PRODUCTS
SureWAN™ Aggregation Protocol
SureWAN™, Icomera’s proprietary core technology, empowers our onboard routers to intelligently connect to multiple cellular, satellite, and other communications networks simultaneously, aggregating all available capacity to deliver the fastest, most reliable connection possible to a moving vehicle.
Reduced Latency
Lower latency means that there is a reduction in the time it takes for a data transfer to complete.
Reduced Packet Loss
Reduced data packet loss means that fewer data packets need to be re-sent.
Features Of SureWan
Multi-network aggregation for maximum capacity & coverage
SureWAN empowers onboard routers to connect to multiple cellular, satellite, and other communications networks simultaneously, aggregating all available capacity to deliver the fastest, most reliable connection possible to a moving vehicle.
Seamless continuity & redundancy across network changes
When a connection from one network is lost or weakened, SureWAN allows the router to retain other active connections without abrupt switching, meaning vehicles maintain connectivity even in sparse or varying network-environments.
Optimised performance: higher throughput, lower latency, less packet loss
With the latest iteration (SureWAN 4), the protocol further improves system performance by boosting throughput, lowering latency, reducing packet loss — yielding faster, “snappier” experiences for passengers and operational systems alike.
SureWAN 4: A Fourth Generation of Innovation
Since 4G, 5G, and even satellite networks can all be supported as part of a single solution, SureWAN delivers higher throughput than would otherwise be available from a single network. This enables passengers to enjoy more time online, and onboard systems to transmit data back to base in real-time, on demand. By setting priorities on different networks, SureWAN can also prioritise data transfer over lower cost links (e.g., rail yard / bus depot Wi-Fi), when such links come into play.
The technology’s fourth major update, SureWAN 4, delivers significantly improved system performance by increasing throughput, lowering latency and reducing data packet loss, making the algorithm more responsive and efficient than ever before. Increased throughput means that more data can be transferred within a given amount of time, lower latency means that there is a reduction in the time it takes for a data transfer to complete, and reduced data packet loss means that fewer data packets need to be re-sent.
These latest improvements to SureWAN mean that passengers utilising Icomera’s onboard Wi-Fi for services such as Internet browsing, VOIP and video conferencing calls can benefit from an even faster, “snappier” user experience, while the connectivity for Internet-enabled onboard systems is faster and more reliable than ever.
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