Integrated Communications System-Next Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Topic No.: N101-047 Topic Title: Integrated Communications System-Next Proposal No.: N101-047-0050 Firm: Rite-Solutions 110 W. Broad Street P.O. Box 1060 Pawcatuck, Connecticut 06379 Contact: Edward Hole Phone: (401) 847-3399 Web Site: www.rite-solutions.com Abstract: The concept, design, and instantiation of a Next Generation Integrated Communication System represents a clear opportunity for the DoD and Navy to leverage and intelligently apply advances in communication methodologies and communication endpoint technologies, future Navy shipboard Open Architecture (OA) processing and network infrastructures, and the services-oriented architectural model. Objective research, investigation, and review of these technologies individually, and the specification of a broadly integrated services-oriented ICS presents an excellent opportunity to address key Navy Next Generation ICS and platform objectives: ,� Advanced concepts of operation ,� Adoption of a Flexible and Open Architecture framework for ICS ,� Improved communication information assurance & security capabilities ,� Enhanced Mission Effectiveness and Total Ship Management ,� Reduce Total Ownership Cost (TOC) Rite-Solutions�� direct experience with OA systems, reliable and robust commercial communication and transaction systems, future DoD/Navy shipboard architectures, and our related experience in Human System Integration (HSI) and Information Assurance (IA) domains provides a unique and innovative approach to next generation ICS issues and opportunities. Benefits: This work will provide a technology roadmap and OA prototype for a highly integrated next generation submarine interior communication system. Operational benefits include a robust, highly-reliable, flexible, and extensible interior communication system that effectively supports mission-focused CONOPS and total ship management capabilities. Implementation of the technology road map will also result in significant TOC reduction due to the OA foundation, opportunities for reduced manning, and cost savings attributable to processing and network infrastructure consolidations. In addition to VA and Ohio Replacement submarine and LPD surface ship markets, this work can lead to significant commercialization opportunities in the merchant marine, cruise ship lines, and assisted living/healthcare market areas. Return