Valiant receives order from Tejas Networks for Bhutan Power

Valiant Communications [BSE: 526775] announces the receipt of order for supply of its indigenously developed and manufactured Communication, Protection and Synchronization solutions from Tejas Networks Limited [NSE: TEJASNET], a Tata Group company. The supply shall be part of international contract awarded by Bhutan Power System Operator (BPSO) to Tejas (with Valiant consortium).

Commenting on the above development, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said, “We value our relationship with Tejas, which is time proven now. Being indigenous manufacturers, both Tejas and Valiant are natural partners in business opportunities that are notably arising in the Indian Public Sector out of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives of our Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. Our efforts in R&D are beginning to pay off. Not only is Valiant providing advanced products and technology solutions to its customers worldwide, but our cutting-edge technology solutions are now being offered for some of the most advanced, Information Technology (IT) and Power Sector applications. This demonstrates and reaffirms our vision to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of communications, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security products and solutions, globally”.

Valiant Communication introduces wide range of NTP Time Servers for critical infrastructure

VCL offers a very wide range of NTP Time Servers that are designed to provide NTP Time and ITU-T G.811 Primary Reference Clock to provide accurate time synchronization to private networks and critical infrastructure such as Power Utilities, Oil and Gas Utilities, Railways and Metro networks, Airports and Air-Traffic Control facilities, Corporate networks, Defence applications, ISPs and Cable TV networks as well as to Campus networks that are required to maintain a complete isolation from public networks for security reasons. This solution is also being used by 3G, 4G and 5G service providers which provide a ToD (Time-of-Day) reference to their customers over their wireless networks.

VCL NTP Time Servers provides its integrated GPS Receiver which directly locks to a GPS / GNSS satellite system to provide accurate time synchronization to private networks and critical infrastructure. Taking time inputs from public NTP sources such as Microsoft, Cisco or Google for time synchronization, increasingly exposes the assets of any private network or organization making them more vulnerable to cyber-attacks and external cyber-threats. Private networks and critical infrastructure must endeavour to maintain high degree of isolation from public networks by installing their own GPS / GNSS based NTP Servers so that all its IT assets (such as computers, servers and data storage equipment) within that organization can be synchronized to an accurate, Stratum 1, time-source without any compromise of network security.

Valiant Communication introduces VCL-MX-5050-R, IP/MPLS router

VCL-MX-5050-R, IP/MPLS router is an intelligent MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) router with OSPF, BGP, MPLS, L2VPN, MPLS L3VPN, IGMP, PIM, VRRP, Data Encryption and tunneling, IPSec, IPV6 with multiple WAN/LAN transmission links. The VCL-MX-5050-R is a ruggedized routing equipment that is embedded with advanced routing and cyber security features which make it suitable for installations in critical infrastructure such as utilities, sub-stations, smart-grid distribution systems, airports and railways that require high reliability industrial equipment. It may also be installed in IT networks of financial institutions such as banks and corporate networks for Wide Area Applications.

Pilot project award for Valiant Cyber Security equipment by Grid Controller of India

Valiant Communications Limited announces the receipt of its pilot order from the Grid Controller of India (formerly known as POSOCO) a Government of India Enterprise, for its Cyber Security equipment for deployment in power grid network in India.

Since Grid Controller of India is the apex body and the National Load Despatch Centre, it supervises over the Regional Load Despatch Centres and monitors the operations and grid security of the National Grid, the scale of the opportunity is large.

The initially selected products by the Grid Controller of India are designed based on the guidelines of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on “Cyber Security in Power Sector Guidelines, 2021” with a need to detect undetected intrusions that result from firewall breaches, the presence of trojans which can be planted or introduced from within, detect any unlawful and unwarranted activities that may already be taking place within the network that would open holes for back-door entry from within the existing firewalls resulting in a cyber-attack or ransomware attacks. The selected products also enable in creating isolation zones / “hard isolation of OT Systems” in case of cyberattacks / ransomware-attacks or unauthorized network intrusions.

One of the selected products - the VCL-2143, Network MouseTrαp, is an advanced Honeypot and is an essential network security and forensics tool that enables users to detect firewall breaches and unauthorized network intrusions in their network, in near real-time. It provides alerts in real time, including audio and visual alerts on detection of a network security breach / ransomware attack etc. It also fingerprints the credentials of the hostile entity who have entered the protected network by maintaining a complete log of their credentials such as IP address, domain and the originating location details of the intruder along with providing a trace-route of the intrusion.

This solution not only provides seamless scalability, is infrastructure neutral and transparent to networks and network applications.

The use of the VCL-2143, Network MouseTrαp becomes critical to any organization. By providing “Early Warning and Response Systems” behind the firewalls detection of cyber security incidents and helping mitigation of such cyber threats, safeguarding computer systems using early cyberattack warning and intrusion detection algorithms with suitable audio-visual alerting mechanisms, and detecting cyber-attacks on SCADA and ICS systems, the VCL Network MouseTrαp plays an important role of strengthening cyber security systems of an organization.

In addition to the above, the selected VCL-2702, Network Isolation (Kill) Switch assists in creating Isolatable Operational Zones, which would include:

• To have the capability to automatically carry out physical asset isolation (the ability to isolate a specific location or an individual telecom rack which may be source of the threat.
• To instantly disconnect the critical zones within the LAN network from the WAN network in the event of the detection of a cyber-attack.
• Implementing automatic hard isolation of all back-up OT Systems (such as NAS/SAN, Data Storage Servers) from any network facing IT infrastructure in the event that a network breach is detected to ensure that the back-up sensitive data always remains uncompromised and protected.
• Create operational zone isolation and mechanisms of islanding of all critical assets such as protection relays, bay-control units and data storage devices in the event that a network breach is detected.

The need for implementing an effective cyber security and counter-defence strategy becomes an utmost important aspect of protecting our critical infrastructure like Thermal Power Plants, Hydro-Electric Generation and Transmission assets, Grid Operations as well as largely distributed renewable and power distribution infrastructure to ensure reliability and security in the National Power Grid. Firewalls alone cannot form the centrepiece of the cyber-security strategy as firewall can be breached not only from outside but (more often) from the inside by trojans, viruses or malware which may have been planted or introduced these from within the most vulnerable points of the network.

The artificial air gap created between IT and OT Systems by deploying only firewalls between any IT and OT System can be easily circumvented by any insider or any outsider. In short, having only firewalls as a tool to address a cyber-security defence strategy is a myth.

Commenting on award of the project, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said "We are very happy with the opportunity to deploy our Cyber Security Suite in the Power Grid network in India. While various initiatives taken by the Government of India, under the leadership of our Hon'ble Prime Minister, such as "Aatamnirbhar Bharat", "Make in India", "Digital India" and "PMA Policy", the initiatives taken by the Government of India are helping domestic manufacturers of telecom, communications, transmission, synchronization and cyber security equipment in India. This support is further helping us to take these unique and advanced cyber security solutions to the world".

About Valiant Communications: Valiant Communications is a manufacturer of a comprehensive range of IT and OT products and solutions which are used to provide end-to-end communication, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber-security in Government, Defence, Transport, Utilities and the Power sector. VCL is an approved manufacturer to various reference customers across the globe, with track record of successful installations of its communications, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber-security solutions in more over 110 countries.

Valiant Communication introduces VCL-Mega, NTP Time Server

VCL-Mega, NTP Server is a high-availability, high performance GPS / GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) NTP server that can used to provide time at a national, state or an institutional level. The VCL-Mega, NTP Server can be configured to provide up to 16 x 1G/10G NTP outputs which are locked to Dual (1+1) GPS / GNSS Receivers with automatic failover function. Alternately, the same may also be configured to use a 1 PPS source from a private (local) Cesium source.

The VCL-Mega NTP Server is equipped with a high bandwidth, 16 Core NTP Server engine which is designed and suitable for servicing up to 1 Million NTP / SNTP requests per second. A total of 16 x 1G or 10G ports are available in any combination in increments of 4 x 1G or 10G ports per slot (i.e., a total of 4 x slots = 16 x ports). Each 1G port is capable of handling up to 12,000 NTP requests per second and each 10G port is capable of handling up to 120,000 NTP requests per second.

Valiant Communication introduces VCL-3086, IRIG-B to NTP Time Server

The VCL-3086, IRIG-B to NTP Time Server is designed to provide an NTP time source that is locked to a IRIG-B input reference to provide NTP / SNTP time synchronization to private networks such as Railways and Metro (ticketing and platform) networks, Airports and Air-Traffic Control facilities, Electric Sub-Stations, Power Distribution and Transmission companies, Oil and Gas Utilities, ISPs, Cable TV and Campus networks that are required to maintain a complete isolation from public networks for security reasons.

Valiant adds various prestigious customers from Government, Defence, Transport and Power sectors

Valiant Communications is happy to announce an addition of new customers to its reference list and further receiving repeat orders from existing prestigious customers including the Government, Defence, Transport and the Power sector. Valiant offers a wide range of end-to-end communication, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber-security for Power and other Utilities, Government, Defence, IT and OT solution in over 110 countries.

The recent reference customer include:

• United States Government (various agencies – Classified)
• Ministry of Defence, Romania (NATO)
• Ministry of Defence, Serbia
• Ministry of Defence, Sultanate of Oman
• Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) communication systems
• Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA
• Tesla Inc., USA
• National Electricity Grid, Paraguay

Commenting on the addition of multiple prestigious customers and on receiving repeat orders from prestigious customers in various sectors, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said “We are delighted to see our innovation, research and development efforts are being recognized by some of the most prestigious customers worldwide, and that our products and solutions are being used in some of the most critical projects and applications. Each of our communication, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber-security verticals have the technological depth and the opportunity to scale. We are very happy on these encouraging developments and that our company is on a strong path to growth”.

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VCL IT and OT Network solutions for the Power and Utility Sector

In the power utility sector, IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) products play an increasingly critical roles in ensuring reliable, cyber safe, and efficient operation of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

The IT (Information Technology) Network in a power utility are that organization’s information and communication backbone that caters to its administration, finance, billing, sales and human-resource management functions as well as well as sundry day-to-day communications such as e-mail etc. that form a part of that organization’s daily activities. The IT networks are also used to inter-connect and automate certain business functions such as customer billing, customer service, and accounting. The IT Networks are also required to connect the administration and finance departments of that organization to its data storage network where that organization’s administrative and financial data is stored securely and reliably.

The OT (Operational Technology) Network, on the other hand, is primarily used for controlling the critical power grid functions and operations such as protection, load management and electricity distribution by controlling and managing all the elements that are used in the critical energy infrastructure to ensure that the grid operates smoothly and reliability at all times. It is imperative that the OT (Operational Technology) networks function in real-time with highly predictive reliability because the power grid operates in real-time and its critical parameters must also be monitored and controlled in real-time. The OT communications network is used for inter-connecting utility’s protection relays and well as to monitor and manage its industrial control systems (ICS), Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) etc. Most of the aforesaid OT functions require highly predicable communications that allow their operation in real-time.

The key difference between IT and OT is that IT is focused on an organization's front-end administrative business and informational activities, while OT is focused on inter-connecting and controlling the utility’s back-end infrastructure that must function and operate in real-time.

VCL offers a comprehensive suite of IT and OT products and solutions which are used to provide end-to-end communication, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber-security for Power Utilities networks.

Commenting on the VCL IT and OT solutions, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said “The use of integrated IT and OT products in the power sector is transforming the way energy is generated, transmitted, and distributed. It is enhancing operational efficiency, grid reliability, and operational safety while also paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient, safe and cyber-secure power grid, which is critical to every nation”.

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Valiant Communication introduces its Grid Automation and Grid Islanding solution.

The application of this solution and to identify the trouble-spots and isolate the Power Utility from the national grid in the event of an impending failure. The additional objective of the solution is also to create islands within Power Utility’s micro-grid, by isolating any area or zone that is threatening to destabilize Power Utility’s power distribution network from within.

