SyntheSys Provides TDL Training to Brunei MOD

SyntheSys is delighted to have recently been given the opportunity to provide Tactical Data Link (TDL) training to a group of uniformed and civilian personnel at the Brunei Ministry of Defence (Mindef) establishment, in the nation’s capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. Ten personnel from operational, engineering and research disciplines undertook instruction covering various aspects of technical and operational usage of a variety of TDL systems.  SyntheSys would like to thank the Brunei Mindef for their invitation and hospitality, and also for providing some much needed warm weather.

If you would like any information on our training courses please go to http://www.synthesystraining.co.uk/ where you can download our full training catalogue, or contact us at training@synthesys.co.uk

The Sky’s the Limit with SyntheSys’ New Product Toolset, CloudbaSE.

As part of its ongoing investment to expand its Cloud footprint, SyntheSys today announces the release of CloudbaSE, SyntheSys’ Software-as-a-Service licensing toolset for IBM Rational Software. The new release marks a change for the Company in terms of delivery mechanisms it can now offer its customers. The CloudbaSE portfolio boasts 4 core products: CloudbaSE Requirements Manager, CloudbaSE Design Manager, CloudbaSE Verification Manager and CloudbaSE Project Manager.

CloudbaSE utilises the flexibility and versatility of Cloud computing to provide IBM Rational software in a more economical, adaptable way with no upfront costs or minimum license term. The mix of powerful IBM software, flexible licensing options and extensive experience offers powerful solutions to everyday challenges faced by many Systems & Software Engineers, Developers and Testing professionals.

The CloudbaSE portfolio enhances communication and collaboration within the Systems & Software Engineering Lifecycle which offers more ways for companies and their employees to leverage technology, from managing requirements to highlighting quality issues. Moreover, SyntheSys’ extensive expertise in the Systems & Software Engineering space is the real force behind the products and SyntheSys is excited to support customers in the acquiring, installation and servicing elements of new Systems & Software deployment.

‘’CloudbaSE is all about promoting flexibility which, in turn, leads to more effective System & Software Development Engineering and practices.’’, said John Hartas, SyntheSys’ Managing Director. ‘’We believe we can make a real impact on the wider Systems & Software Engineering community by increasing the accessibility and reducing the cost of ownership of engineering development toolsets.’’

Product Availability

All products in the CloudbaSE portfolio are globally available immediately. Please contact cloudbase@synthesys.co.uk or visit http://www.cloudbase.eu.com/ for further information, technical specifications and useful resources.

SyntheSys Delivers TDL Network Design Station (TNDS) and Link 16 Training to Hungarian Air Force

SyntheSys is once again delighted to announce that in cooperation with Hungarian Kapsch BusinessCom kft. and HP Enterprise Services Defence & Security UK Ltd, we have successfully delivered TNDS and Link 16 training to personnel from the Hungarian Air Force.

The training was provided at the Kecskemet Air Base south east of Budapest and undertaken by Air Force personnel ranging from Master Sergeant through to Lt Colonel. The 5 day course began with an overview of the capabilities of Link 16 before progressing on to how to utilise the TNDS software. To achieve this, personnel were guided through a number of theory lessons that were balanced with a series of challenging practical exercises.  This balance ensured that they were able to fully interact with all TNDS capabilities and subsequently understand how to construct, validate and allocate a Link 16 Network Design.

This training will now directly benefit the Hungarian Air Force advancement in JTIDS/MIDS Link 16 operations, supporting both their own national assets and wider Tactical Data Link integration within NATO.

For further information on our TNDS training courses or any of our training and support services, please contact training@synthesys.co.uk or call UK +44 (0)1947 821464.

CAOC Uedem to Host SyntheSys Data Link Manager (DLM) /Interface Control Officer (ICO) Training Course in June 2015

We are delighted to announce that the Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) Uedem, Germany is to host its second Data Link Manager (DLM)/Interface Control Officer (ICO) Course.  The course has proved to be extremely successful with attendees providing consistently high feedback.

