Critical Infrastructure Communications

More than ever, today's decision makers rely on the continuous flow and analysis of real-time data to operate and manage their mission-critical systems. When seconds can mean the difference between success and disaster, it is crucial to have the confidence that your communications systems are up to the task of consistently and reliably delivering the data you need at the right time, every time for applications including:

• Smart grid applications
• Process control networks
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) communications
• Physical security and surveillance integration
• Remote operations and management
• Real-time collaboration
• Situational awareness and incident management

As one of the world's leaders in the delivery of mission-critical technology and telecommunications networks, SAIC is relied upon by industry leaders in oil and gas, utilities, and government organizations worldwide to provide robust, high-availability IT and network solutions. These solutions are the foundational infrastructure elements upon which real-time solutions and enterprise network integration can be built.

An Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Critical Infrastructure

SAIC is unique in its approach to delivering critical infrastructure communications. Our team of network and systems engineers works closely with you to gain an in-depth understanding of system requirements. In addition, we leverage the best practices brought by our other Integrated Network Solutions practices to build a network that is secure and fully integrated with enterprise architecture goals.

The result is a critical infrastructure with benefits that can be dramatic, including

• High-availability, high-reliability wireless and wired solutions
• Converged systems to reduce capital and operating expenses
• Improved data flow and increased situational awareness
• Increased operational efficiency and enablement of new work processes
• Long life cycle, with the ability to add new services that can give you a competitive edge.

SAIC's Depth Spans the Technology Landscape

Over 40 years of communications network experience has given our team the expertise and integration capability to deliver critical infrastructure communications services. Our technology portfolio includes:

Industrial Wireless

Advanced wireless technologies can increase worker mobility, reduce wiring costs, and improve visibility into the operation of the refinery, field, or offshore facility, yielding significant cost-savings. With technical expertise in a variety of industrial wireless technologies, including 802.11, ISA-100, 802.15.4, and 3G, SAIC designs, implements, and manages industrial wireless systems that can help improve your business and industrial processes, and can deliver rapid operational efficiencies across your enterprise.

Frontier Communications

Clients use SAIC's satellite and point-to-point wireless services to connect multiple facilities with reliable, cost-effective communications, provide business continuity, provide remote security/surveillance, support mobile operations, and build robust connectivity with 24/7 remote operations support.

Terrestrial Wireless

SAIC's expertise in broadband wireless network systems design and deployment provides clients with reliable high-speed connectivity throughout their operational environment, whether a small industrial facility or very large oil field. Our depth of expertise is second to none with hands-on experience with 802.11, 802.16, 3G, land mobile radio (LMR), and point-to-point solutions. Our thoughtful, design-driven approach provides cost-effective deployment and excellent quality of service to meet network needs today and in the future.

Core Networking

A critical communications network has to be rugged to the core. Using the latest proven and emerging technologies, SAIC brings decades of experience delivering mission-critical networks to commercial and government customers. From network architecture through delivery and management, SAIC employs best practices derived from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE®), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO®), and the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) to provide a robust and secure core network infrastructure.

Success Starts Today

SAIC helps enterprises realize the full potential of their critical infrastructure systems by providing the underlying communications and IT components needed to enable the next generation of real-time data management and analysis tools. We look forward to providing you with a wide range of our flexible, scalable, end-to-end solutions to help intelligent, real-time decision-making and enable new processes and functions that improve operational efficiency across the enterprise.