Resilient Precision Timing for Defence & Critical National Infrastructure
Sovereign hardware built and tested in the United Kingdom.
Precise & TraceableEvery system on the same time, accurate to billionths of a second and traceable to UTC
Assured & ResilientProtected against jamming and spoofing, and keeps time if the signal drops
Scalable & ModularFrom a single server card to multi-site rack and fibre systems, on open standards
Defence & CNI ReadyTimeBeat hardware is built and tested in the UK
Our partnership with TimeBeat
Two specialists, one accountable partner.
Cherry & White has partnered with TimeBeat to bring precision time synchronisation to customers across Critical National Infrastructure globally.
It brings our experience delivering mission-critical connectivity together with TimeBeat’s special timing technology for sectors of emergency response, energy, fintech, rail, telecoms and utilities.
- Specialist technologyTimeBeat's open-standard timing, from server cards to fibre networks.
- UK engineeringDesigned in, installed and commissioned by Cherry & White engineers.
- One accountable partnerFrom first survey to 24/7 support, with one team responsible throughout.
TimeBeat precision timing solutions
When systems disagree about the time, transactions can't be verified, logs can't be trusted and services drop. Start with the challenge and we design the solution. Here are six we solve, and the TimeBeat technology behind each.
Stay accurate when GNSS is jammed or spoofed
- Anti-jam, anti-spoof GNSS
- Keeps time if the signal drops
- Up to 3 grandmasters per 1U
Powered by TimeBeat Open Time Appliance
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Deliver precise time where GNSS can't reach
- Sub-nanosecond synchronisation over fibre
- No antenna or sky view needed
- Tunnels, basements and secure sites
Powered by TimeBeat Open Time Node WR
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Prove exactly when every event happened
- Grandmaster timing inside your server
- < 5ns to UTC
- DOCXO or Rubidium holdover
Powered by TimeBeat Open TimeCard
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Applied precision timing within critical networks
- Compact, all-in-one PCIe card
- Integrated OCXO holdover
- Optimized for limited space and power sites
Powered by TimeBeat Open TimeCard Mini
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Take trusted time wherever you deploy
- Portable grandmaster
- Sync, test and validate anywhere
- DOCXO holdover built-in
Powered by TimeBeat Open Time Appliance Mini
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Build precision timing into your own systems
- White Rabbit timing module
- Sub-nanosecond synchronisation
- Designed for system integrators
Powered by TimeBeat White Rabbit Mezzanine
Download datasheetHow we deliver TimeBeat timing
- 01SurveyWe assess your sites, network and timing needs.
- 02DesignWe specify the right mix of TimeBeat technology.
- 03InstallBuilt and tested in our UK lab, then installed.
- 04CommissionWe prove it on site against your requirements.
- 05Support24/7, from the engineers who installed it.
Sovereign resilient UK timing
For every operation that depends on its systems agreeing on the time.
Defence
Government
Critical Infrastructure
Telecoms & Utilities
Precision timing FAQs
What customers most often ask us about precision timing and TimeBeat.
What is precision time synchronisation?
Precision time synchronisation aligns network clocks to a common reference, typically traceable to UTC. Technologies such as PTP, NTP and White Rabbit distribute accurate time across defence and critical national infrastructure e.g. telecommunications, energy and finance.
Which TimeBeat timing and synchronisation solution is right for us?
Cherry & White delivers resilient PNT and precision timing and synchronisation solutions tailored to your operational requirements. Our TimeBeat portfolio supports network time synchronisation, multi-source timing resilience, redundant grandmaster clocks and timing assurance for mission-critical applications.
What happens if GNSS/GPS signals are jammed, spoofed or lost?
Resilient timing systems can detect GNSS/GPS anomalies and maintain synchronisation through oscillator holdover or alternative trusted timing sources. Timing integrity monitoring and GNSS-independent references strengthen resilience against interference and spoofing, while holdover accuracy depends on oscillator performance.
Are Cherry & White solutions suitable for defence and critical national infrastructure?
Yes. We design, integrate, deliver and support resilient PNT and precision timing solutions, covering system architecture, equipment selection, integration, commissioning and testing. Technologies include GNSS timing receivers, PTP, NTP, White Rabbit and fibre-based time distribution.
Do you design and integrate timing and synchronisation systems?
Yes. We deliver end-to-end precision timing and synchronisation solutions, including design, integration, commissioning and testing. Our expertise covers GNSS timing receivers, PTP, NTP, White Rabbit, fibre-based time distribution and resilient network infrastructure.
What technical support is available after deployment?
We provide the technical expertise and support capabilities needed for the successful deployment and long-term operation of resilient timing and synchronisation solutions.
Speak to our timing team.
Tell us about your requirements and our TimeBeat team will come back to you within one working day.
