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Xantic Appoints New CEO
Xantic has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Pieter Eelkman Rooda. He takes over the reins from Eric de Jong, who had been acting CEO for a short period as planned.
Xantic and GMPCS Sign Agreement
In a mutually beneficial strategic alliance, satcom provider Xantic has announced the signing of an agreement with GMPCS Communications Inc. for the delivery of…
Satcom: Cellular Fixed Wireless Helps Deliver Mercy
Mercy Ships is a nonprofit organization operating medical relief ships that travel to the poorest countries of the world to perform medical services and community development programs.
Satcom: Icebreaker Uses Satellite to Break Through Communications Barriers
In Finland and Sweden, a large percentage of commercial trade is transported by sea. During the winter months, this presents something of a challenge, as most of…
Feature: Losing Contact ... Not an Option
Maritime communications is an estimated $1 billion industry, encompassing ship operators, merchant fleets, governments and private yacht owners. There is arguably…
Simrad Offers New Satcom
Simrad has launched two sophisticated new satellite communication systems based on the Inmarsat Fleet satellite platform. The MS33 and MS55 are designed to offer…
EMS Sets Sail with Spirit of Canada
EMS Satcom, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc., announced its sponsorship of Spirit of Canada Ocean Challenges and skipper Derek Hatfield as he sets his sights…
SatCom Feature: Flying High Again
France Telecom is pushing hard to advance its position as a single source communications and IT services provider. Corporate consolidation and technological evolution…
SatCom
As technologically advanced as communications have become, the bottom line, particularly for business applications, remains basically the same: the need for clear…
Thrane & Thrane to Breach Agreement With Nera
Nera ASA has been informed that Thrane & Thrane will not close the agreement relating to the sale of the Nera SatCom AS. Based on this, Nera has considered taking legal action.
Xantic and Turbo SI Offer New Service
Xantic has announced the signing of a contract with Turbo Service International Limited to provide both airtime and a custom-made combination of value added services.
Inmarsat: F77 Extends Offerings
Inmarsat, the original mobile satcom provider for the maritime industry, has been riding the crest of a wave recently, with users at an all-time high, overall 99.9…
Nominees For CITIS 2002 Awards Announced
Providers in the communications and IT in shipping sector have been short-listed for innovation honors in the CITIS 2002 Awards. Winners will be announced at a gala…
Global Inmarsat Fleet Service Launched
On April 1, Xantic became the world’s first company to offer the new maritime Inmarsat Fleet 77 service globally. It is also the first provider to have its service…
CAD/CAM: Producing Better, More Cost Efficient Ships
The advent of software solutions has infiltrated nearly every sector of the maritime market - from propulsion performance monitoring packages to personnel. It arguably has had no greater impact…
KPN And Telstra Form Joint Venture
KPN (Royal Dutch Telecom) and Telstra have agreed to form a joint venture company by merging their respective mobile satellite communications businesses. The new company…
Station 12 Strives To Corner Satcom Market
The competitive satellite communications market has taken an additional step toward consolidation, with Station 12 — an independent operating business owned 65…
The SatCom Shakeout
The satellite communications sector of the marine market has not been immune from the corporate consolidations that have swept all other corners of the industry…
Station 12 Closes Deal On SpecTec For $75.4M
Station 12, the Netherlands-based mobile satellite communications company, has signed an agreement with Visma ASA for the acquisition of its marine division, SpecTec.
Sait-Stento Goes Inland With Satcom
Sait-Stento has expanded its satellite communication services to address the communication needs of onshore users in addition to its maritime user base. The company's…