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Joe Cahill, Altobridge
Altobridge
Engineers Ireland – An Ríocht Region
15-02-2012
Introduction
Low-energy, Low-cost Wireless Communications
for Remote Communities
Who we are
• Since its creation in 2002, Altobridge has designed, patented and commercially deployed technology innovations that have bridged the digital divide; breakthrough solutions that enable mobile network operators, particularly in low and lower-middle income nations, to affordably connect unconnected communities
• We developed and commercially deployed the solutions behind the world’s first commercial GSM service on-board passenger aircraft and the world’s first commercial deployment of GSM connectivity on board deep-sea merchant maritime vessels
• To date, Altobridge has delivered first-time mobile connectivity to hundreds of remote communities in Malaysian Borneo, Indonesia, Mongolia, Niger, the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Cook Islands and elsewhere
Altobridge is an R&D-focused, wireless network solutions provider. Our founding vision was to remove the technical and commercial barriers that denied remote communities affordable mobile voice and internet connectivity
Who we are…
Altobridge is a leading provider of telecommunications
solutions that cut the cost of communications to, from
and between wireless devices Founded in 2002 by Mike Fitzgerald (CEO) and Guy Waugh (COO)
Chaired by Dick Spring (former Tánaiste)
150 employees; strong multi-national & GSM Industry background
44 patents
H.Q. in Ireland, with offices in USA, China, Indonesia & Malaysia
Customers in US, Asia, Africa & Latin America
Global partners
Associate Member of the GSMA; participant in the Green Power
for Mobile Programme
Employee Breakdown
2 74
9
6
42
36
51 Africa
Indonesia
Misc
Malaysia
Contractors
China
US
Ireland
What we do….
What we do
Altobridge develops innovative solutions to enable GSM operators to cost effectively extend their networks to small, remote communities
Intellectual property
Local Connectivity™ • Local calls (~70%) can be switched locally, without satellite
Split Architecture™ • Dramatically reduces the cost of satellite backhaul
• Enables more efficient power management – unique night mode
Altobridge Data-at-the-Edge™ • Faster, cheaper mobile internet connectivity over satellite
44 patents registered across the EU, U.S. and China
Growth
Customers, partners, investors
Growth
• Aeronautical
• Maritime
• Remote Communities
• Channel Partners
• Expansion
• Intel Partnership
Technologies
Altobridge lite-siteTM
Altobridge lite-site™ Satellite backhauled, solar powered, 2G/3G solution for remote communities
Altobridge lite-site™ architecture
Altobridge lite-site™ plugs seamlessly into existing core: no changes required to operator’s existing core network, billing or O&M
Altobridge lite-site™ deployments
Tonga
Indonesia Malaysia
Mongolia
Solomon
Islands
Iraq
Kenya
Oman
Falkland
Islands
Niger
Altobridge Tessa, Niger
Rantepelado, Indonesia
Fiber run, Mambi, Indonesia.
Mambi to Keppe
4 km, approx. 80 poles
OPEX barriers for operators in remote communities
Site Rental &
Maintenance
20%
Satellite
Transmission
40%
Power
40%
Source: Central African, Mobile Network Operator
Altobridge lite-site™ low capital & operating cost solution
70% local calls = lower cost & superior voice quality
Wireless +
internet
80% less satellite backhaul
Reliable off-grid solar power
Up to 50% lower operating cost
Designed for 500 -2,500 size subscriber communities
Solving the power consumption challenge…
• Efficient Power Amplifiers.
• Multiple antennas.
• Capacity management.
• Low power processor
• Average 90W (<3,000WHr per
day)
• 100% Solar.