While the conventionally regarded "over-load" and "under-frequency" conditions are not the only ones that can threaten the stability of any national power grid, the bigger threat, in today’s scenario, arises from cyber-attacks and hostile intrusions that could be initiated by an enemy country or a bad actor that is seeking to cripple any nation’s infrastructure. Therefore, it becomes imperative that counter-defense measures are put into place so that if any such eventuality arises, it can be effectively contained by "isolation" and "islanding".

In the event of an impending "National Grid Failure", the power generation within a state or a specific region needs to be isolated and islanded so it can continue to generate and supply power to its consumers and ensure that all its downstream feeders and consumers remain in healthy condition. The primary purpose of the solution in achieving the given objective, which would be to identify and isolate in a phased manner, the problem points that inter-connect Power Utility’s power infrastructure to the national grid.

Commenting on the solution, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO s “Under normal operating conditions, the national power grid of any country must operate and exist as a cohesive, monolithic organism in which the power generation and power consumption are evenly matched, and the entire national grid is operating at a single frequency. In the event a particular state, or a zone starts to draw excessive power and over-load the grid for any reason, it can destabilize the national grid. Similarly, in the event a particular power producer, within the state, begins to generate and off-load excessive power into the grid it can also threaten the stability of the grid. Such an example is especially true in the case of renewable energy producers who can start to feed excess power into the grid, periodically, whenever their renewable power generation assets attain their peak power production.

Monitoring and maintaining grid stability: The “wrong way” and the “right way”:

The "Wrong Way": Using the under-frequency and over-frequency feature of the protection relays is the “wrong way” to monitor and maintain the stability of the unified power grid. Protection relays are primarily designed to function independently and intended to shield the areas or zones against faults that are directly connected to, controlled, and supervised by them. Whenever a fault occurs in its vicinity and whenever the user set under-current / over-current and under-frequency / over frequency thresholds of any protection relay are exceeded, the protection relay shall trip the local circuit breakers that are connected to it. The protection relay is primarily designed to protect against local and territorial faults, and the reach and the function of the protection relay is limited to and does not go beyond the immediate zone that it is installed to monitor and protect. This renders it unsuitable for applications that are designed to monitor and protect a monolithic power grid at the national, the state, or even at the regional level.

The "Right Way": The right way to monitor and protect the stability of national grid, a state, or even a region (i.e. a micro-grid) within that national power grid, would be to take a holistic and a comprehensive view of the total area that is required to be monitored and protected against anomalies, such as voltage and frequency deviations (including leading and lagging phase angle variations), and initiate suitable remedial measures that can encompass and be triggered from a central location to trip multiple breakers across a very wide-area. Such a solution would need to be installed at various vantage points within the micro-grid, as well as at points at it the periphery of the micro-grid - wherever the micro-grid connects to the national power grid.

An effective solution to monitor and manage the grid-stability can only be implemented by using PMUs (Synchrophasors compliant to IEEE C37.118 protocol) and PDCs that can be cohesively integrated with Digital Teleprotection (Protection Signaling Equipment [PSE] / DTPC) units and installed at various vantage points within the core of the micro-grid; as well as at the periphery of that micro-grid where it connects to the national power grid; or at points where the renewable power producers connect to that micro-grid from within”.

Valiant Communications provides such a unique solution and is working with Electricity Boards and relevant authorities to implement these cutting-edge technologies in the Power Sector, globally.

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VCL-2143, Network MouseTrαp – Cyber Security solution, a part of the Cyber Defence Strategy

The basis of any Cyber Security Defence Strategy is to foil cyber-attacks, ransomware-attacks and unauthorized intrusions that may compromise the critical communication infrastructure of an organization or nation, and render its operations insecure and vulnerable to hostile elements and sponsored bad actors.

VCL-2143, Network MouseTrαp, is an advanced Honeypot and is an essential network security and forensics tool that enables users to detect firewall breaches and unauthorized network intrusions in their network, in near real-time. It provides alerts in real time - including audio and visual alerts – on detection of a network security breach / ransomware attack etc. It fingerprints the credentials of the hostile entity who have entered the protected network by maintaining a complete log of their credentials such as IP address, domain and the originating location details of the intruder along with providing a trace-route of the intrusion.

This solution not only provides seamless scalability, is infrastructure neutral and transparent to networks and network applications.

Commenting on the solution, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said, “Gaining sensitive operational data through undetected intrusions that result from firewall breaches, the presence of trojans as well as malware which can be planted or introduced from within, in any vulnerable point of the network is becoming increasingly frequent resulting in catastrophic outcomes. These threats may be result of the state sponsored adversaries or just bad actors acting independently to initiate the cyber attackers. In view of this, it becomes imperative that effective mechanisms are put into place not only to prevent such attacks but also to detect any unlawful and unwarranted activities that may already be taking place within the network due the presence of trojans, viruses or malware that would open holes for back-door entry from within the existing firewalls resulting in a cyber-attack and cripple a nation’s utility infrastructure in the event of strife, or to simply inflict national humiliation.

The need for implementing an effective cyber security and counter-defence strategy becomes an utmost important aspect of protecting our critical infrastructure like Oil & Gas infrastructure, Thermal Power Plants, Hydro-Electric Generation and Transmission assets, Grid Operations as well as largely distributed renewable and power distribution infrastructure to ensure reliability and security in the national Power Grid.

Firewalls alone cannot form the centrepiece of the cyber-security strategy as firewall can be breached not only from outside but (more often) from the inside by trojans, viruses or malware which may have been planted or introduced these from within the most vulnerable points of the network. The artificial air gap created between IT and OT Systems by deploying only firewalls between any IT and OT System can be easily circumvented by any insider or any outsider. In short, having only firewalls as a tool to address a cyber-security defence strategy is a myth.

Cyber-attacks can be initiated through techniques of initial access, execution, persistence, privileged access, defence evasion, from outside threats or trusted insiders, command and control”.

The use of the VCL-2143, Network MouseTrαp becomes critical to any organization. By providing “Early Warning and Response Systems” behind the firewalls detection of cyber security incidents and helping mitigation of such cyber threats, safeguarding computer systems using early cyber-attack warning and intrusion detection algorithms with suitable audio-visual alerting mechanisms, and detecting cyber-attacks on SCADA and ICS systems, the Network MouseTrαp plays an important role of strengthening cyber security systems of an organization.

VCL-Gigabit Ethernet Automatic Failover / Ethernet Protection / AB Fallback Switch

VCL-Gigabit Ethernet Automatic Failover / Ethernet Protection / AB Fallback Switch are a family of Ethernet Failover Protection Switches that provide 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover / AB Fallback Protection between an "active" and "standby" equipment; or between "main" and "standby" networks which are connected to the network through an Ethernet interface.

This unique failover solution provides redundancy between two, "Main" and "Standby" Switches, Servers, Firewalls, Routers or any other similar terminals to provide equipment redundancy in applications which require 99.99% terminal equipment up-time. The Ethernet 1+1 failover protection automatically switches to the "standby" terminal equipment in the event of failure of the "primary" terminal equipment to ensure that the 99.99% terminal equipment up-time requirements are always being met.

The equipment is unique in another way that it is Failsafe. The equipment itself never becomes a point of failure. It automatically reverts to and reconnects to the primary link even in power down condition.

Commenting on the solution, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said, "With customers including Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Networks, IT Data Center, Airports, Railways, Government networks using wireline, wireless / radio, and satellite communication, its use and need is growing where 99.99% uptime is mandatory. We are witnessing an increased requirement for our Failover equipment for mission critical applications".

VCL showcases a few of the major highlights of VCL-Gigabit Ethernet Failover solution:

1. VCL-Gigabit Ethernet Failover equipment provides 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover Switching / Fallback Protection between two Routers / Servers / Firewalls (Main and Standby) equipment.
2. Allows the user to have multiple WAN interfaces with the same IP address; or use IP addresses in the same domain.
3. Only a single set of rules are needed on the Network Interface of Firewall / Router. This reduces the number of policies that need to be applied and reduces configuration complexity and the risk of human error. WAN interfaces typically require common rule sets and polices.
4. Fewer ports are required on the router or firewall to handle multiple ISP lines which reduces the capex cost to organisations by freeing up ports on the router / firewall for other uses.
5. Using multiple rule sets on each individual network (WAN) interface increases the load on the CPU and RAM of router / firewall.
6. Increased network isolation. Improves network security by limiting the number of ports that are exposed to the network.
7. Alerts the user upon the failure of any one of the two “active”/ “primary”, or "secondary” / “standby" equipment.
8. Failsafe. The equipment is Failsafe. The equipment itself never becomes a point of failure. It automatically reverts to and reconnects to the primary link even in power down condition.
9. Failover on network intrusion alert: Integration with VCL-Network Mousetrap (advanced honeypot device) allows the user to failover between ISP lines / firewalls upon the detection of a network intrusion alert. The VCL-Network Mousetrap generates and sends an SNMP notification to VCL-Gigabit Ethernet Failover in the event an network intrusion / firewall breach is detected and it will result in failover to the next available line (ISP) / firewall isolating the network from the intrusion attempts and keeping the network secure.
10. Optional management feature: Interactive Management and Monitoring using VCL-UNMS GUI: The device fully integrates with the VCL-UNMS Unified Management Software for management and monitoring the network from a single screen. The user has an overview of the network and the status of each ISP connected through the VCL Failover in real-time.

VCL-5051, 10G Optical repeater

The VCL-5051, 10G Optical repeater is a ruggedized and robust, 3-R 10G Repeater that Re-Generates, Re-Shapes, and Re-Times the 10G optical signal so that it may be extended over long distances on optical links. VCL-5051 supports point-to-point applications. The most common application for the VCL-5051 repeater is for transmitting (Re-Amplification, Re-Shaping and Re-Timing) of 10G optical signal over extended optical spans. By installing a VCL-5051, the existing 10G interfaces can be extended by a factor of “n” over multiple optical spans, with each optical span admeasuring approximately 100KM / 62 Miles.

Cyber Security solutions for the Power Sector and Utilities

Valiant Communications offers a comprehensive range of Cyber Security suite of products and solutions that are designed for the Power Sector, Utilities and SCADA applications. VCL “Beyond the Firewall” cyber-security solutions are designed to assist organizations to detect, prevent and secure their network against firewall breaches, cyber-attacks, ransomware-attacks, DoS attacks, conduct forensic analysis and trace the attack route in near real-time.

VCL Cyber Security products assist network administrators to identify existing network vulnerabilities and implement a “real-time” counter-measure defence strategy which automatically comes into effect in the event of a cyber-attack / firewall breach. VCL advanced and comprehensive cyber defence solutions generate audio-visual alarms, to automatically switching to a redundant network / to a redundant firewall, as well as to isolate the network and protect the critical infrastructure assets in case of a cyber-attack / firewall breach / DoS attack.

Commenting on the solution, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said “Requirements for managing a crisis arising out of cyber threats and for implementing an effective countering defence policy against cyber-attacks and cyber-terrorism is becoming increasingly critical as the power utility communication systems migrate from legacy, time-division multiplexing (TDM) infrastructure networks to Internet Protocol (IP) packet-based networks. The transition to more advanced and efficient communication systems which serve a distributed energy grid and metering resources also results in an increase of such network’s vulnerability.

The artificial air gap created between IT and OT Systems by deploying only firewalls between any IT and OT System can be easily circumvented by any insider or any outsider. In short, having only firewalls as a tool to address a cyber-security defence strategy is a myth”.

