NACOS Connect

Our newest platform, NACOS Connect, allows end customers to significantly improve the functionality and maintainability of their on-board NACOS systems.

NACOS Connect

NACOS Connect includes on-board hardware, operating systems, software, and various cloud services to allow customers and ANCS to enhance the features and maintainability of NACOS systems. This improves user experience, reduces lifecycle costs, and acts as a central component for the quick deployment of new applications and functionalities. Ultimately, NACOS Connect brings substantial value to on-shore staff and on-board crew.

NACOS Connect Platform

NACOS Connect IoT Gateway (on board)

When on-board, NACOS Connect functions as a facilitator for our services, seamlessly integrating with the existing NACOS Platinum or legacy ecosystem of your vessel.

The NACOS Connect IoT Gateway includes:

One pre-configured Marine type approved Application Server.
One pre-configured Marine type approved Router Firewall
Set of accessories

Optional:

NACOS Connect Cloud

Customers utilise NACOS Connect Cloud to access our cloud products, while simultaneously ANCS engineers use it for maintaining our installed base.

The Cloud platform include:

NacosConnect.com to host our web application and for management of IoT software securely.
Separated VPN Management cluster to remotely and securely access on board installation.

NACOS Connect Application and use cases

Remote Mimics
Navigate inside your on board automation system. easily, securely, independently and from anywhere.

Remote Maintenance
Reduce system downtime by integrating our Remote Maintenance Application on board of your vessel.

OPC UA
Expose large amounts of Machinery data coming from NACOS automation systems to support internal data analysis and fleet operation solutions in an optimal and scalable way.

Major feature list

Integration with on board environment

Integrate with NACOS Platinum and compatibility with Legacy systems (depending on which application).
Router firewall to provide secure on board Network segmentation.
Easy to install and commissioning.
Data sharing interfaces for external 3rd party data analysis and Fleet solutions.

Lifecycle

Designed to be fully remotely maintainable leveraging two different standalone method.
Designed to allow a secure remote maintenance to NACOS Platinum system.
Core applications run in isolated packages of code called containers to minimize the impact of software upgrades and patch management.
Application Server based on Linux O.S and Hardened accordingly to CIS (center for internet security).
Application server include an active Antivirus able to download updates automatically.

User Experience

In cloud AAD (Azure Active Directory) offering our customers an harmonized feeling while using our products.
In cloud Fleet Home dashboard to manage your ships and every available products.
Responsive web interface for best user experience while away from the desk.

Lifecycle Service Agreement

NACOS Connect has been designed to be completely maintainable from remote with tailored patching strategy for IoT application and Operating system, therefore we can offer dedicated Service Agreements where we can improve overall stability, performances and reduce potential systems downtime during the product lifecycle, by intervening proactively with dedicated maintenance plan performed by our team of experts or by supporting you in case of unexpected issues.