JANET connects Troops with their Children over JVCS

1/12/08: Iraq-based British troops in Basrah recently organised a videoconference to talk to some of their children and families at a School in Fallingbostel, Germany. Technical staff found that the school’s IP Broadband system was not compatible with the Basrah Headquarters ISDN system. This is when JANET willingly stepped in to provide a bridging solution between the two systems. As an MOD school, the school is offically in the UK and entitled to use JVCS.

Nearly a dozen soldiers talked to their loved ones during the school’s morning assembly and the conference was enjoyed by everyone that took part. The video quality was as good as could be expected and the sound quality was near perfect. Everybody involved in the event really appreciates the JANET contribution to this event and will look to JANET for any assistance regarding intersystem bridging in future.

One of the school’s senior teachers really appreciated the efforts made by all involved. ‘The kids were buzzing about the event and haven’t stopped talking about it since. It gave the school a real lift.’ In Iraq, one of the soldiers from 4 SCOTS taking part said, ‘I thought it was awesome, and I wish it could be done more often. From everyone at the Military Service Desk at Basrah, thank you, JANET.’

SSgt Tony Tye, 207 Sigs Sqn, 7 ABSS, Mil Service Desk, HQ MND(SE), Basrah