Valiant’s unique cyber defence strategy solution comprises of the following key features for implementation of an effective and definitive counter-defence strategy:

1. Using “Early Warning and Response Systems” behind firewalls to detect cyber security incidents for mitigation of such cyber threats.
2. Safeguarding computer systems using early cyber-attack warning and intrusion detection devices with suitable audio-visual alerting mechanisms.
3. Detecting cyber-attacks on SCADA and ICS systems.
4. Detecting cyber breaches in the IT and OT networks and installing suitable alerting mechanisms.
5. Detecting data leaks to protecting critical organizational data.
6. Installing capability of conducting forensic analysis in real time.
7. Creating Isolatable Operational Zones, which would include:
• To have the capability to automatically carry out physical asset isolation (the ability to isolate a specific location or an individual telecom rack which may be source of the threat.
• Installing Network Isolation Switches to instantly disconnect the critical zones within the LAN network from the WAN network in the event of the detection of a cyber-attack.
• Implementing automatic hard isolation of all back-up OT Systems (such as NAS/SAN, Data Storage Servers) from any network facing IT infrastructure in the event that a network breach is detected to ensure that the back-up sensitive data always remains un-compromised and protected.
• Create operational zone isolation and mechanisms of islanding of all critical assets such as protection relays, bay-control units and data storage devices in the event that a network breach is detected.
8. Identification of the network vulnerabilities which may be specific and unique to a particular network and suitably addressing them.
9. Maintaining network reliability and network resilience by implementing automatic failover switches which physically move and reconnect all critical zones and assets such as “RTUs”, “PMUs” and related “Protection Assets” to standby transmission equipment and standby transmission routes.
10. Conducting regular cyber security audits.

Additionally, an essential need for a Unified Network Management System for monitoring of all network assets from a central and multiple remote locations with user assignment and strong access controls.

• Example: Real-time monitoring of Firewall, Routers to detect against network intrusions, trojan or malware activity and to provide resilience to ransomware attacks, DoS attacks, etc.,
• Creating locational redundancy to monitor the cyber-security status.

A Unified Network Management System that will further enhance operational visibility of all cyber-security assets and greatly fortify the organizations IT infrastructure through improved surveillance and real-time management and control.

The overall comprehensive solution which would emerge would encompass the implementation of intrusion network-detection and early-warning alerting systems at various points or the network and effectively assist in the implementation of a comprehensive counter-defence strategy which shall automatically execute in an eventuality that a cyber-attack or network breach is detected and protect of all “Critical Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Assets”.

In summary – the VCL unique differentiators:

• Automatically executes a counter-defence strategy if a network intrusion / cyber-attack is detected by isolating the critical infrastructure assets.
• Provides audio-visual alerts in the event of detection of a network intrusion / cyber-attack.
• Monitoring and visualization of all cyber-security equipment, alarms, and events in real-time.
• Assists in providing forensic analysis in near real-time
• Provides the option of 1+1 redundancy with automatic failover of equipment and networks
• No single point of failure in the network for enhanced resilience

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Valcomm Technologies participates at Distributech in February 07-09, 2023

Valcomm Technologies participates at Distributech, San Diego, 2023 in February to show-case its Communications, Transmission, Protection, Grid Synchronization & Cyber Security products and solutions.

VCL-2156 GPS NTP Time Server: Introducing GPS/GNSS (TNC) and NTP Time Source Input Features

We are excited to announce the addition of new features in our flagship product, the VCL-2156 GPS NTP Time Server. With the integration of GPS/GNSS (TNC) and NTP Time Source, this cutting-edge time synchronization solution offers enhanced accuracy and reliability for a wide range of applications.

Key Features:

• GPS/GNSS (TNC) Input: Receive highly accurate time signals from GPS or GNSS satellites, ensuring precise synchronization even in challenging environments.
• NTP Time Source: This feature provides Automatic failover to function as a secondary NTP Server, in the absence of GPS Signal.

The VCL-2156 GPS/GNSS NTP Time Server continues to deliver exceptional performance, leveraging advanced technologies and intelligent synchronization algorithms. It provides network administrators with an easy-to-deploy and manage solutions.

Time and Frequency OUTPUT options and other highlights includes:

• 5 x NTP (Multiple NTP Ports - 4+1 x Independent 10/100 Mbit/s, RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces)
• Automatic failover to function as a secondary NTP Server, in the absence of GPS Signal
• Primary Reference when locked to GPS/GNSS (ITU-T G.811 / Stratum 1 compliant)
• ITU-T G.812 compliant holdover [OCXO (Double Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator)]
• 1 x 2.048 MHz, 75 Ohms, phase-locked to GPS / GNSS (BNC). ITU-T G.811 compliant.
• 1 x 10MHz, 50 Ohms, phase-locked to GPS / GNSS (BNC). ITU-T G.811 compliant.
• 1 x 1PPS, phase-locked to UTC (BNC)
• 1 x ToD (Time-Of-Day) output compliant to NMEA 0183 - RS232C (Db9)
• 1 x IRIG-B Un-Modulated (BNC-50 Ohms) (B000, B002, B003, B004)
• 1 x IRIG-B Modulated (RJ45) (B120, B122, B123, B124)
• 1 x 1 PPM / 1 PPH - Programmable
• 1 x Potential Free Contact.

The VCL-2156 GPS NTP Time Server with GPS/GNSS (TNC) and NTP Time Source input features is now available for purchase. For more information, visit www.valiantcom.com.

Valiant receives approval as 'Trusted Source' from National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)

Valiant Communications [BSE: 526775], a leading innovation led telecom enterprise has been recognized as the 'Trusted Source' by National Security Council Secretariat (Trusted Telecom Cell), a part of National Security Council who advises the Prime Minister's Office on matters of national security and strategic interest. With this approval, Valiant has become the 'Trusted Source' for all Indian Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for sourcing their telecom active network products and infrastructure and has become one of the few companies to have received the 'trusted sources' approval in the Country.

Valiant Communications is one of the first domestic designer and manufacturer of IP/MPLS Routers (Core, Edge, Access) to be granted this 'Trusted Source' approval.

The timing of 'Trusted Source' approval by National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) cannot be any better, since Valiant is already engaged with the various government departments from different utilities and recently successfully demonstrated the efficacy and competency of its Cyber Security Suite of products at the “Proof of Concept (POC)” level.

In the last few years, Valiant has emerged as an OEM of various telecom and protection products including IP/MPLS Routers, Time Synchronization Solutions, Protection Equipment as well as various other niche products. These "Made in India" products have already been deployed in India. It is important to mention that the backbone of the 5G network is IP/Ethernet based in which IP/MPLS Routers function as the transmission mainstays.

Backed by years of strong innovation and R&D capabilities, Valiant is working to expand its portfolio of communication and transmission products and supply its next generation solutions not only to Indian TSPs but also to global telecom, utility and government enterprises. Valiant has also received specific codes generated for some of its products from Ministry of Defence under NATO codification system.

Commenting on the above development, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said, "We are delighted to receive the approval as a 'Trusted Source' from NSCS and are fully committed to continue serving our TSP partners with our wide range of cutting-edge products and services. The development will cement Valiant position further in the Telecom and Transmission sector thereby amplifying the growth opportunities for Valiant. Our inclusion in the select list as one of the trusted source is a distinguished achievement and reinforces our commitment to delivering Made-in-India world-class products and contribute to further accelerating our Hon'ble Prime Ministers’ vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat with great enthusiasm.

About Valiant Communications: Valiant is a manufacturer and exporter of a wide range of communications, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security products. It is an approved manufacturer to some of the major power utilities including Power Grid Corporation (India) and various National and State Electricity Boards, with track record of successful installations in more than 4000+ power sub-stations, worldwide, including at 765kV power sub-stations, which is one of the highest functional power sub-station levels in the world.

VCL-2143, MouseTrαp^TM IP Network Intrusion Detector & Advance Honeypot

VCL Network-MouseTrαp^TM is an essential network security and forensics tool that enables users to detect firewall breaches and unauthorized network intrusions in their network, in real-time.

• VCL MouseTrαp^TM and Advanced Honeypot is designed to detect and provide alerts to the network administrator of a network intrusion or cyber-attack in near real-time.
• Special focus on detecting network intrusions and cyber-attacks on Power Utility installations and SCADA networks.
• It can be programmed by the user to emulate (i.e. to appear to an attacker) as a SCADA Server, Relay, IEC-61850 Protection Relay, IEC 60870-5-104 Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), MODBUS RTU Server, Router, Switch, Data Storage Device, ATMs and other devices used by financial organizations.
• It generates an audio and visual alarm upon detecting a hostile presence in the network.
• It provides forensics including attacker trace root. It maintains a complete log of intruder credentials such as IP address, domain and the originating location details. Each log entry is time-stamped with exact time and date of each such incident of unlawful intrusion.
• Multiple Network-Mouse-Trαps™ may be installed by the network administrator at various vantage points in their network to attract the “hostile” elements / network infiltrators.
• It also assists in identifying and isolating the source of problem / points of customer’s own network vulnerability by providing a trace route of the intrusion to assist with real-time forensic analysis.
• Generate reports. Daily, weekly, monthly or yearly reports can be generated for analysis.
• User Interface for easy view of intrusions, forensics, offending countries and much more.

VCL-6066 Compact, Primary Reference Clock

VCL-6066 is a compact, cost-effective, high performance, ITU-T G.811 compliant Primary Reference Clock.

The VCL-6066 is a compact, cost-effective, high performance, ITU-T G.811 compliant Primary Reference Clock. The VCL-6066 provides 2 x 2.048 MHz frequency and 2 x 2.048 Mbits (E1) clock outputs that are derived from its integrated GPS receiver. The VCL-6066, Primary Reference Clock is specifically designed for the synchronization of 2G, 3G and LTE mobile telecommunications networks as well as backhaul wireline SDH / SONET and Synchronous Ethernet networks. It may also be used by Railways, Airports (including air-traffic control), power generation and power distribution companies and other utilities who require multiple frequency or bits outputs locked to a GPS Reference to provide highly precise synchronization reference Clock.

VCL-2156-EXT: NTP Client / NTP Slave (Extension Unit)

The VCL-2156-Ext, NTP Extension (NTP Client), Time Distribution Unit is designed to provide up to 16 IRIG-B outputs and / or 16 IRIG-B and / or 1PPS (Pulse per second) and / or NMEA-0183 (mix and match) that is synchronized from a NTP Server to provide time synchronization to private networks such as Electric Sub-Stations, Railways and Metro (ticketing and platforms) networks, Airports and Air-Traffic Control facilities, Power Distribution and Transmission companies, Oil and Gas Utilities, ISPs and Cable TV networks as well as to Campus networks. The VCL-2156-Ext operates as NTP Receiver / NTP Client with multiple interface option. Our solution simultaneously supports IRIG-B (Mudulated / Unmodulated), NMEA 0183, 1PPS (Pulse per Second), and optical 1PPS port.

Valiant receives another order of INR 19 Crores from Tejas Networks

Valiant Communications [BSE: 526775] announces the receipt of another order for supply and commissioning of its indigenously developed and manufactured Communication, Protection and Synchronization solutions from Tejas Networks Limited [NSE: TEJASNET], a Tata Group company. The total value of the order is approximately INR 19 Crores (INR 190 million) for the State Electricity Board of Madhya Pradesh covering over 400 power sub-stations. This Purchase Order is in addition to the erstwhile orders which were disclosed in the earlier press release of 31-03-2022.

Commenting on the above development, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said, “We feel proud of partnering with Tejas Networks for these opportunities of supplying its Communication, Protection and Synchronization solutions that have been designed, developed and manufactured indigenously. We value our relationship with Tejas, which is time proven now. Being indigenous manufacturers, both Tejas and Valiant are natural partners in business opportunities that are notably arising in the Indian Public Sector out of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives of our Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. Our efforts in R&D are beginning to pay-off. Not only is Valiant providing advanced products and technology solutions to its customers worldwide, but our cutting-edge technology solutions are now being offered for some of the most advanced, Information Technology (IT) and Power Sector applications. This demonstrates and reaffirms our vision to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of communications, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security products and solutions, globally”.

