. Traditionally having relied on Lotus Notes or bespoke solutions, the Australian DoD wanted to modernise its systems, and these trials were specifically focused on deploying Microsoft SharePoint within low and unstable bandwidth environments. The initial results were extremely positive. Learn More...

Delivering data to the tactical edge

At a time of unprecedented budget reductions, now more than ever the development of solutions delivering operational efficiency, whilst maintaining the accuracy of the information, is paramount for Warfighters. Exploiting solutions such as data distribution in joint common operating environments, mission command software, C4ISR systems, and handheld tablet devices are all part of this important conversation aimed at improving tactical communication and coordination. Learn More...

Regs4ships: Replicating information costs time

Regs4ships Ltd specializes in the provision of digital regulations, technical information and IMO material to ships and shore infrastructure. The only database of its kind in the world, Regs4ships’ customers include Shell, BP, P&O, Cunard, Stolt, Stena and many ports, lawyers, insurers, suppliers, colleges and consultants. Learn More...

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V: Offshore Dive Support Vessels

Stable, reliable, and resilient communications solutions available all year round are a major priority for the offshore energy market. There can be substantial implications of losing connectivity for even short periods of time. The support of divers operating into cold dark waters often with adverse tides and currents requires the highest levels of safety. The efficient use of expensive resources is dependent on well-co-ordinated plans between the shore-based and vessel-based teams. Learn More...

Shell Group: A ship’s safety record delivered

The Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO) manages the trading and shipping activities for all of Shell’s products, operating a large fleet of tankers as well as chartering vessels. All ships must comply with rigorous safety standards ensuring they support Shell’s commitment to protecting the environment. Learn More...

US Marine Corps: Access to information whenever and wherever

The task of keeping the vast amounts of equipment, including vehicles and weapons, in good working order, falls to the USMC’s huge force of “maintainers”. These men and women work to ensure that all equipment when it is called upon is in a safe, reliable and fully operational state of repair. To perform this enormous and often complex task, the maintainers require access to all up-to-date maintenance manuals and records that accompany every piece of USMC equipment. Learn More...

US Navy: No network? No problem

 iOra’s Geo-Replicator experts provide the bandwidth optimization that makes the updating of the “Distance Support” portal possible across the entire fleet via satellite. This enables the Navy to run an up-to-date portal on all of its ships, substantially reducing demand on the Navy’s satellite network, as well as the cost of transporting technology to ships. Learn More...

Working With CGI For Nato: Exercise Noble Ledger

The NATO Communications and Information Agency – or NCI Agency – acts as NATO’s principal Consultation, Command and Control (C3) deliverer and Communications and Information Systems (CIS) provider. It also provides IT support to NATO Headquarters, the NATO Command Structure and NATO Agencies. Learn More...

Zodiac Maritime Agency: Consistent data delivery to ships at sea

Zodiac is an international ship management company specializing in the management of VLOCs, Capesize, Panamax, Handymax and Handysize Bulk Carriers, Chemical Tankers, LPG Tankers, Container Ships and Pure Car (Truck) Carriers. Zodiac is headquartered in London with a representative office in Shanghai. Zodiac manages one of the largest UK-flagged fleets. Learn More...