SpeedCast Takes (SDA.AX) Inmarsat Fleet Xpress Onboard Its Global Maritime Service Network
Sydney, Nov 10, 2016 AEST (ABN Newswire) - SpeedCast International Limited (
ASX:SDA), a leading global satellite communications and network service provider, has announced the successful integration of Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress service to its global maritime service network. The operational readiness of Fleet Xpress demonstrates SpeedCast's strength and speed at integrating new technologies, and reaffirming its status as one of the leading players in the maritime industry.
Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress service is powered by the Global Xpress Ka-band network, combined with the proven reliability of Inmarsat's flagship FleetBroadband L-band service for unlimited backup. This together with the Inmarsat Network Services Device (NSD), will be integrated with SpeedCast's innovative SIGMA Gateway solution, to provide a scalable platform designed to evolve and enable business applications onboard. Earlier this year SpeedCast and Inmarsat announced a strategic partnership to roll out Fleet Xpress to approximately 2,000 vessels over the next five years.
"Fleet Xpress will usher in a new era of reliable, high bandwidth satellite communications across the maritime segment," said Tim Bailey, SVP, Products and Marketing, SpeedCast. "Ship owners and operators will benefit from the global Ka- and L-band service that Fleet Xpress provides, therefore providing reassurance that their fleet is always connected. The high throughput Fleet Xpress service combined with SpeedCast's SIGMA solution enables SpeedCast to provide new and exciting technologies to the maritime industry."
Fleet Xpress delivers high data speeds, continuous connectivity and guaranteed performance, setting a new standard for maritime global communications with crew welfare, regulatory and operational drivers at the heart.
"The successful partnership between Inmarsat and SpeedCast transforms the way its shipping customers operate," commented Gerbrand Schalkwijk, Chief Sales Officer, Inmarsat Maritime. "Having a reliable, effective and high speed connection is paramount to ship owners and managers wanting to enhance operational effectiveness, IT security, safety and compliance and crew welfare. Fleet Xpress will be fully integrated with SpeedCast's existing maritime SIGMA Gateway and will open up a host of value added services and applications to further drive efficiencies, ranging from real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics and telemedicine, to security and crew service management tools, among others, taking Fleet Xpress beyond just simple broadband communications. With the added peace of mind SpeedCast's 24/7 operational support provides, Fleet Xpress delivers the highest levels of service and performance worldwide."
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat operates in more than 60 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and centres of commerce on every continent. Inmarsat is listed on the London Stock Exchange (ISAT.L). For more information, please visit http://www.inmarsat.com.
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About Speedcast International Ltd
Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) is the world's most trusted communications and IT services provider, delivering critical communications solutions to the Maritime, Energy, Mining, Media, Telecom, Cruise, NGO, Government, and Enterprise sectors. With more satellite capacity than any other provider, Speedcast enables faster, seamless pole-to-pole coverage from a global hybrid satellite, fiber, cellular, microwave, MPLS, and IP transport network with direct access to public cloud platforms. The company also integrates differentiated technology offerings that provide smarter ways to communicate and distribute content, manage network and remote operations, protect and secure investments, and improve the crew and guest experience. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 3,200 customers in over 140 countries. Learn more at www.speedcast.com.
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