The course will be held from Monday 1 June through to Friday 19 June.  The three week course, for 12 students and two instructors in support, is designed to provide personnel with an in depth understanding of how to plan, build, interact and subsequently manage Multi TDL architectures.  The course is focussed on providing students with a series of challenging learning outcomes through the use of practical exercises, simulation and real world operational software.  This interactive process promotes a cooperative learning environment allowing each student to progress with confidence and a developed knowledge of each TDL.

The CAOC Uedem course will closely follow our first DLM/ICO Course of 2015, which is being hosted by the Norwegian TDL Squadron. With attendees from Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands, we anticipate that the course will continue to forge a cohesive path of cross border Multi TDL cooperation and understanding.

If you would like to attend the CAOC Uedem course or receive a copy of the full syllabus please contact training@synthesys.co.uk or alternatively call us at +44 (0)1947 821464.

SyntheSys provides TDL Training to Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Delivery Team

Ten personnel from the Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Delivery Team (JSENS DT) attended a one day TDL training event held at the MOD Defence Equipment & Support facility at Abbey Wood Bristol.  Topics covered included overviews of current TDLs, Testing, and the functions and responsibilities of the UK JDLMO.  Based on the feedback received, those attending were very happy with the information provided. SyntheSys would like to thank the JSENS DT for their kind hospitality, and looks forward to working together again in the near future.

If you would like any information on our training courses please go to http://www.synthesystraining.co.uk/ where you can download our full training catalogue, or contact us at training@synthesys.co.uk

NATO Personnel Successfully Complete Data Link Manager (DLM) /Interface Control Officer (ICO) Training Course

SyntheSys is delighted to announce that personnel from the Italian Data Link Management Cell (DLMC), NATO Deployable Air Command and Control Centre (DACCC), Poggio Renatico (ITALY), Norwegian Logistics Organisation and Netherlands National DLMC have successfully completed our three week Data Link Manager/Interface Control Officer (DLM/ICO) Training Course.

Students firstly undertook theory lessons combined with the use of simulation and real world operational software, focusing on Link 1, 11, 16, 22, VMF and JREAP.  They then progressed to several challenging planning exercises based upon large scale multinational operations where the students had to identify, and subsequently utilise, a variety of Multi Tactical Data Link (TDL) Information Exchange Requirements (IERs).

Using the specific Joint Tactical Information Distribution System/Multifunctional Information Distribution System Information Exchange Requirements (JTIDS/MIDS IERs) a Link 16 Network Design Document (NDD) set was prepared for the students.  Through a guided session they were shown how to interpret and fully understand all parts of an NDD with emphasis on the Connectivity Matrix.

Finally, using their planning scenarios, operational signals and the combination of simulation, they created numerous Multi TDL architectures to confirm that their plan would work correctly.  This check of understanding using simulation provided an ideal environment for all students to achieve their individual learning outcomes.

SyntheSys would like to thank all of the personnel who attended in making this a highly effective and enjoyable course.  Also, we would like to extend our personal appreciation to the Italian DLMC for kindly hosting the course.

Our next DLM/ICO courses are already confirmed for Norway in March and at CAOC Uedem in June of 2015.  If you would like to know more about these courses, or indeed any of our training courses, please contact training@synthesys.co.uk. or visit http://www.synthesystraining.co.uk/index.html

SyntheSys’ SPIRIT tool set supports Sweden’s Försvarets Materielverk (FMV)

We are pleased to announce that Sweden’s Försvarets Materielverk (FMV) has selected our SPIRIT interoperability management process and tool set to support the integration and testing of a new Data Link Processor(DLP) and maintenance of existing Link 16 capability for the Swedish Air Force’s ASC-890 airborne early warning aircraft.

The ASC-890 (Airborne Surveillance and Control) is based on the Saab 340 airframe and Saab’s Erieye airborne early warning and control system.  The DLP will help to sustain the platform’s Link 16 Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations.

