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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