He further said “These back-to-back successes further strengthen our decade long relationship with Tejas. It is a testimony that our natural partnership is a winning combination in all business opportunities falling under ‘Make-in-India’ wherein, Tejas and Valiant compete as a team against foreign MNCs. We expect the same to be continued in other forthcoming opportunities in India and worldwide opportunities.”

The Press Release dated 16-05-2022, is attached herewith for further details and can also be accessed here.

About Valiant Communications: Valiant is a manufacturer and exporter of a wide range of communications, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security products. It is an approved manufacturer to some of the major power utilities including Power Grid Corporation (India) and various National and State Electricity Boards, with track record of successful installations in more than 3000+ power sub-stations worldwide including at 765kV power sub-stations, one of the highest functional power sub-station levels in the world.

Valiant receives orders of INR 15 Crores from Tejas Networks

Valiant Communications [BSE: 526775] announces the receipt of orders for supply commissioning of its Communication, Protection and Automatic Ethernet Failover solutions from Tejas Networks Limited [NSE: TEJASNET], a Tata Group company. The total value of the orders exceeds INR 15 Crores (INR 150 million) for the State Electricity Boards of India of Karnataka, Telangana and Punjab.

Commenting on the above development, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said, “Valiant is proud of being partner with Tejas Networks for these opportunities of supplying its Communication, Protection, Automatic Ethernet Failover and Cyber Security Suite solutions, manufactured and supplied under the ‘Make India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

Our efforts in R&D are beginning to pay-off. Not only is Valiant providing advanced products and technology solutions to its customers worldwide, but our cutting-edge technology solutions are now being offered in some of the most advanced, Information Technology (IT) and Power Sector applications. This demonstrates and reaffirms our vision to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of communications, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security products and solutions, globally. We are in the process of scaling these opportunities to show accelerated growth.”

Mr. Chetan Vaidya, Vice President from Tejas Networks, India, said “We value our relationship with Valiant Communications, which is more than a decade old now. Tejas is a manufacturer of leading-edge telecom equipment used for Smart Grids and modernization of power sector communication. Valiant’s tele-protection products are an important part of our solution. Being indigenous manufacturers, both Tejas and Valiant are natural partners in business opportunities falling under the ‘Make in India’ for the Indian Public Sector. We are delighted to partner with Valiant not only in this business opportunity but also various other ongoing opportunities which are unfolding.”

About Valiant Communications: Valiant is a manufacturer and exporter of a wide range of communications, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security products. It is an approved manufacturer to some of the major power utilities including Power Grid Corporation (India) and various National and State Electricity Boards, with track record of successful installations in more than 3000 power sub-stations worldwide including at 765kV power sub-stations, one of the highest functional power sub-station levels in the world.

Valiant business and prestigious supplies update

Valiant Communications Ltd. (VCL) has added the following prestigious customers to its customer reference list. These include Tesla (applications for Time Synchronization of high-speed cameras for crash testing), Embark Trucks (Self-Driving Trucks) and GE Renewable (Grid solutions).

With our Power Utility product portfolio, VCL has now successfully completed installations and projects in over 2,500 sub-stations worldwide including in 765kV, 440kV, 400kV, 384kV, 220kV, 132kV, 110kV, 66kV and 33kV power sub-stations.

VCL is greatly inspired and driven by the vision of our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji and the Green Grids Initiative of One Sun, One World, One Grid to build a global green energy grid and clean power. VCL offers a wide array of technologies to address this opportunity with its communications, transmission, protection, grid synchronization and cyber-security products and solutions.

Further, VCL’s WAMS (Wide Area Monitoring Systems) Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) solution for the power gird monitoring and control provides results with nano-second accuracy. VCL is the only manufacturer of PMUs in India. There are a very few manufacturers of the PMU in the world who have been able successfully develop this technology, with Valiant being among those few. The VCL PMU has been tested, validated, approved and Type Tested by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, India.

Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, Managing Director & CTO of Valiant Communications “Our efforts in R&D are beginning to pay-off. Not only is VCL providing advanced products and high technology solutions to its customers worldwide, but our cutting-edge technology solutions are now being offered in some of the most advanced, Information Technology (IT) and Power Distribution applications. This demonstrates and reaffirms our vision to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of communications, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security products and solutions, globally. We are in the process of scaling these opportunities to show accelerated growth”.

About Valiant Communications: VCL is a manufacturer of communication, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security equipment and solutions with successful installations in over 110 countries. VCL is certified with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 10001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 45001:2018. The solutions are offered for all types of Utility applications including Power Utilities, Oil & Gas, Railways, Metro Rail Communications, Airport Communications, Mobile Backhaul, Corporate and Defence. Cyber security applications include for corporates, commercial establishments, small home-offices etc.

Valiant’s IP/MPLS Routers

Valiant’s IP/MPLS Routers (Core, Edge, Access) a family of intelligent MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) are designed to be used in heavy-duty cycle applications such as 4G, 5G transmission networks as well as in harsh environments, such as utility transmission networks that require the use of ruggedized routing equipment. The offered IP/MPLS Routers include built-in cyber security features to protect customer networks against hostile and unwarranted intrusions.

VCL IP/MPLS Routers incorporate advanced routing features that include:

• Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP
• Services: DHCP, PPPoE, DNS, SNMP
• MPLS routing, MPLS L2VPN, MPLS L3VPN
• Multicast: IGMP, PIM
• VLAN, Link Aggregation Group (LAG), Bridge
• Policy (rules): ACL, Policy based routing,
• QoS
• Redundancy: VRRP
• Firewall Features
• Data Encryption and Tunnelling: IPSec, OpenVPN, GRE
• IPv6 Support

All of the above make the VCL IP/MPLS Routers suitable for installation in critical infrastructure such as utilities, sub-stations, smart-grid distribution systems, airports and railways that require high reliability industrial equipment. They are also suitable for IT networks of financial institutions such as banks and corporate networks for wide-area application deployments.

VCL Cyber Security Business Update

Valiant Communications Limited (VCL) offers a comprehensive range of cyber-security products and solutions to address the ever-growing global demand from organizations to assist them to detect, prevent and secure their network against cyber-attacks, ransomware-attacks, firewall breaches in real-time.

VCL “Beyond the Firewall” cyber-security solutions are designed to conduct forensic analysis and trace the attack route in real-time.

VCL Cyber Security solution is very different from other security solutions which report a network security breach long after the event - when the damage has already been done. VCL cyber-security solutions detect and alert the system administrator about network data anomalies within minutes of any cyber-attacks, ransomware-attacks or firewall breaches.

VCL “Beyond the Firewall” cyber-security elements function to automatically initiate a series of defensive actions which would be planned in advance by the network administrator as a part of the organizations counter-defence strategy which would come into effect in the event of a network security breach.

VCL Cyber Security Business Update

GPS/GNSS Synchronization Product Update

Valiant Communications offers one of the most comprehensive Synchronization product range in the industry, globally. Applications range from Utilities, Railways, Financial Institutions, Defence and Mobile networks including 4G and 5G networks.

Valiant comprehensive range of Synchronization solutions include Time Synchronization, Time Distribution, Frequency and Phase Synchronization. Valiant Primary Reference Master Clocks (complaint to ITU-T G.811), PTP 1588v2 Grandmaster, PTP Slaves, PTP Switches, NTP Time Servers and other Time Distribution solutions are being used by reference customers including Power Grid (PGCIL), TANTRANSCO, MSCTCL, TEİAŞ Türkiye Elektrik, TRANSELECTRICA Romania, EVN Vietnam, PLN Indonesia, TNB Malaysia, National Grid Philippines, AXPO Switzerland, ABB, Siemens, Schneider-Electric, Harris Corporation, Thai Railways, Sri Lanka Railways, L&T, HDFC Bank, CDSL etc.

Valiant has been recently won orders from EGAT Thailand to provide Synchronization solutions in the Thai Utility network. Valiant has also been short-listed by Emerson and Yokogawa for their requirement of Synchronization solutions.

Valiant has completed its equipment supply of NTP Time Servers in over 250 sites with 154kV and 380kV capacity Sub-stations to TEİAŞ Turkish Electricity.

Valiant is focused on becoming a leading global supplier of Synchronization products and solutions to its customers.

GPS/GNSS Synchronization Solutions

Presentation on Corporate, Product & Technology Summary

Presentation on Corporate, Product & Technology Summary

VCL opens New Office, Research & Development Center in Bengaluru, India

Valiant Communications Limited is pleased to inform the opening of its New Office, Research & Development Center in Bengaluru, India.

The address location is:

Valiant Communications Limited - R&D Center
Plot No.27, Defense and Aerospace Park (KIADB),
Devanahalli, Bengaluru – 562129, Karnataka, India

According to Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, Managing Director of Valiant Communications Limited “Our new office and R&D center which is located very close to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, KIAL Road, Devanahalli in Bengaluru, Karnataka will immensely add to our R&D strength and fast-track our ongoing and new development projects”.

About Valiant Communications: Valiant is engaged in design, development and manufacture of cutting-edge technologies and solutions that include Valiant’s Unified Network Management System for the secure remote configuration and management equipment to cater to utilities across the world including infrastructure companies such as Power Grid Corporation (India), National and State Electricity Boards, Airport Authorities as well as Corporate Networks, Banks and Financial Institutions in over 110 countries.

VCL-2243: RTU Firewall Equipment, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850 MMS, MODBUS Protocol

VCL-2243 is a high-security, high-reliability, ruggedized, failsafe transparent RTU Firewall that is designed to be installed between the RTU and the SCADA server without having to reconfigure any element of the network. VCL-2243 firewall supports IEC 60870-5-104 (IEC 104), IEC 61850 MMS protocol, MODBUS protocol options with extremely advanced features that may be installed to secure and protect RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) in critical infrastructure such as Sub-Stations, Smart Grid Distribution Systems, Oil and Gas Infrastructure and Railway Signalling Networks from being compromised, attacked, or accessed by hostile elements.

The VCL-2243 secures RTU Terminals and corresponding central server(s) located in Load Dispatch Centre(s) / SCADA Management Centre(s) and Rail Traffic Control Room(s).

VCL introduces its VCL-2724, Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) Switch

VCL introduces its VCL-2724, Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) Switch is based on the concurrent transmission of duplicated data on two parallel links, simultaneously, to ensure that data is transferred between the two PRP nodes with zero packet loss. VCL-2724, Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) Switch is designed to provide seamless recovery, with zero packet loss, in the event of failure of either of the transmission links between two PRP nodes.

VCL-2724, provides a unique solution with no single point of failure. The VCL-2724, PRP equipment itself never becomes a point of failure, even in the event of power failure. It automatically reverts to and reconnects on the “primary link” in the power down condition. VCL-2724, PRP equipment is the only such available solution in the industry, that is completely Failsafe!!!

VCL offer Routers, Firewalls and Switches for Bharatnet, Power Grid and Railway projects.

VCL has completed fully indigenous design of Routers, Firewall, IEC 61850-3 complaint Ethernet Switches along with its exclusive range of related cyber-security products which it shall be offering for the forthcoming Bharatnet, Power Grid and Railway projects.

A very large opportunity exists for indigenously designed and manufactured Routers, Firewalls and IEC 61850-3 complaint Ethernet Switches. Currently only foreign made products of similar specifications are being offered in the Bharatnet project.

Bharatnet, (also known as Bharat Broadband Network Limited) is the world’s largest rural broadband project to provide connectivity to all 250,000 gram panchayats, covering nearly 625,000 villages in India.

According to Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, Managing Director of Valiant Communications Limited “Valiant is addressing a very large opportunity for supply of indigenously designed and manufactured communications, transmission and cyber security equipment for Bharatnet, Power Grid and Railway projects. This opportunity takes more importance due to the foresight of our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Modi Ji for implementing Government policies to promote Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat for the manufacturing and MSME sector in India.

Valiant is also offering its unique Unified Network Management System for the secure remote configuration and management of its equipment that will help scale the deployment of its products across the network on a nationwide scale. We have already started the export of these products to various countries, across different sectors”.

