Background
The STAN Solutions team, in coordination with the California-based company Inter-4, is responsible for developing and setting up a robust wireless mesh network (TACTI-NET) with related equipment and training in Iraq. When the project first began, in 2002, STAN Solutions developed the architecture for the “self forming, self healing” network.
STAN Solutions primary objective was establishing a vigorous air ground link to provide voice, video and data in the field. In 2005, a greater need was presented in Iraq and the team quickly answered the call. STAN Solutions adapted mesh network technology to a Tethered Air Ship PTDS Balloon that sent information to mounted and dismounted troops on the ground, ships, other aircraft, vehicles and platforms
The TACTI-NET is an innovative system consisting of GPS enabled military handhelds, tablet computers, access points, peripheral cameras, and a flat mobile broadband wireless network. The system provides real-time Voice over IP, video, situational awareness for ground personnel, and Tactical Operation Center for manned or unmanned aircraft and vehicles providing a secure wireless network and situational awareness to the U.S. Army in the field.
Involvement with ASPO
STAN Solutions was tasked by the Army Space Program Office (ASPO) to complete the design, build, and manufacture the TACTI-NET mobile equipment, to be installed in the Stryker armored vehicle. STAN Solutions team led the way for the 1st successful integration of KU Satcom and mesh network for the Stryker. The team also completed the redesign of Stryker installation architecture for TACTI-NET devices to pass the Electronic Proving Ground (EPG is the Army's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence [C4I] Developmental Tester) located in Fort Huachuca. In addition, the network coverage was expanded by STAN Solutions RF Engineers and is continuously evolving to cover new tactical areas as the military pushes into new unoccupied territories.
Homeland Security Projects
Not only has STAN Solutions repeatedly proven their capacity to serve in a war zone, the company has also been given the opportunity to engage in crisis prevention here at home. In an effort to tighten Homeland Security, STAN Solutions was awarded a contract to provide network security during Super Bowl 2007, mirroring the technology and aggressive network set-up used in Baghdad.