Prima Star Starlink, Satellite Communication Network Innovation to Support Palm Oil Business Operations

 PT Primacom Interbuana introduced its new product, Prima Star Starlink, which is the latest satellite communication technology to support communication needs in the plantation industry, including in oil palm plantations.

When met at the Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2024, Vice President of Sales Mariatin Ambiono smiled cheerfully seeing the enthusiasm of visitors at the Primacom booth. Many visitors were curious to see Primacom's latest product called Prima Star Starlink.

The Prima Star antenna device looks very simple and slim because it is rectangular and portable. Prima Star services are available for fixed sites or mobile that can be installed on vehicles. The editorial team of Sawit Indonesia Magazine had the opportunity to interview Mariatin in between her busy schedule receiving visitors to the exhibition.

Mariatin said that the Prima Star Starlink Mobile service can provide reliable connectivity when on the move. In addition, this technology offers low latency and cost efficiency because it resembles fiber optic cable latency. With this solution, oil palm plantations can enjoy quality internet.

"Prima Star Starlin is now an innovation in satellite communication technology. Business people can install antennas in the office or on operational vehicles. The connection remains reliable even when used in the middle of a moving vehicle," he said.

He said Primacom also offers various internet solutions that can be adjusted to the needs of customers in oil palm plantations. For example, when the plantation wants its internet coverage to be wider covering the entire plantation area. According to him, one division office in an oil palm plantation can be installed with one Starlink antenna. "If assisted by radio, the coverage area will be wider. Because 1 radio can cover an area of ​​7 km," he explained.

In addition to Prima Star, he said, the technology offered by his company includes a radio trunking system, smart sensors, multi-media compression technology, and an operational vehicle management system.

"We can help with all the solutions, including IoT sensors that can make plantation management data faster and more accurate. To help the data transmission process from the plantation to the head office, we have presented a multi-media compression solution for faster and more efficient data transmission," explained Mariatin.

In addition to the compact antenna size, easy to install, and fast latency approaching fiber optics, according to Mariatin there is an added value offered by Primacom, namely the company's track record for more than three decades of serving satellite communications. Primacom has experienced engineers who are ready to help customers get optimal service quality.

"In addition, the Prima Star Starlink service is supported by 24-hour non-stop live customer support and dozens of service points spread throughout Indonesia," added Mariatin.

For information, PT Primacom Interbuana (Primacom) was officially appointed by Starlink, a satellite internet provider owned by Space X, as an authorized reseller in the middle of this year. This collaboration aims to expand satellite internet services in Indonesia. The main focus is to overcome the challenges of uneven internet access, especially in remote and extreme areas that are difficult to reach by fiber optic cable infrastructure.

Quoted from the Primacom page, in addition to connectivity solutions, the company also introduced a fleet management solution that can facilitate company fleet management, from tracking, monitoring, to driving safety supervision. Another solution that has also attracted a lot of attention is the Smart Worker solution, namely a watch sensor integrated with the LoRaWAN infrastructure to monitor the position of worker assignments in real-time to comply with work instructions.

Established since 1991, Primacom is known as a VSAT satellite communication service provider. Adapting to the times, the solutions presented by Primacom are increasingly diverse.

Primacom can develop voucher-based internet connections and limit access to certain applications. This solution is very suitable for use in employee residence locations on plantations. With voucher-based internet solutions, internet use for employees becomes more efficient and appropriate.

In addition to connectivity solutions, Primacom also has various solutions for plantation digitalization. Here are some plantation digitalization solutions that can be facilitated by Primacom.

AI Smart Surveillance

Primacom can develop a CCTV system integrated with AI so that it can automatically detect every risk of danger, such as not using PPE, employees falling, vehicles exceeding the speed limit, recognizing employees and guests, detecting fire and smoke, and various other safety features. All data can be accessed in real-time through a special dashboard to improve safety and security in the work environment.

Multimedia File Compression

Using eye-lossless compression technology, Prima X from Primacom can compress various types of files, ranging from CCTV recordings, data, documents, videos, images, and others without reducing file quality. With Prima X, file sizes become smaller, data transmission processes become faster, and bandwidth usage is more efficient.

IoT Sensor

Some IoT sensors that can be developed by Primacom, such as fire detection sensors, water level detection sensors, palm fruit color gradation sensors, soil fertility sensors, etc. IoT sensors help business people make more accurate and faster decisions.

Fleet and Manpower Management

With this solution, business people can track and monitor the mobility of the company's fleet and employees, ensure that everything works according to the assignment area, and can respond quickly if a disaster occurs to the fleet or employees.

Cloud Service

Available in private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid cloud, Primacom Cloud offers secure and reliable services, allowing customers to store and manage their company's digital data more effectively and efficiently from wherever they are. Having a credible track record for more than three decades, Primacom has assisted in the installation of more than 10,000 connection points throughout Indonesia. Until now, Primacom has served more than 300 customers across industrial sectors, ranging from plantations, oil and gas, mining, maritime, banking, logistics, government, to tourism through services that can be tailored to the specific needs of each industrial sector.

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