The VNO capability provides remote user access into the VMS via a server software application and a web-based client. VNO allows service providers to selectively expose resources in their primary network to external resellers, customers and/or operators. It utilizes existing web-based technologies and enables flexibility in implementation of key VMS functions.
The manager of the network or network operator with secure access to the VMS can create groups of remote site and hub equipment (the virtual network) that are accessed by each VNO via web interface. The VNO has read and write capabilities to manage modem configurations created by the network operator. The network operator creates and removes modems from the network for the VNO.
The VNO capability allows network operators to increase the size of their target customer base by using hierarchical management techniques. Network operators can allow VNOs to change bandwidth or priority assignments, with no intervention. This frees operators to provide additional revenue generating value added services, such as first and second level help desk support, or network design expertise. The network operator retains full management of the entire network.
The advantages to the VNO are both technical and financial, and appeals to companies that are new to managed service provision of Vipersat products, or wish to expand to new geographic service areas. The VNO approach to managed services has a low barrier to entry. Charges vary by network operator, but typically the cost for hub equipment is minimal, as is the ongoing VNO charges. As network requirements expand, a VNO can easily scale to meet the needs of their customers. VNOs are able to fully manage their partition of the overall network, defining their own service classes and QoS requirements. |
Virtual Network Operator Support (VNO)