Data-at-the-edge™
Altobridge Data-at-the-edge™ enables mobile network operators to maximize the efficiency of their existing mobile data network infrastructure by reducing mobile data backhaul requirements by over 50% through:
– HTTP acceleration for improved performance over high latency backhaul
– In-line data compression
– User data caching
– Header compression
– Data traffic management (QoS, congestion control)
– Least cost-routing including offload to Internet
– 3G mobile broadband user experience over satellite
Technologies
Channel Partners
Channel partners
Example of BW savings
Data-at-the-edge™
Altobridge Data-at-the-edge™ enables mobile network operators to maximize the efficiency of their existing mobile data network infrastructure by reducing mobile data backhaul requirements by over 50% through:
– HTTP acceleration for improved performance over high latency backhaul
– In-line data compression
– User data caching
– Header compression
– Data traffic management (QoS, congestion control)
– Least cost-routing including offload to Internet
– 3G mobile broadband user experience over satellite
Future
Company Future
• Remote Communities
– 2G, 3G
• Data at the Edge
– 3G, 4G
• Channel sales
Thank you
www.altobridge.com
Peadar O’Loughlin, OES Environmental
www.oes.ie
OES
Engineers Ireland – An Ríocht Region
15 February 2012
www.oes.ie
Company Profile - Board
• Peadar O’Loughlin – Managing Director
• Brona Tennyson – Director
• Hugh Friel – Chairman
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Professional Staff Hilary Fitzgerald Associate Director Senior Process Safety Engineer
Timmy Quillinan Environmental Engineer
Emily McCarthy Ecologist
Eamon O’Loughlin Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Joseph Ciepierski Fire Safety Engineer
Tom McCarthy Acoustics & Air Consultant
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Core Services
• Environment
• Energy
• Safety
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Our Clients
Stryker® o r t h o p a e d i c s
x e r o x
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Projects & Services
Enercon E53 Wind Turbine at Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd. Killorglin
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Projects & Services
GIS Mapping for Planning
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Projects & Services
Required by Habitats
Directive (Art 6),
Appropriate Assessment
on potential impacts on
Natura 2000 sites within
15kms
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Projects & Services
Biological Quality Assessment on Water Courses – Q Value
In stream On-Line Continuous Monitoring
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Projects & Services
Construction Safety Management, PSDP, PSCS
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Projects & Services
Noise Monitoring & Complaint Investigation
Ambient Air Quality Assessment
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Strengths
• Technical Competence
• Flexibility
• Integral to the Team
• Cost Effective
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Future Challenges
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FBD House
Fels Point
Tralee
Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 -712 83 21
Fax: 066 -718 00 61
www.oes.ie
Thank You
Thomas Fitzmaurice, TLI Group
Transmission Links Ireland
Engineers Ireland – An Ríocht Region
Wednesday February 15th 2012
Thomas Fitzmaurice, Managing Director
Edmond Harty, Dairymaster
www.dairymaster.com
Dr. Edmond Harty
Engineers Ireland – An Ríocht Region
15-02-2012
www.dairymaster.com
Overview
Dairymaster
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• Established in 1968 with just 1 person.
• Head office in Causeway, Co.
Kerry, Ireland.
• We export > 70% of production.
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Overview
Dairymaster has always recognised that its not about what our product does but rather how does our product make dairy farming more profitable, enjoyable and sustainable that matters. We have always aimed to make a better product.
Dairymaster
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Head Office
• Research and Development • Software and hardware development • Machining • Fabrication • Toolmaking • Injection Moulding • Laser Cutting
• Electronic Assembly • Marketing • Sales • Stores and Shipping Installation • Service
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Extensive high-tech manufacturing capability
High degree of Automation been used in manufacturing.
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Global Headquarters
USA Headquarters
UK Headquarters
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Official Announcement of new headquarters in USA
Richard Bruton Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation making official announcement.
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Markets
• Ireland. • United Kingdom. • USA. • Australia. • Japan. • New Zealand. • Netherlands. • Italy. • South Africa. • Canada. • Germany. • Austria. • Norway. • Cyprus. • Turkey
• Belgium. • Poland. • Russia & former CIS. • Switzerland. • India. • Portugal. • Czech Republic. • Slovakia. • Saudi Arabia. • South Korea. • Iran. • Iceland. • Denmark. • Belarus.
Where are Dairymasters
Markets?
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Europe
• Dairymaster growing market share for new parlours in Germany, Holland and Austria .
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Europe
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Russia/Belarus
• Dairymaster are increasing market share due to performance of equipment.
• Over 50 farms
with average farm size
of 1000 cows, full
automation.