About Valiant Communications: Valiant is a manufacturer and exporter of a wide range of communication, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security equipment. It is an approved manufacturer by some of the major power utilities including Power Grid Corporation (India) and various National and State Electricity Boards, various Airport Authorities across the world, Corporate Networks, Banks and Financial Institutions in over 110 countries.

VCL enters into a 4 year Rate Contract for Bulgarian Power Utility ESO EAD

VCL’s enters into 4 year rate contract under a frame agreement with the engineering major, Balkantel OOD for Bulgarian state-owned Power Utility ESO EAD, for supply and installation of its power utility products and solutions for the contract awarded to Balkantel OOD.

Commenting on the above development, Mr. Inder Mohan Sood, CEO said, “Valiant is proud of being one of the few companies in the world, which have developed such niche, yet critical products and technologies with proven track record and now also being validated by the large corporations like AXPO, Siemens and ESO EAD in the European market. The alliance with Balkantel is prestigious for Valiant especially in the light of the fact that Europe is known as home of some of large foreign MNCs of this business domain.

It is a significant development as the same reflects not only the potential of the products and technologies that Valiant owns, but shall also significantly improve its performance in untapped European market in view of the vast reach of Balkantel Group. Further, the duration of rate contract shall help the Company to have consistent visibility for four years and also help to increase its footprint in Europe. Currently, the revenue contribution of the European market is approximately 10% of its total revenue.

“Valiant’s power utility products and solutions has also been approved by Eastern European power utilities namely, Transelectrica and Electrica Transilvania, Romania and TEİAŞ, Turkey.

Valiant is now focusing on development of business partner relationships in different regions as its long-term business development strategy.

About Valiant Communications: Valiant is a manufacturer and exporter of a wide range of communication, transmission, protection, synchronization and cyber security equipment. It is an approved manufacturer by some of the major power utilities including Power Grid Corporation (India) and various National and State Electricity Boards, with track record of successful commissioning at 765 kV power sub-stations, one of the highest functional power sub-station level in the world.

VCL-2725, Optical / Electrical Industrial Media Converter

The VCL-2725 industrial media converter is housed in a rugged aluminium chassis which is designed to convert 10/100/1000Base-T (Electrical Ethernet) signal into 100Base-FX or 1000Base-X (Optical Ethernet) signal. And vice-versa. It may be used to convert/extend 10/100/1000Base-T Electrical Ethernet signal to 100Base-FX or 1000Base-X (Optical Ethernet) transparently with no performance degradation. The VCL-2725 industrial media converter is an ideal solution to connect networks on different floors, separate buildings and to extend distances between servers, workgroups or locations. Optical loss budget options are from 12dB to up to 38dB (i.e. equivalent to 2 KM (1.24 Miles) to up to approximately 80 KM (50 Miles) (with nominal cable attenuation and splicing losses) in an Ethernet network.

The VCL-2725 industrial media converter is housed in a rugged aluminium chassis which is designed to convert 10/100/1000Base-T (Electrical Ethernet) signal into 100Base-FX or 1000Base-X (Optical Ethernet) signal. And vice-versa. It may be used to convert/extend 10/100/1000Base-T Electrical Ethernet signal to 100Base-FX or 1000Base-X (Optical Ethernet) transparently with no performance degradation. The VCL-2725 industrial media converter is an ideal solution to connect networks on different floors, separate buildings and to extend distances between servers, workgroups or locations. Optical loss budget options are from 12dB to up to 38dB (i.e. equivalent to 2 KM (1.24 Miles) to up to approximately 80 KM (50 Miles) (with nominal cable attenuation and splicing losses) in an Ethernet network.

VCL-MX-XW, 52 Ports Industrial Grade Ethernet Switch, IEC 61850-3 Compliant

VCL-MX-XW, is an IEC 61850-3 compliant, sub-station hardened, industrial grade 52 Port Ethernet Switch, that is packaged in a 1U high, 19-inch rack-mountable shelf that can be installed in harsh operational environments. It requires no external fans or forced air cooling. It offers a wide choice of 1+1 redundant power supply options which include 48V DC, 110-125V DC, 110V AC and 240V AC.

VCL-MX-XW, 24 Ports Industrial Grade Ethernet Switch, IEC 61850-3 Compliant

VCL-MX-XW, is an IEC 61850-3 compliant, sub-station hardened, industrial grade 24 Port Ethernet Switch, that is packaged in a 1U high, 19-inch rack-mountable shelf that can be installed in harsh operational environments. It requires no external fans or forced air cooling. It offers a wide choice of 1+1 redundant power supply options which include 48V DC, 110-125V DC, 110V AC and 240V AC.

VCL-MX-XW, 16 Ports Industrial Grade Ethernet Switch, IEC 61850-3 Compliant

VCL-MX-XW, is an IEC 61850-3 compliant, sub-station hardened, industrial grade 16 Port Ethernet Switch, that is packaged in a 1U high, 19-inch rack-mountable shelf that can be installed in harsh operational environments. It requires no external fans or forced air cooling. It offers a wide choice of 1+1 redundant power supply options which include 48V DC, 110-125V DC, 110V AC and 240V AC.

VCL-MX-XW, 8 Ports Industrial Grade Ethernet Switch, IEC 61850-3 Compliant

VCL-MX-XW, Industrial Grade Ethernet, IEC 61850-3 complied Sub-Station Hardened Switch, is a flexible Ethernet Switch that is packaged in a 1U high, 19-inch rack-mountable shelf that can be installed in harsh environments. It requires no external fans or forced air cooling. It offers a wide choice of 1+1 redundant power supply options which include 24V DC, -48V DC, 110-125V DC, 110V AC and 240V AC.

Valcomm Technologies participates at Distributech in January 2020

Valcomm Technologies participates at Distributech 2020 in January to show-case its Communications, Transmission, Protection, Grid Synchronization & Cyber Security products and solutions.

VCL-UNMS: Cyber-Smart Rack Unified Network Management System

The VCL-UNMS: Cyber-Smart Rack Unified Network Management System is a comprehensive “Network Management Software” that can used by network administrators to communicate in real-time with all of the above “Beyond the Firewall” network security elements to enhance and fortify the organizations IT infrastructure through improved surveillance and real-time management and control.

VCL-2702: Network Kill Switch

• The Network Kill Switch becomes the last line of defence after the Firewall breach, to “repel” and “block” a cyber-attack - while it is progress.
• The Network Kill Switch is designed to connect to and monitor the various “Beyond the Firewall” security elements and send “alerts” of a network intrusion or cyber-attack to the network administrator in real-time.
• It also generates with audio and visual alarms to “alert” the maintenance staff and call for local administrative action.
• This device provides the options of isolating the local network from the wide-area network, automatically as well as manually, to initiate defensive counter-measures in an event of a cyber-attack.
• Can be used with VCL-5001 Network Traffic Sniffer; VCL-2143, Network-MouseTrαp^TM (Decoy Network Servers) to automatically isolate the network in the event of the detection of a network intrusion / breach of the demilitarized zone’s cyber-security perimeter. More...

VCL-5001: Network Traffic Sniffer

• This device detects and generates an alert, as-and-when a network intrusion occurs, which could otherwise result Data Theft, Ransomware Attack, Denial of Service (DoS) or a Cyber-Attack aimed to bring-down the target network.
• Flags unusual traffic flows for both inbound and outbound traffic by providing an advance warning mechanism of the data traffic anomalies.
• Rich user interface to provide complete analytics of the data transmission patters.

VCL-5010: Firewall, Router and Encryption Equipment

Valiant’s VCL-5010 is an integrated router and firewall equipment with extremely advanced features that may be installed to secure critical infrastructure such as Sub-Stations, Smart Grid Distribution Systems, Airport and Railway IT Networks as well as Financial Infrastructure such as Banks and Payment Processing Gateways.

Access to VCL-5010 is password protected with advanced firewall capabilities that meet and exceed NERC as well as all mandatory requirements of Password Protection and Control as provided in the GR-815-CORE-2 specifications.

VCL-2140: IEC -101, IEC -104, DNP, MODBUS RTU Firewall & Data Encryption Equipment

VCL-2140 is an integrated IEC 60870-5-101 (IEC 101), IEC 60870-5-104 (IEC 104), DNP, MODBUS Firewall and Data Encryption Equipment with extremely advanced features that may be installed to secure and protect RTU data (Remote Terminal Data) in critical infrastructure such as Sub-Stations, Smart Grid Distribution Systems, Oil and Gas Infrastructure and Railway Signalling Networks from being compromised or accessed by hostile elements.

The VCL-2140 Data Encryption Equipment may be installed in point-to-point. The VCL-2140 may also be used in a point-to-multipoint application with VCL-2140-PM in centrally managed networks consisting of multiple edge locations to provide secure communications between multiple RTU Terminals and their corresponding IEC -101, -104, DNP, MODBUS protocol central server(s) located in Load Dispatch Centre(s) / SCADA Management Centre(s) and Rail Traffic Control Room(s).

VCL-3048 NTP Time Server

VCL-3048 NTP Time Server provides 10/100Mbps NTP / SNTP interface and IRIG-B Un-Modulated 50 Ohms BNC, RS-232, RS-485 Outputs.

The VCL-3048 NTP Time Server is designed to provide NTP clock that is locked to a GPS / GNSS reference to provide time synchronization to private networks such as Railways and Metro (ticketing and platform) networks, Airports and Air-Traffic Control facilities, Electric Sub-Stations, Power Distribution and Transmission companies, Oil and Gas Utilities, ISPs and Cable TV networks as well as to Campus networks that are required to maintain a complete isolation from public networks for security reasons. It may be also used by 2G, 3G and LTE service providers which provide a time of day reference to their customers over their wireless networks.

VCL-2705, GPS Receiver with IRIG-B and Time Distribution Unit

The VCL-2705, GPS Receiver and Time Distribution Unit is a low cost and high-performance GPS Receiver with multiple IRIG-B outputs which provides sub-microsecond accuracy. The VCL-2705 is designed to provide 1 x IRIG-B (BNC) output, 1 x IRIG-B RS-485 (differential pair with multi-drop capability to support up to 16 RTUs) and 1 x RS-232 (twisted pair) output. Unit also provides one external dry relay alarm contact.

The relay has a rating of 5 Amps (amperes) and a maximum 250V DC, which can be connected to an external alarm such as a piezoelectric buzzer or an DC powered (LED) lamp and can be wired up for either NO or NC contact.

VCL-2739, 1588v2 PTP Aware Switch (PTP Transparent Clock)

VCL-2739, 1588v2 PTP Aware Switch (PTP Transparent Clock) with Ring Redundancy / HSR (High-availability Seamless Redundancy). The VCL-2739 is a non-blocking wire-speed Ethernet switch with full support for IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Transparent Clock features.

Features of IEEE 1588v2 PTP Switch & Clock Synchronization:

• Transparent Clock (TC) with auto correction update
• Master and Slave Ordinary Clock (OC) support
• End-to-end (E2E) or Peer-to-peer (P2P)
• PTP multicast and unicast message support
• PTP message transport over IPv4/v6 and IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 1588v2 PTP packet filtering
• Dual (Redundant) Power Inputs.

VCL-2711, IEEE C37.94 over IP / MPLS / Ethernet Transmission Equipment

The VCL-2711, IEEE C37.94 over IP / MPLS / Ethernet Transmission Equipment is a ruggedized and robust, sub-station-hardened transmission equipment which converts an IEEE C37.94 Interface to Ethernet data and transmits it over an IP / MPLS link. The far-end unit receives the Ethernet data and re-converts it back to an IEEE C37.94 Interface. The VCL-2711 units must be always used in pairs, with one unit installed on each end of the Ethernet / IP / MPLS link. The VCL-2711 meets and complies with the IEC-61850-3, EMI, EMC, Surge and Temperature specifications making it suitable for sub-station installations to provide uninterrupted service even in the most demanding and harsh environments.

