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Criticom: Connecting Ideas and People with Video
Video Expertise that Lets You Do More Government agencies are relying on video communications as a mission-enabling resource across the enterprise – an effective means for accomplishing more results in less time with less cost. They are realizing the benefits of video on a much broader scale than a decade ago, including dramatic improvements in collaboration, responsiveness, management efficiencies and lifestyle, as well as significant reductions in travel costs and carbon footprint. As video applications evolve across an organization’s ever-expanding distributed environments, so do the challenges of designing, seamlessly integrating and managing assured video solutions. Success requires the right partner – one who has truly mastered video communications over thousands of implementations. Ultra Electronics Criticom is that partner. Criticom delivers unmatched expertise across the deep and broad complexities of video communications. For more than two decades Criticom has focused exclusively on providing government organizations with end-to-end video solutions, including design, networking, integration, Information Assurance (IA), management and services. Criticom’s dedication to exceeding expectations has led to long-term relationships with customers in every branch of the Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies as well as homeland security and intelligence agencies. Combining a life cycle approach to video communications with expert program management skills, Criticom will simplify deployment and use, minimize risk and total cost of ownership, and maximize benefits and return on investment. As a result, an organization can focus on achieving its mission more effectively and efficiently.
Criticom’s ISEC is TEMPEST-approved as well as DISA/JITC and NIAP-certified for operation on DoD networks.
Customers Rely on Criticom’s Video Communications Expertise to Enable: • ISEC multi-domain secure switching
• Expanded training programs for fast performance gains
• Dramatic cuts in travel budgets and fuel costs
• Global real-time joint command and control
• Rapid program development and execution
• Significant reductions in carbon footprints
• Information flows from the battlefield
• Engaged and productive teleworkers
• Positive lifestyle impact
• Quality remote healthcare for wounded soldiers
• Effective cross-agency emergency response
• Federal building modernization
Life Cycle Management: Protecting Your Investment
services, Criticom is a collaborative partner and premier
To expand video communication applications, an organi-
the Year.
zation requires intelligent plans as well as a partner who can cost effectively deliver and maintain the solution. Each organization has unique considerations with regard to users, security, geography, network traffic, budgets, and business processes. Criticom’s team of professionals offers proven expertise across every phase of life cycle management, delivering an end-to-end yet flexible approach to meet the dynamic needs. In addition to providing a range of design, engineering, implementation, restoration and managed
reseller of the industry’s leading video manufacturers; in 2008 TANDBERG named Criticom as their Reseller of
Federal government networking experience and security credentials allow Criticom to seamlessly integrate a video solution across an agency’s networks. Criticom is currently engaged in building DoD’s next-generation common-user video network, DVS-II. Criticom offers the independence and engineering knowledge to design “best in breed” solutions, the industry leverage to deliver competitive pricing, and the service depth to optimize the use and lifespan of your video communication systems.
ISEC Assured Video Communication Security
with a flip of a switch. The easy-to-use, best-in-class ISEC
The likely breaches that come with inadequate video
products for the DoD and DISA.
communications security represent a significant threat to the network and mission stability. With a proven bestpractice IA approach, Criticom is the partner of choice for ensuring safe and secure video throughout the enterprise.
is certified for use on both dynamic and static address IP networks including DVS-II, and is on the list of approved
Criticom’s highly skilled, continually trained staff members have comprehensive security credentials, clearances up to top-secret level and appropriate certifications, including 1435. Criticom is expert in TEMPEST and IA
A critical component of assured offerings is a comprehen-
policy, fiber red/black isolation and the operational
sive line of ISEC products, which offers maximum security
vulnerabilities of Codecs, audio-visual products and
and flexibility in a fully integrated, certified system for
control systems. Criticom will deliver compliant and
ISDN and IP networks. The flagship ISEC 323-N, featuring
trusted video solutions and offer consultative services
NAIP-certified secure/non-secure switch technology,
to help with the integration of enterprise-wide video
ensures failsafe security between domains and networks
communications security.
Complementary Lines of Business to Serve Your End-to-End Needs Video Communication Solutions Value added resale and integration of OEM products and services exceeding federal needs
Professional Services Focused professional operations and maintenance personnel, as well as consultation to expand technical capabilities
ISEC Products Trusted, certified ISEC products simplifying multi-security domain conferencing
Life Cycle Services Comprehensive life cycle support services providing video communications when and where needed
Solutions to Meet Every Need
The Strength of a Global Diversified Organization
Some agencies need a telework environment,
Criticom is an operating business of Ultra Electronics,
while others require real-time command-and-
an international defense and aerospace company
control connectivity with the battle theatre.
with a long, consistent track record of development
Some require single control rooms, while others
and growth. Ultra businesses continually innovate
need large-scale hubs and centralized video
to create superior solutions that meet customer
operations centers.
requirements. Ultra has earned a reputation for
Regardless of
exceptional performance across a broad range of
how simple or
market sectors. Today, Ultra is delivering mission-
complex the needs
critical systems valued at over $400 million to the
are, Criticom can
U.S. and allied governments. With the support of
deliver video
Ultra, Criticom and the company’s other business
solutions that are
units operate with a high degree of autonomy,
designed for spe-
coupling corporate strength with agile and
cific applications.
responsive support to best serve customers
Criticom will help
and partners.
determine how to best deploy and use video to complement the business processes and accelerate mission performance. Whether the need is for video communications endpoints, networks, on-site professional support or consultative planning or assessments, Criticom has the proven expertise.
Simplifying your Video Adoption and Expansion It is critical that an organization remains focused on its mission throughout the development and deployment of its video communications solution. Certified project managers develop strong project plans, maintain clear and open communications with the customer, and carefully manage the logistics, resources, budget and schedule. Criticom’s program management expertise ensures that the solutions not only meet objectives and expectations, but that they are met on time and within budget. In addition, Criticom’s solutions and services are easily acquired via the GSA schedule and a variety of major IDIQ vehicles.
Criticom: Connecting Ideas and People with Video
Ultra Electronics Criticom
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