Actelis Receives Software Order From Major North American Rail Operator

Fremont, Calif.-based Actelis announced Dec. 28 that it has received an order for management software license and services in the amount of approximately $300,000 from a major North American rail operator.

According to Actelis, the order provides software license and software support for three years and grants the customer access to the latest version of Actelis’ MetaASSIST Element Management System (EMS), version 4.0.

Actelis technology is utilized by the rail industry globally “to enable instantaneous fiber-grade connectivity over long distances utilizing any wireline medium, from legacy copper to new fiber,” according to the company. The Actelis smart rail solution supports a variety of IoT applications, including providing customer information services to train stations and remote stops, as well as the transport of live, high-definition video camera feeds to agencies’ network operations centers. The backbone of the solution is Actelis’ MetaASSIST software system, which enables remote management, monitoring and configuration of Actelis’ network switches deployed trackside or in control centers, as well as monitoring of third party IoT (Internet of Things) devices and alarms.

According to Actelis, version 4.0 of MetaASSIST adds new functionality and security protocols “to provide for even higher system uptime, quicker deployment of network devices, and upgraded network protection.” One of the major additions in the new version is L1 Topology View, which Actelis says complements the Tree view available in previous versions. L1 Topology View allows customers to view the network topology in an easy-to-understand graphical manner for easier monitoring and better decision-making.

Version 4.0 also adds support for Actelis’ new product portfolio, including its higher-end security products featuring MACsec encryption. Additional functionality has been added to support Actelis’ fiber products, including additional inventory fields and more scheduled tasks.

“This new order demonstrates the trust major clients have in the Actelis solution,” said Actelis Chairman and CEO Tuvia Barlev. “We are excited about the opportunity to inject our software platform with new features to help our customer strengthen its overall operations and add new levels of security to its network.”