VCL-2143, MouseTrαp^TM IP Network Intrusion Detector

• The Network-MouseTrαp^TM alerts the network administrator of an intrusion / cyber-attack in real-time.
• Generates an audio and visual alarm upon detecting a hostile presence in the network.
• This device can be programmed by the user to emulate (i.e. to appear to an attacker) as a Server, Router, Switch, SCADA Server, Relay, IEC-61850 Protection Relay, IEC 60870-5-104 Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), MODBUS RTU, Data Storage Device, ATMs and other devices used by financial organizations etc.
• Multiple Network-Mouse-Trαps™ may be installed by the network administrator at various vantage points in their network to attract the “hostile” elements / network infiltrators.
• Assists in identifying and isolating the source of problem / points of customer network vulnerability by providing a trace route of the intrusion to assist with real-time forensic analysis.

VCL-2457, Smart Rack Management Unit

• Monitors the Rack Temperature in 3 separate temperature zones in a rack and alerts network administrator the user defined temperature threshold is exceeded in any zone.
• Controls the operation of up to 3 rack-ventilation fans (or their multiples) by switching ON / switching OFF, as required. Extends fan MTBF life. Extends equipment MTBF life by alerting against over-heating due to failure of ventilation fans. Alerts if any of the rack fans fail; or if it is not operating at its specified RPM and requires service / replacement.
• Includes “6” binary inputs for monitoring up to 6 dry contact relay open loop / closed loop inputs. These inputs can be also connected to equipment alarm; rack-door open alarm; smoke alarm etc.
• Monitors DC voltage.
• Monitors AC voltage and frequency (available in Q4, 2020).
• Includes NTP/SNTP synchronization. Ensures that all alarms and events being reported / logged are accurately time-stamped.
• Centralized Network Management System (NMS) for monitoring the health of multiple Cyber-Smart Racks in the network, from single central location.

VCL-2142 Enigmatron Xcöde: IEC 60870-5-104, DNP and MODBUS Data Encryption

VCL-2142 Enigmatron Xcöde is an integrated IEC 60870-5-104, DNP and MODBUS Data Encryption Equipment with extremely advanced features that may be installed to secure and protect RTU data in critical infrastructure such as Sub-Stations, Smart Grid Distribution Systems, Oil and Gas Infrastructure and Railway Signalling Networks from being compromised or accessed by hostile elements.

The VCL-2142 Enigmatron Xcöde may be installed in point-to-point, as well as in point-to-multi-point applications in centrally managed networks consisting of multiple edge locations to provide secure communications between multiple RTU Terminals and their corresponding IEC 60870-5-104 and DNP central server(s) located in Load Dispatch Centre(s) / SCADA Management Centre(s) and Rail Traffic Control Room(s).

DIN-Rail Version - PTP IEEE-1588v2 Grandmaster PRC and GPS NTP Time Server

VCL-2424-D, DIN-Rail Mount version Primary Reference Clock (PRC), IEEE-1588v2 PTP Grandmaster, GPS NTP Time Server is a ruggedized GNSS (GPS/GLONASS), ITU-T G.811 compliant solution to provide a highly precise time and frequency reference outputs. Applications include synchronization of 2G, 3G, 4G / LTE, 5G services in harsh environments.

It may be also used by railways and metro signalling infrastructure, airports and air-traffic control facilities, solar farms, wind-farms, electric sub-stations, power distribution infrastructure, off-shore oil and gas rigs and naval vessels that are required to operate in complete isolation due to the very nature of their application, geographical location, or due to security reasons.

Pole Mount - PTP IEEE-1588v2 Grandmaster PRC and NTP Time Server

VCL-2424, a Pole Mount version Primary Reference Clock (PRC), IEEE-1588v2 PTP Grandmaster, NTP Time Server is a ruggedized GNSS (GPS/GLONASS), ITU-T G.811 compliant solution provides precise time and frequency reference outputs. Applications include synchronization of 2G, 3G, 4G / LTE, 5G services in harsh, un-protected, outdoor environments, such as to mobile cell towers. It may be also used by railways and metro signalling infrastructure, airports and air-traffic control facilities, solar farms, wind-farms, electric sub-stations, power distribution infrastructure, off-shore oil and gas rigs and naval vessels that are required to operate in complete isolation due to the very nature of their application, geographical location, or due to security reasons.

VCL-2710, C37.94 to Optical Converter

The VCL-2710, IEEE C37.94 to Optical Converter / C37.94 Optical Repeater is a ruggedized, sub-station-hardened converter which converts IEEE C37.94 Multi-Mode signal to Optical Single Mode Optical signal. VCL-2710, IEEE C37.94 to Optical Converter includes the clock receiver, clock generation and clock re-generation functions which allows it to transmit the IEEE C37.94 Multi-Mode signal over a Single-Mode optical fiber link of up to 90 Miles / 150 Kms. VCL-2710 is designed for use in point-to-point applications. The VCL-2710 meets and complies with the IEC-61850-3, EMI, EMC, Surge and Temperature specifications making it suitable for sub-station installations to provide uninterrupted service even in the most demanding and harsh environments.

Data Encryption, Router and Firewall Equipment

Valiant’s Enigmätron-C is an integrated router, firewall and data encryption equipment with extremely advanced features that may be installed to secure critical infrastructure such as Sub-Stations, Smart Grid Distribution Systems, Airport and Railway IT Networks as well as Financial Infrastructure such as Banks and Payment Processing Gateways. The Enigmätron-C may also be installed in centrally managed networks consisting of multiple branch offices and edge locations to provide secure communications between ATMs, Point-Of-Sale Terminals and their corresponding back-end Central Servers.

Access to Enigmätron-C is password protected with advanced firewall capabilities that meet and exceed NERC as well as all mandatory requirements of Password Protection and Control as provided in the GR-815-CORE-2 specifications. Enigmätron-C can optionally be managed centrally from a RADIUS Server to provide enhanced levels of access security and centralized password management and control.

VCL-2112, PTP Slave Clock

VCL-2112, PTP Slave Clock is a high precision, high reliability time and frequency synchronization solution which can be used to synchronize with an IEEE-1588v2 PTP Grandmaster to provide reference frequency and time-of-day synchronization across all nodes of a PTP network. Multiple 1PPS / IRIG-B Outputs are also provided to synchronize local clock (time-of-day) display units as well as RTUs to a central timing source with nanosecond accuracy.

The VCL-2112, PTP Slave Clock is specifically designed for the synchronization of 2G, 3G and LTE mobile telecommunications networks as well as backhaul wire-line TDM Networks. It may be also used by Railways, Airports (including air-traffic control), power generation and distribution companies and other utility companies who need to distribute highly precise time-of-day and frequencies locked to a PTP Grandmaster (GPS) Reference across all nodes of their networks.

VCL-2709, IEEE C37.94 to E1 Converter

The VCL-2709, IEEE C37.94 to E1 Converter is a ruggedized and robust, sub-station-hardened protocol converter which converts IEEE C37.94 data to E1 data. VCL-2709 supports point-to-point applications.

The VCL-2709 meets and complies with the IEC-61850-3, EMI, EMC, Surge and Temperature specifications making it suitable for sub-station installations to provide uninterrupted service even in the most demanding and harsh environments.

VCL-2750, PTP Slave Clock (DIN Rail Version)

VCL-2750, PTP Slave Clock (DIN Rail Version) is a high precision, high reliability time and frequency synchronization solution which can be synchronized from a IEEE-1588v2 PTP Grandmaster to provide frequency and time-of-day synchronization across a PTP network with nanosecond accuracy. Multiple 1PPS / IRIG-B Outputs are provided to synchronize local clock (time-of-day) to IEDs, as well as RTUs to a central timing source.

VCL-3045, NTP to IRIG-B Converter

VCL-3045 is synchronized by an NTP Server and can be used as a time source for equipment that requires IRIG-B inputs for time-of-day synchronization (IRIG-B options include 50 Ohms BNC, RS-422, RS-485, RS-232 Twisted Pair). VCL-3045 is available in a small form factor DIN Rail chassis.

VCL-2786, NTP to 16 x IRIG-B Converter, (NTP Client) Time Distribution Unit

The VCL-2786, NTP to 16 x IRIG-B Converter (NTP Client), Time Distribution Unit is designed to provide up to 16 IRIG-B outputs and / or 16 IRIG-B and / or 1PPS (Pulse per second) and / or NMEA-0183 (mix and match) that is synchronized from a NTP Server to provide time synchronization to private networks such as Electric Sub-Stations, Railways and Metro (ticketing and platforms) networks, Airports and Air-Traffic Control facilities, Power Distribution and Transmission companies, Oil and Gas Utilities, ISPs and Cable TV networks as well as to Campus networks.

VCL-2486-G, 16 x 1 PPS + NMEA, GPS Receiver

VCL-2486-G, 16 x 1 PPS + NMEA, GPS Receiver, Time Distribution Unit is designed to provide up to 16 outputs of Pulse and / or NMEA-0183 and / or IRIG-B (mix and match) that is locked to a GPS / GNSS Reference to provide time synchronization to private networks such as Railways and Metro (ticketing and platforms) networks, Airports and Air-Traffic Control facilities, Electric Sub-Stations, Power Distribution and Transmission companies, Oil and Gas Utilities, ISPs and Cable TV networks as well as to Campus networks.

VCL-2486-M 1:16 Pulse + NMEA Multiplexer

VCL-2486-M 1:16 Pulse + NMEA Multiplexer is a compact and cost-effective solution to provide up to 16 Pulse; NMEA-0183 outputs. VCL-2486-M 1:16 Pulse + NMEA Multiplexer takes Pulse and one NMEA-0183 as input option to provide up to 16 Pulse outputs; or 8 Pulse + 8 NMEA outputs.

VCL-2486-I IRIG-B Distribution Unit

VCL-2486-I IRIG-B Distribution Unit is a compact and cost-effective solution to provide up to 16 IRIG-B outputs. VCL-2486-I IRIG-B Distribution Unit takes IRIG-B input to provide up to 16 IRIG-B outputs. The VCL-2486-I IRIG-B Distribution Unit used to multiply 1 x IRIG-B to provide 16 x IRIG-B signal.

VCL-2728, Optical IRIG-B / 1 PPS Distribution Solution

VCL-2728, Optical to 1PPS (Pulse Per Second) / IRIG-B Distribution Solution is a compact and cost-effective solution to convert “Optical 1PPS / IRIG-B Input” to 4 x 1PPS / 4 x IRIG-B Outputs (BNC). The VCL-2728 must be used in conjunction with either VCL-2486-G or with VCL-2486-I to distribute IRIG-B or 1 PPS signals over 850nm Multi-Mode Optical Fiber links.

VCL1400P: E1 / SDH Packet Transport Network (PTN)

VCL1400P: E1 / SDH Packet Transport Network (PTN) is a compact packet aggregation solution which is well suited for deployment in the edge and access part of a packet transport network. It supports full PTN feature set enabling a service provider to provide end-to-end pseudo-wire and Ethernet multipoint services.

VCL1400P can serve as a cell-site transport network element back hauling 4G services and can be used to build aggregation rings of 10 Gbps. It can be used to provide GigE enterprise services and L2 VPN services with advanced QoS support. VCL1400P is available in different factory fitted configurations.

VCL1400P: T1 / SONET Packet Transport Network (PTN)

VCL1400P: T1 / SONET Packet Transport Network (PTN) is a compact packet aggregation solution which is well suited for deployment in the edge and access part of a packet transport network. It supports full PTN feature set enabling a service provider to provide end-to-end pseudo-wire and Ethernet multipoint services.

VCL1400P can serve as a cell-site transport network element back hauling 4G services and can be used to build aggregation rings of 10 Gbps. It can be used to provide GigE enterprise services and L2 VPN services with advanced QoS support. VCL1400P is available in different factory fitted configurations.

