Embedded Systems Solutions Inc.

Embedded Systems Solutions Inc.

Embedded Systems Solutions Overview

ESSI was established in 1994 to provide consulting and
professional services to service providers and fiber optics
equipment makers in the US and Canada. Since then the company
evolved into developing technology solutions and integrating
voice and data applications into wire line and wireless
networks.

ESSI has built in its portfolio a suite of innovative products
and services that meet the needs of small and medium
enterprises. These products are currently deployed in
customers networks, in particular satellite-based networks.

ESSIs mission is to continue to expand on its current product
and services suite while excelling in customer service and
solutions support.

The success of ESSI comes from our dedication to developing
products that are reliable, easy to integrate and provide total
protection for your data and vital systems. Backed by a team of
telecommunications experts, ESSI will remain at the forefront of
developing new products and the effective commercialization of
telecom products and services. Our management team has a depth
of understanding the needs of small network operators and
Internet users at every level.
History

In 1994, ESSI was engaged in the development of SONET/SDH add
drop multiplexers. The ESSI team of 50 engineers succeeded in
producing a product prototype in less than 12 months. The
product evolved rapidly and eventually, its intellectual
property was transferred to a major networking equipment
provider in the US.

In 1995, ESSI was contracted by Westinghouse Electric
Corporation to manage the system verification and the acceptance
testing of the MSAT communications ground segment. Over a
period of eighteen months, ESSI succeeded in completing the
acceptance testing for both the voice and packet data networks.
Thereafter, ESSI was retained to provide 24/7 technical support
to TMI Communications software engineers and network
operations. ESSI also aided TMI communications in setting up
their software development environment (VAX/VMS based) and help
the Network Operations team in setting up day-to-day operations
processes.

ESSI participated in the Iridium Network operations planning.
Our engineers designed, implemented, and tested the Iridium
gateway management system that controlled and managed all
Iridium gateways from a central location in the Washington, DC
area. The project was completed at a fraction of the cost that
was anticipated. ESSIs personnel had a major involvement in
the development and execution of Gateway operational readiness
scenarios. In fact, ESSIs engineers trained gateway operators
in Russia, Italy, India, and Chandler, AZ.

The ESSI team has been in the high capacity, digital radio
business in North America since 1977, with experience in 8 GHz,
90 Mb/s QPRS modulation, 64 QAM 4/6/11 GHz 140 Mb/s (6-38) GHz,
4E1/DS1 to STM-1/OC-3 radio and (4-7) GHz 512QAM 622 Mb/s STM-
4/OC-12 digital microwave system. Our team has engineered and
project managed more than 140 microwave routes in Canada, US,
Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The ESSI team of
Systems Engineers have extensive network planning experience and
have worked with many network operators in providing network
plans to optimize transmission networks, both fiber and
microwave and combinations.

Professional Services
ESSI draws from the vast experience of its technical specialists
to give clients a complete solution ranging from custom designs
through successful network planning and implementation. Our
experts, with a long track record of excellence in the telecom
industry, provide consulting and professional services as a
value-add to our technology solutions to our customers. These
services include:
Network analysis and design
Network architecture development
Network planning
Project management
Implementation service for telephony transmissions,
data, and IP networks
Web-based applications
Client/Server applications
Database development
Assistance in vendor selection
Custom technology training
Competitive assessment
ESSI Satellite Services provides a wide range of consulting
services; from the development of the economic rationale for
launching a business venture to the development of a blue print
for building and operating a network successfully. These
consulting services include:

1.Technology and Architecture Evaluation identifies new
and emerging technology, assesses the economic and performance
advantages of deploying it, and then makes specific
recommendations designed to give you a competitive advantage.

2.Service Definition evaluates various market
characteristics such as service thresholds, economic indicators,
target population, projected rate of growth, geopolitical
issues, price-to-traffic ratio, then uses these findings to help
you determine resource requirements and pricing strategies.

3.Service Modeling identifies bandwidth requirements,
specifies the appropriate grade and quality of service, and
provides statistical models and parameters for individual
services.

4.Network Grade of Service Evaluation uses operational
measurements and/or analytical techniques and simulation to
assess network performance and then recommends ways to improve
it so you can enhance your competitive edge.

5.Satellite Network and Service Planning helps you
determine the most cost-effective architecture for your network,
identifies market opportunities for emerging services, and
estimate potential traffic so that you can maximize your network
resources and investment.

6.Network Economics identifies opportunities to optimize
your network while reducing the costs of switching, and
transport and also recommends additional services to enhance
revenue potentials.


Products and Solutions
Today, ESSI offers a totally integrated solution for two-way, IP-
based satellite communication. This turnkey solution, which is
currently deployed in numerous networks in Canada in the Oil and
Gas industry, enhances the traditional two-way Internet access
with a voice, Fax, Point-of-Sale, and remote video surveillance
offering. A Global Management System (GMS) augments this
product offering, whereas broadband satellite access routers,
deployed in the field, can be remotely monitored via a web-based
GMS Client application. This offers network administrators and
IT managers the ability to manage and control the multi-port
satellite router, remotely transparently to any user
intervention. In fact, statistics and events collected by the
GMS system can be used to troubleshoot and take corrective and
preventive actions prior to problem occurrence.

