Monday, September 10, 2012

Communications provider JRC partners with Inmarsat for Global Xpress launch


In a recent announcement, Inmarsat reported that it was renewing and expanding its strategic maritime partnership with Japanese-based communications provider JRC in preparation for the 2014 launch of Inmarsat's Global Xpress satellite broadband platform.

According to Frank Coles, President, Inmarsat Maritime, Inmarsat has always closely integrated its products with the best hardware and antenna manufacturers for the best connectivity solutions.

Our fourth generation satellite service, the FleetBroadband platform,” Mr. Coles cited as an example, “has rested heavily on reliable providers like JRC. We are now delighted to extend our partnership with JRC and together develop connectivity solutions for the Global Xpress programme, which will become operational during 2014."

He added that Inmarsat continues to develop intuitive products for the shipping market by integrating its next-generation high throughput services (HTS) with hardware solutions that have proven their reliability and quality.

As a trusted Inmarsat partner since 2005, JRC provides both products and support services for Inmarsat's FleetBroadband maritime communications platform. The partnership will be extended to encompass the new Global Xpress satellite broadband program as well.

JRC and Inmarsat will develop cost-efficient, compact, and easy-to-install solutions for the shipping industry. High-speed connectivity to be provided by Inmarsat's future fleet of Ka-band satellites.

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