VCL-1400, OC-48/192 SONET Multiplexer with MPLS-TP

Valiant’s VCL-1400, OC-48/192 SONET Multiplexer with MPLS-TP is a compact POTP platform which is targeted for deployment in the edge and access part of a transport network. It can be configured both as a TDM MSPP as well as a Packet Switch. It supports both TDM and Ethernet as Line Interfaces. It offers full redundancy and comes with an expansion chassis for deployment in high drop locations and can be used in point-to-point, linear, ring, T, and mesh networks.

Valiant introduces its VCL-PMU-30, Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU)

Valiant Communications introduces its VCL-PMU-30 modular Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) tha is designed to provide measured Synchrophasor values in accordance with the IEEE C37.118.1-2011 and C37.118.1a-2014 synchrophasor standards.

With ever increasing power demand, the power grid requires efficient and reliable technologies to monitor voltage, frequency, phase angle and shifts in the power transmission network, in real-time, to detect grid imbalances which can result in catastrophic grid failure and blackouts. The synchrophasor technology is used to monitor the power-grid in real time.

Valiant introduces its VCL-3000 compact, versatile IEC-61850-3 compliant Data Concentrator Unit (DCU)

Valiant introduces its VCL-3000 compact, versatile IEC-61850-3 compliant Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) which may be used to build Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) architectures to collect information and data from multiple meters and forward the data to the power utility.

The VCL-3000 can securely aggregate data from a manageable number of meters and relay the information to the centralized utility servers. The VCL-3000 can be tailored to meet a very wide variety of concentrator requirements since it provides several forward (metering side) and backward (network side) communication interfaces.

Valiant introduces its VCL-3030, IEC 60870-5-101 to 60870-5-104 Protocol Converter

Valiant introduces its VCL-3030, IEC 60870-5-101 to 60870-5-104 Protocol Converter a ruggedized and robust, sub-station-hardened protocol converter which shall convert Serial -101 data to Ethernet -104 data.

The VCL-3030, meets and complies with the IEC-61850-3, EMI, EMC, surge and temperature specifications making it suitable for sub-station installations to provide uninterrupted service even in the most demanding and harsh environments.

-101 to -104 Protocol Converter Application:

The most common application for the VCL-3030, -101 to -104 Protocol Converter is for augmenting legacy IEC 60870-5-101 RTUs that provide serial -101 data in sub-stations and SCADA data networks. By simply installing a VCL-3030, -101 to -104 Protocol Converter the existing IEC 60870-5-101 RTUs can be upgraded to Ethernet based IEC 60870-5-104 RTUs without incurring a large capex and without the tiresome task of having to rewire the RTUs that require upgradation.

VCL-SafeComm-E

VCL-SafeComm-E is a family of Ethernet Link Protection Switches that provide 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover Protection between an "active” and "standby" equipment or IP networks. VCL-SafeComm-E is available in 2 variants.

VCL-SafeComm-F provides 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover Protection between two (Main and Standby) Servers, RTUs, Routers, Switches. The VCL-SafeComm-F can be used to provide equipment redundancy for applications which require 99.99% up-time. The VCL-SafeComm-F automatic fail-over protection automatically switches to the “standby” equipment in the event of failure of the “primary” equipment to ensure that the 99.99% up-time requirements are always being met. In the event of failure of the “primary / working” equipment, the VCL-SafeComm-F, Ethernet Failover Switch shall automatically switch and reroute all Cables to "secondary” / “standby" equipment. This ensures that downtime that would have otherwise occurred upon the failure of the “primary” equipment without automatic Ethernet failover capability, never occurs.

VCL-SafeComm-N, which provides 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover Protection between 2, IP Networks. The VCL-SafeComm-N can be used to provide link protection between IP networks across diverse domains such as fiber-radio; or fiber-satellite; or fiber-PSDN (Public Switched Data Network) to provide automatic fail-over protection to the “standby” network in the event of failure of the “primary” network.

VCL-SafeComm-N, Ethernet Network Protection Switch shall automatically switch and reroute all Ethernet traffic to "secondary” / “standby" IP network in the event of the failure of the “active” / “primary” network. This ensures minimum network downtime, which otherwise would have occurred upon the failure of the “primary” network.

Valiant has introduced its range of Frequency, Phase and the Time synchronization range of products

Valiant has introduced its range of Frequency, Phase and the Time synchronization range of products with its GPS / GNSS based Primary Reference Clock with integrated IEEE-1588v2 PTP Grandmaster and NTP Server for installation at cell-sites to provide a comprehensive solution which shall improve “Mobile Network Performance” and “Reduce Call Drops”.

Valiant’s solution includes a ITU-T G.811 Primary Reference Clock for cell-sites so that an independent reference clock is available at cell sites to provide a phase synchronized Primary Reference Clock that is within a +/-0.005ppm (i.e. which is 10 times better than the required) network tolerance. These advanced techniques of network synchronization will be able to support not only support 4G LTE networks (10 times faster than 3G) but also newly developing 5G standard (5th generation mobile networks or 5th generation wireless systems).

VCL-PG, E1 Packet Groomer

Valiant's ‘VCL-PG, E1 Packet Groomer’ may be used to groom up to 16 / 32 x E1 channels and convert their payload to RFC 5086, RFC 5087 and RFC 4553 compliant Ethernet Packets.

The ‘VCL-PG, E1 Packet Groomer is equipped with a highly reliable clock recovery mechanism for low jitter and wander control, even under variable network conditions.

The 16/32 x E1 Port ‘VCL-PG, E1 Packet Groomer’ provides 4x Gigabit combo Ethernet ports for Ethernet link redundancy, and QoS by implementing 802.1Q based VLAN, Differentiated Services (Diffserv/DSCP), Port based Priority and 802.1p packet priority classification protocols for network optimization. Port mirroring is also available so that the copy of same data may be output to duplicate servers for “Server” redundancy.

VCL-TP-IP, GOOSE over IP Teleprotection Equipment

VCL-TP-IP, GOOSE over IP Teleprotection Equipment is a compact, 1U high, 19-inch rack mountable equipment that is designed to serve the IEC-61850 compliant “Digital Substations” to provide “Distance Protection” over IP / MPLS links using GOOSE messages instead of “binary” commands.

The VCL-TP-IP, GOOSE over IP Teleprotection Equipment incorporates the same level of “reliability” and “dependability” that the users have come to expect of the C37.94 based communication interface. Additionally, the VCL-TP-IP, GOOSE over IP Teleprotection Equipment provides un-paralleled security, speed as well as all the advantages of an IEC-61850 GOOSE based system operating in a “Digital Sub-station” environment.

IEEE 1588v2 Solutions for Stock and Currency Trading Platforms

IEEE 1588v2 Solutions for Stock and Currency Trading Platforms
The dictum can be applied absolutely literally to electronic trading platforms – since significant quantities of stocks and currencies are bought and sold microseconds apart at differing rates. Financial Regulators all over the world, realizing this need, are now requiring all share trading platforms to use IEEE-1588v2 technology to synchronize to a GPS / GNSS based time-source with micro-second accuracy so that buy and sell orders can be executed with precision according to their time-stamp.

Accurate and precise time stamping is required for compliance with financial regulatory mandates such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), the FTC's Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), FINRA's Order Audit Trail System (OATS) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). The 2015 European Securities and Markets Authority MiFID II regulation requires clock accuracy and granularity in stock trading to have a time-stamp accuracy of better than 100 microseconds to UTC with a granularity of 1 microsecond.

NTP SERVER

Valiant has added NTP SERVER to its Synchronization range product portfolio which designed to provide a highly precise time reference that is locked to a GPS (GNSS) Reference to provide time synchronization to private networks such as Electric Sub-Stations, Power Distribution and Transmission companies, Oil and Gas Utilities, Railway and Metro ticketing and platform networks, Airports and Air-Traffic Control facilities, ISPs and Cable TV networks as well as to Campus networks that are required to maintain a complete isolation from public networks for security reasons. It is also used by 2G, 3G and LTE service providers which provide a time of day reference to their customers over their wireless networks.

Valiant introduces its Enigmätron, a high-security data encryption device

Valiant introduces its Enigmätron, a high-security data encryption device that provides tunnel-less data encryption, including Ethernet frame encryption for Layer 2 networks, IP packet encryption for Layer 3 networks and Layer 4 data payload encryption for IP and MPLS networks. The Enigmätron offers full-duplex encryption at speeds up to 12 MBits/s @ AES-256 algorithm. Applications include for Smart Grid and Utility Networks, Railways, Airports, IPsec site-to-site networks, MPLS meshed networks, Metro Ethernet and VPLS networks and Voice and video over IP applications.

Valiant receives Letter of Awards from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL)

Valiant receives Letter of Awards from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) of INR 80.3 million for supply, installation and commissioning for “Communication Equipment Package (PDH Equipment) for WBSETCL (West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company) and Jharkhand (Jharkhand State Electricity Board)” projects.

Valiant Communications has increased its shareholding in its Indian unlisted subsidiary

• Valiant Communications has increased its shareholding in its Indian unlisted subsidiary namely, Valiant Infrastructure Limited, from 62.53% to 85.83% by way of acquisition of equity shares from other minority shareholders.
• The Company has received product approval from Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) for it product, E1 PDH Voice & Data Multiplexers.

Valiant Communications Ltd has received the Letter of Intents for the following:

• To supply its products namely, E1 PDH Multiplexer, Digital Tele-Protection and GNSS (Satellite) Time Synchronization equipment to the projects of Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (MAHATRANSCO); and
• To supply and install its products namely, E1 PDH Multiplexer and Digital Tele-Protection equipment to Tamil Nadu Transmission Corp. Ltd. (TANTRANSCO) and Bihar State Power Transmission Company (BSPTCL).

Valiant Communications has recently received the product approval from the Delhi Transco Limited

Valiant Communications Ltd has recently received the product approval from the Delhi Transco Limited (an undertaking of Govt. of NCT of Delhi) for its product “Digital Tele-Protection Signalling” and has also received a Letter of Award for the Supply, Erection, Testing and Commissioning of aforesaid product for its 220KV / 400kV transmission lines on turnkey basis for 31 Sub-stations.

Valiant receives approvals from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) and Tamil Nadu Transmission Corp. Ltd. (TANTRANSCO)

Valiant receives approvals from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) and Tamil Nadu Transmission Corp. Ltd. (TANTRANSCO) for its GNSS (Satellite) Synchronization equipment. This approval is in addition to its existing products range namely, E1 PDH Multiplexer and Digital Tele-protection Coupler.

Further the Company has already received additional approvals from the following:

• GNSS (Satellite) Synchronization equipment from Larsen & Toubro (L&T), IRCON International Limited (Ministry of Railways, Government of India).
• Armed Forces of India for its Multiplexer over IP/Packet Optical Transport, and E3 to Ethernet/IP Converters and
• Thales Corporation, South Africa, for its product range of TDM over Packet (for Air Force of South Africa).

VCL-1400

The VCL-1400 is an ultra-compact, carrier class, and cost effective family of micro packet optical Equipment (micro POTP) designed to manage and deliver services from the optical core to the access. The VCL-1400 can be configured as a Terminal Multiplexer (TMUX), Add-Drop Multiplexer (ADM) and In-Line Amplifier or as stand-alone Cross-Connect for SONET applications, as well as for Packet and Packet Aggregation applications.

VCL-1400, OC-3/12/48/192 and GE/10GE platform, has been envisaged to address the growing demand for an ultra-compact SONET OC-3/12/48/192 Add-drop Multiplexer (ADM) , GE and 10GE CPE and aggregation and provide Ethernet-over-SONET mapping and layer 2 switching functions, including Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme (LCAS) with Virtual Concatenation (VCAT).