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Russia/Belarus
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Belarus President visits demo farm…
October 2011.
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Product Groups
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Product Performance
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Typically 5 % More Yield
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Product Performance
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Typically 1 minute quicker per cow
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Product Performance
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Natural Milking
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Product Performance
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Excellent Milk Out
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Product Performance
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Low Liner Slip
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Research & Development
• X-rays during milking. • Flow Simulation Studies • Finite Element Analysis • Mould Design • Polymer Flow Analysis. • Etc…
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Conversions
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Milking Equipment
The most efficient, comfortable & cow friendly milking system available.
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Milking Equipment
The worlds most advanced Rotary Parlour System
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Germany
Dairymaster Swiftflo Revolver
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Germany
2 X Dairymaster Swiftflo Revolver’s side by side
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Netherlands
Netherlands
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Ireland
Dairymaster Swiftflo Revolver
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Milking Equipment
Milking 2600 cows - 3 times per day. 98 cows/unit/day. 24 hours 7 days/week. 95,000 litres of milk per day.
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USA
Dairymaster Swiftflo Revolver
100 unit Swiftflo Revolver 150 cows per unit per day
180,000 litres of milk per day 5000 cows x 3
24/7 operation
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India
• Largest milking installation in Asia
• 80 units
• 3000 cows
• Twice a day
• 75 cows / unit / day
India
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Japan
Japan
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SuperShed New Zealand
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New Zealand
Dairymaster Swiftflo Revolver
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South Africa
South Africa
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Feeding Equipment
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Feeding Equipment…
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Feeding Equipment
For her to perform feed her right!
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Feeding Equipment
Turn your dry cows into cash cows!
In partnership with
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Automatic Scraper Systems
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Automatic Scraper Systems…
The last recession…….
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Automatic Scrapers
Thousands of Kilometres installed world wide!
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Russia
Russia
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Automatic Scrapers
Labour saving - does two jobs! www.dairymaster.com
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Up & Over Backing Gate
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Milk Cooling Tanks
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Milk Tanks…
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Dairymaster tank . . .
… Energy saving, intelligent, superior build quality
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Automatic Heat Detection
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Heat Detection…
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A Revolution in Heat Detection
MooMonitor
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Would you like more information about your herd?
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What if you could do this?
Heat
Non Cycling
Lost Calf
Cystic
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How it works?
• The dairy producer or AI technician can then view this data instantly on-demand via their phone.
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Select Sires the leading AI company in the USA choose Dairymaster
Genes Diffusion the leading AI company in France choose Dairymaster
MooMonitor – the most technologically advanced method
of heat detection!
Working Together
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What’s innovation?
Innovation
is related to acceptance in
society, profitability, and
market performance.
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.... innovare "to renew or change,"
from in- "into" + novus "new".
Invention
is the embodiment of
something
better and new.
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"Innovation is the multi-stage process whereby organisations transform ideas into improved products, service or processes, in order to advance, compete and differentiate themselves successfully in their marketplace."
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Ideas
Improved Product
Commercial
Success
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Innovation as Recombination
New
Idea
Knowledge from many diverse areas
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Future challenges.
• Keeping at the front.
• Ensuring added value in all processes. – Need to be mindful of costs / value added.
– Reduce regulatory burden and other non-value add.
• Ongoing requirement for motivated people with specific skills and vision to make things better. – People going the extra mile make a big difference.
• Innovation is an on-going requirement. – Government policy needs to wake up to focus on innovation in Irish
SME’s and the also reduce the paperwork burden.
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Dairymaster
Dairymaster…
Using Science and Technology to make dairy farming more
profitable, sustainable and
enjoyable.
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Tue 28th February, 2012
Solas Building, North Campus, IT Tralee
6.30pm
Free, all welcome
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Venue:
Time:
Admission:
About the Event:
Dr JJ Leahy, University of Limerick will discuss obligations under current fuel directives, the
limitations of the current feedstocks and technologies and a technical-economic evaluation of
the status of the next generation of liquid biofuels.
Next Event: Biofuels – The Next Generation
9.30pm Tonight Drinks/Food Reception Venue: Meadowlands Hotel, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry
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