The SPIRIT process and tool set supports comprehensive systems engineering-based testing, as well as compatibility with the iSMART TDL requirements management method.  SPIRIT verifies the requirements through Unified Modelling Language (UML) models of the governing standards, ensuring a complete, consistent, and correct baseline against which testing can be carried out.  The same models are used to define the minimum set of test cases necessary for comprehensive validation of the platform’s implementation against the standards and original requirements.  The tool set, based on the IBM Rational range of software, provides full traceability of requirements from the governing standards, through the iSMART documentation set, to test cases, test scripts and  test results.

John Hartas, SyntheSys Managing Director, commented ''the sale provides further confirmation of our investment in developing processes and tools that support a through-life management approach to TDL interoperability assurance''. 

For further information, please email info@synthesys.co.uk.

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Great to see you at IDLS!

As Berlin marks the 25^th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall on 9^th November 1989, we reflect on our attendance at the International Data Link Symposium (IDLS) 2014.

In keeping with our overall business objective to create an integrated Tactical Data Link (TDL) Community, we were pleased to see so many delegates participate in our ‘Follow the Link’ activity. Congratulations to Mads Pedersen and Andreas Saatze who were each the lucky winners of a Kindle Fire HD6.

Our training day for this year’s show took an interactive approach and was based primarily on our Data Link Manager/Interface Control Officer (DLM/ICO) training course.  The DLM/ICO course is designed to inform individuals with little or no knowledge of TDLs and associated responsibilities to a stage where they can plan, design and manage Data Link Networks.  Many thanks to those who attended.

The Data Link Training Suite (DLTS) was in full force at the event and we are eagerly anticipating further discussions about this powerful application and how it will shape the future of TDL Training.

Our educational contribution did not end there.  Our Advanced Link 16 presentation, as part of the educational stream, gave delegates an understanding about Joint Tactical Information Distribution System/Multifunctional Information Distribution System (JTIDS/MIDS) Link 16.  The presentation focused on time slot structure and how to calculate a specific Network Participation Group (NPG) capacity within Network Designs which stimulated some excellent discussion points.

For delegates particularly interested in Variable Message Format (VMF), we delivered a presentation on Day 2 giving an introduction to this subject.  

You can access the presentation material relevant to the workshops and courses you attended on the IDLS website.  

We extend special thanks to Diginext with whom we partnered to deliver our Open Test Lab.  The Test Lab enabled us to establish a common interface in order to demonstrate requirements engineering, development engineering, testing, training, analysis and results recording.  These functions are then able to support individual programmes and the system-of-systems for interoperability through-life.

Here at SyntheSys, we look forward to the annual IDL Symposium and this year’s event did not disappoint.  It was a great opportunity to talk to our customers and friends, old and new and as ever, we had an enjoyable time in Berlin. 

Visit our IDLS Virtual Networking Site or contact info@synthesys.co.uk 

IDLS 2014 - The Countdown Begins

We will be in Berlin, Germany for the International Data Links Symposium 2014. IDLS 2014 is particularly exciting for us as it gives us the opportunity to showcase the innovations we've made over the past 12 months in the following areas:

• Testing, Evaluation & Assurance Management 
• Data Link Sustainment - What Next? 
• The Training Revolution - What's changing Within the TDL Community? 

For the full agenda and further information visit our Virtual Networking site here: http://www.idls.synthesys.co.uk/.

Finnish JDLOC Undertake SyntheSys Link 16 Network Design Training Course

Personnel from the Finnish Joint Data Link Operations Centre have just completed an 8 day intensive Link 16 Network Design training course.  The course was held in the beautiful city of Jyväskylä in central Finland.

The course focused on the knowledge and tools required to equip students in correctly identifying specific information exchange requirements, how to coordinate more closely with other JTIDS/MIDS nations and organisations, and how efficient use of network capacity using Network Participation Groups (NPG) should be performed.

During the training course the students were continuously challenged through progressive practical exercises in which they had to create a variety of intricate networks.  This expanded their understanding of Link 16 Network Design allowing them to explore all functionalities, and more significantly, platform idiosyncrasies.  Personnel utilised the TDL Network Design Station (TNDS) throughout the course and the tool supported the students in achieving all of their learning outcomes.

To learn more about our training, please visit http://www.synthesystraining.co.uk/index.html or contact training@synthesys.co.uk