Valiant Communications (UK) Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary has entered into an agreement with Herbing Communicatii SRL (Herbing)

Valiant Communications (UK) Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary has entered into an agreement with Herbing Communicatii SRL (Herbing), Romania, to offer communication equipment to various utility sectors including Power Utilities in Romania including:

• Transelectrica SA, and
• Electrica Transilvania SA

Receipt of Order for Teleprotection / Digital Tele-protection Coupler from Power Grid Corporation of India

Valiant Communications, a leading manufacturer of Digital Teleprotection / Digital Tele-protection Coupler (DTPC) / Digital Protection Signaling equipment has entered into a prestigious contract with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited for the supply, installation and commissioning of the said equipment in India. This prestigious order has been received against competition from ABB, Alstom and Crompton Greaves.

Valiant Communications manufacturers and supplies its products and solutions, with a successful installed base in over 100 countries.

The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, is an Indian state-owned electric utilities company in India. POWERGRID transmits about 50% of the total power generated in India on its transmission network.

Valiant introduces another variant of its Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Valiant introduces another variant of its Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server for use in applications in Telecommunications, Power Generation & Transmission, Finance & Trading, Air / Traffic Control etc., for clock synchronization over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks. NTP is intended to synchronize all participating computers to within a few milliseconds of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Valiant Communications successfully installs its E1oP-FE equipment for TDM over PSN (Packet Switched Network)

Valiant Communications successfully installs its E1oP-FE equipment for TDM over PSN (Packet Switched Network) application over 50 Kms on Ethernet Radio links for Electric Utility company in Santander, Spain.

Valiant Communications successfully installs its E1oP-GE equipment for TDM over MPLS

Valiant Communications successfully installs its E1oP-GE equipment for TDM over MPLS application over Ethernet Radio links for Water Utility company in Madrid, spain.

Valiant Communications introduces tailor-made Telecom Consulting and Synchronization Audit services

Valiant Communications introduces tailor-made Telecom Consulting and Synchronization Audit services that can help a customer efficiently and cost-effectively check their network performance and protect its Quality of Service. Services includes planning or recommending updating their network for optimal Time and Frequency Synchronization performance of the related equipment that has been installed in the network.

Telecom Services Division for Sync Audit and Consulting - At a Glance:

• Sync Audit of GPS Primary Reference Clocks (PRC) as per ITU-T G.811 and ETSI standards.
• Sync Audit of PTP Grandmaster (IEEE-1588v2)
• Sync Audit of Synchronization Supply Units (SSU)
• Sync Audit of NTP Servers for load and accuracy

Valiant successfully tests and deploys its high-performance, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)

Valiant successfully tests and deploys its high-performance, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Primary Reference Clock that provides ITU-T G.811 Primary Synchronization Frequency References which are locked to a user selected GNSS (GPS-GLONASS-SBAS) Satellite source. This product provides the customer the flexibility to synchronize its communication network to a GPS (USA Global Positioning Satellite System) or GLONASS ("GLObal NAvigation Satellite System" - Satellite navigation system operated by the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces).

VCL-1400, STM-16 / 64 SDH Multiplexer

Valiant’s VCL-1400, STM-16 / 64 SDH Multiplexer is a compact POTP platform which is targeted for deployment in the edge and access part of a transport network. It can be configured both as a TDM MSPP as well as a Packet Switch. It supports both TDM and Ethernet as Line Interfaces. It offers full redundancy and comes with an expansion chassis for deployment in high drop locations. STM-16/64 SDH Multiplexer (upto 60G) offers TDM MSPP and Packet Switch support. Supports TDM and Ethernet as Line Interfaces. It offers full redundancy and comes with an expansion chassis.

VCL-MX-XW, Industrial Grade Ethernet

VCL-MX-XW , Industrial Grade Ethernet, IEC 61850-3 complied Sub-Station Hardened Switch, is a flexible Ethernet Switch that is packaged in a 1U high, 19-inch rack-mountable shelf that can be installed in harsh environments. It requires no external fans or forced air cooling.

VCL-GPS-2145, GPS Grandmaster and Primary Reference Clock

VCL-GPS-2145 - GPS Grandmaster and Primary Reference Clock, IEEE-1588v2 PTP Grandmaster, Primary Reference Clock, NTP Server (IPv4 and IPv6). Provides IRIG-B, 1PPS, NMEA, 1/5/10MHz, 2.048MHz, 2.048Mbits with SSM, 1.544Mbits GPS referenced clock outputs. OCXO and Rubidium Holdover Clock options available.

VCL-2145-D, 1+1 Redundant GPS, IEEE-1588v2 PTP Grandmaster, Primary Reference Clock, NTP Server (IPv4 and IPv6)

VCL-2145-D - 1+1 Redundant GPS, IEEE-1588v2 PTP Grandmaster, Primary Reference Clock, NTP Server (IPv4 and IPv6). Provides IRIG-B, 1PPS, NMEA, 1/5/10MHz, 2.048MHz, 2.048Mbits with SSM, 1.544Mbits GPS referenced clock outputs. OCXO and Rubidium Holdover Clock options available.

VCL-2145-SLV, PTP (IEEE-1588v2) Slave for ToD (Time of Day) and Frequency Synchronization

VCL-2145-SLV - PTP (IEEE-1588v2) Slave for ToD (Time of Day) and Frequency Synchronization - synchronizes to PTP Grandmaster to provide IRIG-B, 1PPS, NMEA, 1/5/10MHz, 2.048MHz, 2.048Mbits with SSM, 1.544Mbits clock outputs. OCXO and Rubidium Holdover Clock options available.

VCL-2112, IEEE-1588v2 PTP Slave Clock

VCL-2112, IEEE-1588v2 PTP Slave Clock- for ToD (Time of Day) and Frequency Synchronization - synchronizes to PTP Grandmaster to provide IRIG-B, 1PPS, NMEA, 1/5/10MHz, 2.048MHz, 2.048Mbits clock outputs. OCXO Holdover Clock.

VCL-TP, IEEE C37.94 Optical Teleprotection Repeater

VCL-TP, IEEE C37.94 Optical Teleprotection Repeater is an extremely reliable and flexible C37.94 transmission product that re-generates and re-times the C37.94 optical signals and removes any residual jitter and wander, thereby making it suitable for extending C37.94 signals over long optical fiber links.

IEC 61850-3 complied Industrial Grade Ethernet

IEC 61850-3 complied Industrial Grade Ethernet, IEC 61850-3 complied Sub-Station Hardened Switch, is a flexible Ethernet Switch that is packaged in a 1U high, 19-inch rack-mountable shelf that can be installed in harsh environments. It requires no external fans or forced air cooling. This IEC 61850-3 complied switch offers a wide choice of 1+1 redundant power supply options which include 24VDC, -48VDC, 110-125VDC, 110VAC and 240VAC.

VCL-2145-LC - GPS Primary Reference Clock (PRC)

VCL-2145-LC - GPS Primary Reference Clock (PRC) provides 1PPS, NMEA, 1/5/10MHz, 2.048MHz, 2.048Mbits with SSM, 1.544Mbits clock outputs with high stability OCXO Holdover Clock. Rubidium Clock option available.

TDM over IP / TDM over Ethernet in Cellular/ Mobile Backhaul

TDM over IP / TDM over Ethernet in Cellular/ Mobile Backhaul (Integrating 2G/3G/LTE Networks).

TDM over IP Synchronous Ethernet using IEEE 1588 v2 synchronization

TDM over IP Synchronous Ethernet using IEEE 1588 v2 synchronization.

Valiant offers a wide range of TDM over IP / TDM over Ethernet / TDM over Packet / TDM over MPLS transmission equipment

Valiant offers a wide range of TDM over IP / TDM over Ethernet / TDM over Packet / TDM over MPLS transmission equipment with IEEE-1588v2 support for 2 E1 / T1, 8 E1 / T1, 16 E1 / T1, 32 E1 / T1 and E3 / DS3 / T3 for TDM over IP, MEF or MPLS, TDM pseudowire network applications.

Valiant's 32 E1 over IP/Packet, 32 E1 Port TDM over IP equipment (VCL-E1oP)

Valiant's 32 E1 over IP/Packet, 32 E1 Port TDM over IP equipment (VCL-E1oP) supports transmission of up to 32 x E1 links over IP / Ethernet, MEF or MPLS networks. Multiple units of the, 32 E1 Port GE Version of this equipment may be cascaded to support 32 E1 Ports aggregation at the Central Office / MSC (Mobile Switching Center).

Valiant's 32 T1 over IP/Packet, 32 T1 Port TDM over IP equipment (VCL-T1oP)

Valiant's 32 T1 over IP/Packet, 32 T1 Port TDM over IP equipment (VCL-T1oP) supports transmission of up to 32 x T1 links over IP / Ethernet, MEF or MPLS networks. Multiple units of the, 32 T1 Port GE Version of this equipment may be cascaded to support 32 T1 Ports aggregation at the Central Office / MSC (Mobile Switching Center).

10 Port Sub-Station Hardened Switch with 61850-3 compliance

• User Side: 8 Fast Ethernet Ports: 8 x 10BaseT / 100BaseT / 100BaseFX full-duplex User Ethernet ports. All 8 User-side Ports - are individually configurable as either 10/110BaseT Electrical or 100BaseFX Optical ports, as required.
• Uplink / Network Side: 2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: 1000BaseSX/LX Optical or 10/100/1000BaseT Electrical. Both Uplink / Network Ports - user configurable to either 1000Base Optical or 10/100/1000BaseT Electrical.

GPS Grand Master Primary Reference Clock Synchronization Receiver with IEEE-1588v2 protocol

GPS Grand Master Primary Reference Clock Synchronization Receiver with IEEE-1588v2 protocol. Supports Time and Primary Frequency Reference GPS Receiver with IEEE-1588v2 Grandmaster, NTP Server (IPv4 and IPv6), IRIG-B, 1PPS, NMEA, 10MHz, 2.048MHz, 2.048Mbits with SSM, 1.544Mbits.

'VCL-E3oP' (E3 over IP) equipment

'VCL-E3oP' (E3 over IP) equipment is used to transport a single E3 interface over an IP, MPLS or Ethernet network. The VCL-E3oP' (E3 over IP) equipment, is equipped with a powerful PowerPC 400 MHz Processor which provides a highly reliable clock recovery mechanism for low jitter and wander control, even under variable network conditions.

'VCL-DS3oP', DS3 (T3) over IP / Ethernet equipment

'VCL-DS3oP', DS3 (T3) over IP / Ethernet equipment provides transmission of one, point-to-point, DS3 (T3) link over an IP / Ethernet, MEF or MPLS network. The 'VCL-DS3oP', DS3 (T3) over IP / Ethernet equipment is powered by a powerful PowerPC 400 MHz Processor which provides a highly reliable clock recovery mechanism for low jitter and wander control, even under variable network conditions.

TDM over IP / TDM over Packet / TDM over MPLS transmission equipment

Valiant’s offers a wide range of TDM over IP / TDM over Packet / TDM over MPLS transmission equipment with support for 2T1, 8T1, 16T1 and 32T1 for TDM over IP, MEF or MPLS network applications. TDM over IP / TDM over Packet product key features supported are MPLS, MEF (Metro Ethernet), CESoPSN, PWE3 (pseudo-wire), SAToP, Fractional E1/T1 data rates of 64Kbps to 2.048Mbps / 1.544Mbps on each E1/T1 port, Differentiated Services (Diffserv), QoS, Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint drop and insert applications, Alternate Route Protection (for 1+1 link redundancy on WAN side), Clocking options: Adaptive / Loop-timed / External / Internal / Asymmetrical (One-Clock and Two-Clock).

VCL-MX Version 6 DXC 80 T1, 120Mbps Digital Access Cross Connect Switch

The VCL-MX Version 6 DXC 80 T1, 120Mbps Digital Access Cross Connect Switch, is a modular switch that may be scaled from 8 T1 Ports to up to 80 T1 Ports. The VCL-MX Version 6, T1 DACS (T1 DXC) offers full cross-connect functionality to cross-connect between 64Kbps time-slots (DS-0s), “n"x64 Kbps consecutive DS-0s and Fractional T1 channels to full T1 channels.