STACS® History

The Smart Tactical Advanced Communications System “STACS” deployed and operational since 2009 (STACS 100), delivers reliable communications for daily operations, whether routine or emergency communications. The STACS system has been Tested and Approved for use by DHS for Border Security, (DIA) the Defense Intelligence Agency, (SOCOM) the Special Operations Command, and deployed in the Haiti relief effort, as well as in Arizona, California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Washington.
STACS Use Cases

The First Generation: STACS 100

STACS® 100 Communications System

(supported, but no longer available)

​STACS 100 systems can be upgraded to support most software capabilities of the STACS 200.

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The STACS 100PP Field Deployment Kit provides seamless integration of Data, Telephony, and Radio over INMARSAT Satellite, Cellular and other back haul technologies.

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Operational in under two minutes nearly anywhere in the world, the STACS system can be deployed by untrained personnel with a single button press and a simple satellite aiming process.

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Standard 802.11b/g, Ethernet and radio interfaces provide immediate interoperability with a wide range of COTS devices including cameras, sensor networks and other network enabled devices.

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STACS automatically selects the back haul link providing least cost service and switches back haul links as necessary to maintain reliable communications. Exclusive bandwidth optimization technology provides high quality Telephone and Radio links over satellite for under US $0.30 per call minute.

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System Characteristics

  • Minimal Training, Quick Setup, 2 Minutes to Deploy
  • 14 Hour Minimum run-time on internal batteries (20 hour typical)
  • Completely modules, common platform
  • Unified license, all software upgrades included for the life of the system
  • Fully integrated and automatic IP (GIG Initiative/NetCentric operations) to any back haul
  • Tested with NIPRnet/SIPRnet gateways (KG-250X, SECNET-54)
  • Data, VOIP, ROIP, Video, Sensor interfaces
  • INMARSAT BGAN Satellite, LTE/EvDO, GSM/3G/4G Cellular support
  • Simple local and remote device administration with secure, encrypted access
  • Full support for mesh networks for back haul and local device connectivity
  • Redundant back haul and Cloud based infrastructure with optional private cloud servers for high security applications
  • Standard WiFi, Ethernet and analog radio interfaces
  • Up to 30 concurrent VOIP calls and ROIP bridges, up to 50 concurrent calls and bridges on cellular and VSAT back haul subject        to available bandwidth
  • Low life cycle costs
  • Proven reliability with 99.9999% system up time over full operational history

The Next Generation: ®STACS 200

STACS® 200 Communications System

(Available Now)

The STACS 200 Integration Hub brings a new level of integration, flexibility and simplicity to field communications. A single module provides fail-over back-haul capabilities, full firewall and router capabilities including IPV6, a 50 line VOIP switch and a two channel ROIP interface complete with 14-20 hours of battery based run-time and a flexible external power system.

 

  • Weight 4.5 lbs., Dimensions 10”x8″x2”
  • Three Ethernet ports, two with 802.3at POE support
  • All Ethernet ports individually configurable for WAN, LAN, Guest LAN, DMZ and Mesh
  • Internal WiFi plus external long range 802.11ac dual band access points
  • Dual independent radio interfaces supporting analog and digital radios including P25 and SINCGARS, all waveforms, all                       frequencies
  • Each ROIP port can be bridged locally or to any remote STACS ROIP port regardless of backhaul by name with no network                 configuration
  • Fully integrated and automatic IP (GIG Initiative/NetCentric operations) to any back haul
  • Tested with NIPRnet/SIPRnet gateways (KG-250X, SECNET-54)
  • INMARSAT BGAN Satellite, VSAT, MilSAT support with WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
  • Supports USB, WiFi and Ethernet cellular adapters including MiFi devices
  • Minimal Training, Quick Setup, less than 5 Minutes to Deploy
  • Internal battery with charger supporting 14 hour worst case run-time with external power
  • Flexible external power support including 110/220V AC adapter and 10-36V DC
  • Simple local and remote device administration with secure, encrypted access
  • Redundant back haul and Cloud based infrastructure with optional private cloud servers for high security applications
  • VOIP call termination to any phone number, domestic or international
  • Multiple incoming phone numbers with flexible call routine and available automatic attendant
  • Built-in conference bridge server with automatic bandwidth minimization and seamless connection of ROIP and VOIP bridges
  • Up to 30 concurrent VOIP calls and ROIP bridges over BGAN, up to 50 concurrent calls and bridges over cellular and VSAT                 backhaul subject to available bandwidth
  • Backhaul packet aggregation minimizes satellite airtime costs and maximizes satellite data transfer efficiency
  • Minimal maintenance and customer replaceable battery with four year service life
  • Available with carry handle or rack/wall mount hardware
  • Proven reliability with 99.9999% system up time over full operational history
The STACS 200IH (Integration Hub) introduces a new level of integration with ONE interchangeable device enabling Voice, Data, ROIP, Video, and Sensor information while hosting and providing the capability of real time incident information management. Unlike current solutions requiring complex deployment instructions and technicians, the Integration Hub was designed to link new and existing communication assets and inter-operate across all agencies and geographies in a wide range of field, vehicle, site, and platform applications. The STACS Integration Hub is sized for any user application at 8 x 9 x 2 inches and a weight of 4.5 lbs. It is ideal for Public Safety, Department of Homeland Security, Disaster Relief Worldwide, Military Operations, and Critical Infrastructure. As is necessary, when time is of the essence, the system is designed to allow any minimally trained user to be deployed and operational in less than 5 minutes.