SolutionDescriptionBenefits
Voice Telephony over Cable, DSL, and Satellite. Operates in
either a proprietary or H.323 mode. Reduces telephony
charges within your corporate network.
Fax Store and forward, and real-time Fax service.
Offers flexibility in fax transmission and delivery.
GMS Web-based solution for managing network assets
and services over Cable, DSL or satellite transport medium.
Simplified network management solution for SMEs where
assets are remotely located.
SME Router Provides IP routing capabilities and
connectivity of multiple workstations to the network/Internet.
Low cost, field-proven solution that enables multiple
applications at a single access point.
Video Surveillance Provides for the monitoring and control
of a CCTV operation over the high-speed access link. Ideal
solution for unattended operation with integrated hard alarms
and recording capability.
Point-of-SaleIntegrates your point-of-sale terminal into your
IP network.Eliminates the need for a telephone line for
transaction processing.
Virtual IT SupportESSI Operator assisted troubleshooting
and maintenance. Offers a one-stop shop for supporting
your PC-based and network applications.

Backed by Support

We provide round the clock, multi-lingual support. We take
pride in our unwavering commitment to keeping your system up and
running, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our team is world-class satellite network engineering
professionals who bring years experience to your projects.
Whether it's a simple network project within a single office, or
a network that spans multiple locations, our team is simply
there to support you. The result is a single system that covers
your people and your business with top of the line
communications that are always on and always secure.

Through our technical assistance and support network, we provide
full field response teams when the need arises and provides full
engineering and application support all of the time.

Using our unique Global Management System (GMS), your system is
monitored constantly to ensure its availability. This is done
seamlessly and without intrusion.

Please visit ESSIs website at www.essitek.com for additional
information on our products and services.

Company Details

Year Established: 1994

Number of Employees: 10

Company Information

Fouad Karam
Title: Managing Director
Telephone: (613) 247-1066
Fax: (613) 247-8655
Email: Click Here

Products

Broadband Access Router

Remote Video Surveillance
Provides for the monitoring and control of a CCTV operation over the high-speed access link.

Services

Network Engineering Our Network Engineers are seasoned experts who have mastered the engineering of networks, whether these are SP networks or SME's. Over the years, we have gained the expertise to plan, implement, and maintain medium to large scale networks covering the following technologies and protocols: Frame Relay (FR) Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Ethernet and Optical Ethernet Services Internet Protocol (IP) and Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Internet Routing Protocols Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Packet Voice Wireless Internet Content Networking and Data Centers Two-way high speed satellite networking

Project Management Our mission is to provide high quality project management and other technology services to our clients that will meet their expectations for quality, costs and time. We find ways to develop and deliver consistently high quality solutions on time and under budget while meeting our customer's expectations. ESSI can assist you in planning and implementing technology projects in your company using a structured methodology and tools to produce a full set of project deliverables. Our involvement can begin from project initiation to close-out. Scope the project, define deliverables while focusing on business values and expectations Assist in securing approvals at the executive level and from project sponsors Develop detailed project plans, WBS, budget estimates, resource requirements Perform risk assessment and define mitigation strategies Setup all tools required during execution (change control, document control, quality control, risk assessment and mitigation) Assist in conducting PM reviews, producing metrics to measure progress Communicate outcomes with executives and sponsors at close-out Produce final project documentations.

Business Planning We provide business consulting services in the following areas: Business plans preparation Market assessment and analysis Product competitive positioning

Satellite Consulting Services ESSI Satellite Services provides a wide range of consulting services, form the development of the economic rationale for launching a business venture to the development of a blue print for building and operating a network successfully. These consulting services include: Technology and Architecture Evaluation identifies new and emerging technology, assesses the economic and performance advantages of deploying it, and then makes specific recommendations designed to give you a competitive advantage. Service Definition evaluates various market characteristics such as service thresholds, economic indicators, target population, projected rate of growth, geopolitical issues, price- to-traffic ratio, then uses these findings to help you determine resource requirements and pricing strategies. Service Modeling identifies bandwidth requirements, specifies the appropriate grade and quality of service, and provides statistical models and parameters for individual services. Network Grade of Service Evaluation uses operational measurements and/or analytical techniques and simulation to assess network performance and then recommends ways to improve it so you can enhance your competitive edge. Satellite Network and Service Planning helps you determine the most cost-effective architecture for your network, identifies market opportunities for emerging services, and estimate potential traffic so that you can maximize your network resources and investment. Network Economics identifies opportunities to optimize your network while reducing the costs of switching, and transport and also recommends additional services to enhance revenue potentials

Microwave Systems Engineering And Implementation ESSI engineers has extensive Network Planning and systems engineering experience and have worked with many network operators in providing network plans to optimize transmission networks, both fiber and microwave and combinations. Systems Engineering Highlights: Network planning, configuration, optimization and evolution Project feasibility studies, frequency coordination, interference analysis, and radio path design including availability trade off analysis & survivability Project implementation, site surveys, OEM equipment search & selection, ESSI detailed equipment list, system layouts, drawings, documentation and update of job records Factory & field acceptance test plans and execution, support to installation field engineering

Transmission Networks Design & Turnkey Implementations Our professional engineers are experts in the design and turnkey implementations of Wireless, Microwave, Millimeter-wave, and Optical transmission networks. These state-of-the-art systems include advanced concentrators, switches, and communications equipment. Our hands-on capabilities includes: Design & Implementation of long-haul Microwave and Optical systems. Site surveys. Path design. Equipment Performance Evaluation. raining Project Management. Project Implementation and supervision. Versed in North American & International Standards. Design of complex system architectures to achieve performance objectives. In-depth knowledge of ITU-T, ITU-R, ANSI, and other standards. Team knowledge spans digital/analog/high frequencies (into Millimeter-wave) design. Designed systems are currently operating in North American and in International locations.

Training, Technical Service & Support

Network Design