The European Space Agency, a Paris-based organization co-ordinating space research
and development for 15 European states.
question
How can you cut costs with new networking technologies, when the rockets need
to keep flying while you upgrade?
answer
Bring voice and data together on a single IP network - with project management
a priority from day one.
results
30 connected sites in less than a year, with voice capabilities being taken up
as needed. Proving great communications don't have to be rocket science.
ESA's Ariane rocket is one of the most reliable satellite launch systems ever designed - and one of the strongest workhorses. The 52m tall Ariane 5 can handle satellites weighing nearly six metric tons.